Olivia, hailing from rural Auckland, was raised surrounded by nature, riding horses, and exploring the outdoors. Passionate about health and wellness, she eagerly embraces adventure, whether hiking, going to the beach, or enjoying family fishing trips. Olivia’s infectious smile and positive outlook light up any room she enters. One of her fondest memories involves crossing the Panama Canal and basking in the Greek sun during her downtime in the Mediterranean summers.
Olivia .
2nd Stewardess
Helen, from Wellington, New Zealand, fell in love with culinary arts and the ocean early on. A chef since 18, she found her calling in the fast-paced world of super yachting. Balancing her passion for food with her commitment to ecology and conservation, Helen spends her time trekking and exploring diverse cultures. In her sixth year in yachting, she blends flavors from around the world, inspired by her Greek roots. With aspirations in culinary conservation and a potential cookbook, Helen is dedicated to delivering top-notch service and unforgettable experiences for guests.
Helen Zandis
Chef
Hailing from the North Island of New Zealand, Nathaniel, or Nat for short, grew up around the water, sailing and fishing from a very young age. His passion for fishing is evident, as he seizes every opportunity to cast a line. While traveling and exploring the isles of Fiji, Nat loves to immerse himself in the local culture, often spending his off-duty time visiting local villages and trading stories with chiefs. Nat will go above and beyond to ensure you have a memorable experience onboard The Beast.
Nathaniel Sutton
Deckhand
Danika grew up in the beautiful Bay of Islands in the Far North of New Zealand. She spent most of her younger years at the beach or camping with her family. A true water baby who competed in ocean swimming and triathlons from a young age, she has a huge love for the outdoors and being active. After graduating from university with a degree in Business Studies, Danika spent a lot of time traveling and working in beautiful places around New Zealand and overseas. While on her O.E. in Europe last year, she began her yachting career and couldn’t be happier with her decision, finally being able to combine her love for the ocean and adventuring with a career she is passionate about. She can’t wait to show you an unforgettable experience on The Beast and hopes that you enjoy your stay with us.
Danika O’Brien
3rd Stewardess
Shilo, a native of New Zealand’s South Island, has always been drawn to water. From her early days around lakes and rivers to becoming a white-water kayaker as a teenager, she has had a deep connection to aquatic environments. For eight years, she traveled between New Zealand and the United States, working as a white-water raft guide. Eventually, she discovered the thrill of vessels with engines and sails, seamlessly transitioning into skippering various New Zealand-based vessels since 2018. For the past two years, she has been traversing the globe on super yachts. Shilo’s love for the water extends to both being in it and on it. In her spare time, she explores reefs. Her most cherished yachting moments involve visiting the remotest corners of the world.
Shilo .
Bosun
Jon grew up on the water in a quieter part of Auckland, New Zealand. He is extremely passionate about all things mechanical and engineering. Naturally curious and inquisitive, Jon thoroughly enjoys problem-solving in all areas of life. With experience in maintenance, design, and general engineering, Jon left his office job as a sales engineer and flew to Fort Lauderdale to join his first yacht. This decision has since taken him on adventures across the Caribbean, New England, Central America, and Western Europe. The endless supply of new experiences and challenges kept him away from home. Since COVID-19, Jon found himself back in New Zealand, reconnecting with old friends and old passions. One of Jon’s greatest memories since joining the yachting industry is seeing Team New Zealand cross the finish line and win the America’s Cup in Bermuda. Having previously been part of a band, he has a natural flair for music. Jon takes a great interest in DIY projects and is currently converting his BMW into a fully functioning and registered electric vehicle! Get to know our engineer Jon, and you’ll quickly discover that he enjoys a good chat and can answer just about any question!
Jon Stone
Chief Engineer
Charlie, with Scottish and Kiwi roots, brings humor and charm to our crew. Raised on the Hibiscus Coast, he fell in love with the ocean during summers in the Bay of Islands. After college, he joined the yachting world in the Caribbean, earning his Chief Mate’s qualification. In six years, he has explored New Zealand, Hawaii, Panama, the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean, Alaska, and Vancouver. Off-duty, Charlie enjoys fishing, diving, and surfing with friends and family. Join him onboard for laughter and memorable adventures!
Charlie Dee
Captain
Georgie was born and raised in the subtropical Northland region of New Zealand. Growing up with the beautiful Tutukaka coast at her doorstep, she has been a water baby and sun worshipper since day one. After earning a degree in psychology and human development, she began traveling, starting with the Hawaiian Islands. Soon after, she found herself in yachting and couldn’t be happier living and working on the water, where she feels most at home. With family on either side of the world, Georgie splits her time between the Netherlands and New Zealand. She cherishes time with her young nephew and nieces, practices yoga, crafts cocktails with her friends, and goes on beach adventures with her family’s dogs. Georgie is looking forward to helping create amazing memories during your time onboard The Beast.
Georgie .
Chief Stewardess
Price: $215,000 - $225,000 / Per Week
Length: 128' 7" Ft
Guests: 12
Speed: 13 Knots
Cabins: 5
Build year: 2019
Crew: 9
