Captain Mel's Boat Tours

Captain Mel's Boat Tours Historically narrated boat tours on Lake Champlain. Enjoy an afternoon learning about the history on Lake Champlain and Plattsburgh NY.

Experience the adventure on Lake Champlain's waterways. Learn about Lake Champlain History. Fall Foliage tours, autumn on the water, see mountain vista and secluded beaches. Whatever your boating pleasure, let Captain Mel take you there!! Call for reservations!! 518-561-7748 $90 per person for the first hour, $40 per person for the second, addition time can be scheduled. Snacks and water included.

05/30/2023

Utopia II was launched yesterday, is running great and is all cleaned up and shiny and is sitting at the dock ready to go! :)
If interested in 2023 1st Boat Dive or Historic Tour on Lake Champlain, we'd be glad to host you! Let us know by emailing us with a date & time that fits your schedule. It's GREAT to be "back on the lake" ! [email protected]
MEL & WANDA "Down Deep We Care" :)

CDR Mel Frechette, USN(Ret)
91 Miller St.
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-561-7748

Great charters by Capt Mel!! Lots for history and a beautiful lake.
07/14/2020

Great charters by Capt Mel!! Lots for history and a beautiful lake.

Another wonderful tour given by Captain Mel! Come learn the history of Lake Champlain and it’s many battles!
07/04/2019

Another wonderful tour given by Captain Mel! Come learn the history of Lake Champlain and it’s many battles!

05/25/2018

“OVERNITE BOAT n BREAKFAST”
Overnight Stay on 33’ UTOPIA II EXPRESS CRUISER
*CAN SLEEP 6 ADULTS; hot shower; 19” DVD setup; microwave oven; iPod USB outlet, 110V service

* 1 Overnight (Dockside only) on Utopia II; Breakfast Food in Frig (Burritos, Egg Sandwiches, Bottled Coffee, Milk, Cold Cereals)
*GREAT for tourists or travelling divers who want something different
*Fees: $220/2 Adults; $440/4 Adults or Family of 4; $660/6 Adults ($200 Minimum Non-Refundable Deposit Required to Reserve Utopia II)
*See rules for staying “afloat” for a night on Lake Champlain (UTOPIA II is berthed at Slip #7, CITY MARINA, P’BURGH, NY)

RULES:
*NO SMOKING ON or NEAR the Boat; Smoking allowed only on the Main Dock behind the boat
*Be respectful of UTOPIA II’s interior & cockpit leather seating; it presently has NO TEARS or other blemishes; charges for damages.
*Be respectful of other boaters right to peacefulness; NOISE DOWN HOUR as per NYS Law: 9pm Dockside
*NO PAPER in Commode; ALL PAPER must go into the basket alongside of commode; Marine Heads do not process paper well.
*BYOB; Drink responsibly & avoid slipping/falling while onboard or overboard. Wear “boat shoes” or other “PROPER” footwear.
*Do not throw any trash overboard; Use appropriate garbage bags and storage provided.
*Use ONLY the Microwave for cooking or heating up food. No pots or other cookware allowed onboard the boat.
*DO NOT play with nor operate ANY HELM CONTROLS, BUTTONS, or STEERING WHEEL. Damages could result.
*ANY ILLEGAL DRUG USE OR BEHAVIOR IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN DURING THIS RENTAL PERIOD AND IS CAUSE FOR TERMINATION OF THIS CONTRACT WITHOUT REFUND AT ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE RENTAL PERIOD.
*SECURITY DEPOSIT @ $300 REQUIRED; REFUNDABLE UPON CHECKOUT INSPECTION IF NO DAMAGES NOTED

CONTACT CAPT Mel @ 518-561-7748 email: ([email protected]) 91 Miller St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

05/25/2018

“OVERNITE BOAT n BREAKFAST”
Overnight Stay on 33’ UTOPIA II EXPRESS CRUISER
*CAN SLEEP 6 ADULTS; Hot shower; 19” DVD setup; Microwave oven; iPod USB, 110V service

* 1 Overnight Stay (Dockside only) on Utopia II with Breakfast Food Provided in Frig (no cooking allowed)
*GREAT for tourists or travelling divers

Cost: $220/2 Adults; $440/4 Adults or a Family of 4; $660/6 Adults ( $150 Minimum Non-Refundable Deposits Requird to Reserve Utopia II)
*UTOPIA II is berthed at Slip #7, CITY MARINA, PLATTSBURGH, NY

CONTACT CAPT Mel @ 518-561-7748

11/30/2017

SCUBA OLYMPICS DECEMBER 10th (2-4pm)

WHERE: CVPH WELLNESS CENTER POOL, PLATTSBURGH, NY COST: $75* (Advance Registration Required)
*Includes: 1.5hrs In-Pool; 7 Scuba Skills Challenges
*Want to have FUN in the POOL on SCUBA?
*Want to review and refine your SCUBA Skills?
*Want to WIN a $25 Gift Certificate from A+ Pro Divers?

