JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 No, it\u2019s not Shad Khan\u2019s yacht you see docked on the Southbank of Jacksonville. It\u2019s the Royal Princess, and you don\u2019t have to be a millionaire to travel in a yacht along the St. Johns River between the Southbank and downtown.<\/p>\n
Jax Yacht Charter has been offering public and private charter tours since last November. It also offers tours for holidays, like Easter.<\/p>\n
The charter is offered by Capt. Rob Bellanich and his wife, Lezlee, joined by their crew. The yacht was recently renovated and hosts weddings, corporate events, and public tours.<\/p>\n
Lezlee Bellanich took us on a tour of the yacht, which also features a dance floor and full bar with plenty of room for sit-down dining. There are three levels with windows that offer a spectacular view of the St. Johns River.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn the 3rd Thursday of every month, as part of the downtown vision\u2019s Sip and Stroll event guests can come on board for free and enjoy our cash bar onboard,\u201d explained Bellanich. \u201cThen at 8pm we take a tour of the St. Johns River for $35 per guest until 9,\u201d she explained about the monthly event.<\/p>\n
Bellanich says during their public charter events, she loves to see guests who come onboard as strangers but leave as friends after spending time together cruising on The Royal Princess.<\/p>\n