PACIFIC YELLOWFIN includes an elite, professional crew of 5.
Impeccable service and generosity are what best describes our crew, who endeavor to go above & beyond our guests' wishes. Their knowledge of the coast, experience on the water and incredible personalities are great assets of the journey aboard Pacific Yellowfin. However, though always keen on sharing travel anecdotes or out of the ordinary happenings, they know when to vanish and let our guests relax, enjoy themselves and make the most of these magnificent landscapes.
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CAPTAIN Colin Griffinson
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
As the Captain and co-owner of the Pacific Yellowfin with his wife, Colin delivers unique luxurious private yacht cruises along the BC coast. As a long-time sufferer of “wooden boat disease”, his love of the water started in childhood in Dublin’s busy Dun Laoghaire Harbour. From his early experience on boats, his passion for boats has spanned more than five decades.
Colin has cruised the BC coast for more than twenty years and his love of the sea and interest in people make him incredibly knowledgeable of all fishing hot spots, beautiful hikes and secret waterfalls. Numerous guests have commented on Colin’s sense of humour and storytelling abilities, with “kids” of all ages enjoying his tales. His mastery over the 140ft long Pacific Yellowfin makes our guests feel utterly safe.
When he’s not working in Colin Griffinson Inc., his Vancouver-based master painters and decorating company, Colin can often be found tinkering aboard the Pacific Yellowfin, exploring new routes for his adventures.
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Head Chef Ben Barter
Birthplace: Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada
Meet Ben, our charismatic Red Seal Chef, Sommelier and local Island boy. Growing up on Salt Spring Island on the coast of BC, Ben has always been surrounded by the ocean, farms and amazing wildlife. These three things have influenced all aspects of his life, from becoming a Chef to traveling the world. Having spent over 10 years in the restaurant and catering businesses, Ben has found his niche at the Pacific Yellowfin and is finally able to indulge of his, local, farm-to-table passions.
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