Nina is the second stewardess on L’ALBATROS. She began her yachting career on a day charter boat in St. Barth, which sparked her passion for the industry. After holding a stewardess/cook position on a smaller boat in 2023, she joined L’ALBATROS as a temporary third stewardess last year. Nina is passionate about the sea and is dedicated to exceeding customers’ expectations. She is thrilled to return for an exciting season in the Mediterranean, committed to providing her guests with an unforgettable experience.
Nina Pinson
2nd Stewardess
Maria hails from Spain and has over 15 years of experience in the maritime industry, mostly on-board yachts, either private or charter ones. Reliable, mature, and organized, Maria is ready to go the extra mile to assure guests are always in a safe environment on board L’ALBATROS. She has a great eye for detail, and she is a hard worker. She speaks Spanish, English, French and Italian.
Maria Jesus Guerrero Barranco
First Officer
Raphael is a young professional sailor, dynamic and enthusiastic about the sea since his childhood. His Master 200 GT in hand, his work experience in the yachting industry, he started in 2015 on board S/Y BELEM as deckhand. Raphael is an efficient team-worker and a trustworthy individual with good charisma. When he is not on board, Raphael enjoys practicing different activities including swimming, running, sailing and travelling.
Raphael Marti
Second Officer
Hailing from the beautiful region of Brittany, Laure has been captivated by the maritime world since her childhood. Her passion for the sea and travel, combined with her love for creating memorable experiences for others, naturally led her towards a career on yachts. She is committed to ensuring that guests aboard L’ALBATROS’s have an amazing and enjoyable vacation, and she is looking forward to assisting them in making their stay truly special.
Laure Béthenon
Chief steward/ess
Beginning his career at a shipyard in 2008, Guillaume has steadily built a distinguished path in marine engineering. With 12 years of experience across various sectors of the maritime industry, he has honed a diverse set of skills, including fault detection and analysis, machinery operation, teamwork, communication, parts management, and maintenance. Guillaume approaches his work with a strong sense of team spirit, rigor, dynamism, and sociability, always adhering to ISM regulations.
In his free time, he enjoys sailing, paramotoring, paragliding, mechanics, and traveling. Guillaume is eager to step into his role as Chief Engineer on board L'ALBATROS, where he will ensure that all guests have a safe and enjoyable journey.
Guillaume Feruglio
Chief engineer
Louis, hailing from France, joins L'ALBATROS as Second Captain. Starting as a fisherman in 2017, he quickly rose to Chief Officer by 2022 before joining the team. Known for his strong organizational and communication skills, Louis adapts quickly, consistently delivering top performance, earning him positive feedback throughout his career. His extensive maritime knowledge and calm under pressure ensure the safety and integrity of the vessel.
In addition to his maritime experience, Louis spent three years traveling the world, working in various industries, further enhancing his adaptability. He is committed to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of all guests on board L'ALBATROS.
Louis Recoules
Captain
Hailing from France, Kyllian joins L'ALBATROS as Second Officer this season. Since beginning his maritime career in 2019, he has steadily advanced from seaman to officer cadet, earning several key certifications along the way. These include a Medical Certificate Level 3, Certificate of Proficiency in the Operation of Lifeboats and Liferafts, Bridge Watch Rating Certificate, Advanced Fire-Fighting Qualification, General Operator Certificate, Deckhand Certificate, and Safety Awareness Certificate. In his free time, Kyllian enjoys judo, running, and weightlifting. Fluent in both French and English, he is eager to welcome and meet the guests aboard L'ALBATROS.
Kyllian Hamonnou
Second Officer
(on rotation, on board August and September)
Damien is a qualified engineer with a strong knowledge and experience in marine engineering. With more than 10 years experience, he had the opportunity to work with international teams in many different islands including the Reunion, Martinique, St Bathelemy, and Bahamas islands. In addition to that, he did an Atlantic crossing, cruised the South Pacific, the Indian Ocean and has an extensive knowledge of the Mediterranean sea. With his precious skills and experience in the yachting industry, Damien is a real asset to the team.
Damien Boistuaud
Chief engineer
(on rotation, on board June and July)
Right after he graduated from the Engineering Sciences Highschool, Arthur completed his Engineer degree. Working hard and proving his excellent skills, he upgraded from Cadet Engineer to Chief Engineer in a few years only. During his time at sea, Arthur had the opportunity to cruise and work in Australia, Saint Barthelemy, South of France and do 2 Atlantic crossings. His traveling experiences also include Africa (Togo, Benin and Morocco), India, Thailand, U.S.A and Norway. In addition to his qualifications and his enthusiasm, Arthur has the shore motor boat license, he is certified sailing teacher and enjoys practicing windsurfing, surfing and wakeboarding.
Arthur Combot
Chief engineer
Leann is excited taking on junior stewardess’ responsibilities on L’ALBATROS. After nearly two years in the hospitality industry in France, she decided to pursue a career in yachting. Eager to build a long-term career in the industry, Leann is looking to enhance her knowledge and acquire new skills on the deck. Leann is very happy to be part of the L’ALBATROS crew and cannot wait to welcome new guests onboard
Leann Nockolds
Junior Stewardess