CREW

Meet Our Amazing Crew!

Pancho & Noah

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Born and raised in Puerto Vallarta, Pancho has spent over 25 years as the captain of the Kon Tiki catamaran. An avid sailor and fisherman, he’s always ready to lend a helping hand and share his knowledge about the beautiful Bay of Banderas.

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How it started

Pancho & Noah

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Pancho’s son, Noah, is also a proud Puerto Vallarta native. Fully bilingual, he’s been working on boats with his dad since he was little. Following in Pancho’s footsteps, he earned his Captain’s License at just 18! Noah loves to share his passion for the Las Marietas Islands, marine life, sailing, and surfing.

Others Captains

Meet our fantastic team of captains: Christian, Buta, Arnoldo, David & Alonso
Simply the best in the bay!

Our CHEFS

Chovo, Miguel, Beto, and Carlos

Our talented chefs rise bright and early to prepare delicious meals using hand-selected local ingredients. From breakfast to tasty snacks and lunch, everything is fresh and oh-so-delicious! Don’t miss their famous guacamole and salsa—yummy!

OUR BARTENDERS

Pablo, Javier, David y Daniel

Always ready to serve you a refreshing drink or a smoothie for the kids, our bartenders are here with smiles and great service!

Our First Mates & Tour Guides

Edwin, Sergio, Julio, Victor, Caleb, Chema, Danny, Eddy, Chris, Casper, Poncho, Kevin

Our first mates love their jobs and bring the fun! With big smiles and a little shuffle (they’ve got the moves!), they’re the best in the bay. They’re also excited to share their wealth of knowledge about whales, dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and all the amazing fish that grace our beautiful bay. Feel free to ask them anything!