The people behind the paradise
Meet your captains & crew
More than drivers — they're naturalists, mariners, and storytellers who know the Ten Thousand Islands by heart. Sand Dollar is USCG licensed & insured, and every captain is local, seasoned, and the reason guests come back year after year.
Guests name our captains again and again in their reviews — read them on Tripadvisor.
Capt. Evan
Owner & Lead Captain
Capt. Joey Nadotti
Captain · Shelling & Dolphins
Capt. Jamie
Captain · Florida Coastal Master Naturalist
Capt. Paul O'Neill
Naples Captain
Capt. Paul Stancati
Marco Captain
Capt. David Grunes
Captain · Personalized Adventures
Capt. Kerrick
Captain · SW Florida since 2002
Capt. Shawn Palmer
Captain · Seasoned Mariner
Capt. Jonallen Velazquez
Captain · Angler & Sheller
Capt. Lauren Malinowski
Captain · Naturalist & Wildlife Rehabilitator
First Mate Cristina
First Mate · Florida Coastal Master Naturalist
First Mate Taylor
First Mate · Educator & Nature Enthusiast
First Mate Veronica
First Mate · Florida Master Naturalist
Out on the water
Where you'll find us most days, at the wheel between Marco Island, Goodland and the Ten Thousand Islands.
Ready to meet them on the water?
Pick your adventure and a local captain will take it from there — shelling, dolphins, sunsets, or a private charter all your own.