Bertus is an experienced Chief Officer from Cape Town, South Africa, a place his family has called home for over 12 generations. Over the course of the past 12 years, he has served on a varied range of boats, from 40m to 140m. Prior to his time in the yachting industry, he has a background as an adventure camp facilitator and injury rehabilitation as a sport scientist. He has a strong interest in all things adventure and loves to camp and go fishing with his family. Friendly and professional, Bertus takes pride in creating a well-run, welcoming environment where guests can relax and enjoy every moment onboard

Yaiza was raised in San Sebastián in the north of Spain, where she developed a strong connection to the sea and water sports from an early age. Before joining the yachting industry, she gained valuable experience working in hospitality
across several countries, improving her English. She brings a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a team-oriented mindset. Friendly, professional, and attentive to detail, she takes pride in providing excellent service and creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience for guests on board.

Tom is an adventurous 19-year-old from the UK. He has been on the water his whole life and always loved to travel and see the world. Before he worked on yachts, he worked for Sail Training Organisation in the UK, which teaches young children to sail on boats ranging from 12 meters to a 30-meter pirate ship. Tom takes pride in keeping the yacht in pristine condition and assisting with smooth daily operations. A keen water sports lover, he enjoys helping guests make the most of the water toys and creating fun, memorable days on the water

Ukrainian-born but have lived in New Zealand for 12 years, and now Mexico is my new home. My dream has always been to travel around the world. This is why I started working on cruise ships. With 20 years of cooking experience, having worked across the globe in many interesting and fast-paced kitchens. Prior to joining the yachting industry, I worked on cruise ships for 5 years. I have been working on yachts for around 8 years now, on many different lengths, starting from 30m up to 70m. I have been doing seasonal jobs, temporary contracts, my longest Sole Chef position was on 70m for almost 4 years. I enjoy contact sports such as boxing and Judo. Competed in both on an amateur level. Currently, I speak on 4 languages: Ukrainian, Russian, English, and Spanish. My unique future is to grow up in my career and always to enjoy what I love to do, to be a chef.

Captain Ben brings years of extensive private and charter yacht experience to very voyage. Offering steady leadership, deep industry knowledge, and a calm, confident presence onboard. He holds an impressive USCG Master 1600 GRT / 3000 GT license, reflecting one of the highest levels of professional training and seamanship. Above all, Captain Ben places the guest experience at the center of everything he does, ensuring each charter is smooth, safe, and genuinely memorable through thoughtful service, attention to detail, and a passion for exceptional cruising.

Born and raised in South Africa, Gemma is known for her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and keen eye for detail. As Second Stewardess onboard, she takes great pride in maintaining exceptional housekeeping and laundry standards, ensuring the yacht is always presented to the highest level. With just over two years in the yachting industry, Gemma has gained valuable experience, including four Atlantic crossings and two Mediterranean seasons on 60m yachts. She particularly enjoys the fast pace and guest interaction of cocktail service. In her free time, Gemma loves exploring new towns and cities or unwinding with a good book in the sunshine, bringing a lively and approachable presence to the crew dynamic.

Having grown up on the east coast of South Africa, Steven was born into a family of seafarers, making his progression into the industry a natural step. A lover of all water sports, he played provincial water polo in his youth, and a lifetime of surfing has given him a sense of belonging in and around the sea. He is a qualified diver and chooses to chase these hobbies as passions when he is not at work. After almost a decade of working in the industry, he has developed a sense of safety, while ensuring maximum comfort and enjoyment for everybody on board.