Meet Our Captains & Services

Private Captain Services

Enjoyment & Peace of Mind

Make the most of your time on the water with family and friends using our qualified licensed Private Captain Services!

Whether you own a yacht or are renting a boat for the day, our captains will provide highest level of service to make your time on the water the most it can be. Want a fishing trip, sunset cruise, boat and beach time, restaurant stops, or a little of each? We can customize your route and activities to your desires. Having a private captain is a highly requested service and even experienced boaters enjoy this service when entertaining or looking for a night of fun on the water. Safe navigation by a qualified captain makes for the ultimate enjoyment with family and friends.

To make your experience the best it can be, we can provide provisioning and host services including fishing gear, bait, food and beverages based on your request. Let us make a full day of fun with family and friends hassle free! Contact Us to book your captain today!

Buying or Selling a Vessel?

The best way to buy or sell a vessels is with expert advice and inspections. Our captains are experts in vessels of all sizes and will provide you a comprehensive inspection report and their recommendations. Contact Us today to schedule your consultation.

Captain Biographies

Captain Brian Buesing

Brian is a true Floridian, growing up in Venice, Florida. Always on the water, fishing and sailing the throughout Florida, Bahamas and the Caribbean. He holds a U.S.C.G 100 ton license captains license with sailing endorsement and speaks German for our European customers.

In 1994, Brian packed his bags and moved to outer banks North Carolina to captain 50’ and 65’ sailing catamarans for charter. In 2001, he moved back to Ft. Myers and continued to work in the marine industry in yacht management, as a private yacht captain, and yacht delivery captain.

Brian has served at the helm of a huge variety of vessels including a 20’ high speed jet boat for the thrill seekers to 100’+ luxury yachts, catamarans, and a high speed passenger ferry up and down the east coast and Bermuda.

Brian brings his extensive experience in vessel maintenance, crew management, and customer satisfaction to Coastal Breeze Marine Management and stands ready to help you protect your vessel and maximize your enjoyment on the water.

Captain Brett Swenson

Brett grew up on Long Island, NY where he developed a passion for boating, fishing, and diving. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Miami where he also became a certified P.A.D.I Scuba Instructor.

In 1998, Brett became U.S.C.G 100 ton captain and worked as a private captain on large sportfish vessel fishing the Keys, Cuba and the Bahamas. In 2002, he worked as captain on a 100 ton live aboard S.W.A.T.H diving vessel, spending half the year in the Bahamas and the other half in Belize

In 2005, Brett returned to Florida and started his own fishing charter business in Fort Myers Beach, and become a yacht broker with Marcali Yacht Brokerage. He has participated in hundreds of yacht surveys over the years, working closely with surveyors, enhancing his knowledge of ships systems, electronics and engines. This experience provides valuable knowledge for boat owner’s safety, confidence and preservation of their boat’s condition for use and resale.

Brett brings his vast experience and knowledge to the crew at Coastal Breeze Marine Management and looks forward to helping owners enjoy their time on the water.