Renee is a calm and steady presence on board Sherakhan, bringing years of yachting experience and a genuine passion for guest comfort. With a background in both luxury housekeeping and massage therapy, she moves effortlessly between her roles—whether she’s creating perfectly polished cabins or delivering blissfully relaxing treatments in the spa. Trained in Swedish, Shiatsu, and combination massage techniques, Renee takes great care in every detail, always working with a quiet confidence and kind smile. Her work is thoughtful, graceful, and precise—she notices the little things and makes sure everything feels just right. Guests often leave her care feeling completely refreshed and at ease. Outside of work, Renee enjoys nature, calm moments, and staying connected with her family. She brings a wonderful sense of calm and consistency to the Sherakhan experience, helping to make each trip effortlessly relaxing from start to finish.

Renee Simon
Stewardess
Darius brings decades of expertise and rock-solid reliability to Sherakhan as Chief Engineer. With a career spanning over 30 years at sea and service on a wide variety of offshore and DP vessels, he’s the quiet force ensuring everything below deck runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Originally from the Philippines, Darius has held senior engineering roles on advanced propulsion vessels operating across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. His technical depth covers everything from diesel-electric systems and azimuth thrusters to emergency response and engine resource management. Whether powering through the open ocean or docked for guest embarkation, Darius keeps the heartbeat of Sherakhan steady.

Darius Abello
Chief engineer
Kevin completed his education as Maritime Officer at the Maritime University in Terschelling in 2009. During his traineeship on board cruise ship MS Volendam owned by Holland America Line he knew that he wanted to stay in the passenger ship business. But he missed the personal contact with the guests like he used to have during his summer holidays as deckhand. So, after his graduation he chose to apply for a job as 2nd officer on board Sherakhan. After about a year he was promoted to Chief Officer. Further in his career he worked as 4th, 3rd and 2nd engineer on yachts as well as commercial vessels, but his passion lies on the bridge. After sailing the world as staff captain on board Legend, Kevin returned to Sherakhan. During his experiences he has seen that a happy and motivated crew immediately reflects on the quality of the service and success of the charter for our guests. Besides his love for his job, he loves water sports and likes to spend any free moment on a wakeboard.

Kevin Van Luijn
Captain
Loretta was born in Zambia and raised along the banks of the beautiful Kafue River, but her roots also trace back to the Netherlands. Growing up surrounded by nature, she developed a love for the outdoors and an active lifestyle early on. After completing her A-level studies in Biology, Psychology, Physical Education, and Geography, Loretta set her sights on the sea—trading textbooks for travel and embarking on a career in yachting.Now entering her third season, Loretta has quickly proven herself to be a valuable team member aboard Sherakhan, where she currently serves as a service stewardess. Her previous freelancing experience on vessels ranging from 20 to 60 meters helped shape her preference for larger charter yachts, where she thrives in a dynamic, guest-focused environment. Whether she’s curating five-star service, sharing a sunset moment with guests, or exploring a new city during downtime, Loretta does it with enthusiasm, elegance, and a warm smile.

Loretta Findlay
Stewardess
Grace was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and brings a warm, caring, and energetic personality to the interior team. Before joining the yachting industry, she spent three years working in Early Childhood Education, where she developed strong attention to detail, organisation, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Naturally service-oriented, Grace enjoys creating welcoming environments and building genuine connections with guests. Her background has made her highly empathetic, approachable, and confident in working with people from all walks of life, qualities that translate seamlessly into high-level guest service onboard. Creative and enthusiastic, Grace has a passion for performance and the arts, having been involved in community theatre, dance, and musical productions, as well as working as a showgirl in Auckland. Outside of work, she enjoys trying new experiences, exploring new destinations, and bringing positivity and structure—often in the form of well-organised lists—to everything she does. Dedicated, loyal, and eager to grow within the yachting industry, Grace takes great pride in contributing to a memorable and comfortable charter experience
aboard Sherakhan.

Grace Hemingway
Stewardess
Ruby brings a fresh, positive energy to her role as Service Stewardess onboard Sherakhan. With a naturally friendly manner and a strong willingness to learn, she focuses on delivering attentive and professional guest service throughout every charter. She takes pride in maintaining high service standards in all interior operations, including table service, guest interaction, and daily interior routines. Ruby approaches her duties with enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset, ensuring guests feel comfortable, welcomed, and well cared for at all times. Adaptable and reliable, she works well within a team and responds positively to guidance from senior crew.Her calm presence and positive attitude contribute to a smooth and enjoyable onboard atmosphere. Ruby’s dedication, professionalism, and service-oriented approach make her a valued member of the interior team, supporting the overall guest experience aboard Sherakhan.

Ruby Van der Wiel
Stewardess
Ninik is from Sorong, Indonesia, and works as part of the housekeeping team on board SHERAKHAN. She focuses on maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of guest cabins and shared spaces, and has become a steady presence after several seasons on board. Outside of her regular duties, Ninik loves to cook. Whether it's traditional Indonesian dishes or something new she's picked up along the way, she's happiest in the galley when there's time to spare. She occasionally lends a hand to the chefs when things are busy and in her down time she enjoys nothing more than cooking up a storm and sharing good food. Yachting has allowed her to see new places and meet people from all over the world, which she values. When she has time off, she often heads to Jakarta or Bali to spend time with her family and enjoy a change of scenery.

Ninik Rimawati
Stewardess
John brings extensive technical expertise and a steady, solutions-driven mindset to his role as Chief Engineer onboard Sherakhan. With a calm and methodical approach, he is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all mechanical, electrical, and technical systems onboard. Highly experienced in managing complex engineering environments, John places strong emphasis on preventative maintenance, system reliability, and operational safety. His attention to detail ensures that machinery, propulsion, power generation, and auxiliary systems perform optimally at all times, both during charter operations and long-range cruising. John works closely with the bridge team and crew to ensure seamless operations, responding efficiently to technical challenges while minimizing disruption to guests. Known for his professionalism, dependability, and practical problem-solving skills, he plays a critical role in maintaining the yacht’s performance and comfort standards. His commitment and technical leadership contribute significantly to the smooth running of Sherakhan and to delivering a safe, enjoyable experience for guests and crew alike.

John Bossaerts
Chief engineer
Dindi has a strong background in luxury hospitality with her experiences working at hotels, and high end cruise lines. She joined Sherakhan in 2023 in housekeeping and spa therapy. Dindi also enjoys helping out in the galley, as she has extensive knowledge of Japanese cuisine. Her favorite place on earth is the Philippines, her home country. In her free time, Dindi enjoys dancing, volleyball, and animal watching. Dindi is a team player with a smile always on her face!

Dindi Timon
Stewardess
Miguel was born in Veenendaal, the Netherlands, and has been on the water from a very young age. He began windsurfing early in life and later went on to compete at a high level, developing strong seamanship, discipline, and a natural confidence around the ocean. With a deep passion for surfing, foiling, and travel, Miguel brings youthful energy and enthusiasm to the deck team.
He enjoys working hands-on with guests during water sports activities and takes great pride in helping create safe, fun, and memorable experiences onboard. Eager to learn and highly motivated, Miguel is building his career in yachting with a strong focus on guest interaction, teamwork, and professional growth, making him a valued addition
to the Sherakhan crew.

Miguel Zoer
Deckhand