MIDNIGHT MOON Yacht Charter

Captain: Byron Tippett (S) & Eddie Reeves (W)

Midnight Moon's super crew will instantly help you feel relaxed and welcomed on your luxurious floating home. The Crew will intrigue and entertain you with their great sense of humor, excellent hosting skills and passionate love for life as they take you on an adventure of a lifetime.

Captain: Byron Tippett, South African (Summer Season)

Born and raised in South Africa, Byron found his love for the ocean at 12 years old when he first started exploring the underwater world as a scuba diver. Since then Byron has been following his passion travelling the world as a PADI scuba instructor, diesel engineer, and yacht captain. Byron is outgoing and enthusiastic, and with his knowledge and vast charter experience will design a perfect trip that is sure to impress you whether you enjoy a secluded beach or a lively hot spot. With such a wide range of skills you are sure to feel safe and relaxed.

On board Midnight Moon, Byron will guide you through some of the most beautiful beaches, snorkel spots and dive sites in the Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, U.S Virgin Islands, St. Maarten, St Barths and on down the Caribbean chain. He will create exquisite cocktails while ensuring a big smile is on your face as you relax in comfort.

Chef: Molly McKernan, American (Summer Season)

Raised on a small river in Iowa, Molly has an inquisitive soul and a nose for adventure. She loves anything outdoors and active and anything involving food. After receiving her degree in Journalism from Iowa State University, Molly kissed the Midwest goodbye to make a life on the ocean. She lived in Maui, HI, for four years where her love of outdoor adventure blossomed working on boats, surfing, diving and hiking to secluded waterfalls. She then made the switch to boats in the Caribbean for the past several years and has been enjoying the constant trade winds ever since. She is a PADI Divemaster and will be your guide to the underwater paradise.

With a passion for great food and a love of fresh ingredients, you will be cared for from the first bite to the last. Molly takes true pleasure in creating a unique and personalized menu each charter on Midnight Moon to fuel your holiday for an unforgettable experience. Taking pride in her work both in the galley and in the water. It’s a promise Molly will add exceptional food, fun and laughter to your charter.

Eddie & Danielle Reeves (Winter Season)

Eddie and Danielle Reeves will welcome you aboard MIDNIGHT MOON with a smile, relaxed demeanor and a keen knowledge of top-notch hospitality. They have a visible love of the sea and sailing. Eddie and Danielle enjoy all water activities from sailing the beach cats, kayaking, snorkeling, paddle boarding, fishing, water skiing, tubing, and are always ready for the next activity. They are especially fond of scuba diving, and are both PADI Dive Masters and PADI Rescue Divers. They thoroughly enjoy exploring the underwater world with others and will make your dive a memorable one with their underwater photography and eye for safety.

Eddie holds a USCG 200-ton masters captain’s license and is a PADI-certified divemaster. He grew up boating with his family on Long Island Sound and lakes throughout western Connecticut. Upon moving to Rhode Island, he began sailing in Narragansett Bay out of Newport. After delivering boats to Florida and the British Virgin Islands then back to New England, it became apparent that it was time to turn his passion for the sea into a lifestyle.
With a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a concentration in psychology, Eddie has also held a variety of career positions. He has worked in fine dining establishments for 14 years, in all positions from busboy to general manager. He has also spent many years as a licensed mortgage loan officer. Eddie enjoys conversing and sharing his experience with adults and children alike.

Danielle first learned to cook by following her mother and Italian grandmother around the kitchen. From there, she continued to gain knowledge of food and cooking techniques from working in restaurants with top notch chefs for over 20 years. She loves using fresh local ingredients and putting a new twist on classic recipes. She grew up in Rhode Island and took advantage of “The Ocean State" sailing and power boating in Narragansett Bay and Newport. She is also a PADI-certified divemaster.
Traveling around the globe and sailing the Caribbean has given her a knowledge of different cultures and a passion for meeting new people and sharing experiences. After attending the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Danielle returned to Rhode Island and graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in sociology.
Her easy-going nature makes her a delight to be around, and you will feel at home in no time.