The Captain · Nassau, The Bahamas
30+ years on the water. A lifetime in The Bahamas.
Raised on the water.
Captain Locksley Forbes welcomes every guest aboard like family.
Qualifications
The journey
Captain Forbes spent his first five years in Long Island, Bahamas, and grew up on several islands, including Nassau and Andros. His grandfather built boats in Long Island and took him out on the water at age three. Long before it was a profession, the water was simply where he was.
After graduating high school, he worked as a professional fisherman for several years. He built the practical seamanship, and the skill of reading conditions, that no course can teach.
He went on to captain private and high-end charters throughout The Bahamas, Florida, and the Caribbean. Private vessel owners and returning visitors ask for him by name when they come back to The Bahamas.
Today, he co-owns 1Ocean Charters with Tameka Forbes. Guests get the benefit of every year of his experience.
What it means for your day
Local knowledge shapes the whole day.
He knows which stops are calm today, where the water is clearest, and when to move on or linger. Local knowledge is the difference between a good day and a rushed one.
Safety comes first, always. If conditions are not right, the trip does not run. That judgment comes from decades of reading these waters.
A background in marine mechanics, maintenance, and repairs means he understands the boat and cares for it.
Good to know
He holds an A Captain’s License (200 Ton) issued by the Bahamas Port Department. He is STCW certified and PADI scuba certified. He also has a strong background in marine mechanics, vessel maintenance, and repairs, so he understands the boat mechanically as well as operationally.
Every trip is hosted by a licensed captain and a professional 1Ocean crew, who look after guests throughout the day.
Book the shared half-day tour, or inquire about a private charter.
