With more than 10 years of experience, Perry is the most senior and experienced fishing guide at Mango Creek Lodge. Born and raised in Calabash Bight, Perry has a lifetime of knowledge about its local areas and fish. And his love of fishing shows—even during his time off, he goes fishing! Perry has been a commercial lobster diver and fisher and is very comfortable in and on the water. Perry is married and has two children.

Miguel is an extraordinary fly fisherman who is always willing to coach others. Comfortable in and off the water, Miguel is also a great snorkel, kayaking, and hiking guide. Miguel makes his home in Calabash Bight and is expecting his first child.

Terry—or Tie-Tie, as he is called at Mango Creek Lodge—is a wonderful fishing, hiking, and snorkeling guide with a good humor and excellent knowledge. When he is not helping guests have fun, Tie-Tie is in charge of our mechanical and electrical maintenance. He hikes to Mango Creek from the community of Diamond Rock, where he recently completed the construction of his own house.

With his warm smile and wonderful personality, Randy is a favorite among Mango Creek Lodge’s guests. He is an excellent fishing, snorkeling, and hiking guide who can identify indigenous plants and numerous underwater creatures. When he is not guiding, Randy can be seen all over the Mango Creek property working on the grounds and construction projects. Randy is from the village of Helene, where nearly everyone is a relative.

I did my first dive in 2000 off a live-aboard sailboat on the Great Barrier Reef. That changed everything! Now that I'm an instructor, I get to help others have that same moment of absolute wonder when they see the undersea world for the first time. As an ex-engineer I love the more technical aspects of diving but it's the wildlife that makes it beautiful and the people who make it fun.

My first diving was back in the days before the invention of the BCD! After many years away from it, I got certified in 2001 and never looked
back. As an animal lover, I'm always happy to see all my fishy friends. And having a great dive destination like Port Royal right out the front door is fantastic.

Joy’s great cooking will make you forget your diet! She works hard in the kitchen to make our meals memorable and specializes in seafood and desserts. Joy has two little girls, Heide and Hillary, and lives in Camp Bay.

The youngest member of the Mango Creek Lodge staff, Dalia cooks for our guests on weekends. Don’t miss her heavenly “fish tea” when you visit. Dalia also is trained in massage and helps our guests relax after a long day on the water.
 

Manuel is a concrete and painting expert. He is responsible for the beautiful pathways and much of the construction around Mango Creek Lodge. He has also recently taken over responsibility for the lodge’s plentiful landscaping. Manuel is a devoted family man and wonderful singer who makes his home in Diamond Rock.

Rigo has been a loyal and reliable Mango Creek Lodge employee for more than 5 years. He is often seen around the property working on the grounds, helping on construction projects, and handling bags for guests. He is also a favorite of our parrots because he chats and plays with them while taking care of their cages and food. Rigo makes his home in Oakridge and has three daughters.

The grandson of Don Manuel, Carlos has continued a tradition of fine woodworking at Mango Creek Lodge. Carlos is in charge of our woodworking shop and creating and maintaining the beautiful wood doors, windows, furniture, and details throughout the grounds. Carlos lives in the nearby town of Oak Ridge.

Although retired now, Don Manuel is still active in the goings-on at Mango Creek Lodge. He was responsible for the design and construction of our over-the-water cabanas, which he created from only a photograph of similar cabanas in Bora Bora. He is a legend around Port Royal, where he built many houses. He is also a master carver and created many of the furnishings around Mango Creek Lodge.