Captain Dave

Born and raised in Kentucky, Captain Dave grew up with a love for fishing, boating, and water skiing. After a successful career in banking and business management, his lifelong passion for the ocean led him to South Florida—where he has spent the last 37 years navigating the coastal waters from Tampa Bay down to Key West.

For the past 17 years, Dave has called the beautiful Isles of Capri home, where he personally lovingly restored his 37-foot sailboat. Nothing brings him more joy than taking guests out to explore the pristine waters and wildlife of Naples, Marco Island, and the Ten Thousand Islands.

“It never gets old seeing the smiles on our guests’ faces—young and old alike—when a pod of dolphins plays in our wake, a stingray breaches, or a sea turtle glides past. Sharing these moments is what it’s all about.” — Capt. Dave

Qualifications & Local Expertise:

• USCG Licensed Master Captain (CPR & First Aid Certified)
• 37+ Years navigating South Florida’s waterways
• Specialties: Eco-tours, wildlife spotting, and local history across Naples & the Ten Thousand Islands