NITA K II
171' Ft
$250,000 - $275,000 / per Week
Summer Base Port:
Montego Bay
Summer Operating Area:
French Riviera & Monaco,Provence Coast & Marseille,Corsica,Italy - North (mainland),Italy - South (mainland),Italy - Sardinia,Italy - Sicily,Croatia,Montenegro,Venice,Greece - Ionian Sea,Greece - Aegean/Cyclades Sea
Winter Base Port:
Caribbean / Bahamas
Winter Operating Area:
US Virgin Islands,British Virgin Islands,Leeward Islands,Windward Islands,Dominican Republic,Trinidad & Tobago,Cuba,The Bahamas,Bermuda
Price: $250,000 - $275,000 / Per Week
Length: 171' Ft
Guests: 12
Speed: 15 Knots
Cabins: 5
Build year: 2004
Refit year: 2024
Crew: 13
King Cabin: 1
Queen Cabin: 4
Double Cabin: 5
Twin Cabin: 0
Single Cabin: 0
Pullman Cabin: 2
Previous Yachts: M/Y MOCA, M/Y MAN OF STEEL, M/Y AMBITION
Meet JP, our passionate yachtsman from Worcester, South Africa, whose love for the ocean began with growing up by the beach. Through his hard work and dedication, he’s now a Master of Yachts 200GT-certified and is working towards his Officer of the Watch qualification, with dreams of becoming a Captain one day. But there’s more to JP than yachting! He’s got a wide range of interests – he loves golf, hunting, fishing, and whipping up delicious meals in the kitchen. He also enjoys keeping fit and cherishes spending quality time with his family.
As a valued crew member, JP brings not only his expertise and enthusiasm but also his commitment to fostering a positive and thriving atmosphere on board.
JP Vlok
Bosun
Hailing from the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa, Caetano brings energy, enthusiasm, and a serious love for the ocean to every crew he joins. With a background as a kitesurfing instructor, he naturally gravitated towards yachting—combining his passion for watersports with a desire to explore the world’s most stunning destinations.
Caetano is a sociable and driven team player who thrives in hands-on roles. He learns best by doing, prefers practical tasks, and is always ready to get stuck in. Whether it’s working out on deck or chasing the next adrenaline rush on a surfboard, he’s all about staying active and embracing the moment.
Caetano is a sociable and driven team player who thrives in hands-on roles. He learns best by doing, prefers practical tasks, and is always ready to get stuck in. Whether it’s working out on deck or chasing the next adrenaline rush on a surfboard, he’s all about staying active and embracing the moment.
Caetano Idris Feiteira
Deckhand
Previous Yachts: M/Y LEGEND
Education & Job-Related Certificates: Marine Engineering Degree, Y1 Yachting ticket.
Growing up in Newcastle, Richard earned his Marine Engineering degree at the University of Northumbria in the UK. After spending 10 years in the commercial sector, Rich, as we like to call him, has made a smooth and brilliant transition into the world of yachting. His passion for engineering, travelling and water sports, made this an easy choice for him as he is able to excel and enjoy the work that he does. Richard was drawn to the lifestyle, being able to experience so many different parts of the world and meeting new people from all walks of life. Rich is an absolute people’s person, quick with a joke and a laugh. He, and his beautiful wife, have recently welcomed a baby boy into this world, so he’s loving ‘Dad Life.’ In his spare time, he loves to cycle, hike and mountain climb and is always up for an adventure. With his charismatic attitude guests are reassured that they are in great, capable hands. He looks forward to having you onboard and giving you an insightful tour of his prized Engine Room.
Education & Job-Related Certificates: Marine Engineering Degree, Y1 Yachting ticket.
Growing up in Newcastle, Richard earned his Marine Engineering degree at the University of Northumbria in the UK. After spending 10 years in the commercial sector, Rich, as we like to call him, has made a smooth and brilliant transition into the world of yachting. His passion for engineering, travelling and water sports, made this an easy choice for him as he is able to excel and enjoy the work that he does. Richard was drawn to the lifestyle, being able to experience so many different parts of the world and meeting new people from all walks of life. Rich is an absolute people’s person, quick with a joke and a laugh. He, and his beautiful wife, have recently welcomed a baby boy into this world, so he’s loving ‘Dad Life.’ In his spare time, he loves to cycle, hike and mountain climb and is always up for an adventure. With his charismatic attitude guests are reassured that they are in great, capable hands. He looks forward to having you onboard and giving you an insightful tour of his prized Engine Room.
