Captain Edward Noble is a highly experienced world cruising yacht captain with over 250,000 nautical miles sailed, though he stopped counting long ago. Having begun his professional career delivering new build sailing yachts, Edward has since captained large motor yachts across the globe, combining technical excellence with an infectious enthusiasm for adventure and guest experience.
A qualified Divemaster, Edward has dived some of the most remote and spectacular sites in the world and loves sharing his passion for the ocean with guests. Personal fitness plays a major role in his life; a former GB long distance triathlon representative, he enjoys encouraging both crew and guests to stay active, whether that’s organising scenic hikes, adrenaline filled shore adventures, or spontaneous challenges like running a marathon around a small Maldivian island.
Edward is particularly known for his creativity in crafting unforgettable charter moments. Highlights include arranging a full pirate themed tall ship to stage a surprise sea battle for guests, and orchestrating an immersive Mafia experience in Sicily, complete with thirty hired actors, a story guests still talk about long after the charter ends.
Above all, Edward thrives on creating meaningful memories at sea, ensuring every charter is not just a holiday, but a once in a lifetime experience.
Previous yachts: M/Y PROMISE.D, M/Y PROMISE., M/Y WERE DREAMS, M/Y JUSTENI
Courtney is originally from South Africa and recently transitioned from the aesthetics and wellness industry into yachting. Although new to the industry, she has quickly fallen in love with the fast-paced environment, high standards and unique experiences that come with life onboard.
Courtney aims to move into the role of spa manager within yachting, where she can combine her onshore aesthetics expertise with high-end yacht hospitality.
Courtney enjoys skincare, wellness, travel, coffee culture, and creating meaningful guest experiences. She loves working within a team environment and prides herself on bringing a calm, positive energy.

Coutney Randelhoff
Stewardess
Graham hails from the South Coast of England and spent his youth in one of the UK’s most famous seaside destinations, Brighton, before moving to Australia for 2 years. Upon his return he discovered the yachting industry and is now in his fifteenth year working on the luxury vessels.
During his yachting career, his travels have seen him cruise the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, Red Sea and the Black Sea as well as crossing the Atlantic Ocean 10 times. He has a terrific charter reputation as Captain, spending 8 years on Lionshare, one of the industry’s chartering greats as well as time on other yachts such as Sycara IV & V, Sairam and TJ Esperanza.
When not onboard Graham spends his time with his two children who keep him busy. He also enjoys keeping fit and you’ll also find he loves an evening out with his crew or even a chilled one engrossed in a good book.
Previous yachts: RIO, LIONSHARE, SYCARA IV

Graham Lloyd
Captain
Mike was born in Melbourne, Australia and grew up sailing and scuba diving in Port Phillip bay. Mike started as a deckhand and has worked his way up to chief officer with his sights set on eventually being a Captain. With 12 years at sea and 2 circumnavigations of the world, Mike brings great experience to MY ALVA.
In his spare time Mike enjoys skiing and playing professional poker tournaments, while some may consider it gambling, the psychology, and strategy appeal to him the most, skills which he uses in real life.
Previous yachts: ELA, HOME, RASSELAS, LADY MICHELLE

Mike Mitrione
First Officer
Joshua grew up in the laid-back beach town of Amanzimtoti on the east coast of South Africa, where the ocean was part of everyday life and set the foundation for his career at sea. With several years in the yachting industry, he brings a calm, capable presence on deck along with an infectious enthusiasm for life on the water.
Holding his Officer of the Watch license, Joshua is currently working toward his Chief Officer’s license, driven by a strong desire to keep growing professionally and to add even more value to the vessel and crew. What drew him into yachting and keeps him passionate is the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, learn about different cultures, and share unforgettable experiences with guests.
Before joining yachting, Joshua worked as a watersports co-ordinator on an 80m explorer cruise liner, and also spent time working at a dive center, completing diving courses and building a strong foundation underwater. Scuba diving remains one of his strongest skills outside of his department, and he loves sharing his knowledge and excitement for the ocean whenever possible.
When he’s off duty, Joshua is rarely indoors. He’s most at home surfing, playing football, or jumping into any sport that presents itself and when he’s away from the water, he enjoys heading to the mountains to snowboard and make the most of time in the snow.
Previous yachts: SERENITY & UNITY, STELLA MARIS

