Interests: Movies, travel, music, camping, dancing & swimming
Marixie has a wealth of service knowledge collaborating experience both at land and sea. Holding a degree in Computer Engineering and Technology, she also has over a decade of experience as a Restaurant Supervisor and Restaurant Manager in California and Dubai, and in September 2024 she turned to the waters to commence her career as a Stewardess on yachts.
With great flexibility in the face of busy operations, Marixie is successful in prioritising guests and overseeing promotional events. She has a true passion for process improvement, always striving to learn and adapt in each situation to achieve the best results for guests.
Marixie Serrano
Stewardess
Previous Yachts: M/Y PLUS TOO (41m), M/Y OBS (30m), M/Y PRINCESS (26m), M/Y CRANCHI (20m)
Amilyn has been in the yachting industry for over 10 years and prides herself on exceptional attention to detail and customer service. Prior to her yachting career, she gained a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and holds a Certificate of Teaching. These experiences have transcribed in her approachable nature on board, ensuring she goes above and beyond for her guests. Having worked in both interior and exterior, she knows the running operations of a yacht, and ensures her crew is always top of their game.

Amilyn Serrano
Chief steward/ess
Interests: Massages, food garnishing and wine mixing
Jackilyn is a professional and service driven Stewardess with hands on experience in luxury bed making, cabin arrangement, and high standard guest service on board private and charter yachts. She is well versed in food garnishing and basic wine mixing, with a strong understanding of refined hospitality presentation. She holds experience with VIP clients during high pressure event charters including the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
As a qualified massage therapist, Jackilyn is the perfect addition to AK ROYALTY, inviting a relaxing ambience to the perfect event charter yacht. With strong capabilities in housekeeping, ensuring impeccable cleanliness, attention to detail, and discretion in all interior duties, Jackilyn prides herself in going above and beyond for charter guests and tailoring the charter experience to each individual guest preferences. With a consistent track record of excellence, she brings a high level of professionalism and reliability to AK ROYALTY.
Jackilyn Villadores
Stewardess
Previous Yachts: S/Y SARAH KRISTIN (39m), S/Y FALCON (29m), S/Y ZINGARO (29m), S/Y BODY TEC (20m)
David is an established Deckhand, having worked on board sailing yachts ranging from 20 to 39 meters in Cape Town. More recently, David worked as a water sports instructor at a five star resort, creating exceptional guest experiences which he now brings to AK ROYALTY. He describes himself as an international problem solver, which perfectly describes his ability to navigate anything that comes his way with enthusiasm and positivity.

David Jean Jacobson
Deckhand
Previous Yachts: M/Y COMPANY ESCAPE (24m)
Growing up in Kenya, Spencer has always been a talented handyman, working as a sandblast/painter, swimming pool attendant and later a mechanic. His love for the water sparked when he became crew on a commercial fishing boat, mastering lines and assisting the Captain with navigational tasks. He quickly moved up the ranks, becoming a Captain on board vessels ranging from 12 to 24m. He particularly loves interacting with guests, making them feel safe and welcome on board his vessels. In his spare time, Spencer is also an avid open water diver, and loves to share this passion with his guests and crew.

Spencer Baya Mwaro
Deckhand
Previous yachts: M/Y POSEIDON (36m), M/Y KRONOS (26m), M/Y SILVER CREEK (19m), M/Y ETOSHA (18m), M/Y LAGOONA (17m), M/Y VASSIA (17m)
Dushmantha joins AK ROYALTY after many years of experience as a Captain on charter yachts cruising the UAE, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Gathering a wealth of knowledge throughout his career, including specialising in radar system and GPS navigation system operations, he also brings teamwork and leadership skills to his vessels and takes pride in his energetic personality and natural problem solving ability, keeping the crew motivated and excellent charter experience as a result.
Dushmantha Lakmal Menidar
First Officer
Previous Yachts: M/Y STARDOM (43m), M/Y QUEEN STAR 2 (33m), M/Y WATERFRONT 1 (31m), M/Y BATAMFAST 18 (28m)
Achmad is a seasoned maritime professional whose passion for the water has defined his career journey. With a great experience on passenger ships, motor vessels and significant motor tankers, Achmad brings a wealth of engineering knowledge to AK ROYALTY, to ensure efficiency in the engine room for a smooth charter experience.
Now serving as the Chief Engineer on AK ROYALTY, Achmad brings his expertise and enthusiasm to the yachting world.
Achmad Rifai
Chief engineer
Previous Yachts: M/Y AYSHA (55m), M/Y OCEAN 7 (54m), M/Y ALYA (45m), M/Y PLUS TOO (41m)
Pedro has been in the yachting industry for over 10 years, with a further 15 years’ experience as a Master Mariner. Originally hailing from Chile but now based in Dubai, he has an intimate knowledge of AK ROYALTY, having been instrumental in ensuring her summer 2023 refit was carried out to the highest standard. He has had the good fortune of sailing throughout the Middle East, South, Central and North America, Europe and the Indian Ocean. Pedro looks forward to welcoming guests on board so they can experience all that AK ROYALTY has to offer, as well as ensuring the charter runs smoothly.

Pedro Argote
Captain