Meet Our Tour Managers

Gordon Higman

Gordon started travelling at 19 years old and after 39 years has taken over 91 countries in stride. Joining our team in 2007, Gordon is always seeking another adventure and keen to procure exclusive and special moments in many destinations for our guests. His favourite destination is Laos and the Golden Triangle for the people, food and landscape that in his words are ‘remote and exotic’. His most memorable moment to date with Captain’s Choice was the helicopter flight around the head of ‘Christ the Redeemer’ in Rio then landing on Sugarloaf Mountain to a glass of champagne at sunset.

Upcoming Journeys

• Colours of Türkiye - 21 Apr 2024
• 21 Apr 2024

• Portuguese Coastal Camino & Douro Valley - 1 Jun 2024
• 01 Jun 2024

• Ultimate South America by Private Jet - 18 Nov 2024 & 20 Oct 2025
• 18 Nov 2024

Suzanne Higman

Suzanne’s thirst for travel has seen her journey to over 90 countries. Since joining the team in 2008 Suzanne has ensured that her guests make organic connections with locals, see awe inspiring natural landscapes and receive a new enrichment from historical wonders. Her favourite destination is Africa for its diversity and incredible natural beauty, exotic wildlife and rich history, followed closely on its heels are Australia, India and South America for their sheer vibrancy and amazing experiences. Her most memorable moment with us was standing in the cave church of the Geghard Monastery in Armenia and listening to four pure voices sing Armenian Hymns in a tear-inducing encounter.

Upcoming Journeys

• Antarctic Expedition & Patagonian Frontiers - 25 Nov 2023 & 23 Nov 2024
• 25 Nov 2023

• Heart of Ancient Japan - 2 Apr & 15 Oct 2024
• 02 Apr 2024

• The Crux of the Camino - 12 May 2024 & 18 May 2025
• 12 May 2024

Jo Taylor

Jo’s favourite travel quote is “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list” – Susan Sontag, and with 70 countries successfully traversed she is well on her way. Jo is hard-pressed to pick a favourite destination as each and every one of them were a great source of enjoyment for different reasons. Joining the team in 2007, her attention to detail ensures guests gain the most enjoyment from their journey. Some of her stand out moments while on tour have been experiencing the Aurora Borealis in Inari, joining the Holi celebrations in India with our guests, walking through the awe-inspiring Petra and camel riding in Wadi Rum.

Upcoming Journeys

• Charting Concealed Corners of Vietnam - 25 Jan 2024
• 25 Jan 2024

• The Spirit & Colours of India by Private Jet - 19 Oct 2024
• 19 Oct 2024

Dee Greenhill

Dee was initially fascinated to join the Captain’s Choice team by the variety of destinations and experiences on offer. Soon after, it became clear that the true merit was in the abundance of opportunities to meet and interact with such amazing people. Throughout her 14 years as Tour Manager, she has particularly enjoyed the contrast between authentic local experiences and world renowned destinations, the varying modes of transport and seizing adventurous activities when the opportunity arises. And at the end of each journey, Dee treasures the photographs, memories and friendships that will last her a lifetime. 

Upcoming Journeys

• Ultimate Indian Ocean Islands by VIP Private Jet - 1 May 2024
• 01 May 2024

• Remote Islands of the South Pacific by VIP Private Jet - 13 Jul & 2 Oct 2024
• 13 Jul 2024

Vicky Bryant

Vicky loves meeting new people, she believes forming fond friendships and forging treasured memories are best outcomes of travelling with Captain’s Choice. Having travelled to over 70 countries Vicky can’t choose a favourite destination as in her own words ‘each country offers a vast, unique and different experience’. A highlight from recent journeys with Captain’s Choice is "The Meeting" of elephants in Sri Lanka and the High Tea country.

Upcoming Journeys

• Culinary Treasures & Culture of France & Spain by Rail - 27 Apr 2024 & 24 Apr 2025
• 27 Apr 2024

• Epic Nature of Iceland, Greenland & Canada by Small Ship - 17 Sep 2024
• 17 Sep 2024

CHRISTOPHER HUON

Tour Manager Chris retired in 2008 from his position as Treasury Manager at Leighton Holdings, where he had worked for over 20 years. Chris has visited over 40 countries, and annually travels to Europe to catch up with his son in Munich.  He lives in Oyster Bay, Sydney and he and his wife Christine have two children and seven grandchildren. Aside from travel, Chris enjoys walking, boating on Botany Bay and the Georges River, as well as tramping in New Zealand, which has been nearly a yearly event for the past 10 years.

Bas Bosschieter

As CEO of Captain's Choice, Bas began his career at Qantas Airways and has been in the travel industry ever since. With a passion for exceptional customer service and a desire to explore remote foreign cultures, Captain’s Choice is the perfect fit. His most memorable moments on tour include: being invited to a local school master's mud brick hut outside Lalibela for home made tea and honey, and powering to 90 degrees north on a nuclear powered icebreaker during another journey.