USCG
LICENSED CAPTAIN
NSBC CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
MIAMI · FORT LAUDERDALE · WEST PALM · KEYS · TAMPA · NAPLES · FORT MYERS BEACH · FLORIDA KEYS
Enjoy your time on the water.
with confidence.
Professional boating instruction, yacht charters, captain services, and Everglades airboat adventures — led by a USCG-licensed Captain with 35+ years on Florida waters.
Boating & Navigation Lessons
USCG Licensed Captain
NSBC Certified Boating Instructor
35+ Years of Experience on Florida Waters
USCG Licensed · 200 Ton
NSBC Certified Instructor
TWIC / MROP
CPR / AED Certified
Airboat Operator Certified
PADI Open Water Diver
FEATURED SERVICE
Boating & Navigation Lessons
Whether you're a first-time boater or looking to sharpen your skills, Captain Orly offers hands-on, on-the-water instruction tailored to your experience level. As an NSBC-certified instructor with decades of real-world experience, he makes learning safe, practical, and enjoyable.
From basic boat handling to advanced navigation, every lesson is one-on-one and customized to what you want to learn — on your schedule, on South Florida waters.
Upon completion, students receive an NSBC certification — recognized by many insurance companies and marinas. Many insurers offer a discount on your boat insurance for certified boaters, and some marinas require proof of training. It's an investment that pays for itself.
Basic Boat Handling
Docking, undocking, maneuvering, and understanding how your vessel behaves on the water.
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Navigation
Chart reading, GPS use, navigational rules, and planning routes along Florida's waterways.
Seamanship & Safety
Rules of the road, VHF radio, anchoring, weather reading, and emergency procedures.
Advanced Techniques
Offshore passages, night navigation, current and tide management, ICW navigation.
CAPTAIN SERVICES
All the Ways Captain Orly
Can Serve You
From taking the helm of your own yacht to delivering a vessel safely across hundreds of miles, Capt Orly brings professionalism and reliability to every engagement.
About Your Captain
Captain Orly —
35 Years on the Water
Captain Orlando "Orly" Paz is a USCG-licensed 100Ton Captain, NSBC-certified boating instructor, and lifelong mariner who has spent over three decades navigating Florida's bays, the Intracoastal, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.
He's known for his warm personality, patient teaching style, and unwavering commitment to safety and professionalism — whether he's guiding a first-time boater or delivering a yacht across open water
"Make your passion your profession — you'll be glad you did."
USCG License 100ton - MMC Ref #8494752
NSBC Instructor Certification
Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP)
TWIC Card · USCG Medical Certificate
CPR/AED for Professional Responder
Airboat Operator Certification
PADI Open Water Diver · APCA Drug Consortium
Everglades Adventure
Airboat Tours &
Eco Experiences
Experience the raw beauty of the Florida Everglades on a thrilling airboat tour near Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. Glide through the "River of Grass," spot native wildlife, and discover one of the world's most unique ecosystems.
Perfect for families, visitors, and anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind Florida adventure.
FEATURED PARTNER
Art & Jewelry by Manny Puig
My Florida Outdoors proudly showcases the handcrafted nautical and wildlife art of the legendary Manny Puig — original prints, hand-forged gold jewelry, tridents, and more.
Wildlife and marine-themed original artwork
and limited edition prints by Manny Puig.
Handmade gold nautical and wildlife jewelry -
fish hooks, tridents, and one-of-a-kind marine
pieces.
GET IN TOUCH
Ready to Get on the Water?
Contact Captain Orly directly for rates, availability, and any questions. He's happy to pick up — and if he's underway, just text or email and he'll get back to you promptly.
Phone / Text
786-859-8415
Service Area
Miami · Fort Lauderdale · West Palm · Keys · Tampa · Naples · Fort Myers