Alyssa was born in Colorado, USA , but moved to Auckland, New Zealand, with her family when she was 12 years old and where she has lived ever since. She worked at a media agency for three years before deciding to travel Europe for the first time and to enter the yachting industry. Having worked in hospitality throughout high school and university, becoming a stewardess was an exciting new challenge for her. Alyssa is fully barista trained, a skill set she looks forward to supplying whenever and wherever necessary while onboard. She hopes to travel more of the world one day and discover some of Europe's best beaches to relax on. Alyssa was a competitive cheerleader for 10 years, and in her spare time she enjoys staying active, particularly through Pilates and yoga classes.

Alyssa Tomaszewski
Stewardess
Born and raised in the small fishing town of Saldanha, South Africa, Rutger grew up surrounded by fresh seafood and a strong coastal food culture. His passion for culinary arts eventually led him to France where he was immersed in Michelin level restaurants. Rutger’s cooking style is diverse and adaptable to his guests’ needs. He draws inspiration from French fine dining, Middle eastern flavors as well as modern fusion. The guests onboard Sea Owl can expect anything from curated multi-course tasting menu’s to relaxed luxury: seafood feasts, premium steak nights, themed dinners and wellness focused menus amongst others. With Rutger’s culinary training and background, guests can expect to be taken on a journey of flavor with world class elegance.

Rutger Eysvogel
Head Chef
Nicknamed Tokkie by his grandmother (after her pet meerkat!) Andre’ worked on commercial (container) vessels until he stumbled upon and dedicated himself to the superyacht industry where you find him now. In his free time, he enjoys anything by the sea, such as surfing, boating, freediving or wakeboarding. On land he enjoys golf, motorbikes and 4x4’ing.

Andre Blignaut
Second Engineer
Andrew was born in Cape Town, South Africa, where he worked as a Design Engineer in a hydraulic and mechanical engineering company. At age 32, Andrew discovered the yachting industry and has never looked back. Andrew has been with the Sea Owl program for a whopping 13 years.
Before joining Sea Owl, Andrew was working for IDEA, a leading software provider for yacht management systems. Andrew, together with his wife and two sons Oliver and Miles, are now living in Mallorca, Spain. Andrew also enjoys off-roading with his bike and also loves sailing Hobie Cats.

Andrew Rauch
Chief engineer
Originally from South Africa, Shay embarked on her first adventure at the age of 19, participating in a student exchange program as an Au-pair in the United States. This pivotal experience awakened her passion for travel and hospitality. With a decade of industry experience, Shay has meticulously refined her skills in Silver Service and Housekeeping to be able to lead and mentor the Interior team onboard M/Y Sea Owl, ensuring that every guest enjoys unparalleled service and crafts memories to last a lifetime.

Raché Polson
Chief Stewardess
Born 27 years ago, Keegan was raised on the southern tip of Africa with a family of food lovers, so food has been a big part of his life. Then, in 2020, it became his profession. Keegan has had a stimulating six years of dedicated culinary experience, including three years in fine dining and two as a yacht chef, during which he has honed a unique and adaptable cooking style. His passion lies in global cuisine, with a specific emphasis on creative Asian fusion and he thrives on crafting dishes that are not only visually stunning and delicious but also intellectually engaging food that tells a story and makes you smile. Keegan brings a vibrant, energetic, and socially eccentric presence to any space, including his beloved galley.

Keegan Letcher
Sous Chef
Having grown up in Durban, South Africa, Brad has dreamt of one day traveling at sea. Joining the industry in December of 2023, that dream became his reality. Brad’s favorite memories thus far were from his time on the beaches of the Bahamas. In his free time, he enjoys diving, fishing and 4x4 driving. Although Brad has only recently joined the industry, he has already gained ample experience on both Sailing and motor vessels and uses this experience to cultivate memorable experiences for all the guests that frequent M/Y Sea Owl.

Brad Olsen
3rd Engineer
Dylan grew up on a farm near South Africa’s Kruger Park where his family works in conservation. Needless to say, a love for nature was part of daily life. Before joining yachting, he worked as a safari guide, sharing his passion for exploration and the outdoors. Now a dedicated and reliable lead deckhand, Dylan brings hands-on experience with all things fishing and a friendly, can-do attitude to the team. With cruising experience in both the Mediterranean and Caribbean, he’s always keen to get guests involved - whether it’s a fishing trip, spearfishing adventure, or water sports session off the back of the boat. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find him in the water or outside and enjoying the simple things.

Dylan Van den Berg
Lead Deckhand
Born and raised in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Line’ has a passion for the arts and history. Before joining the yachting industry, she studied musical theatre and dramatic arts. Amongst other things on her bucket list, Line’ would still like to see the Northern lights, visit the Palace of Versailles and walk the historical streets of Rome. With her love for creativity and DIY, Line’ can always be found creating beautiful table scape for our guests or in the pantry crafting elegant yet tasty cocktails or mocktails. Having been in the industry for nearly 6 years now, Line’ brings a wealth of knowledge and professionalism to the table.

Line Hendriks
Second Stewardess
David comes from a proud lineage of seafarers, with his grandfather beginning his maritime career more than a century ago. Continuing that legacy, David is a Class 1 Chief Engineer with over 20 years of experience across the commercial and yachting sectors. He has served on a diverse range of vessels, including oil tankers, offshore support ships, and motor yachts between 50 and 140 meters, and it is here in the superyacht industry that he has fully found his stride. Known for his meticulous approach, safety-first mindset and calm professionalism, David is committed to maintaining the highest engineering standards on board and ensuring a safe environment for guests and crew alike to enjoy their time at sea. When off duty, David enjoys exploring the world, always seeking the next challenge on land or at sea. This year alone, he has summited Mount Kilimanjaro and completed the London Marathon.

David Ord
Relief Chief Engineer