Meet The Crew
No matter how great the boat or how good the dive sites, it's the people in the water with you that make the difference. Meet the team behind every departure.
People Who Live to Dive
Every person on the FKDC team is PADI certified, most are Instructors, all are passionate about the Florida Keys and the people they take underwater.
From owners Ryan and Ella to our captains and instructors, the whole crew shares the same goal: make your time on and under the water exceptional. The Florida Keys is our backyard, the Aquatic Liberty is our home, and the reef is where we belong.
Owners, Captains
& Instructors
Six people. One boat. The best reefs in the Florida Keys. Here's who you'll find on the Aquatic Liberty.
Owner
Ryan is from Australia originally and was the founder of one of the largest IT training platforms on the planet, A Cloud Guru. Ryan sold the company a few years ago and decided to get out of tech and instead focus on the waves beneath by purchasing FKDC.
Favorite Dive Site
The Eagle
Favorite Keys Restaurant
City Hall
Owner
Ella is from the UK originally but has lived all over the world including Indonesia and Thailand. Ella was the one who first got Ryan in to diving and the rest was history. Ella also enjoys skiing and snowboarding. Ella is an avid wild life and under water photographer. Ella was a quarter finalist in the 2026 underwater photographer of the year.
Favorite Dive Site
Frodo
Favorite Keys Restaurant
Habanos Oceanfront
General Manager
Kiera comes from way across the pond, from the green hills of Ireland. But she grew up in the Philly area as you will hear from listening to her. She runs the show and has earned the nickname “Sarge”.
Favorite Dive Site
Wherever it's calm
Favorite Keys Restaurant
Dillon's
Captain · Aquatic Liberty
Jason is a pure southern charmer from North Carolina. He heads up our vessel the “Aquatic Liberty”. He’s the chillest, most laid back Marine you’ll ever encounter.
Favorite Dive Site
Alligator Deep
Favorite Keys Restaurant
Dillon's
Master Instructor · Dive Heart Coordinator
Nate comes from Massachusetts and is an excellent instructor who also helps lead FKDC's conservation programs. He's FKDC's resident ocean garbage picker — and proud of it.
Favorite Dive Site
Duane Wreck
Favorite Keys Restaurant
Tacos Jalisco
Captain · PADI Instructor
Jessi moved to the Keys from Missouri and is one of FKDC's top instructors. Keep an eye out for her furry co-pilot Fin — he accompanies her in the shop and occasionally on the boat. Say hi to Jessi first.
Favorite Dive Site
Crocker Wall
Favorite Keys Restaurant
Old Tav
Come Dive with us
The best way to meet the crew is on the water. Book a charter, sign up for a course, or swing by the shop at Three Waters Marina . We're here every day, two departures daily, year-round.