Crew Profiles

Captain: Vanzyl Visser
Captain Van joins CARPE DIEM with over 20 years of experience in the yachting business and industry. Having been born in New Zealand, he grew up on the water and honed his skills traveling the 7 high seas. Van is very efficient in dealing with charter guests needs from first stepping aboard and he and his crew cater to each guest according to their personal preferences. Safety has always been his first priority to assure the yacht, crew and guests are cared for while under his watchful eye. Captain Van runs a first-class operation.

First Mate/Deck Hand: Elliot Burren
Born in England and raised on the coast of Maine in the US, Elliot got his first permanent job on CARPE DIEM one year ago and thoroughly enjoys working with guests and all of the activities and perfecting his skills with the use of all water toys aboard. Elliot first honed his yachting skills as a Lobsterman off the waters Maine and this brought him to the warmer climate of South Florida. His love of yachting shows through while taking care of his guests aboard. We welcome Elliot to CARPE DIEM.

Stewardess: Kate Pruess
Kate is a mid-western girl from Omaha Nebraska. She decided to pursue a career in yachting and jumped in head first. Kate’s uses her bubbly personality to interact with the charter guests and make sure their safety and all needs are fulfilled. From bartending and serving, to cleaning and detailing Kate enjoys her job on CARPE DIEM.