06/09/2025

Meet Captain Ky: The Sea Glass Legend of Aruba

There are beachcombers… and then there’s Captain Ky – a former combat medic turned modern-day pirate who roams the Caribbean in search of one-of-a-kind sea glass treasures. Known as The Sea Glass Guy, Ky has made a name for himself through heart-pounding adventures, unmatched determination, and a passion for uncovering beauty in what the world once discarded.

Welcome to his world — raw, wild, and filled with stories that glisten like the treasures he finds.

From Iraq to Aruba: The Unbelievable Backstory

Before becoming a sea glass icon, Ky Davis served five years as a U.S. Army combat medic, with 27 months deployed in Iraq. After leaving the military, he didn’t settle into a quiet life — instead, he bought Hawaii’s largest private cave and ran a sustainable farm. But Ky was never built for staying still.

In a bold twist, he sold everything, bought a sailboat, and set out with his loyal Yorkshire Terrier, LC, on a journey to explore the world’s coastlines. His mission? Find the rarest sea glass on Earth — and live fully, freely, and fearlessly.

Why Aruba?

Aruba’s rugged coasts, secret beaches, and untamed coral shores are a sea glass hunter’s dream — and Ky knows every hidden cove and wave-washed rock. He often anchors off Aruba to explore these remote gems, diving into turquoise waters and battling the elements to reach places others wouldn’t dare.

Whether he’s scouring burned dump sites, volcanic coves, or storm-tossed beaches, Ky proves that the best sea glass isn’t found — it’s earned.

  • Search the Unsearchable: Landfills, shipwreck zones, and forgotten beaches.
  • Endure the Extremes: From treks through rainforests to diving over sharp reefs, no terrain is too tough.
  • Respect the Ocean: He never takes more than he needs, and leaves each spot cleaner than he found it.

Alongside LC, Captain Ky uncovers marbles, rare reds and oranges, vintage perfume shards, sea pottery, and the occasional mysterious item that could have washed up from anywhere in the world.

But Captain Ky’s most powerful treasures aren’t just material — they’re lessons in resilience, transformation, and freedom. As he says:

“Sea glass is like people. What once was broken becomes beautiful again through time and tide.”

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Final Thoughts: Why Captain Ky Is a Sea Glass Icon

Captain Ky isn’t just collecting sea glass — he’s collecting life. His voyages through Aruba and beyond remind us that what’s broken can be reborn, what’s forgotten can become treasure, and what matters most isn’t comfort — it’s courage.