Ferry service shuttling folks between the Tuckerton Seaport and Beach Haven got underway on Saturday. There was an 11 a.m. departure waiting for those who had just enjoyed the Tuckerton holiday parade, ready to motor across the bay to enjoy the afternoon in the southernmost town center on Long Beach Island.

(Photo by Ryan Morrill)

Capt. Dick Gouldey awaited at the dock, alongside tour guides Taylor Ketcham and Bailey Holcombe, to welcome passengers aboard the Pohatcong II, a 30-foot pontoon boat with two motors and two…