Captain Suba

Jeffrey L. Jones a.k.a

Captain Suba

Welcome aboard.
You don’t just visit the Florida Keys you experience them.
With decades on the water and a lifetime of island living, Captain Suba invites you beyond the tourist trail into the true heart of the Keys where coral reefs glow, palm trees whisper stories, and every sunset feels like a blessing.

This is not just a destination.
This is a state of mind.

Visit the Florida Keys like a LOCAL

A treasure for Keys enthusiasts

Jeffrey L. Jones a.k.a

Florida Keys

Set sail on the adventure of a lifetime with A Pirate’s Guide to the Florida Keys your insider’s compass to exploring America’s most tropical escape.

From the first mile marker in Key Largo to the world-famous “Mile Marker 0” in Key West, seasoned boat captain Jeffery Jones (better known as Captain Suba) takes you across 42 bridges and into the heart of the islands.

Visit the Florida Keys like a LOCAL

A treasure for Keys enthusiasts

Meet the Captain

Captain Subaknown on land as Jeffrey L. Jones has been commandin’ boats since 1994 and sailing the Florida waters for more than four decades. With a 100-ton captain’s license and thousands of miles beneath his keel, he’s explored nearly every harbor from South Carolina to the Virgin Islands.

He spent 11 years living aboard his own boat in Marathon, sailed to St. Maarten, and returned to the Keys to continue doing what he loves most — blending adventure, faith, and island living into a life worth writing about.

Today, he shares the Keys the way they were meant to be shared: honestly, joyfully, and like a true local.

40+ Years at Sea

Licensed boat captain since 1980, navigating the Atlantic's finest waters.

Keys Resident

Lived aboard my yacht, exploring every corner of the Florida Keys.

Highlights

✓ Licensed Captain since 1980
✓ Florida Keys Resident
✓ Island & Reef Expert
✓ True Local with decades of lived experience

Captain Suba isn’t reading from brochures he’s telling stories from a life spent on the water, in the marinas, and among the people who make the Keys what they are.

Island Expert

From the Bahamas to St. Maarten, I know these waters like home.

True Local

Decades of insider knowledge packed into every recommendation.

About The Author

Jeffrey L. Jones AKA Captain Suba

Set sail for the ultimate Florida Keys adventure with this lively, insider’s map to everything this island chain has to offer. Captain Suba invites readers to discover the Keys through the eyes of a true local.

Licensed Captain

Earned his boat captain’s license and began a lifelong journey on the open seas, guided by skill, faith, and the call of adventure.

Florida Keys Home

Dropped anchor in the Florida Keys and made these magical islands his permanent harbor, embracing the rhythms of reef, tide, and tropical living.

The Series Continues

A Pirate’s Guide to Parrots, Palms & Playtime expands the journey—bringing even more Keys secrets, stories, and experiences to light for new explorers.

Island Exploration

Lived aboard his yacht while sailing the East Coast, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, and St. Maarten gathering stories, sea wisdom, and a deep love for island life.

First Book Published

Released A Pirate’s Guide to the Florida Keys to share decades of firsthand local knowledge, hidden gems, and island adventures with the world.

What Other Authors Are Saying

It isn’t just a guidebook, it feels like having a salty old captain sitting next to you at the dock, telling you where to go, what to see, and how to enjoy it properly.

What I liked most about this book is that it doesn’t read like a typical travel guide. It’s part adventure log, part insider tips, and part love letter to the Florida Keys.

If you’re planning a trip to the Keys or just dreaming about one, this guide gives you both the practical information and the laid-back island vibe that makes the Keys special

Some travel books tell you where to go. This one makes you feel like you’re already there.

Jones delivers a guide that’s practical but also genuinely fun to read. It feels more like swapping stories at a marina than reading a manual.

Ready to Set Sail?

Whether you’re charting your very first course to the Florida Keys or returning to your favorite island harbor, Captain Suba is here to help guide the way. Share your stories, ask about hidden gems, or get local insight straight from a seasoned sailor who knows these waters like the back of his weathered hand. Every great journey begins with a conversation and the next tide is already rising.

“Visit the Florida Keys like a LOCAL.”