Meet the Crew

Captain Joe Townsend

Born and raised in the Florida panhandle, Joe fell in love with the water at a young age.  Throughout his teenage years he learned the beauty of doing what you love as a profession.  Working on several party and fishing boats he quickly decided to follow his passion.

At the age of 21, Joe became the captain of the 125’ “Solaris” dinner cruise in Destin, FL.  Once his name got out he then progressed into the private world and has since been on several private and charter yachts sizing up to 116’.  Spending time in destinations such as: the Florida Keys, The Bahamas, and the Virgin Islands, our captain has gained the knowledge and the love for these popular destinations!

Captain Joe possesses a USCG 200 Ton Master’s license.  Having been trained in Advanced Firefighting, safety, and medical to international STCWand USCG standards, Joe is also prepared to make sure your charter is safe and fun!

“If you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life!”  That is what Captain Joe lives by and cannot wait to welcome you on board MY “Island Vibe”.

1st Mate - Maxwell McColl

Originally from Atlanta Georgia, Max moved to Destin, FL in 2008 with his father while in Middle School.  He quickly inherited the waterman lifestyle and began surfing, fishing, free diving and spear fishing in his free time. Once he turned 16 he got his first job as a mate on the charter boat “Destiny”. Since then Max has owned and worked on boats for the past 10 years.

Before joining the Island Vibes crew, Max ran a parasailing boat for a large water sports company in Destin, He possesses a 100 ton Masters captain license. Max is also an advanced open water certified scuba diver, a certification he obtained at a Swedish dive school located on the island of Gili Trawangan, a world renowned diving destination off the coast of Bali, Indonesia.

Max is a friendly, charismatic, Adventurous individual who loves to have fun and meet new people.

“The day you stop learning, is the day you’re dead” Everyone has something they can offer you, so be open and perceptive.