Melissa and Bill Carlson owners of Palm Breeze Charters of Marco Island have been in and around boats most of their life. Both growing up living on the water have shared a love of   boating.

Melissa's life on the water began as a child. Growing up Melissa comes from a boating family. She spent many years on a waterski team which increased her passion for boating. Melissa is a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captain and has over a decade of valuable local knowledge of the Gulf of Mexico waters. Melissa is an active member of the Marine Industry of Collier County and the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce.

Bill started boating at the age of 12 with a small sailboat. While attending the University of Tampa Bill waterskied competitively and spent much time driving ski boats for both University of Tampa and Cypress Gardens. Since then Bill has spent over 2 decades of extensive experience navigating the waters of South West Florida, the Florida Keys, and the Bahamas. Bill is a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captain. Bill is an active member of the Marine Industry of Collier County and the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce.

Mission statement:   Captains Melissa and Bill Carlson say that they are in the "have Fun business" and their main aim is to provide their guests with the experience of a lifetime on every trip.

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