Previous Yachts
» M/Y SEANNA (65m), 11.11 (63m), M/Y SIRONA III (56m)
Jorge was born in Spain but moved to Portugal when he was 11 years old and has been based there ever since. Consequently, he is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Having always lived near the ocean, Jorge pursued a degree in Marine Engineering. After two years in commercial shipping, he decided he wanted to advance in his career with new challenges and moved into yachting.
He is a motivated and positive person, with a calm demeanour and is always happy to lend a hand. Jorge takes pride in everything working as it should and enjoys broadening his knowledge on board.
Jorge is an active individual who enjoys surfing, bodyboarding, basketball, going to the gym and dabbling in a bit of motocross.
Jorge Martin
Engineer
Previous Yachts
» M/Y AQUILA (85m), M/Y ROMEA (82m)
Growing up with his parents and older brother next to a golf course in Ludvika, Sweden, Filip mastered the sport from a young age. He studied Economics and Law in school whilst working as a greenkeeper at the golf course over the summers. When not golfing, Filip also loves spending time on the lakes driving boats, jet skis and fishing.
After school, Filip moved to Sydney, Australia and jumped straight into yachting, joining his first boat. He loves working outdoors, learning new skills and looks forward to helping guests hone their watersports skills.
Filip holds a repertoire of hobbies including golf, football, cross country and downhill skiing, ice hockey and driving snowmobiles.
Filip Bergkvist
Deckhand
Previous Yachts
» M/Y SIBELLE (67m), M/Y MARY JEAN II (62m)
Elley grew up in beautiful Chichester in the UK. After school, she went on to University in Bristol where she studied English Language and Linguistics. She spent two and half years on yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, before leaving to work as a Personal Assistant back in the UK. Having tried the land-based life again, she realised she was destined to be at sea and made the move back to yachting.
Elley is skilled in delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards of professionalism in fast paced luxury environments. Passionate about providing top-tier service on board and ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for all guests, Elley will be around to make their experience unforgettable!
Eliza Herridge
Stewardess
Previous Yachts
» M/Y AQUILA (85m), M/Y SEANNA (65m)
Carl was born and raised in Whangaparaoa just outside of Auckland, New Zealand, where he still lives. He qualified as an engineer in 1989 and worked in the automotive and special effects industry for 10 years. Carl then embarked on his career in yachting and due to his hard work, quick thinking, and helpful nature, was quickly promoted to chief engineer.
Carl holds a Y1, the highest engineering qualification in yachting as well as his commercial chief engineer ticket. Because Carl is so extensively experienced, he can rectify nearly any problem on board.
Carl likes to spend his spare time in the great outdoors from dirt biking, camping, watersports, reading and writing.
Carl Krehl
Chief engineer
Previous Yachts
» M/Y IS A ROSE (50m), M/Y BLUE INFINITY ONE (28m)
Growing up in New Zealand, Kit was always out on the water with his parents on their sailing yacht. His love of sailing with his parents led to him taking on the challenge of dinghy racing, competing in regattas for most of his youth. Kit recently decided to make a change from the land-based advertising world, back to the high seas by joining the yachting industry.
Luckily for us, Kit's extensive background in post-production video editing and advertising brings a great skill to the team. Having worked in London and owning his own production company, Kit not only brings great videography skills but an understanding of living abroad and a fantastic self-driven work ethic.
While this might be Kit's first season in yachting, it's definitely not his first time behind a camera, so if you see him pointing the drone in your direction be sure to give him a smile!
Kit Tyler
Deckhand
Previous Yachts
» M/Y LEANDER (75m)
» M/Y SHEMARA (65m)
» M/Y SEANNA (65m)
Having grown up in and around the Cotswolds, England, Richard studied fine woodwork, craftsmanship and design which ultimately led him to gain his first position within the superyacht industry as a deckhand/carpenter. Over the years Richard has worked on several busy charter and private vessels gaining valuable knowledge along the way. Richard has completed over 20 Atlantic crossings and cruising areas ranging from the Mediterranean and Caribbean to Belize and Qatar.
