Name: Captain Mario

Originally From: New York City, New York

Worked For Trilogy Since: 2014

Trip You’ll Most Likely Find Me On: Discover Ka‘anapali or Discover Lana‘i

Where Do You Go On Vacation?: Indonesia or South America

Favorite Restaurant on Maui: Honu (Lahaina), Lima (Pa‘ia), and Cafe des Amis (Pa‘ia)

Most Interesting Place You’ve Had A Passenger From: Rome, Italy

Favorite Place On Maui: Iao Valley. I feel the mana there. Power and presence!

Coolest Thing You’ve Seen While Snorkeling: A Spanish dancer!

Why Is Sustainability Important To You, Or What Is Something You Do To Try And Live More Sustainably? We only have one world to live in and it’s resources are not infinite! My son and I do beach cleanups on our days off.

What’s An Element Of Hawaiian Culture Or Tradition That You Respect, Appreciate, Or Value? Oral traditions and the way stories are passed down verbally.

What Makes You Stoked To Work For Trilogy? To be clear, I’ve never worked a day at Trilogy from the moment I began. I love what I do, but to be able to go out to sea , to the sacred places we visit, and with the best mates—that’s a Trifecta!!!

Have you been on one of our Maui snorkeling tours with Captain Mario?

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