Anchored in diversity

We’re empowering a new wave of opportunities, partnerships, innovation, and diversity for the maritime industry.

What We Do

We’re New York-based, but operate on an international scale.
Dedicated to building a stronger, more diverse maritime economy, we provide a variety of immersive experiences and critical services to boost the maritime economy and create thousands of jobs.

Career Awareness & Workforce Development

We expose adults and youth to opportunities in the maritime sector and connect prospective candidates with specialized training and employers to build a stronger maritime workforce.

Tourism

We create curated immersive maritime experiences, both domestic and internationally, providing guests with enriching exposure to diverse people, histories, cultures and cuisine.

Maritime Operations

We provide support to maritime contractors, waterfront inspections, coastal resilience and more.

Offshore Wind

We provide support to offshore wind farms from concept through development, operations and maintenance, whether through Crew Transfer Vessel operations or workforce development.

Minority Business Enterprise Certified

Paradise Express Ferry holds a number of MBE certifications, enabling us to connect you with exciting opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. By working with us, we can help you:

Access contracts available exclusively to MBE vendors
Find trained and qualified staff through our workforce development programs
Elevate your reputation as socially responsible company
Become more competitive against other non-MBE companies
Build innovative solutions to achieve your business goals
Make a difference for your local communities

Latest news

Garry Johnson and Michael Preston sit in front of a model of the Harlem Rocket

“Persistence Beats Resistance:” The Importance of Black Maritime Representation

Paradise Ferry Founder Garry Johnson was recently was featured in an “account takeover” of the Melanated Mariner Instagram account. He offered his thoughts on the importance of pursuing one’s dreams, why Black youth should consider a career in the maritime industry, and more.

Announcing a New Partnership with UniverSoul Circus

The Harlem Gateway Waterfront Initiative now has an exciting new attraction: UniverSoul Circus. Established back in 1994, UniverSoul Circus is the perfect complement to the Harlem Rocket. Both will educate, entertain, and enliven the broader Harlem communities. Black Enterprise announced the news on their website and provides additional details on this new partnership.

Garry Johnsons appears in a feature for the Business Journal

New York Business Journal Interview

We sat down with the New York Business Journal to discuss all things Harlem. Paradise Express Founder and economic development chair of New York’s NAACP state conference Garry Johnson, along with Paradise Express Co-Founder Michael Preston, talked about their ambitious Harlem Gateway Waterfront Initiative and how it will benefit the local community.

MarineLink Interview with Garry Johnson

Paradise Express Founder Garry Johnson was invited by Maritime Reporter TV to discuss Paradise Express’ goals in maritime tourism. Hear him discuss the importance of educating people on the history and culture of the Harlem waterfront. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Za3Td1XkV0

Paradise Ferry Leadership Team

Trained as a NYC Architect; Real Estate Development Consultant with 25+ yrs. Experience; NAACP NYS Conference Economic Development Chairperson; Former Economic Development Chair, Manhattan Community Board 11; Member, US Naval Institute

Board Member, New York’s HARLEM WEEK; Former Customer Service Manager, Atlanta Civic Center; Former Client Services Manager, Cummins Metro-Power

Former EVP, Marketing, Island Global Yachting; Former EVP/Chief Marketing Officer, Saks Fifth Avenue; Former Brand Manager, Procter & Gamble; Former Board Member, Girl Scouts of Greater New York

Founder & Director for Strategy & Innovation, SanCol Ventures, LLC.; Division Lead, Operations Analysis/Red Teaming, Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation; Risk Mitigation Program Analyst, United States Department of Defense; Major, US Marine Corps (Ret.)

Bilingual professional passionate about fostering diversity, inclusion, and uplifting marginalized groups. Experience spans for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Educator of bilingual students about challenges faced by indigenous peoples and people of color in the maritime sector.

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