Captain & Crew
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Captain Fred Ardolino Master Captain & President – 22 years |
| Captain Fred Ardolino founded New York Cruises. The Atlantis began with a dream from Captain Fred, from which he envisioned an elegant, luxurious, floating catering hall on the water. After 5 years of delicate planning and building, he was proud to deliver The Atlantis. The Atlantis captures and displays Captain Fred Ardolino's 40+ years of boat building and marine experience. Today, Captain Fred currently fulfills his duty as the Master Captain and Company Security Officer for The Atlantis and President of New York Cruises. | |
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Captain Richard Ardolino Captain in Command & Chief Engineer – 12 years |
| The safe navigation and careful handling of the Atlantis while sailing, lies upon the seaman ship and expert experience of Captain in Command, Richard Ardolino. Captain Rich is solely responsible to undertake the safety of each guests and his crew foremost, while operating the mega yacht, The Atlantis. Captain Ardolino has more than 15 years of experience piloting vessels from 35 to 175 feet in length. Captain Rich also holds a degree in diesel mechanics, therefore he is able to train others, as well as repair all vital equipment on the vessel himself. He continually improves and builds innovative systems for The Atlantis to operate efficiently and is a core factor to the success of this NY cruise company. | |
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Captain Christine Pellegrino Operations Manager – 12 years |
| Captain Pellegrino has held her Master Captains license for 12+ years. She has been in the boating world all her life and also holds a degree in Hospitality Management. Captain Christine brings a wealth of knowledge and seamlessly integrates the boating world with the hospitality world. In return, clients are able to experience the nature of planned events aboard a private Yacht amid the greatest city in the world! Captain Pellegrino is the backbone of our office and we are proud to have her as our New York Cruises Operations Manager. | |
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Linda Hanson Special Events Coordinator – 8 years |
| Clients know that when Sales and Event Specialist Linda Hanson is in charge they can rest easy. With more than eight years of applied experience in our office, Linda's attention to detail offers each client the level of personal attention and professionalism that they deserve. Linda is a large part of what makes our office run effectively while holding the utmost service to our clients. | |
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Anthony Gallo Banquet & Assistant Sales Manager – 6 years |
| With more 13 years in the hospitality field, Anthony has acquired extensive management skills from managing at fine dining restaurants and catering Halls alike. Mr. Gallo has been a part of our team for more than six years and is responsible for the overall organization and execution of our New York cruises. He is a visionary who offers each client the personal care that makes his or her event truly special. After your first meeting with Anthony, you know that he will go the extra mile to make sure your event is everything you ever imagined it would be. | |
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Jason Blair Engineer & Yacht Manager – 6 years |
| Mr. Blair is essential to the overall maintenance and presentation of the Atlantis. He had been with us for 6 years from which he began as a bar-back and has gradually climbed his way to become our Yacht Manager. Whether you are meeting with Jason to take a personal guided tour or making logistical arrangements, you are sure to receive the warmest of generosity from him. | |
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The Atlantis Crew |
| We would not be able to endure satisfied and repeat clientele if we did not have a crew who cared for the success of each yacht charter. Most of our crew has remained active with us for an average of 4+ years. Our crew is responsible for a large contribution to the kindness and satisfaction of you and your guests. Our crew has been trained in the implementation of First Aid, CPR & the use of an AED. Our crew is also trained in certain areas under regulations of the United States Coast Guard and Homeland Security. Overall, our staff will treat each guest as if they were a guest in their home. | |