MEET THE CREW

DEAN CROPP

Founder | Captain | Ocean Explorer | Cinematographer

Captain Dean’s lifes work has been one of ocean adventure and underwater wildlife documentary film making, starting at an early age growing up with his ocean adventurer father Ben Cropp. Like his father Dean’s passion is to share his knowledge and love of the ocean with others so they may learn to love and respect it the way he does.

TANNAH

Captain Tannah

Tannah has rocketed through the maritime ranks with a speed that would make a jet ski jealous. Starting as a Stewardess, stepping up as a Deckhand, and now—after earning her Coxswain’s ticket—she proudly stands as our youngest lady Captain.
She was once bound for the glamorous world of Mediterranean superyachts, but Sydney Harbour cast its spell.

TAYLAH

Captain Taylah

Taylah has traded tropical wildlife for wild harbour fun. With calm confidence, quick wit, and the kind of boat sense you only get from years in the salt, she keeps the vibes high and the adventures smooth.

RODD

Captain Rodd

Rodd grew up on boats and has been an avid sailor for as long as he could grip a tiller. After building a corporate consulting tech empire, he did something most people only daydream about—he swapped the suit and tie for sunshine, salt spray, and bare feet.

SHAUN

Captain Shaun

He earned his commercial skipper’s ticket, Master 24, and MED 2, diving headfirst into the challenge and thrill of captaining with Barefoot Charters.

With endless experience, unstoppable enthusiasm, and more energy than the sun shining on the Harbour, Captain Shaun makes every trip unforgettable.

ELIZABETH

Deckhand | Desert Dreamer Turned Ocean Adventurer

From the sun-scorched landscapes of Arizona to the rolling blue waves of Sydney Harbour, Elizabeth has traded cacti for sea spray—and she’s never looked back. Swapping the wild west for the wild ocean, she dove headfirst into a life of saltwater adventure, and it’s safe to say she found her true element.

STEPH

Administration & Bookings Manager| Ocean Adventurer

Hailing from Germany with a heart full of wanderlust, Steph swapped forests for the open sea in search of sun, salt, and adventure. A seasoned wilderness guide, she’s spent years leading teenagers and adults on epic bush expeditions—teaching survival skills, building confidence, and unlocking the wild within.

TOM

Marine Biologist | Cetacean Scientist & Scientist Communicator Extraordinaire | Photographer

Tom’s journey into the deep blue began at just 13 years old, when a visit to the Great Barrier Reef ignited a lifelong passion for marine life. That unforgettable experience became the spark that led him to pursue his dream of studying whales and dolphins – a dream he’s not only achieved but taken to extraordinary new depths.

MIRAGE

Barefoot Charters Engineer

Mirage began her career elbows-deep in engines as an automotive mechanic in the UK—but after mastering cars, she craved something bigger, louder, and a whole lot saltier. Transitioning from land to sea isn’t always smooth sailing, but Mirage is tough as stainless steel and twice as reliable.

ISA

Barefoot Charters Deckhand

From the Netherlands—a nation built on water and powered by legendary seafarers—Isa arrived with big dreams and an even bigger horizon ahead of her.

Her journey to the ocean wasn’t the obvious route. Isa first led a Dutch high ropes course and climbing forest, swinging through the treetops like a born adventurer. But it turns out trading branches for rigging is easier than it sounds: she soon found herself climbing masts instead of pines, joining tall ships as a rigger and crew member.

SOPHIE

Barefoot Charters Deckhand

More info about Sophie our Deckhand coming soon.

LIBERTY

Barefoot Charters Deckhand / Lifeguard

Hailing from the windswept shores of England, Liberty swapped cold-water surf and lifeguard towers for sunny skies, warm waves, and a good dose of Aussie adventure. A natural waterwoman, she came to Australia to teach surfing—but on her days off you’ll still find her out there, coaching girls to ride their first waves or fixing up battle-worn surfboards with the care of an artist.