Your PV Credentials. Your Schedule. New Opportunities.
Become a Port of Call Captain on Lake George.
We're recruiting certified Lake George Public Vessel (PV) captains and operators of properly licensed PV boats to participate in our water taxi and charter platform for the 2027 boating season.
Safety First. Licensed Captains. Certified Vessels.
Port of Call connects customers exclusively with properly credentialed commercial passenger operators. All captains and vessels must satisfy applicable NYS Parks and Lake George Park Commission (LGPC) requirements before accepting bookings.
Why Join Port of Call?
We're building the platform that connects Lake George visitors with the best on-water experiences — and we want you at the helm.
Earn Additional Revenue
Earn additional revenue by accepting water taxi and charter bookings aboard properly licensed PV vessels.
Work on Your Schedule
You choose when you are available to accept requests. No minimum hours, no mandatory shifts.
Direct Customer Connections
Connect with visitors and locals through the Port of Call platform — we handle discovery, you handle the experience.
Founding Captain Network
Be among the first captains on the platform and help shape how Port of Call operates on Lake George.
Licensing & Requirements
All participating captains must hold a valid New York State Public Vessel (PV) operator's license issued by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation through its Marine Services Bureau. A Joint Pilot & Engineer (JP&E) license is a common credential for qualifying commercial passenger vessel operators on Lake George, although the appropriate license depends on the vessel and operation.
All vessels used to transport paying passengers must have a current NYS Public Vessel Certificate of Inspection issued by NYS Parks, authorizing commercial passenger service. The commercial operation must also hold the applicable LGPC Tour Boat Special Permit issued by the Lake George Park Commission. Current liability insurance and all applicable inspections are also required.
Port of Call verifies required credentials and tracks their expiration dates. Captains and vessels that do not meet applicable requirements cannot accept bookings.
Applicants currently pursuing a JP&E license or other required credentials may express interest, but cannot accept bookings until all required credentials and documentation have been verified.
Join Our Captain Network
Tell us about yourself and we'll be in touch as we prepare for the 2027 season.