Jared, tour guide and son of Brendan, attended university in Saint John NB and Halifax NS. Having spent his summers on the water while growing up on Deer Island, Jared brings a wealth of knowledge of local geography as well as local marine and wildlife.

Our captain, Brendan, is a 4th generation fisherman with 30 years of experience on the water. His family has long roots on both Deer Island and Grand Manan Island. Having made a living in many areas of the traditional fisheries, including lobster, scallop, and herring, as well as scuba diving, he is excited to share his love and knowledge of the local area, culture, and marine wildlife with his passengers.

Colleen, wife of Brendan, is a full time Registered nurse who doubles as a tour guide on her days off. A Deer Island native, after graduating from university in Saint John NB Colleen couldn’t resist the call of the ocean and the lure of island life. With a family heritage on Deer Island tracing back to the 1790s, the lore and history of the West Isles area has been a longtime passion which she looks forward to sharing with passengers.