Catamaran Destiny III

March to June crew:

Captain Rob Doyle hails from the Autrailian city of Melbourne. Having spent much of his time in the United States, it was life in the Florida Keys that led him to pursue his sailing and diving career, Rob now has a 100 ton US Coast guard Captain’s license as well as being a SCUBA instructor. He has always pursued athletics, playing rugby and Aussie rules football in his youth. He could often be found along the beach, body surfing as a favorite pastime. Today, besides diving and sailing, Rob really enjoys kayaking in the Keys and Bahamas. He especially loves the Exumas in the Bahamas, and claims this island chain as a favorite location, saying it is beautiful and charter friendly with so many islands being so close together.

Rob’s friendly down under personality suits him well for entertaining aboard, he loves charters that are interactive as his best way to ensure that guests have a great time aboard!

Rob and Anya live aboard their own 42’ sailboat when not working abord Destiny III! They have been dedicated volunteers for hurricane relief, rescue, and emergency food programs when not chartering.

Chef/Mate Anya Elis is so much more; she also holds a US Coast Guard captain’s license and is a SCUBA dive instructor. Anya owned and ran her own dive shop for 15 years. Both German and American, she has done extensive traveling, growing up in SE Asia, to include Indonesia and Taiwan. Being near the water as a child, she indulged in swimming and sailing, along with favorite sports of horseback riding and baseball, she loves all sports!

Following her motto of Live every day like you are on a sailboat!”, Anya discovered a yachting career while backpacking through Greece after graduating from University in Germany and Louisiana, USA. She has extensive years working on sailing yachts, starting on the deck and transitioning into the galley. Guests rave about her internationally inspired cuisine, from Greek and Italian, to Mexican, Far Eastern and German dishes! Of course seafood is often a primary and well-loved focus.

Anya’s friends describe her as smart, bubbly and creative. She enjoys getting the input of the guests regarding their menu choices, as well as teaching many of her skills such as paddle sports, scuba, snorkeling, and fitness training.

August to October Florida Keys Season, and Bahamas season starting end of November:

Meet your Crew: Captain Seth Chase and Marissa Darrow

Seth comes from a fast-paced life in NYC but found a new beginning on the waters of the Bahamas and the Florida Keys. He did deliveries on a variety of catamarans, snorkeling, and has spent quite a bit of time sailing in the Bahamas on Destiny lll with Captain Dave Calvert. Captain Seth has been running sunset sailing charters in the Florida Keys, and eventually took up parasailing as captain, with Marissa as one of his first mates for the past few years.

Marissa grew up in Islamorada, of the Florida Keys, snorkeling, fishing, and boating her whole life, she has cultivated a passion for nature and living off the sea. Every day now for the last couple of years, they have lived seeking adventure, exploring, and capturing memories for all. From morning snorkeling, to fishing, to breath-taking sunsets and amazing eats throughout, you and yours will never forget your trip with these two!