I have been on other liveaboards ... the crew was the best ever ... boat was superior to all others.
Clara Frisch
The Aqua Cat
Designed with You in Mind
The Aqua Cat was specifically designed with scuba divers and adventure travelers in mind.
- 900-sq. ft. dive deck with individually assigned dive stations and storage
- 11 large main deck cabins with king, queen and over-sized twin beds and private baths.
- Beds, bunks and pulldowns – flexibility for singles
- Main salon with dining/living room areas and an alfresco deck
- Upper deck with sundeck and bar
Non-divers can enjoy our land excursions and eco adventures as well as relax, read, and sunbathe. Do as much or as little as you like!
All diving is done right from the Aqua Cat
- The Sea Dog, a 28-foot jet drive boat – perfect for shore excursions and eco adventures
- 2 dinghies for diving safety
Meet The Aqua Cat Crew
jerome
CAPTAIN
Jerome hails from the Central American/Caribbean country of Belize, more specifically from a little fishing village called Hopkins. Growing up by the sea nurtured his love for nature and for all things marine. In his early twenties he started his career in scuba diving and boating, working his way up to the yachting industry. He’s traveled to several countries of the world and enjoys working outdoors and adventures with his family, as well as his passion for sailing. Jerome’s first language is Garífuna, learning English as his second and Spanish as his third. He joins the Aqua Cat team as a first mate and looks forward to adding fabulous guests experiences to his life’s stories.
TIM
CAPTAIN
Tim was born and raised in Toms River, New Jersey where he began sailing at the age of 7. Tim relocated to San Diego, CA where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Following college he obtained his USCG captains license and began his career as a merchant mariner. For the last 22 years he has worked as a Captain as well as a security specialist. Tim’s maritime and security career has allowed him to travel and work around the globe to places such as Mexico, the Caribbean, Central/South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Tim enjoys spearfishing, free diving, skydiving, and traveling. Tim has returned to the liveaboard dive industry which helped launch his career as a captain in the early 2000’s.
james
FIRST MATE AND DIVE INSTRUCTOR
James Miller was born and raised in Ontario, Canada, in the town infamously known for inventing the Hawaiian pizza. Now the mate aboard Aquacat, James began his boating career as a dive master on Blackbeard’s cruises. When not at sea he enjoys making music and taking courses to further his knowledge in the maritime industry.
James’ favourite sea creature is the oceanic white tip shark, because while ferocious, they look kind of silly.
TYRON
DIVE INSTRUCTOR
Tyron, aka Ty comes from South Africa and has been a water baby from a young age. His love for the big blue pond started in a small beach town called Sodwana Bay and fueled his passion for marine conservation. His favorite marine mammal is ever changing- at the moment, it’s the Blue Whale for being the largest animal on earth. Hobbies include watersports and anything that gets the heart pumping as well as more peaceful endeavors like hiking and yoga.
lauro
CHEF
Lauro joins us freom Queretaro, Mexico where he completed culinary school prior to traveling extensively thru Mexico, South American and the North Americas. He claims to be a nerdy guy who likes to play games and work puzzles with numbers that make you think. His favorite good is a good taco and mole sauce which you may see on board!
Nick
DIVE INSTRUCTOR
Nick was born in Hachenburg and raised in Dar es Salaam, where he developed a global perspective and an adventurous spirit. Although he began studying hospitality management at University, he soon realized his true passion lay in the depths of the ocean. Embracing scuba diving as a career, Nick turned his love for exploration into a life dedicated to underwater adventures. Fluent in both English and German, he easily connects with people from diverse backgrounds. Having traveled through most of Europe and parts of Asia, he now feels it’s time to explore the American continent. His favorite ocean animal, the elegant thresher shark, reflects his admiration for grace and mystery in nature. When he’s not diving, Nick enjoys motorbiking and discovering new places on land.
ANNIE
DIVE INSTRUCTOR
Annie Macgregor is her real name, but around the boat, most people call her Mac or Mac Attack! She grew up in not so sunny England and thought she wanted to be an Art history major until she volunteered for a Marine Conservation base in Mexico. Once she got there and started diving, she was immediately hooked and knew that she would rather look at the beauty of the underwater world rather than be in a museum every day. She stayed in Mexico and took classes up through Divemaster rating and continued to get her instructor rating so that she could start teaching people about the ocean and all of its amazing creatures. She loves to talk about fish so ask away!
konrad
DIVE INSTRUCTOR
Funny thing about Konrad is that as a kid he was deeply afraid of water, but decided that fear would not keep him down. So over the years, he learned how to swim, row, sail and dive, ending up falling in love with the latter. So much so that after a couple of years he quit his job as a small animal veterinarian in Warsaw, Poland to become a diving instructor. He often says that those two careers are not that different, because a kind attitude and patience are important both when helping animals and teaching people.
