RENDEZ-VOUS

Capt. Sean Quarles

Sean was born and raised in the Music City and in keeping with his hometown history, he is a self-taught guitar player. You are sure to find a 6 string on board and may hear him strumming quietly from the Captain’s chair. Sean grew up on the water spending much of his time fishing with his grandfather and uncle on the Tennessee waters. His passion for being on the water led him to work on boats full time and in addition to his SCUBA Instructor status he also holds his 50 ton license. You can rest assured that Captain Sean has your safety first. He graduated with a degree in Police Science and is committed to the safety and well-being of all guests aboard Rendezvous. He and First Mate Lori are CPR certified and Sean is an EFR Instructor.

Chef Lori Quarles

Lori was born and raised in southern Louisiana where she was taught the great art of soulful cuisine by her extended family. Her cooking style is very eclectic, and she can please to even the pickiest eater. Her talents in the kitchen range from slow cooking good ole southern food all the way to preparing healthy clean eating for those who chose for a lighter menu. Her specialty is her magical ability to make the most amazing fruit smoothies to cool you down on those warm afternoons. Add in a shot of your favorite alcohol for an adult smoothie and sit back for a breathtaking sunset on the trampoline. She has a passion for supporting local businesses sourcing many of her provisions from local farms. When available you will have farm fresh eggs, fresh coconut and avocados picked right from the tree just to name a few.

Lori is an avid snorkeler and has an innate ability to attract sea life like a true mermaid. Be sure to keep her close when you snorkel to ensure you see the best there is to see. She can point out things you never knew where there, guaranteed. She is also an amazing shell hunter and knows all the good beaches to comb for those sweet little gems.

Hailing from the Nashville, TN Sean and Lori are a dynamic duo who have been married for 30 years, have two adult sons and 7 granddogs. They quickly caught island fever after spending a week camping on St John in 2009. The expansive views of St John’s east end are still some of their favorite spots to visit. While they do enjoy the islands topside adventures, their true passion lies in the sparking crystal blue waters of the Caribbean. Sean is a PADI Master SCUBA Diving Trainer and Lori holds the rank of a PADI Divemaster. They have over 10 years of experience in the dive industry and enjoy showing people what the underside of these beautiful islands have to offer. The Virgin Islands offer a variety of underwater sea life that is just waiting for you to explore. The beautiful Caribbean waters are exploding with amazing sea life. From expansive purple sea fans to 6 ft pilar coral and giant parrot fish there is a whole new world just waiting for you to explore. Their motto is “Same planet, different world”. Whether you want to get a small taste with a Discover SCUBA experience or dive right in and become fully certified, Sean and Lori can help you get to where you want to be. They offer experiences from the very beginner all the way up to a professional level. If you are already certified they can get you to that next level with a variety of specialty courses to help you perfect your diving skills.