Richard became a part of the fleet back in 2016 and has since been a valued and respected member of the crew. He actively engages in ensuring guests have a delightful experience on board, eagerly guiding them through the array of enjoyable activities ALVIA has to offer.
During his down time, Richard retreats to Australia where he relishes quality time with his partner and children. His passion for sports is evident as he indulges in nearly every sporting activity.
Richard Martin
Captain
Previous Yachts
» M/Y NORD (142m)
» M/Y DYTAN (74m)
» M/Y SEANNA (65m)
» M/Y WILLOW (42m)
Hector is originally from Peru but moved to Spain with his family as a young teen. His culinary journey began in Madrid, studying hospitality and working part-time in restaurants. During his 15-year career to date, he has worked in top restaurants, hotels and private members clubs in Spain, Italy, France and the UK.
Whilst working as a private chef in Ibiza, Hector was invited to chef on board a yacht that his client had chartered. Hector enjoys using seasonal and local products to create his dishes, his cuisine style is Mediterranean with added influences from South American heritage. Hector also excels in providing healthy and delicious vegetarian options to all meals.
Hector likes to keep fit, he enjoys watersports like kayaking, snorkelling, swimming and surfing. He loves to travel and has been very fortunate to have travelled to many exciting and exotic places, both through work and for pleasure.
Hector Urquiaga
Head Chef
Previous Yachts
» M/Y DAR (90m), M/Y RAMBLE ON ROSE (60m), M/Y MY SEANNA (57m)
Orshe was born in beautiful Serbia and went to high school and university in Hungary. She studied Serbian and has a basic knowledge of Spanish. Her keen interest in people and her natural warmth makes her the perfect, and popular, hostess on charter.
Orshe is energetic and eternally optimistic, which inspires those around her to approach their own life and work with enthusiasm and joy. She leads her dedicated interior team with calm, clear direction and loves the challenge of a busy charter programme.
In her spare time Orshe enjoys yoga and fine dining; always on the lookout for new ideas to add that “extra something special” to the atmosphere on board ALVIA. Charming, caring and with acute eye for attention to the finest detail, Orshe, together with her lovely team of efficient stewardesses, creates the perfect platform for exceptional service for all guests.
Orsoyla Drenyovszky
Chief steward/ess
Previous Yachts
» M/Y RoMEA (81m), M/Y MOGAMBO (74m), M/Y TITANIA (73m), M/Y SILVER ANGEL (65m)
Liverpool born and raised, Erica grew up in the UK with her sister. After school, Erica went on to study Beauty Therapy for three years. At age 22 she moved overseas to Dubai where she worked for Emirates as cabin crew before falling into the yachting industry.
Erica was working as a masseuse in a private residence in Colorado for a British family who owned a yacht. From that experience she was offered her first role on board a yacht and she hasn`t looked back since. Erica has 10 years of experience as a spa manager has her skillset is inclusive but not limited to intensive skin care knowledge, lymphatic drainage and other body treatments, Russian-style manicures and pedicures, sport massage and more! She was also a wedding make-up artist in her early years and can finish off your pampering session with a bouncy blow-dry. She is sure to have a skill suited to all guests’ needs.
Erica is a qualified yoga and Pilates instructor and likes to spend her down time looking after her health and fitness, diving, cooking, skiing and booking that annual girls’ trip! She also has a hidden talent of Angel Card reading.
Erica Brownell
Stewardess
Previous Yachts
» M/Y SAVANNAH (83m), M/Y SEANNA (65m), M/Y OCEAN CLUB (40m)
Katherine was born and brought up in a small town called East London in South Africa. She comes from a very close family of five and has a huge extended family with over 15 first cousins, who are all like siblings to her. After high school, Katherine studied a four-year teaching degree and has her Bachelor of Education in foundation phase.
She has been in the yachting industry since 2021, working on charter vessels. Katherine is a well-rounded stewardess having rotated through all interior positions, fine tuning her skills. She has loved every second of working in this exciting and challenging industry and is always up for a karaoke dual if the occasion arises.
Her favourite thing in the world to do is travel to new places, learn about different cultures and try new and exotic foods. Katherine’s hobbies include exercising, mainly going to the gym and going on long walks with friends.
Katherine Osner
Stewardess