Richard McKenna
Chief engineer
Previous Yachts: M/Y OASIS (60m), M/Y MARY A (47m), M/Y MIA ELISE (43m), RELENTLESS, ODYSSEA, SNOW GOOSE
Education & Job-Related Certificates: MCA Master 3000gt, B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
Captain Robert began his professional yachting career in 1992 and has worked in every aspect of the industry since then. He's effectively managed to strike a balance between his family and his responsibilities as a Captain. Robert's maturity and extensive industry experience, which includes shipyards, exotic locations in the Pacific, the historic Mediterranean, the East and West coasts of the United States, the Caribbean, South America, and the interconnecting oceans, ensures solid seamanship and knowledgeable guidance. Robert's loves are first and foremost his family, his wife and two children, and secondly surfing, and he and his family live in the coastal town of Kommetjie, South Africa, a surfer's paradise. Robert looks forward to welcoming you aboard NITA K II to enjoy the hospitality of the crew and all that the yacht has to offer.
Education & Job-Related Certificates: MCA Master 3000gt, B.Sc. Quantity Surveying
Captain Robert began his professional yachting career in 1992 and has worked in every aspect of the industry since then. He's effectively managed to strike a balance between his family and his responsibilities as a Captain. Robert's maturity and extensive industry experience, which includes shipyards, exotic locations in the Pacific, the historic Mediterranean, the East and West coasts of the United States, the Caribbean, South America, and the interconnecting oceans, ensures solid seamanship and knowledgeable guidance. Robert's loves are first and foremost his family, his wife and two children, and secondly surfing, and he and his family live in the coastal town of Kommetjie, South Africa, a surfer's paradise. Robert looks forward to welcoming you aboard NITA K II to enjoy the hospitality of the crew and all that the yacht has to offer.
Robert Scott
Captain
Previous Yachts: M/Y CETACEA, M/Y HUNTRESS, M/Y PODIUM, M/Y GALACTICA STAR
Education & Job-Related Certificates: Chief Mate 3000 GT (Working Towards Master 3000 GT)
Fred is our dynamic and fierce leader of a Chief Officer onboard Nita K II. Extremely well versed in anything related to the ocean, he started his career at sea at the tender age of 6 years old, sailing his parents 26 ft sailing boat back and forth between Belgium and England, during the school holidays. He then went on to become a windsurf and dinghy sailing instructor at 17, which kickstarted his world travels. In 2012, Fred completed his sailing yacht master and cruised the Caribbean and Polynesia. After spending time as a captain on sailboats in the Caribbean and being surrounded by superyachts, he was inspired to become a superyacht captain. To that end Fred has now attained his Chief Mate 3000 GT and is currently working towards finishing his Master 3000 GT. Fred has a great sense of humour, always quick to jump in and give a helping hand wherever and whenever needed. His prodigious knowledge of sailing commands respect and he has a calm demeanour when needed. Fred met his fiancé in the yachting industry and his goal is to find a happy balance between his passion for being at sea and building a home and family in Canada. In any spare time, Fred can be found windsurfing, Kitesurfing, free diving, reading, or enjoying a sunny afternoon playing backgammon with a Turkish coffee. His secret vice is that he loves sea shanties (sailing folk songs) Legend has it, that he may be responsible for all the rain showers in the Caribbean due to his singing. He promises not to sing on this trip and aims to make your time onboard a safe but memorable one, ensuring your expectations are exceeded!
Education & Job-Related Certificates: Chief Mate 3000 GT (Working Towards Master 3000 GT)
Fred is our dynamic and fierce leader of a Chief Officer onboard Nita K II. Extremely well versed in anything related to the ocean, he started his career at sea at the tender age of 6 years old, sailing his parents 26 ft sailing boat back and forth between Belgium and England, during the school holidays. He then went on to become a windsurf and dinghy sailing instructor at 17, which kickstarted his world travels. In 2012, Fred completed his sailing yacht master and cruised the Caribbean and Polynesia. After spending time as a captain on sailboats in the Caribbean and being surrounded by superyachts, he was inspired to become a superyacht captain. To that end Fred has now attained his Chief Mate 3000 GT and is currently working towards finishing his Master 3000 GT. Fred has a great sense of humour, always quick to jump in and give a helping hand wherever and whenever needed. His prodigious knowledge of sailing commands respect and he has a calm demeanour when needed. Fred met his fiancé in the yachting industry and his goal is to find a happy balance between his passion for being at sea and building a home and family in Canada. In any spare time, Fred can be found windsurfing, Kitesurfing, free diving, reading, or enjoying a sunny afternoon playing backgammon with a Turkish coffee. His secret vice is that he loves sea shanties (sailing folk songs) Legend has it, that he may be responsible for all the rain showers in the Caribbean due to his singing. He promises not to sing on this trip and aims to make your time onboard a safe but memorable one, ensuring your expectations are exceeded!
