Captain Ali joined AQUARIUS before her launch, while she was still under construction, giving him a rare depth of knowledge of the yacht and her operation. Calm, highly organised, and quietly confident, he is known for his positive outlook, strong leadership, and unwavering commitment to safety, efficiency, and impeccable standards on board. He takes great pride in maintaining AQUARIUS to the highest level and ensuring every charter runs smoothly for both guests and crew. With a professional yet approachable manner, Captain Ali is passionate about delivering a memorable experience for every guest on board. He especially enjoys meeting people from different backgrounds and discovering new cultures through chartering. In his spare time, he enjoys relaxation and meditation, which reflect the composed and thoughtful energy he brings to life on board.

Ali Göksoy
Captain
Emre joined the industry in 2010 where he gained ample experience working on board sail yachts ranging in sizes from 18m to 27m, cruising the Aegean coast and Greek Islands. Over the years, his expertise in deck operations, safety management, and customer service has grown significantly. Having started as a deckhand on AQUARIUS, Emre's dedication and professional growth have led him to the position of First Mate. He plays a vital role in maintaining safety and ensuring seamless operations on board. In his leisure time, Emre enjoys swimming, fishing, and RC model airplanes.

Emre Köse
FIRST MATE
What makes Vira especially valuable on board is her dual skill set as both a stewardess and trained spa professional. With experience in massage, facials, body treatments, manicure services, and personalised guest care, she adds an extra layer of comfort and wellbeing to the guest experience. Before entering the yachting world, she managed her own beauty salon in Kyiv, building long-term relationships with clients through discretion, professionalism, and warmth. Now Vira brings a polished blend of luxury hospitality and wellness expertise to the interior team. Outside of work, she enjoys being active, whether hiking, alpinism, camping, CrossFit, or rock climbing and creates balance through her yoga.

Vira Romandash
Stewardess
Emre joined AQUARIUS after gaining valuable engineering experience within the commercial shipping sector. Now in his second year on board, he plays an important role in ensuring the yacht's technical systems operate efficiently and reliably behind the scenes.
Friendly, cheerful, and naturally curious, Emre enjoys the challenge of solving technical problems and is always keen to learn something new. His positive attitude and practical approach make him a valued member of the team.
His ability to tackle tasks quickly and proficiently ensures that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes on board AQUARIUS.

Emre Arikan
Engineer
Born and raised in Turkey, Burcu holds qualifications in Food Technology and Tourism and Hospitality Management. Before joining the yachting industry, she built her hospitality experience through a variety of guest-facing roles in hotels, restaurants, bars, and customer service, as well as several years working as an Executive Assistant.
Since starting her yachting career in 2019, Burcu has developed strong skills in service, housekeeping, cocktail preparation, provisioning, and table presentation. Friendly, adaptable, and highly organised, she enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in ensuring guests feel comfortable and well looked after throughout their time on board. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new cultures and destinations, meeting new people and making the most of her travel opportunities.

Burco Onduc
Stewardess
Chef Mustafa brings a fresh, energetic approach to the galley, paired with strong culinary training and a genuine passion for flavour. Originally from Istanbul, he studied tourism and hotel management before building his career across restaurants, hotels, and yachts. His background includes time in boutique dining establishments in Türkiye, work at sea with İmamoğlu Denizcilik, and valuable international experience in South Africa, all of which have shaped his adaptable and globally inspired cooking style.
He is passionate about developing his already impressive repertoire and has studied Asian cuisine, Argentine steak culture, and French patisserie. More latterly he refined his skills through workshops in Thailand and Singapore focused on their methodology. Guests will find him versatile, thoughtful, and showing a clear love for his craft.

Mustafa Ozdemir
Chef
Yusuf is now in his third season aboard AQUARIUS, where he has developed a strong understanding of the yacht and her day-to-day operations. Having spent his entire yachting career on board, he is a dependable and hardworking member of the deck team who takes pride in maintaining the yacht to the highest standard.
With a practical, hands-on approach, Yusuf enjoys the varied nature of life on deck and is always ready to assist wherever needed. Known for his positive attitude and strong work ethic, he brings a calm and reliable presence to the team. Outside of work, he enjoys keeping active and spending time outdoors, reflecting the energetic approach he brings to his role on board. Guests will find him friendly, approachable, and committed to helping make their time aboard AQUARIUS as enjoyable as possible.

Yusuf Devrim Arslan
Deckhand
Sumeyra is now in her 5th year on board AQUARIUS, bringing her guest-oriented approach and keen eye for detail. With a degree in Tourism and Hotel Management and experience in luxury retail, she offers a blend of hospitality excellence and customer care.
Sumeyra is known for her practical and solution-focused attitude, making her an invaluable team player. She takes pride in ensuring that every guest enjoys an exceptional and comfortable stay on board.

Sumeyra Karakaplan
Chief steward/ess