Joe Dargavage

Joe Dargavage | United Island & Yacht

Joe Dargavage is a co founder of United Island & Yacht , a brokerage and advisory firm operating across superyachts, private islands, and luxury real estate. His work sits at the intersection of yachting, property, and destination led investment, supporting clients whose interests extend beyond a single asset.

Where others focus on yacht sales, design or spectacle, Joe specialises in something far more essential: making borders feel weightless . From customs to immigration, marina coordination to last-minute logistics, he works in the delicate space where timing, diplomacy, and operational discipline mean everything.

It’s not glamorous work.

But it’s the work that keeps the industry standing.

A Career Built on Real Experience

Joe grew up in Boca Raton, and the marine world became familiar long before it became professional. His early years included senior leadership roles in large organisations like Rick Case Enterprises — environments where precision mattered and pressure was part of the job.

But it was the Bahamas that shaped him . For almost a decade, Joe served as a partner at Romora Bay Resort & Marina , guiding visiting yachts through the maze of local regulations, weather challenges, guest needs, and seasonal demands. It’s here that he developed the calm that people talk about today — a steadiness that only comes from years on the frontline.

By the time he co-founded United Island & Yacht (UIY) in 2017, Joe wasn’t guessing at what the industry needed. He knew.A true operations partner in a world where timing, crew welfare, and guest experience depend on invisible, hyper-efficient systems.

UIY now supports vessels across Florida, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and key U.S. ports, offering concierge-level yacht agency services that make the crossing feel effortless. With five active locations and a growing team, the company has become a trusted name for captains who value smooth arrivals and reliable communication.

It's why industry partners describe Joe as:

“Professional.”

“Helpful.”

“Absolutely amazing.”

The praise isn’t loud — but it’s consistent. And in this business, consistency is everything.

Former President of the Association of Bahamas Marinas

Contributor to the Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association

Supporter of Seafarers’ House at Port Everglades

These roles aren’t ceremonial. They reflect a career built on trust — the kind earned through decades of showing up, solving problems, and maintaining relationships across borders, agencies, and cultures.

A Man Built for Service

Joe doesn’t tell dramatic stories about yachts or guests or storms at sea. He talks about systems, teams, preparation, and the satisfaction of a smooth arrival. The things most people overlook.

In an industry built on spectacle, Joe’s reputation comes from something far more enduring — quiet competence, genuine relationships, and a career spent doing the work that matters.

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