Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: FRIDAY, May 25, 1990 TAG: 9006020407
SECTION: SMITH MOUNTAIN TIMES PAGE: SMT-11 EDITION: BEDFORD/FRANKLIN
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DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Blue Water Cruise Company: Hales Ford Bridge, Virginia 122, (703) 297-6222.
Virginia Dare Riverboat: 19th-century side-wheeler available for private charters. (703) 297-6222. Dinner cruise $19.95 per person Mondays and Tuesdays, Prime rib and seafood dinner cruise $24.95 per person Wednesdays and Thursdays, full-service dinner cruise $29.95 per person Friday and Saturday, champagne brunch buffet cruise $19.95 per person Saturday and Sunday, daily lunch cruise $17.95 per person Monday through Friday, family night cruise Sunday $19.95 for adults and 7.95 for children. (Prices do not include sales tax, gratuities or cash bar). On-board amenities, full-service bar, bathrooms, music and entertainment. Private charters and group reservations also for Virginia Dare.
The Blue Moon Bluewater: luxury 51-foot motor yacht available for private charters, holidays and special events limited to 50 people. Full-service catering also available. Reservations required for cruises and charters with several days advanced notice suggested. Mastercard and Visa accepted. Open all year.
Beacon Light Marina and Yacht Club: Virginia 853, Huddleston, Bedford County. (703) 297-1700 or in Roanoke 345-5232.
Blackwater Boat Rentals: at Magnum Point Marina. (703) 576-2188. Rentals of pontoon, fishing and ski boats.
Blue Water Boat Rentals, Inc.: Hales Ford Bridge, Virginia 122. (703) 297-6222. Rental of Pontoons, ski boats, water toys, water skis, vests. Rates by hour, half-day, day, and weekly. Reservations recommended. Mastercard and Visa accepted.
Bridgewater Plaza Boat Rental Co.: Virginia 122 at Hales Ford Bridge. (703) 721-3657. Rental of 24-foot pontoon boats with canopies, bass, house and fishing boats also available. Rates by hour, half-day, day and week.
Camper's Paradise Marina: Virginia 122, Bedford County (one mile from Hales Ford Bridge), (703) 297-6109. Rentals of pontoon boats, fishing boats, mini-cabin boats and house boats. Rates range from $35 to $55 per day for fishing boats; $90 per day for pontoon boats; $150 for 24 hours for mini-cabin boats; $450 to $595 for house boats Monday through Thursday; and $400 to $595 for house boats Friday through Sunday. Paradise Inn Motel located on premises with 24 rooms. Twelve regular rooms with two queen-size beds at $58 per night, and 12 efficiencies (regular room with kitchenette) at $68 per night.
C and Ski Shop (formerly Cove Marina Boat Rentals): Virginia 122 at Hales Ford Bridge. (703) 297-BOAT or 1-800-342-CSKI. Rentals of pontoon boats, runabouts, ski boats and personal water craft. Rental by hour, day and week.
Eagles Roost Marina and Campground: Virginia 626, Huddleston (near state park). (703) 297-7381. Rental of one 6-horsepower fishing boat and one 8-horsepower fishing boat. Rates $30 to $35 per day.
Foxsport XIV Marina: Virginia 122, Wirtz. (703) 721-2451. Rental of pontoon boats. Rates $115 per day plus gas.
Lake Haven Marina: Virginia 626 (near state park). (703) 297-7347. Rentals of two pontoon boats and sailboat charters. Rates are $75 for half day, $100 all day Friday through Sunday, $65 half day, $90 all day Monday through Thursday. Sailboat charters by day, weekend or week.
Safe Harbor Yacht Club: Virginia 616, Moneta. (703) 721-1587.
Saunders Marina: Virginia 626, Huddleston, Bedford County. (703) 297-4412.
Sportsman Inn Marina: Virginia 626, Huddleston. (703) 297-7828. Rental for pontoons, bass, ski, John boats and 20-foot pontoon boat for fishing parties. Rates by hour, day and week. Sportsman Inn Restaurant: Virginia 626, Huddleston. (703) 297-7532 or 297-2639. Rental of bass and pontoon boats. Rates by hour, day or week.
by CNB