Captain J’s Awesome Crew
At Captain J’s Kauai Offshore Adventures, it is important to us that you have an epic experience on our sightseeing adventure snorkel tours. Our Captains and Crew are ocean lovers and have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share and are certified in first aid and CPR.
Captain Jude
Captain J is the owner and creator of Captain J’s Kauai Offshore Adventures and Deep Sea Fishing Kauai which he started in 2002. Captain J is always looking for opportunity and when he sees it, he goes for it. He is a passionate man, and when he starts something he does it with 110% effort and commitment. He has a true passion for the ocean and building the businesses he has created. He is currently widening the Kauai offshore Adventures fleet with another 37 foot Naiad super raft. Captain J loves what he does, because he enjoys diversity and the people he meets along the way
Captain Miguel
Miguel is one of our Captains at Captain J’s Kauai Offshore Adventures. He has many years of experience on the ocean and has been a licensed captain since he was 29. He has sailed the pacific four times and has worked at maritime academies. Miguel loves working with Captain J’s because he gets to drive the fastest boat along the NaPali Coast. He also enjoys hunting, scuba diving, and fishing and has his own cacao company. Miguel moved to Hawaii in 2003.
Captain Andy
Andy was born and raised on the westside of Kaua’i and is native Hawaiian. Like most locals he grew up on the water fishing and has been out on the water since he was three years old. He started working on the boat as a crew at the age of 14 and obtained his captains license at 21 years old. Growing up in Hawai’i he has many experiences in and around the ocean waters of Kaua’i and Ni’ihau. He loves to share his knowledge of Kaua’i, Ni’ihau and Napali and their cultural significance. Andy is very experienced and loves what he does – sharing Hawaiian culture and amazing ocean adventures with visitors to the Island.
Captain John
I love the ocean, being on it, in it, or near it makes me feel good. I moved to Kauai in 2017 after living in northern Nevada for 35+ years, where I operated a successful Scuba shop. I have had the great fortune to travel to and dive in exotic locations. Along the way I became a licensed Boat Captain. Working with Captain Js has been one of the best decisions I have made. I get to play on the water every day, meet and make new friends, and do it all while looking at the most beautiful coastline in the world.
Captain Nohili
Waimea, Kauai
His days are notably adventure-filled and rooted in navigating the coastlines of Kauai with family. His Captain’s journey took off a handful of years ago and led him to Na Pali Coast. Life experience has inspired him to embrace Na Pali Coast’s history and enjoys sharing Hawaiian culture. When he isn’t found exploring the ocean with our super fast raft or catching the thrills of a dirt bike adventure, he is spending quality time with his family and friends.
Captain Kimo
Descendant of seafaring Captains, his ancestors traveled from Portugal who brought forth many immigrants to the Hawaiian Islands during the 1800’s. His passion for navigating the ocean is founded on respect for the ocean and is fueled by either surfing, kitesurfing, scuba diving and fishing. Time spent on Na Pali has been different over the years, but he holds an unbreakable connection with Na Pali that grows with each adventure!
Ryder - Crew Member
Kalaheo, Kauai
Born and raised on the island of Kauai, his passions include hunting, fishing, riding horses, riding dirtbikes and crewing on Captain J’s boats. Ryder loves working on the ocean with Captain J’s Kauai Offshore Adventures, meeting new people and he loves the speed of the raft!
Kannon - Crew Member
Kalaheo, Kauai
Kannon is a 17-year-old ocean lover and crew member for Captain J’s Offshore Adventures. He loves to dive and surf. He was born and raised on Kauai and was home schooled which gave him lots of time to go diving and surfing. He is passionate about his work and chose this career because it gives him the opportunity to meet new people and allows him to be on the ocean almost every day.
Sylas - Crew Member
Hanapepe, Kauai
Sylas joined Captain J’s in April 2021 as he was only a Junior in high school. He
started out as a deckhand on fishing boats and Captain J saw potential in him. Captain J brought him down the Napali Coast on the Kauai Voyager 1, a 37-foot Naiad super raft. Sylas then started working on the raft every day and is now our lead crew. When he’s not working at Captain J’s, he’s on the boat fishing or at home building boats. Since Sylas grew up fishing around his family, it’s truly become his passion. “Working on the raft, meeting new people every day, and having the Napali Coast as an office is amazing, I love my job!”
Mason, Crew
Wailua, Kauai
Born in Wailua 26 years ago, raised on Kaua’i he learned the sense of adventure at a young age with some of Kaua’i’s favorite pastimes like spearfishing, hiking, and surfing. Na Pali Coast is not only his destination on the Adventure Tour, he journeys back to its beaches and valleys every chance he gets.
Kyla "Kai", Crew Member
Fortunately, Kai was born here on Kaua’i over 20 years ago to her family having strong ties to our beloved Na Pali Coast. Spending summers camping on Na Pali Coast learning Hawaiian values since she could comfortably fit in a baby carrier. When she isn’t exploring Na Pali Coast she enjoys the rest of Kaua’i by land on her dirt bike, hunting, and fishing.
Shane, Crew
Anahola, Kauai
20 years ago his adventure began on the eastern coastline of Kaua’i, practicing the Hawaiian values and relationship with our bountiful ocean from a young age. Finding him in the ocean is without doubt, especially when it comes to scouring the deep sea for fish. Raised knowing the history of Na Pali coast helps define a standard of excellence not only during our Na Pali Adventure, but also in life.
Laina - Operations Manager
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Laina is the operations manager for Captain J’s. She was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and moved to the island about 10 years ago. Before she started working for her big brother Captain J she was a pet groomer for 30 years. She loves working with our team and loves being a part of visitors experiencing our beautiful island.
Leia, Marketing Manager
Hanapepe, Kauai
Kaelyn - Reservationist
Kaelyn was born in Northern Arizona and moved to Kauai from Southwest Montana to be near her family who are living here. She has always had a love for the ocean and wildlife, and enjoys hiking adventures and beach time.
Our reservations line is available from 6:30am to 7:00pm Monday thru Friday and 6:30am to 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday, Hawaii Time.