Leané hailing from South Africa is a dedicated and enthusiastic stewardess with a strong background in housekeeping, guest service, and massage therapy. With experience on both charter and private yachts, she excels in maintaining high interior standards, working well under pressure, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Her skills include interior detailing and high-quality service. Passionate about wellness and driven by a desire to exceed expectations, Leané brings a positive energy and meticulous eye for detail to every charter onboard EDESIA.

Leané Olckers
Stewardess
Since joining EDESIA as Chief Officer in 2023, Arif has closely followed in the previous captain’s footsteps with the goal of becoming captain himself. His exceptional dedication to EDESIA and deep knowledge of the yacht as well as excellent charter guests feedbacks has made him the ideal choice to lead as its captain.
Arif, originally from Sivas, Turkey, moved to Antalya after graduation. He started working as a deckhand while attending maritime high school in 2011. During his youth, Arif gained different experiences and explored the underwater world. Despite his law degree, he always imagined himself as part of a crew.
He has a wealth of experience in water sports such as jet skiing, flyboarding, surfing and much more, and is looking forward to providing a fantastic entertainment experience for EDESIA's guests! In his spare time, he also enjoys football and an active lifestyle as well as completing new yachting courses. Arif's philosophy of life is focused on maintaining a positive outlook.
Previous Yachting Experience: Chief Officer on M/Y EDESIA, Bosun on M/Y DB9, Captain on M/Y Fawzeya and M/Y Safespace, Deckhand on M/Y Dagusha V, Captain on M/Y Kando, Deckhand/Captain on M/Y Deniz Perisi and M/Y Alp Dora, Deckhand on M/Y AGL II

Arif Şan
Captain
Mert is a highly experienced Chief Officer with a strong background in yachting, maritime operations, and water sports. Having progressed from deckhand to captain, he has successfully managed navigation, tender operations, and crew leadership. He also specializes in tender and chase boat operations, ensuring smooth and efficient support for primary vessels. His background as a water sports captain further enhances his ability to create exceptional guest experiences. A dedicated, hands-on leader, Mert brings professionalism, adaptability, and strong teamwork to every vessel he serves on. With a passion for delivering exceptional service and seamless yacht operations, he is committed to excellence in every aspect of his role.

Mert Güngör
First Officer
Previous yachts: M/Y ATLANTICA II (40m), S/Y SQUALL (52m), S/Y SALVAJE (56m) & M/Y HANA (43M)
Chef Andrea is a passionate chef with a strong Mediterranean culinary foundation and extensive experience delivering exceptional dining experiences at sea and in private residences worldwide. Italian-born and professionally trained, he brings a refined understanding of seasonal ingredients, elegant presentation, and guest-focused service to every charter.
Having worked as a Sole Chef on both sailing and motor yachts up to 56 meters, Andrea is fully accustomed to managing busy charter environments.
Chef Andrea’s cuisine is rooted in Italian and Mediterranean traditions, elevated with modern techniques and tailored precisely to guest preferences, dietary requirements, and cultural expectations. Whether preparing relaxed family-style meals or sophisticated multi-course fine dining, he consistently delivers creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented dishes.
His experience in Michelin-starred kitchens and luxury hospitality environments ensures a professional, detail-oriented approach, with a deep respect for discretion and guest satisfaction.

Andrea Bruca
Chef
Previous yachts: M/Y ROSE (50m), M/Y GALA (29m) & M/Y EDEN (46m)
Kateryna is an accomplished and dynamic Chief Stewardess with extensive experience across both private and busy charter yachts, ranging from 29m to 117m. With a strong background in luxury hospitality and a natural eye for detail, she consistently delivers a guest-focused interior service that meets the highest standards.
Kateryna has held Chief Stewardess roles on multiple vessels, including M/Y GALA (29m) and M/Y MY EDEN (46m) over several successful seasons, as well as leading the interior setup on the new-build M/Y ROSE (55m). Her experience spans Mediterranean charter hotspots such as Italy, France, Monaco, Greece, Turkey, and Croatia, where she has managed high turnover charters, coordinated themed events, and ensured seamless day-to-day interior operations. On her time on board M/Y GALA the yacht secured more than 70 days of charter.
Her special skills set her apart: professionally trained in mixology and bartending, she creates bespoke cocktails and curated wine pairings. A confident Chief Stewardess, Kateryna manages and trains interior teams with ease, maintaining high standards across service, housekeeping, and laundry. She is highly skilled in provisioning, inventory control, and works closely with chef and captain to deliver seamless, personalized guest experience aboard EDESIA.

Kateryna Koldar
Chief steward/ess
Denys a proactive and reliable Chief Engineer with solid experience on private yachts up to 50m. Having held Chief Engineer positions on 35m and 37m vessels, he is confident in the full management and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems on board.
He is highly skilled in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and ensuring the smooth operation of engines, machinery, tenders, and onboard systems. With a hands-on approach, he works independently while maintaining a sharp focus on safety, efficiency, and environmental standards aboard EDESIA.

Denys Zenchenko
Chief engineer
With three years in Merchant Navy school and 15 years in yachting, Ryan's journey began as a deckhand on a 40-meter charter yacht for three years. He advanced to a Yacht Master qualification and spent six years on a private motor yacht. He then returned to charter yachts for three seasons before joining EDESIA in 2023. Ryan is known for his reliability and level-headedness, excelling in navigation, tender and jet ski operation, chart plotting, crane operation, watchkeeping, line handling, and deck maintenance skills.

Ryan Abanilla
Deckhand