Benjamin is a highly qualified Chief Engineer with over eight years' experience in professional yachting. He ensures the smooth technical running of the vessel, guaranteeing your comfort and safety throughout your cruise.
He has extensive expertise in marine mechanics, electricity, hydraulic systems and onboard safety. He has worked on prestigious yachts of up to 41 metres in length, demonstrating his professionalism, rigour, and ability to anticipate technical needs in even the most demanding situations.
Benjamin is discreet, warm-hearted and always ready to help. He offers passengers a serene, smooth and unforgettable experience, ensuring that each cruise takes place in the best possible technical conditions.
Benjamin Christophe
Chief engineer
Hailing from Strand, a coastal town in South Africa, Nienke is a dedicated yacht hostess who developed an affinity for maritime life and hospitality there. Her recent experience aboard the M/Y Kijo has provided her with a solid foundation in laundry, housekeeping, and service.
She is renowned for her meticulous attention to detail, organisational skills, and her ability to provide attentive service, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for guests.
Nienke is committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring that every cruise is an unforgettable experience.
Neinke BARNARD
Stewardess
Luca is a professional, discreet and passionate Chief Officer who is renowned for his rigour and sense of service aboard luxury yachts.
Luca ensures safe and smooth sailing, overseeing the technical operation of the yacht. He has sailed in the Mediterranean on prestigious yachts such as the Leopard 31 and the M/Y Silaos 4, where he developed his expertise and customer service skills.
Smiling, attentive and responsive, he helps create a serene and welcoming atmosphere on board. Whether it's a day at sea or an extended cruise, he ensures that every guest enjoys an unforgettable experience.
Luca FLORENS
Chief officer
Daryna is discreet, attentive and experienced. She ensures that every guest has a refined and unforgettable experience on board. Having worked on private and charter yachts ranging from 38 to 50 metres for several successful seasons, she has mastered every aspect of luxury service at sea, including top-of-the-range welcome services, interior management, table service, mixology, housekeeping and cabin organisation.
Having trained in hotel management, Daryna knows how to anticipate guests' needs and maintain impeccable service, from breakfast to evening cocktails.
Daryna is smiling, organised, and has an excellent eye for detail. She actively contributes to creating an elegant and relaxed atmosphere on board, ensuring that every cruise becomes a truly exceptional memory.
Daryna ZAITSEVA
Chief steward/ess
Chef Olivier is a passionate French chef with more than three decades of experience in haute gastronomy. He is renowned for his culinary excellence and rigour, both at sea and ashore. He currently works as a private chef on yachts ranging from 30 to 50 metres in length, and has extensive experience in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
He was the sole chef on board the 50-metre yacht Genesia and the 38- metre yacht Sea Lion, where he was responsible for creating menus for the owners, guests and crew, as well as managing international supplies, hygiene, stocks and on-board logistics.
He is open to cuisines from around the world and has mastered French, Mediterranean, Mexican and Asian cuisines, as well as catering for special diets such as vegetarian, diabetic and gluten-free. He has run his own restaurants in Huatulco, Mexico and held executive chef positions in five- star hotels.
Olivier GACHIGNARD
Chef
Romain has over 12 years' experience in the yachting industry and embodies excellence, rigour and a passion for service at sea. Recognised for his technical expertise, he has commissioned prestigious yachts of up to 52 metres in length in some of the world's most sought-after areas, including the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, the United States and the Black Sea.
Romain's approach is human, proactive and conscientious. Having grown up in the demanding world of French catering, he has a particular sensitivity to the art of service and the well-being of guests on board. Always available and ready to listen, he ensures that every detail has been considered to provide you with a smooth, elegant and carefree cruise experience.
His professionalism, calmness and commitment to safety and discretion make him a real asset, ensuring a comfortable and serene experience on board.
Romain CAMPAGNOLA
Captain