Voted #1 on the Jersey Shore
captriback@gmail.com
415 Broadway
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 899-3766
SAILING DAILY! 50% PASSENGER COUNT 50% PASSENGER MAX, on our daily AM fishing trip.
We guarantee an UNCROWDED experience! For your COMFORT we adhere to reduced customer capacity!
Captain Dave Riback purchased the Queen Mary from Capt John Brackett in 2011. Dave runs the day to day operation and a good percentage of the Daily & Tuna trips. Dave started as a customer on the Queen Mary and became a mate at the age of 15. After graduating from the University of San Diego, Dave got his captain's license at the age of 25. He started running the Queen Mary at night shortly after. Dave bought his first charter boat, the Purple Jet in 1997. Over the next 15 seasons Capt Dave built a successful charter business. He upgrading twice before taking over daily operations on the Queen Mary! Capt Dave's son, Cole, now runs the 31' walk around center console Purple Jet. With all of the diverse experience Dave has from his charter boat days his expertise has given the Queen Mary a distinct advantage over others.
Cole started coming out with his father, Capt. Dave, when he was 7 years old. Cole’s love for the boat and fishing is even greater than his father's passion for fishing! Cole started helping out around the boat when he was 12 and now works full time. Cole is now a captain himself and started running trips on the Queen Mary in 2021. Cole now splits his time between the Queen Mary and Point Princess. Many of the Queen Mary faithful customers have watched Cole grow up around the boat and mature into a well-mannered young man.
Nick Tokarski has rejoined the Queen Mary crew in 2023, He has worked the local fleets on an off for over two decades. Nick started his career in Point Pleasant working on the Queen Mary under Captain John Brackett. Nick has done both inshore and offshore fishing on both charter and private boats up and down the east coast, as well as, some areas of California and Alaska. Nick will be providing help to all those onboard. His professionalism, love of fishing, bubbly & jovial personality, make him a great asset to our crew!
Craig joined the Queen Mary crew in 2023. Craig has been an avid angler since he was just a young boy, fishing in the backbays and on his own boat. When not on the Queen Mary, he can be found with a fishing pole in hand. We are fortunate to have Craig as a valued member of our exceptional crew.
Nick developed a passion for fishing at a young age, embarking on his first fishing expedition on the Queen Mary with his grandfather. Over time, Nick’s dedication to the sport became evident.
During his weekends and summer vacations, Nick would regularly visit the Queen Mary, assisting with fishing operations and honing his skills. His expertise has since led him to become a highly skilled deckhand.
We are delighted to welcome Nick to our team, where he will continue to contribute his expertise aboard both the Queen Mary and Point Princess.
Nick Vitale has been part of the crew for several years. He started out as the "little guy," helping out on the boat and growing up around the Queen Mary. He is a Point Beach local who loves fishing and boats. Nick graduates Point Beach High School this Spring and is off to Mass Maritime in the fall. Nick’s attitude and huge smile is a delight on deck.