Bruno Schwarz, originally from Germany, moved to California at the age of 25 where his love for boating and the ocean continued to grow. After traveling to Hawaii with his family and setting sail on local catamaran businesses there, he decided to start up his own business back home in San Diego. The Aolani Catamaran was purchased in 2001, and had its first official charter in January of 2003. Bruno and his wife Cindy own the catamaran, and run the business. Their daughter, Lindsay, also oversees Marketing & Sales for the business, and is also a crew member on board the boat. The Aolani Catamaran is usually sailed by Captain Stephen Mann.