Captain
David Riback

Member since May 2016 Point Pleasant Beach, United States
Background
I started fishing with my father as a little boy and continued as a captain after graduating from the University of San Diego in 1990. In 1997, the first Purple Jet arrived and we have been putting smiles on customers' faces ever since! The Queen Mary Open Party Fishing boat became part of the fleet in 2011.
Techniques
I prefer light tackle over heavy or trolling any day! We do it all and hope to put a nice catch together everyday. I also have no problem changing it up when necessary!

Hey, I'm Captain David Riback

Point Pleasant Beach, United States
Background
I started fishing with my father as a little boy and continued as a captain after graduating from the University of San Diego in 1990. In 1997, the first Purple Jet arrived and we have been putting smiles on customers' faces ever since! The Queen Mary Open Party Fishing boat became part of the fleet in 2011.
Techniques
I prefer light tackle over heavy or trolling any day! We do it all and hope to put a nice catch together everyday. I also have no problem changing it up when necessary!
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(44 reviews)
Point Pleasant Beach
Trips from US $80
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(27 reviews)
Point Pleasant Beach
Trips from US $1,050
Trips from US $950

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (78)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
83%
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Alex W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  August 26, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Frank V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hurricane Erin didnโ€™t stop us

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on August 19, 2025
Even though a hurricane stopped us from going out on the ocean we still had a good time.ย  Caught some fish and hung out on...
Frank V. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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Robin F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic trip

VERIFIED   7H Deep Sea โ€“ Adult Rate (Weekday) on October 3, 2024
I booked this trip for my husband who has mobility challenges.ย  I let the captain know when I made it reservations.ย  He...
Robin F. recommends Queen Mary Open Boat & Charters
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Filipe D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip.

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea on August 16, 2025
The Cap. And deckhands have my thanks. As it was my first and also some of my friends the first fishing trip, we had a great...
Filipe D. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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Dan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

WHAT A TRIP!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip up to 13 Passengers on July 28, 2025
Such a great day from the captain Cole and deckhand Nick, to the weather, to the boat, and of course the FISH! So many fish...
Dan S. recommends Purple Jet 6 - 60 Passengers
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