Discover the Perfect Tropical Escape

At Tropical Escapes!, our vision is to inspire and empower people to explore and discover, to Escape, disengage, recharge in the gorgeous Tropical world and create lifelong memories. We want to help our clients experience the world in all its beauty and diversity.   

TEYC is committed to providing opportunities and environments for our travelers to experience the thrills and joy of private yacht cruises as though the yacht was their very own. Every trip is designed and customized for each unique client. From the overall trip routing and logistics down to the docks and anchorages, our clients will be involved each step of the way. 

TEYC offers a gorgeous power motor yacht based in Southeast Florida, with departures from Ft. Lauderdale or Miami. Nassau, Eleuthera and the Exumas trips originate out of Nassau. The yachts sleep up to 8, plus the Captain. With spacious seating in the salon for entertainment and relaxing, it is the center of activity aboard at night. During the day, Escapees may spread out all around the boat taking advantage of the sun pads on the bow, various lounging options on the upper deck, on the aft deck around the dining table, or active in the cockpit or swim platform. The choice is yours.

Captain Mike Liddle is a seasoned captain of the sky and seas, flying jets around the World for more than 40 years, and cruising the Caribbean, Atlantic and Pacific in yachts of all sizes. President of TEYC, he oversees the operations and more often than not serves as Captain and raconteur on cruises. Captain Mike enjoys a remarkable and fascinating career as captain and past charter jet company owner where he managed a fleet of corporate jets in Saudi Arabia and Dallas. After returning from Saudi Arabia, Captain Mike was lucky enough to fly Jimmy Buffett on his Volcano tour. Already a huge fan of Jimmy, he explored more of his music and philosophy of life in Margaritaville and the Florida Keys.  Mermaids, treasure and tropical songs drifted over idyllic, crystalline anchorages. He was hooked for life. He is passionate about the oceans and beaches of the World - and sharing his aqua playground. 

The owner of numerous yachts, Captain Mike has found life on and around the water an unending source of wonder, discovery and vibrant connection with nature. He values the time he spends with his fellow Escapees, finding pleasure in exposing them to a cruising lifestyle, relishing new vistas, and often magical places many did not even know existed.

Captain Mike, also an author and screenwriter/producer, has three books coming out soon: A Memoir – Five Years Flying in the Saudi Desert, and two thrillers, Cardinal Cays and Lies, Lies and Lionfish.

We offer a wide range of cruises and services and customized itineraries. We handle all the details so our clients can relax and enjoy their travels.

Captain Mike is also available for corporate and personal presentations with tales of adventure high above, on and under the high seas. Videos and photos of the Tropical Escape experiences as well as those of his Saudi jet years are options. For any group, the tales are captivating, inspiring and enlightening. Captain Mike is passionate about the oceans, beaches and majestic vistas surrounding our aquatic world.  Topic Options:  Tropical Escapes - Private Yacht, yours for a week; Florida Keys Cornucopia - Pirates, Treasure, Captain Ron and Jimmy Buffett; Five Years Flying a Saudi Dynasty - Gold, Terrorists, Oil and Intrigue.