Chris grew up in the “arctic tundra” of northern New York State and is a USCG-licensed Master with more than 30 years of accident-free experience.

He’s a certified Florida Master Naturalist and Audubon Birding Naturalist, a member of the American Professional Captain's Association, US Passenger Vessel Association and South Florida Marine Industries Association. Prior to starting AAT, he’d worked as a professional geologist and in real estate development, government relations, and community outreach.

Paroled after serving 20+ years in corporate, Chris now enjoys leading tour groups on the water whenever possible.

As our CWO - Chief Wildlife Officer - Lynn is one of the most enthusiastic wildlife spotters on the planet!

She holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology and has worked in the psychology field for nearly 20 years. Her background includes forensic adult / child criminal work, as well as adult / child therapy in private practice and school environments.

An avid boater and lover of wildlife, she is often aboard assisting with tours and excursions. Lynn enjoys time spent outdoors and is active in several community activities, organizations, and professional associations outside of her time with Aqua Adventure Tours.

Sam and Megan are our Naturalist Guides. Both are Florida natives who bring unique perspectives to guiding and habitat interpretation.

Megan holds a BS in Environmental Science and Policy and an MS in Environmental Education and has worked in environmental science and education for over 10+ years. She cherishes time outdoors and loves helping people connect with nature!

Sam is working toward her BS in Botany and has been working in the environmental education field for 5+ years. Her knowledge of native and invasive plant species is a little bit scary and she’s been known to hand-raise everything from baby gators to raccoons!

ORIGIN 

OSPREY was built in Marblehead, MA in 2017. She’s a 32-foot, 500 horsepower rigid inflatable boat (RIB), one of very few US Coast Guard inspected RIBs here in the US. RIBs are used by military, rescue and security services worldwide, and by tour operators throughout Canada, the UK and Europe. They're not common in the US because most boatbuilders and owners find it difficult to comply with the Coast Guard's design, testing construction and inspection standards. OSPREY is the only RIB operating in Florida as a USCG inspected passenger vessel. Designed to military and rescue standards, she’s equipped for adventure tourism.

RIDE  

OSPREY is very light for her size and rides like a giant jet ski.  Her inflatable tubes deflect most spray and act as shock absorbers, giving her a very smooth ride.  With space for up to 14 guests she can easily accommodate most families and many small groups. Seating is a mix of saddle-style and traditional benches, each covered with plush vinyl upholstery. Splash-proof storage is provided and all seats have a great view. Even the stern bench is a terrific spot to take photos, plus it has the most shade on the boat!  A bluetooth sound system is available, twin dive ladders make re-boarding easy, and each ladder has a handheld freshwater shower. 

SAFETY  

OSPREY is equipped with emergency communication and navigation gear by ACR, ICOM and GARMIN, as well as automatic fire detection and suppression. We carry portable fire extinguishers, emergency signaling, first aid/first responder and man overboard gear that exceeds USCG requirements. Grab handles are conveniently located throughout. Crew are American Red Cross trained and certified for pediatric and adult first aid/CPR/AED. We provide USCG-approved automatic inflatable life vests for adults, and MUSTANG survival vests for kids under 16. Come join the fun on Florida's only USCG certified RIB ride!