You can't truly know a place without knowing its people. At Tommy Coconut, our greatest treasures aren't our villas; they are the relationships we've built with the true custodians of the Dushi Life. Today, we want to introduce you to a vital member of our extended famia: Captain Mike.
The Captain and His Waters
Captain Mike may only be 37, but he has spent a lifetime reading the waters of Curaçao not like a map, but like a story. He knows the secret coves where the sea turtles nap and the precise moment the sun will kiss the horizon. He doesn't just drive a boat; he shares its soul.
We don't partner with him because he's a "tour operator." We partner with him because when you're on his boat, you feel the authentic, joyful heart of the island. Every wave has a memory. Every coastline holds a tale. And Mike? He's the storyteller who brings it all to life.
Why We Choose Connection Over Commerce
When we created our legendary Friends & Family Cruise, we had a choice. We could have bought a bigger, fancier boat and hired a standard crew. But that's "The Common Vacation." The Dushi Life is about connection. It's about sharing un serbes friu with a captain who has salt in his veins and a new generation of stories in his eyes.
The experience is Mike. The boat is just the stage.
We don't offer tours. We offer introductions to the people who make this island magic.
— Tommy Coconut
This is what authentic partnership looks like. It's not about finding the cheapest vendor or the most convenient option. It's about finding family. It's about ensuring that every guest who steps onto Mike's boat doesn't just see Curaçao—they feel it through the eyes of someone who was born from its waters.
Your Invitation to the Real Island
So when you join us for the Friends & Family Cruise, know that you're not just a passenger. You're a guest of Captain Mike. You're part of a tradition. And you're about to experience the island not as a tourist, but as a friend.
This is the heart of the Dushi Life—where every adventure is shared, every story is personal, and every sunset becomes a memory worth carrying home. Mike doesn't just navigate the waters around Curaçao. He navigates the connections that transform a vacation into a homecoming.
Welcome to the island, through the eyes of those who call it home.