Crew Profiles

Leonardo Zapata Valencia - Captain/First Mate

Leonardo graduated with honors at the National Merchant Marine School and has 29 years of maritime experience all over the world. His navigational experience has taken him from Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Panama Canal Crossing, San Andres - Colombia, Isla Mujeres - Mexico, Miami - Florida and Bahamas. He has served as the Captain for Giuli for almost 13 years.


Oscar Jaren - Captain/First Mate

I'm a dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Competent Captain with expert knowledge of vessels. Familiar with control, navigation and maintenance. Dedicated to safe and efficient operation.
Stay on top of demands in fast-paced environments. Maintains organized, clean, and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details. Considered hard working, ethical and detail-oriented.

*A free-lance chef is acquired when a booking is confirmed.