Captain Mark Robinson traces his seafaring roots to Ireland where his great grandfather crewed aboard the sailing yacht “Myra” in Strangford Lough during the late 1800’s. He began his own maritime career sailing the world aboard ocean liners, freighters and research vessels in the U.S. Merchant Marine. Having seen the Caribbean from the decks of large ships, he returned to the Virgin Islands as a deckhand aboard the Brigantine Romance.

For nine years he and three partners built a 57’ ketch, aptly named Perseverance. He and his wife sailed and chartered her extensively throughout the Caribbean. Eventually they were based in Tortola, British Virgin Islands where they operated charter yachts for Endless Summer Charters. In 1987, they moved back to Massachusetts to raise a family. After 20 years of operating private yachts in New England, Florida, the Bahamas and the West Indies, Captain Mark returns to chartering in the Virgin Islands.

An avid SCUBA and free diver Captain Mark holds a USCG 500 ton masters license, and complete STCW certificates, along with CPR and First Aid training. He brings a lifetime of experience and enthusiasm to Island Voyager. He is professional yet easy going, with an excellent reputation in the yachting industry. An engaging raconteur, he is able to establish a rapport with guests of all ages. He has extensive knowledge of the Virgin Islands and enjoys creating a custom vacation for all his guests. A charter aboard Island Voyager with Captain Mark is a truly enjoyable and memorable holiday.

Laura Walters:
Dive Instructor/Stewardess/First Mate
Laura brings more a tremendous background to Island Voyager. Not only is she a certified scuba diving instructor and rescue diver, but also a 100 ton Captain. Her yachting experience has taken her on trans-Atlantic crossings, to Australia and the Great Barrier Reef, the Caribbean and Mediterranean Seas, and of course the US and British Virgin Islands. She has sailed on everything from a 50’ Catamaran to 150’ motor yachts. A background at the acclaimed Maho Bay Resort, St. John, US Virgin Islands, and long term charter experience brings a seasoned professional with a respectful, accommodating and cheerful disposition with the goal to make all charter guests have the best yachting experience of their lives. Laura is also certified as a Medical First Aid Provider, and trained in infant, child and adult CPR.

Chef Kinga Nowicka:
Kinga’s love of cooking began while growing up in Warsaw, Poland and spending her summers on a farm in the countryside. At an early age, her mother discovered her natural abilities when she couldn’t keep her out of the kitchen. Thus, she was always involved in the preparation of elaborate family meals. Her skills evolved throughout the years, and her professional career officially began while living in Los Angeles. While working under the legendary Wolfgang Puck, she decided that this was her true calling in life. However, something was lacking. She always dreamt of combining her love of travel, cooking and the high seas. While visiting Newport, Rhode Island, she was introduced to the yachting industry by a friend. Miss Nowicka began working as a stewardess/deckhand on a 160' schooner and quickly rose through the ranks. Shortly thereafter, she found herself taking on the challenge and responsibility of being head chef. Since then Kinga has worked on several yachts cruising the Eastern Seaboard, Bahamas, and Caribbean giving her years of experience and making her a well-rounded and capable seamen. Furthermore, her passion for travel has brought her to various continents including Europe, Asia, and Central America. This versatile exposure has impacted her culinary style and palate. Kinga enjoys using seasonal and organic ingredients to create dishes that are both mouth watering and pleasing to the eye. Her light and healthy touch matches perfectly with the exotic beauty of the Caribbean.

Dive Instructor, Gear for 8, Air Compressor onboard
Certified guests Dive 4 times per week at no additional charge.