Makin Memories

Crew Profile

Capt. Jim Travis

Jim grew up on the beaches of Delaware, spending much of his free time boating and playing on the local waters, fishing and surfing year-round. Local fishing, crabbing and clamming were a way of life growing up on the Delaware shores. Seafood feasts were a central part of his family’s customs and celebrations – and the beginning of Jim’s love for exploring the endless spicing and cooking combinations with seafood.

Jim spent his early adult years as a navigator on a minesweeper in the navy during the Gulf War, which, despite the obvious dangers this involved, reaffirmed his love for life on the water and ignited the beginnings of the dream to eventually transition to a full-time career on the water. However, following his career in the navy, Jim’s passion for food and cooking steered him in another direction and he spent the following 10+ years on the west coast in the Monterey Bay area developing and honing his skills in all aspects of the food industry food prepping, serving, and bartending in a variety of environments from eclectic coffee shops to fine dining establishments to large banquet catering events.

Jim is looking forward to sharing his love of the water and all the different ways you can explore the water from Makin’ Memories…from our paddleboards, to kayaks, to underwater SubLues, to snorkeling gear, to relaxing on our 360 floating dock, with your feet in the blue Caribbean water and one of Jim’s specialty cocktails in hand, letting all your worries float away!

Chef Courtney Travis

Courtney grew up in the Maryland area boating around the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay, and spending many summers on Cape Cod, MA, exploring Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Woods Hole, and all the many islands and hidden beaches around the Buzzards Bay area boating, waterskiing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking and sailing – playing in or on the water is Courtney’s happy place! Courtney’s passion for food and cooking led her to spend much of her youth working in many different roles in the food service industry from short order cook to catering, bartending, and serving at 5-star restaurants.

In 2009 Courtney began exploring the relationship between food and nutrition and spent many years studying culinary and functional nutrition, and eventually became a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert from the Academy of Culinary Nutrition in Ontario, Canada, in 2015. Courtney’s culinary passion and expertise focuses on creating nutritious dishes using the best and freshest local organic ingredients possible. Courtney loves spending time in the kitchen and is excited to create delicious meals for you and your guests that feed the body with healthy and balanced foods that will make your taste buds dance!

Courtney and Jim

We met in our early 20’s and became roommates and best friends, bartending together at a local bar in Santa Cruz, CA. Our friendship was instant as we were both very young and a long way from home, but excited for the year-round warmth and endless opportunities to play outside, especially boating, sailing or surfing on the water. We loved working together bartending and providing exceptional service and memorable nights for our customers and friends at the bar. However, as with all things, life moved on and we lost touch over the years. It was over 20 years later when we finally reconnected. Once again, the connection was instant, and we were married 8 months later!

Our shared love for food, warmth, sunshine, boats, entertaining and any and all things water-related was an easy and natural pathway to a shared dream, which is now our reality, buying the boat of our dreams and living full-time in the gorgeous Caribbean waters, hosting memorable vacations and sharing all of our favorite passions in life with others!

We are excited to share this dream with you and your guests, to spoil your taste buds with our years of culinary experience, and to create memorable adventures sailing, swimming, snorkeling . . . and just allowing you to become fully immersed in the natural beauty and island-style pace of life!

We look forward to meeting and serving you….and Makin’ Memories that will last a lifetime!

Sample Menu

Breakfast

**Locally sourced and/or organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Gluten free flours and mixes are always our first choice and most of our recipes are always prepared gluten free, which are noted below (“GF”).**

MAKIN’ MEMORIES CRAB AND AVOCADO EGGS BENEDICT

Maryland Blue Crab drizzled with melted butter and Old Bay seasoning stacked atop a perfectly poached egg, freshly sliced avocado on a toasted English muffin and finished with a tangy homemade lemon-hollandaise sauce

CINNAMON ORANGE FRENCH TOAST

Thickly sliced challah bread dipped in a cinnamon orange egg batter, toasted and caramelized, served with warmed organic maple syrup, thick cut farm bacon, fresh oranges and strawberries

