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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!”

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.

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.

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.

Hanapepe, Kauai

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.