Captain Francisco "Paco" Montaner was born and raised on the Eastern coast of Puerto Rico. As most know him, Captain Paco has been sailing the Caribbean from an early age. Having worked in almost every aspect, Paco now holds a solid grasp of many concepts within the maritime industry.

Paco began performing offshore crossings in his early 20s and has never stopped. He is known to have sailed over 50,000 miles over the last decades and, in 2018, had the opportunity to Captain a 171-foot, a three-mast tall schooner which granted him one of the most fulfilling and fun experiences in his career. As a University of South Florida graduate, he continues to upgrade his nautical skills at institutions like The Maritime Professional Training Institute of Florida.

Captain Paco has been involved in many liveaboard charters; the USVI, BVI, Bahamas, Mexico, and New England. As a result of his vast experience, Paco can understand and work with the expectations of any client who wants to pursue their dream of being out on the water.

Now, Captain Paco has solidified his knowledge within the industry with experience from fishing and sailing to fiberglass construction, sail, canvas sewing, sailboat rigging, and even tugboats and barges.