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Meet Our Crew

Steve and Wendy

Steve and Wendy

Captain Steve and His Pirate Queen Wendy

Meet Captain Steve and Mrs. Wendy Wilson, the founders of Southern Star and Buccaneer Cruises. Captain Steve served the public as the original captain of the Southern Star Dolphin Cruise! With over 20 years and 300,000 miles of sea service, Captain Steve has steered government ships, speciality ships and ocean tugs.  He has experienced navigating through deep draft ports along the east coast, west coast, Panama and Central America, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.  Over 28 years ago, Captain Steve and his wife decided to settle in Destin, Florida, where they pioneered the first dolphin cruise and began a new industry of tourism in Destin!  Nowadays, he and his wife are enjoying their retirement, and spending their time contributing their time and resources to their local church and community.  Internationally, Captain Steve and Mrs. Wendy are involved with spreading the gospel through the OneHope ministry.

Princess Priscilla – Office Manager

Princess Priscilla is the key to the treasure of the Buccaneer Pirate Cruise, serving every day as our beloved Executive Assistant. In 2008, she graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of the Arts Degree in English Literature and a Minor in Communications, and began working as a Reservations Agent for our sister ship, the Southern Star Dolphin Cruise. She grew with the company, learning new skills and taking on more responsibilities, and when the company brought the pirate ship to Destin in 2012, she took on the new role of Executive Assistant. Having performed in community theater throughout school, she loves to make cameo appearances aboard the Buccaneer to change her scenery and get out of the office every now and again.  Having her as part of our crew is a true treasure!