Position: Captain
Lebanese/ 17 years in the yacht industry. Speaks English, Arabic and French / Age 39
About Marc
Born in Lebanon, studied physical therapy in LGU and have a BA in marketing from USEK but he left all of this to go follow his passion for the sea and travelling. To excel in his career he studied in Malta until he got master 3000 gt .
Marc worked with a charter and boat management company for 8 years until he became the fleet manager of more than 15 boats what made him used to new and multiple boat owners and charterers, they were all satisfied of his skills and attention. After that he moved with ALWAAB family on the first boat and later followed the built of this one since day one
He has a fun and can-do attitude with a wonderful sense of adventure and exploration which definitely benefit all passengers
Hobbies: Mechanical sports, skiing, swimming, and all kind of sports
Marc Bechara
Captain
Position: Chief engineer
Lebanese /7 years in yachting / Arabic, English and French speaking / Age 30
About Dany
Dany is an engineer graduated from Qortbawe institute in Lebanon. He has worked as electrical and mechanical for a boat maintenance company for 5 years than he followed his dreams with a Maltese Chief engineer license, and now he have been the engineer on AL WAAB for 1 year. Dany is always available to monitor and fix any problem on the boat to make your stay always comfortable.
Hobbies: Playing piano and boxing
Dany Elias
Chief engineer
Position: Chief officer
Lebanese / 12 years in yachting/ Arabic and English / age 30
About Aref
Aref has been in the yachting industry since he was 16 years old. He have worked with a charter company in Lebanon “Sea Pros” for 6 years before he joined AL WAAB, where he used his knowledge to proceed with his licenses. Now he is a master 200 ton and he is the Chief officer of our yacht. Aref is well known for his nice attitude with guests, specially kids and for his enthusiasm to help others.
Hobbies: Diving, swimming and all other water sports
Aref Eid
Chief Officer
Position: Deckhand
Lebanese / 10 years in yachting/ Arabic, French and English / Age 37
About Abdo
Abdo is a ski teacher in winter time and in summer he join our team as a deckhand. He have been working with the Captain for more than 8 years, started on 33 m charter boat Aquaholic and after 3 years he moved to ALWAAB, Abdo is a certified engineer, he studied in LTA institute. He is addicted to work, he love his job and he likes perfection in everything he does
Hobbies: Skiing, hiking and horseback riding
Abdo Mehanna
Deckhand
Position: Chief Stewardess
Ukrainian/ 9 years in yachting/Russian, English speaking/ Age 30
About Kateryna
Was born in Odesa, Ukraine. Kateryna successfully graduated from High vocational school of maritime tourism service. She has extensive experience on charter yacht as waitress/bartender. From 2019 she is a part of the professional crew of ALWAAB. During her years in the industry, she has been able to achieve under the highest standards of service. Kateryna has elegant and creative style with cocktails making, wine and silver service, she always goes the extra mile to provide the top-notch of service for the guests. In her spare time she enjoys stretching and pilates.
Kateryna Stepanenko
Chief steward/ess
Position: Third Stewardess
Ukrainian/Russian, English speaking/ Age 24
About Vladyslava
Vladyslava born and grew up in Izmail, Ukraine. She spent five years studying languages at Izmail State University of Humanities. Vladislava has worked in restaurants and renowned five star hotel in Ukraine where she developed her passion for the luxury costumer service. She decided to pursue a career in yachting to work and travel the world. She is a hardworking individual who is always keen to learn more in order to provide every guest with an unforgettable time. She has many creative interests such as literature and visual arts.
Vladyslava Ovchynnikova
Third Stewardess
Position: Second Stewardess
Ukrainian/11 years in yachting/Russian, English Speaking/ Age 32
About Olha
Born in Odessa, Ukraine. Education: Odessa National Maritime Academy, specialist of laws. Before starting to work in the yachting industry, 2 years she provided high quality service on the cruise ship. She has gained great experience in the yachting, as she has been serving onboard luxury motor yacht since 2015. Last 3 years Olha worked us a Head house keeper on luxury motor mega yacht with excellent reviews from the guests. Olha has multi-tasking skills of delivering with pride impeccable housekeeping, quality laundry and table service for the guests. During her free time, she like to travel, spending time with her family, running and reading.
Olha Shamak
Second Stewardess
Position: Chef cook
lebanese/ English speaking/ 37years
Jean graduated from the Ecole Hotelier Dekwaneh in 2005 with a degree in a Hotel Management. Decided to continue his passion for food and cooking, Jean has over 20 years of experience working in the hospitality industry with 8 years of charter yachts experience. He subsequently worked and ran some of the most influential kitchens in Lebanon. Jean has gradually become an expert in several different cuisines from European, Mediterranean, Asian and Middle Eastern, with a passion for patisseries. He is always ready to create modern and sophisticated dishes to satisfy our guests
Jean was already onboard last summer and was praised by all guests.
Hobbies: traveling, swimming, diving
Jean Matar
Chef