Melissa Carlson, owner of Palm Breeze Charters of Marco Island, has been in and around boats most of her life. Melissa's life on the water began as a child. Growing up Melissa comes from a boating family. She spent many years on a water ski 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 Carlson, captain of the Cigarette Cafe Racer, started boating at the age of 12 with a small sailboat. While attending the University of Tampa Bill water skied competitively and spent much time driving ski boats for both University of Tampa and Cypress Gardens. Since then Bill has spent over 2 decades gaining extensive experience navigating the waters of South West Florida, the Florida Keys, and the Bahamas. Bill is a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captain and is an active member of the Marine Industry of Collier County and the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce.
Mission statement: Captains Melissa Carlson says that she is in the "have Fun business" and her main aim is to provide her guests with the experience of a lifetime on every trip.
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Palm Breeze Charters of Marco Island Phone: (239) 206-0909
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