ACAI BOWL (GF)

Frozen berry smoothie bowl topped with organic granola, organic hemp seeds, shredded coconut and fresh berries

SMOKED SALMON BAGEL BUFFET

Sliced smoked Atlantic salmon served with grilled New York style bagels, Philadelphia cream cheese, organic sweet cherry tomatoes, minced red onion, scallions, capers, chopped bacon and lemon wedges

AVOCADO TOAST BREAKFAST STACK

Toasted 5-grain seed bread topped with smashed avocado, Canadian bacon, fried egg and organic alfalfa sprouts served with freshly sliced papaya and mint salad

LIGHT AND FLUFFY BLUEBERRY PANCAKES (GF)

Served with organic warm blueberry maple syrup, fresh blueberries and breakfast sausage

LIGHT BREAKFAST FARE (GF)

Homemade Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake served with honey vanilla Greek yogurt, organic granola, chopped local fresh fruit salad

Lunch

**Locally sourced and/or organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Gluten free flours and mixes are always our first choice and most of our recipes are always prepared gluten free and are noted below.**

GRILLED CARIBBEAN SHRIMP & MANGO SALAD (GF)

Lightly spiced grilled jumbo shrimp served atop kale and/or mixed greens salad with freshly grated carrots, sliced mango and avocado, diced red and yellow peppers, red onions, fresh cilantro, tossed with a homemade coconut lime ginger vinaigrette

MAKIN MEMORIES THAI WITH GRILLED CHICKEN (GF)

Grilled chicken strips atop a flavorful zucchini, summer squash, carrot, and purple cabbage zoodle salad tossed with a spicy Thai peanut dressing, served over vermicelli rice noodles

BACON BLEU CHEESEBURGERS WITH BLACK TRUFFLE FRIES

Succulent and juicy grilled Angus beef burgers with crispy bacon and melted blue cheese, served on a grilled brioche bun with a side of black truffle shoestring fries

AHI TUNA POKE BOWN (GF)

Fresh, sushi-grade ahi tuna, marinated in a tangy sesame-soy sauce, served over a bed of coconut rice, with a variety of vegetables, including avocado and cucumber, topped with fresh cilantro and chives

CALIFORNIA TURKEY BLT, CESAR SALAD

Sliced turkey breast, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, and sliced avocado, served on toasted challah bread, served with a side of homemade Caesar salad

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN, CARIBBEAN BEAN SALAD (GF)

Crispy air-fried chicken marinated in Jamaican spices, served with a Caribbean pigeon bean salad with red and yellow peppers, jalapeno, mango and red onions

MAHI-MAHI CEVICHE (GF), CHICKEN PINWILL ROLLUPS

Fresh mahi-mahi marinated in lemon and lime juices, cilantro, thyme and red onions, with chopped radishes, cucumber, diced avocado and mangos, served with plantain chips. Also served with a side of roasted chicken pinwheel rollups filled with roasted red pepper, feta, fresh oregano and sprouts.

Dinner

**Locally sourced and/or organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Gluten free flours and mixes are always our first choice and most of our recipes are always prepared gluten free, and are noted below.**

MUSHROOM RISOTTO, CARRIBEAN LOBSTER TAIL (GF)

Creamy mushroom risotto topped with fresh Caribbean lobster tail with a lemon butter drizzle

MAKIN’ MEMORIES SURF AND TURF (GF)

Succulent and juicy filet mignon cooked to perfection, topped with grilled jumbo shrimp, served over creamy mashed garlic potatoes and air-crisped parmesan carrot fries

FRESH CATCH WITH PASSION FRUIT BEURRE BLANC SAUCE, MASHED CAULIFLOWER (GF)

Fresh catch over a light bed of creamy parmesan cauliflower, topped with crisp asparagus, finished with a lemon passion fruit beurre Blanc