His other passion is backpacking through mountains, jungles and beaches of Latin America, practicing Spanish while chatting with locals or just enjoying a good fantasy book in the sun.
greg
STEW AND DIVE INSTRUCTOR
Greg, from Hungari, initially embarked on a career as a civil engineer, taking him to various countries across the globe. Before his professional diving journey, he gained experience with Viking Cruises, working in various roles such as kitchen, housekeeping, and restaurant services.
It was in Croatia that Greg first discovered his passion for diving. Intrigued by the underwater world, he eventually turned his avocation into a profession in the Red Sea, becoming a certified dive instructor. His love for the ocean is epitomized by his favorite creature, the thresher shark.
JORGE
ENGINEER AND DIVE INSTRUCTOR
Jorge is from the beautiful city of Buenos Aires Argentina. Growing up he always had a love for the ocean and helping his friends work on their cars and motorcycles. He went to university for an electrical engineering degree. He then got into scuba diving and found that he loved showing people all that underwater word had to offer as an instructor. Jorge’s favorite ocean animals are stingrays and sharks. When he is not fixing on something or underwater, he loves to dance, snowboard and go climbing.
Alastair
ENGINEER
Alastair joins us from Maravel, Trinidad where he grew up. Frosty is his nickname and we’re not sure why since he is so friendly! He loves figuring out how things work and this led him to attending George Brown college where he graduated with an Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree. When he is not fixing something, you can find him diving, trail riding or camping. His favorite ocean animal is the octopus because of their incredible ability to solve problems! Not surprising at all…
ALICIA
STEW AND SOUS CHEF
Alicia is 29 years old from Mexico, she likes to be always on the move , chasing adventure and spreading warmth wherever she goes. Her love for traveling and exploring the world became a full time job, embracing different cultures with open arms. Meeting people is her greatest joy, as she believes that every encounter is a chance to learn, grow, and share laughter. She effortlessly turn strangers into friends and transforms any place into a home away from home, Going above and beyond to help guests create unforgettable memories and endless smiles !
VICTORIA
DIVE INSTRUCTOR
Victoria joins us from Delaware (dela-where exactly???), where she has been scuba diving with her family for as long as she can remember. Her best dive buddies all refer to her as “Vica,” and her favorite creature is the sea turtle for its ability to find zen in the water column. When completing her degree in conservation, she had the opportunity to study them in Costa Rica. Her adventures don’t stop there! Whether it’s bungee jumping in New Zealand or camel riding across the pyramids, Victoria is always eager to escape her comfort zone. She loves trying new foods, but nothing beats spiny lobster fresh off the reef!
STEVEN
DIVE INSTRUCTOR
On his ID, you will find the name Johan Steven Buchner, but everyone knows him as Stevie! Growing up next to the wild coast of South Africa, he fell in love with the ocean, mostly through his passion for surfing. He decided to chase the thrill that the ocean provided and became an instructor and skipper before working on the World Renowned Sardine Run. So, being from some of the sharkiest waters in the world, his favorite marine animal is the Great White Shark because of the numerous encounters he had with them. The Cayman Islands became his home for 2 years after that and he fell in love with the Caribbean waters. One of the biggest pleasures in his life is taking people to explore the underwater world and seeing how it can change people’s lives. His other passions include photography, camping, and being South African…Rugby!
Will
ENGINEER
Will was born and raised on the sunny British Island of Jersey. Being surrounded by water led to his love of the sea. He has a HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Teesside University, England. Will has worked in Engineering all of his working life, a passion which also spilled over into his hobbies, building and racing rally cars and motorcycles! When not getting his hands dirty, scuba diving is his other passion, Will is an instructor and also enjoys technical diving, exploring engine rooms of shipwrecks is his favourite! His favourite animal to see underwater is the Cuttlefish because of their mesmerising colour displays and often timid nature.
Will also loves to travel and learn new languages, he is currently learning Portuguese and Spanish with the goal to become fluent and in the past has studied French and even Indonesian!
We are always looking for eager & adventurous individuals to join our team! Fill out the employment form using the link at the bottom of this page.