Joshua Strydom
Bosun
Paul is from the small coastal town of Langebaan South Africa, with a lifelong connection to the ocean and a strong passion for watersports and guest experience. He has been working in the yachting industry for the past three years, following nearly three years of experience teaching kitesurfing and surfing prior to joining yachts. A sponsored kitesurfer and qualified Divemaster, he is a true ocean enthusiast who enjoys all aspects of life on and in the water, including diving, fishing, spearfishing, foiling and a wide range of watersports.
He thrives in active, outdoor environments and genuinely enjoys sharing his passions with guests, always balancing fun with a strong focus on safety, professionalism, and attention to detail. One of the highlights of his career to date was teaching wakeboarding to charter guests beneath an active volcano—an experience that perfectly reflects his adventurous spirit and love for unique guest moments.
Outside of work, he is deeply passionate about fitness and enjoys lifting weights and continually pushing his own physical limits. He holds a Yachtmaster Offshore licence and is currently working towards his OOW 3000 GT, as well as planning to upgrade his Divemaster qualification to Dive Instructor. He speaks Afrikaans as a second language and is known for being energetic, approachable, and reliable, while consistently maintaining high standards on board and contributing positively to crew and charter atmosphere.
Previous yachts: LAMA, ARKADIA

Paul Kellerman
Deckhand
Matthew is a Deckhand with six years of experience in the yachting industry. Originally from Barry, he began his career at sea after working as a lifeguard for three years, where he developed strong water safety awareness and a calm, responsible approach that continues to serve him well onboard. He holds a Yachtmaster Offshore and is currently working toward his Officer of the Watch certification, with ambitions to progress further within the bridge team. A highlight of his career so far has been crossing the Equator, alongside travelling the world’s prime fishing destinations — a reflection of his greatest passion. Outside of yachting, Matthew enjoys football, rugby, and surfing, and brings a positive, ocean-driven energy to the crew.
Previous yachts: NEW DREAM, DREAM, SECRET LOVE, WHEELS

Matthew Gwyn
Deckhand
Sunshine Coast raised, Jade has spent 9 years in the industry, bringing her hospitality roots to some incredible corners of the world. Growing up on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast – surrounded by beaches, hinterland and an easy connection to nature – shaped her love of the outdoors and a lifestyle centred around sunshine and the ocean. A standout chapter saw her based in Phuket for over 2 years, where she fully embraced island life and lived like a local. It was a time that broadened her perspective and strengthened her love of the culture, connection and adventure.
Off duty, she’s most at home outdoors – hiking, travelling, swimming or planning her next trip somewhere warm. She also loves discovering new restaurants and trying different food and wine along the way. If there’s sunshine, good company and something new to experience, she’s in!
Previous yachts: TBC

Jade McManus
Chief steward/ess
Danielle grew up on the beautiful beaches of Burleigh heads, Australia. With both her home and school being right next to the ocean, a career in yachting made perfect sense. Prior to joining boats, she worked in accountancy for 2 years before earning her flying wings and becoming a flight attendant. After meeting some friends in the yachting industry, she soon left flying behind in 2023 and spent her first season onboard in the Bahamas.
Danielle's love for the outdoors and being active led her to Pilates. When she's not working out or spending time in the ocean, you can find her seeking out live music or enjoying a good book.
Previous yachts: SIREN, LADY LENE

Danielle Savage
Stewardess
Alanna grew up in a small coastal town called East London in South Africa. After schooling, she studied at the University of Stellenbosch and completed her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, then further pursued her postgraduate qualification. Following a few years of working in private practice, she was searching for something that would liberate her from the monotony of a rigid routine, and therefore decided that the dynamic of yachting, would pair well with her adventurous spirit, love of travel and meeting new people, together with the ability to transfer her land based experiences and skills onboard a vessel.
Being a qualified physiotherapist, she naturally possesses a passion for serving others and strives to provide a quality and satisfactory service to her clients. Her professional interests being deep tissue massage, dry needling and exercise classes.
She loves interacting with people from all over the world, therefore takes special interest with guest relations and service. Loves a great table set-up and elegant theme night!
Beyond work, Alanna enjoys an active and balanced lifestyle. From running, to hiking, to diving, and tackling a few Ironman triathlons - she is always up for a new adventure and challenge. These hobbies also hold value when docked in a new place - no better way to explore a place than hiking a mountain or discovering the beauty of the ocean around you.

Alanna Scott
Stewardess