Fred Lause
First Officer
Previous Yachts: M/Y SIREN, M/Y SERENE, M/Y LADY MICHELLE
Christian is our extremely talented and knowledgeable Head Chef onboard! At an early age, Christian started his culinary training in an international school in Germany. After completing his training, he began his career working in some of the top golf resorts in the United States. Soon after, he made his way to London, as well as Dubai, to gain knowledge and lay the foundations of his craft, in the 5-star hotel industry. In 2009, Christian was introduced to the ocean life and cooking at sea. He seized this opportunity and started working on a luxury cruise ship, where he got to travel the world and explore new cultures and cuisines.
He landed his first position in the yachting industry in 2012 and has never looked back. Christian has visited all the continents around the world, including Antartica! Although he loves travelling and exploring new flavours, he also enjoys sports of any kind. Even in his spare time though he finds himself cooking for friends and family as sharing his love for food is his first passion. One day he has a goal of opening his own Restaurant. He is always here to make your trip the ultimate culinary experience and share his worldwide range of cooking styles.
Christian is our extremely talented and knowledgeable Head Chef onboard! At an early age, Christian started his culinary training in an international school in Germany. After completing his training, he began his career working in some of the top golf resorts in the United States. Soon after, he made his way to London, as well as Dubai, to gain knowledge and lay the foundations of his craft, in the 5-star hotel industry. In 2009, Christian was introduced to the ocean life and cooking at sea. He seized this opportunity and started working on a luxury cruise ship, where he got to travel the world and explore new cultures and cuisines.
He landed his first position in the yachting industry in 2012 and has never looked back. Christian has visited all the continents around the world, including Antartica! Although he loves travelling and exploring new flavours, he also enjoys sports of any kind. Even in his spare time though he finds himself cooking for friends and family as sharing his love for food is his first passion. One day he has a goal of opening his own Restaurant. He is always here to make your trip the ultimate culinary experience and share his worldwide range of cooking styles.
Christian Strunk
Head Chef
Previous yachts: M/Y DALOOB, M/Y UTOPIA, M/Y AQUARIUS
Julian is our creative and talented sous chef onboard Nita K II. He was
born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa and was introduced to
yachting when his brothers joined the industry and convinced him to try
a new adventure. Despite his calm demeanour, he has a passion for
trying new things, especially different styles of cooking and is really
looking forward to catering to different guests and their needs. After
studying and gaining a Cordon Bleau Grande Diploma, Julian worked for more than three years in top fine dining restaurants. He loves having the opportunity to create new dishes. This, combined with the opportunity for travel and exploring new cuisines, that yachting provides makes this the perfect job for him. Julian spent his childhood sailing dinghies with his family and close friends, and when Julian isn’t cooking up a delicious meal, he can be found on the ocean. On land he enjoys hiking and has a long- term dream of having his own traveling food truck. As a fantastic support to the Head Chef, Jasper is here to make certain your cuisine journey and taste bud experience is top notch.
Julian is our creative and talented sous chef onboard Nita K II. He was
born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa and was introduced to
yachting when his brothers joined the industry and convinced him to try
a new adventure. Despite his calm demeanour, he has a passion for
trying new things, especially different styles of cooking and is really
looking forward to catering to different guests and their needs. After
studying and gaining a Cordon Bleau Grande Diploma, Julian worked for more than three years in top fine dining restaurants. He loves having the opportunity to create new dishes. This, combined with the opportunity for travel and exploring new cuisines, that yachting provides makes this the perfect job for him. Julian spent his childhood sailing dinghies with his family and close friends, and when Julian isn’t cooking up a delicious meal, he can be found on the ocean. On land he enjoys hiking and has a long- term dream of having his own traveling food truck. As a fantastic support to the Head Chef, Jasper is here to make certain your cuisine journey and taste bud experience is top notch.