TERIYAKI GINGER SALMON, GREEN BEANS, GARLIC ROASTED RED POTATOES (GF)

Fresh salmon filet marinated in a sweet and savory teriyaki ginger sauce, served with orange-citrus green beans and garlic roasted red potatoes

SPICY JAMBALAYA (GF)

A spicy and flavorful dish made with a blend of Cajun spices, chicken, andouille sausage, and the Cajun trinity (onions, celery, bell pepper), served over Cajun rice

BEEF AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS WITH COCONUT RICE (GF)

Juicy beef skewers paired with sweet pineapple chunks, red onions, and red and yellow peppers, served with a side of fragrant coconut rice

CARRIBEAN FISH TACOS, AVOCADO RICE

Fresh catch fish tacos made with a blend of Caribbean spices, homemade mango slaw, fresh cilantro, served with a side of creamy avocado rice

Appetizers

**Locally sourced and/or organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Gluten free flours and mixes are always our first choice and most of our recipes are always prepared gluten free, and are noted below.**

BOURBON APPLE BAKED BRIE (GF)

Creamy brie cheese baked until melted and bubbly, served with slices of crisp apples and a hint of bourbon.

SHRIMP COCKTAIL (GF)

Chilled jumbo shrimp served with a tangy homemade cocktail sauce and fresh lemons

AHI TUNA STACK WITH MANGO AND AVOCADO (GF)

Sweet and spicy stack of diced fresh sushi-grade ahi tuna layered with diced mango, fresh avocado, fresh cilantro, served with plantain chips

BAGUETTE WITH APPLE BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLE AND HONEY

Crisp baguette slices topped with a crumble of tangy blue cheese and sweet, juicy apples, finished with a drizzle of organic honey

CHARCUTERIE BOARD

An artfully arranged assortment of cured meats, artisan cheeses, olives, nuts, and fruit, served with crispy crackers and bread

GARLIC WHITE WINE MUSSELS

New Zealand or PEI mussels steamed in a light yet flavorful broth of garlic, white wine, lemon and butter, served with warmed bread for dipping

HUMMUS, PITA, FRESH VEGGIES

Roasted red pepper hummus served with warmed pita bread and crisp carrot and celery sticks

Dessert

**Locally sourced and/or organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Gluten free flours and mixes are always our first choice and most of our recipes are always prepared gluten free, and are noted below.**

CARIBBEAN COCONUT RUM CAKE (GF)

A traditional Caribbean dessert, this dense, moist cake is infused with tropical coconut flavors and locally produced Soggy Dollar dark rum, and finished with a Soggy Dollar buttercream frosting with flecks of shredded coconut

DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH A TRIPLE BERRY GRAND MARNIER SAUCE (GF)

Decadent gluten-free dark chocolate cake drizzled with a boozy triple berry Grand Marnier sauce, topped with homemade vanilla ice cream and fresh berries

MAKIN’ MEMORIES OREO KEY LIME PIE

Sweet and tangy deconstructed key lime pie with a crunchy Oreo cookie crust, topped with homemade whipped cream

DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (GF)

Luscious and silky smooth chocolate mousse made with real cacao and melted dark chocolate, topped with homemade whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings

CRÈME BRULEE (GF)

Rich and creamy vanilla bean custard with a caramelized turbinado sugar crust

FRESH BERRY CRISP WITH HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM (GF)

Warmed sweet berries with a hint of lemon, topped with a cinnamon oatmeal crisp, finished with a scoop of homemade creamy vanilla ice cream.

DOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIES WITH MINT ICE CREAM (GF)

Rich and fudgy double chocolate brownies paired with refreshing homemade mint ice cream made with organic peppermint oil and fresh mint leaves

CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA BREAD WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM (GF)

Warmed to perfection banana bread with melted chocolate chips served with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of melted dark chocolate

More Locations Details

Summer Operations
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)

Winter Operations
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US)