If YES to ANY of these questions, consider joining us for SCUBA OLYMPICS on DEC 10th, 2-4pm.

What's Scuba Olympics? Multiple underwater challenges that will hone your scuba skills ie,
Each challenge has a set number of points to earn. Maximize the GT of points and win a $25 Gift Certificate from APD.

**SCUBA HOCKY: With stone eggs and plastic spoons; improves buoyancy & UW dexterity :)

**MASK SCRAMBLE: Everyone removes mask, puts in a pile and then takes "a mask" to install, clear and then decides if it's theirs or someone else’s;
if it’s NOT YOURS, then start the process over until everyone has their own mask. Hones Mask Clearing Skills

**HOOLA HOOP PASS THRU: Try passing thru a hoola hoop WITHOUT touching ANY sides; this challenges your buoyancy and trim control; not an easy feat, but a picture taking opportunity that's truly hilarious. Must pass thru 6 times at different angles to succeed.

**GOLFBALL RELAY: A) Must swim at least 20yds down and back while managing a golfball in a rubber spoon;
B) Must swim at least 10yds down while managing a golfball in a rubber spoon, then TRANSFER the golfball to your buddy who then return swims it to the starting point. (Teams of 2 needed for this challenge)
These relays hone your scuba buoyancy, trim, swimming control and uw concentration and dexterity. Not as easy as it sounds but hilarious fun to watch.

**PINGPONG BALL RELAY: Same as Golfball Relay except using pingpong balls: much more challenging as your scuba skills will be put to the utmost test.

**2MIN BUOYANCY HOVER: Hover midwater moving no more than 12" up or down for a min of 2 full minutes WITHOUT using ANY hands or fins movement.

**STAGE BOTTLE SKILLS: Learn to switch from your primary reg to a stage bottle and back. Learn to install and swim with a stage bottle. Learn to pass a stage bottle from yourself to buddy and then back again while maintaining midwater swimming/hovering.

Interested in this FUN Underwater Experience ? Then call/contact me to register. Space is limited to 6 divers per 90min session.

REGISTRATION FEE: $75/diver (includes pool & instructor fees; rental equip extra @ $50/kit)

Call: Mel @ 561-7748 Email: ([email protected]) A+ PRO DIVERS, 91 Miller St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

08/29/2017

10 DAYS UNLIMITED DIVING
SEPT 1 > SEPT 10th (12n-6pm):
WHERE? CAMP TYLER, MONTY BAY, LAKE CHAMPLAIN: P’burgh, NY
NOTE: OPEN TO ALL CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS
**$40 “DAY PASS” = UNLIMITED SHORE DIVING w/FREE AIR
**2 BOAT DIVES EACH DAY: $110/pp (w/Food & Drinks aboard)
**OVERNITE STAY AT CAMP TYLER = $75/pp (or on boat $120/couple)
**“PACKAGE 1”= $150/Day/Diver = Shore + Boat Dives + Overnite

**“PACKAGE 2”= $110/Day/Diver (2 or more Days Stay)
**ALL PADI ADVENTURE DIVES Discounted: Nite, Deep, Boat, Scooter, UW (GoPro)Photo, Video; $75/each. (or All 5 for $300)
DON’T PASS THIS SCUBA DIVING MARATHON UP; RESERVE TODAY!

CAPT Mel @ 561-7748 email: ([email protected]) A+ PRO DIVERS, 91 Miller St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

07/14/2017

Check out what A+ PRO DIVERS is offering for Scuba training for the rest of the season:

A 4-day in the lake course = DONE!

*NOTE: Requires ACADEMICS be completed BEFORE LAKE TRAINING. But 4 days in the lake should be all that's needed to satisfy all PADI requirements for Open Water Certification.

Pass the word to those you know who might want to get certified this year.

07/07/2017

A gunship that sank during battle more than two centuries ago might finally be resurfaced from the depths of Lake Champlain and put on display.

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Plattsburgh, NY
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