Julian Smith
Chef
Previous Yachts: M/Y TALITHA, M/Y BLUEBIRD, M/Y SAI RAM, M/Y MINE GAMES, M/Y HOME
Education & Job-Related Certificates: Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree Film, Author of “The Art of Tablescaping”
Hailing from Durban in South Africa, Christine, otherwise known as ‘Bugsy,’ has over ten years in the yachting industry. She was attracted to the business because of her love for the ocean and passion for working within the hospitality industry. Bugsy has worked on private and charter yachts, in both the Mediterranean and the Caribbean and has three Atlantic crossings under her belt. She most recently headed up and managed all hospitality on a Private Island, Big Grand Cay in the Bahamas. Bugsy prides herself on her organization and ability to always go the extra mile for the guests on board. She can often be found throwing themed parties or shaking up signature cocktails. In her spare time, she has a passion for tablescaping (she is the author of “The Art of Tablescaping”), photography, filming and editing short films, trail running, water sports and anything adventurous – including two seasons on Bravo TVs ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’. Bugsy is here to make sure that you feel completely at home on Nita K II and that your trip is a once in a lifetime experience.
Education & Job-Related Certificates: Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree Film, Author of “The Art of Tablescaping”
Hailing from Durban in South Africa, Christine, otherwise known as ‘Bugsy,’ has over ten years in the yachting industry. She was attracted to the business because of her love for the ocean and passion for working within the hospitality industry. Bugsy has worked on private and charter yachts, in both the Mediterranean and the Caribbean and has three Atlantic crossings under her belt. She most recently headed up and managed all hospitality on a Private Island, Big Grand Cay in the Bahamas. Bugsy prides herself on her organization and ability to always go the extra mile for the guests on board. She can often be found throwing themed parties or shaking up signature cocktails. In her spare time, she has a passion for tablescaping (she is the author of “The Art of Tablescaping”), photography, filming and editing short films, trail running, water sports and anything adventurous – including two seasons on Bravo TVs ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’. Bugsy is here to make sure that you feel completely at home on Nita K II and that your trip is a once in a lifetime experience.
Christine "Bugsy" Drake
Chief steward/ess
Previous Yachts: S/Y ROSEHEARTY, M/Y LA MIRAGE
All the way from a beautiful small town in the Philippines, called Luzon, Angela is our fantastic second stewardess onboard. She grew up in the countryside in a lovely neighbourhood where she spent most of her childhood before she moved to Italy with her family when she was 16 years old. She completed her studies in Italy and acquired her degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Angela is very creative and has a flair for beautiful table settings and cocktails. She has completed her silver service course as well as both WSET 1 & 2 which she completed in Italy. Angela loves to travel and meet new people, try delicious food, and get lost in different cultures around the world. When she heard about the possibilities in the yachting industry from her cousin, she immediately signed up for courses and acquired the relevant credentials. The rest is history and Angela considers herself a simple girl with big dreams. She has a love for fashion, is a skilled photographer and loves videography, hiking, baking, reading, fitness, and skiing. Angela will never be found without a smile on her face and takes pride in her appearance and punctuality. Angela’s enthusiastic, professional, and hardworking personality will make your stay on board extremely fun, comfortable, and unforgettable.
All the way from a beautiful small town in the Philippines, called Luzon, Angela is our fantastic second stewardess onboard. She grew up in the countryside in a lovely neighbourhood where she spent most of her childhood before she moved to Italy with her family when she was 16 years old. She completed her studies in Italy and acquired her degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Angela is very creative and has a flair for beautiful table settings and cocktails. She has completed her silver service course as well as both WSET 1 & 2 which she completed in Italy. Angela loves to travel and meet new people, try delicious food, and get lost in different cultures around the world. When she heard about the possibilities in the yachting industry from her cousin, she immediately signed up for courses and acquired the relevant credentials. The rest is history and Angela considers herself a simple girl with big dreams. She has a love for fashion, is a skilled photographer and loves videography, hiking, baking, reading, fitness, and skiing. Angela will never be found without a smile on her face and takes pride in her appearance and punctuality. Angela’s enthusiastic, professional, and hardworking personality will make your stay on board extremely fun, comfortable, and unforgettable.
Angella Castillo
Stewardess
Olivia is our bubbly Stewardess who forms part of the interior team on board. All the way from Durban, Olivia has always enjoyed travelling and meeting new people. After finishing her undergraduate degree in Bcom Industrial Psychology and a post-graduate degree in Marketing and Advertising Communications , Olivia decided that she wanted to be out on the ocean. Liv jumped headfirst into the yachting industry and gave it her all to secure her first job onboard NITA K II. A team player, Olivia has a genuinely kind, bubbly and caring nature, making her an extremely valued new member of the team. She hopes to progress within the industry and looks forward to learning from the rest of this great team. In her spare time, she enjoys keeping fit by hiking, loves to play cards and a flair for baking. Always willing to go the extra mile, she’s ready to help with whatever you might need during your time onboard.
Olivia Rey
Stewardess
