Hailing from Port Douglas, Far North Queensland, Dan has spent the vast majority of his working life on the water. His foundation as a deckhand running guests to the outer reef pontoons on the Great Barrier Reef, was the catalyst for a deep passion of the ocean and working in the marine environment. From there, Dan successfully pursued a career working on Luxury Yachts all over the world. Over this 8 year period he worked on several boats, spanning opulent charter vessels in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, to a luxury 60m Expedition Vessel in the position as First Mate on which he covered over 50,000 nautical miles, ranging from the Mediterranean, The Caribbean, The Americas, Pacific and Atlantic Ocean crossings, South Polynesia and New Zealand. Family life saw Dan return to Australia where he took on a new direction in his career, taking on Marine Construction where he achieved a Master position running his own vessel. Dan regards his position as Captain, on DeLisle III, as the pinnacle of his career and brings with him a wealth of knowledge, an unwavering focus on safety, professionalism and enthusiasm to ensure you and your guests have an unforgettable experience.