Jimmy Carroll

Co-Founder & Business Development Director

Meet the Expert

Highlights

  • Co-founder of Pelorus (2017), redefining experiential travel and superyacht expeditions for ultra-high-net-worth clients

  • Brings unique market insight from senior roles at Winch Design, a world leader in superyachts and private aviation, and Manchester United

  • Former British Army Captain, awarded for gallantry, with extensive leadership experience in high-pressure environments

  • Seasoned expedition leader with over a decade of global experience, including successfully rowing across the Atlantic in 2020

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Expertise

  • Specialises in planning complex expeditions and global brand activations, with a deep understanding of the superyacht, private aviation, and UHNW sectors.


Skills & Education

  • Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and qualified Mountain Leader

  • Experienced yacht skipper and advanced diver

  • Former Expedition Manager for Xtreme Everest 2, the largest medical-research expedition on Mount Everest

Most creative trip planned

A high-stakes, two-day treasure hunt along Costa Rica’s coastline for a family of expert codebreakers. Featuring underwater reconnaissance missions, strategic family alliances (and betrayals), and intricate problem-solving, the adventure pushed their skills to the limit.

Pelorus co-founder Jimmy Carroll aboard Antarctica charter
A man with a beard and sunglasses raises a flare above his head, surrounded by smoke. He appears enthusiastic and is shirtless, suggesting a lively sporting event or celebration.

Number one unforgettable travel experience?

Crossing the Darien Gap in Central America on a trip full of unknown adventures. The Darien is a notorious stretch of jungle between Panama and Colombia and the one segment stopping the great Pan-American highway. The incredible mountainous rainforest is home to two national parks and plentiful species of animals. The biggest challenge faced was coming face to face with the notorious FARC insurgency who also made the Darien their home.

Top of your travel bucket list?

Japan has long been on my bucket list for the way it so seamlessly blends deep-rooted tradition with mind-blowing innovation. I’m drawn to the contrast, skiing fresh powder in Hokkaido one day, then wandering through centuries-old temples the next. The precision, respect for nature, and attention to detail in everything from architecture to cuisine resonate with my own approach to creating journeys at Pelorus. It’s a place where adventure and culture collide, and I know the experiences waiting there would be nothing short of unforgettable.

Who is your ultimate travel partner?

Sir David Attenborough who was has been at the forefront of documenting our incredible world. His tireless work has shown us the beauties that we can take our clients to and also shown us how fragile the earth is and how we need to protect her. He would be the ultimate travel companion in increasing our awareness and knowledge of biodiversity loss and climate change which are the twin problems that threaten our planet. Our work at Pelorus and with the Pelorus Foundation aim to fundamentally change how people travel and the impact they have on our planet.

Yachting stories from Jimmy

Monaco Yacht Show 2023

We reflect on a spectacular event and hear from the team on their biggest takeaways.

Four triumphant rowers pose shirtless on a boat, holding a banner that reads "Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge We Rowed the Atlantic." They celebrate their achievement against a backdrop of a marina and palm trees.

Reflecting on 36 Days at Sea with Jimmy Carroll

Pelorus co-founder Jimmy Carroll reflects on 36 days at sea completing the Talkisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

Crossing Frontiers: Pelorus’ 2025 Antarctic Yacht Expedition

In January 2025, Pelorus crossed a new frontier of expedition yachting. Voyaging into the scarcely explored wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula, Pelorus coordinated over twenty guests aboard a world-class expedition yacht, and a team of renowned marine scientists aboard a dedicated support vessel.

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