Choosing a charter yacht is an exciting process, but those brand new to the superyacht experience risk making a less-than-perfect decision if they’re not armed with the right information. A luxury yacht charter is always a wonderful holiday. However, the wrong choice of charter yacht may find you gazing jealously at a nearby yacht thinking, […]
Category: Behind The Scenes
Let’s meet your yacht crew!
Who are your yacht crew and what do they do? So, you’re thinking about chartering your first luxury yacht and you’re wondering what the yacht crew do to provide this 7-star service you’ve heard about. Who are yacht crew, and what on earth do they do that’s so special? Anyone who’s ever chartered a luxury […]
Recipe inspiration with our FREE Cookbook!
With so many holidays coming up and plenty of hosting opportunities, you might be in need of some inspiration in the kitchen! We have no shortage of interviews with our yacht chefs across our blog or menu samples for you to peruse, but what if you wanted to have a look at it all in […]
Let’s Talk Drinks on Your Superyacht Charter
There’s a lot of talk about the food experience on a superyacht charter, and that’s no surprise: with a private chef onboard, the yachting culinary experience is definitely something to get excited about. But maybe we’re missing something. For where there is fine food, there is always fine drink to accompany it- and the beverages […]
Why your teens will love a yacht vacation in the Bahamas
Looking to take your teenagers on a luxury yacht vacation around the Bahamas, but worried they might get bored? We truly believe a vacation onboard has something unique to offer for the entire family. But in case your teens need some convincing, check out The Top 12 Things to do in The Exumas – A Teenagers […]
Cruise across the Bahamas with MB III
If you’re looking for a luxury yacht option for cruising around the Bahamas this year, check our MB III. Built in 2018 and ready to set sail, this Hargrave Custom Yachts offers well-appointed space and design in her 100 feet of luxury. An ample sundeck provides comfort and style for catching the sun, be it […]
Why choose a luxury yacht over a high-end hotel?
How does a private yacht charter vacation compare to a vacation at a high-end hotel or resort? OceanScape Yachts recently wrote an article comparing the cost of luxury cruise ship vacations to the cost of luxury yacht charters. The result? Many people got a huge shock that for the money they were already spending on […]
Meet TEDx Speaker, Jen on a Jet Plane!
Chances are, if you follow a lot of travel-related accounts on social media, you’ve come across Jen Ruiz, or as she’s more well known to her thousands of followers, Jen on a Jet Plane. A previous lawyer turned full-time travel blogger, TEDx speaker and #1 best-selling author, Jen helps young professionals see the world for […]
Take a tour of I Love This Boat with us
With interest growing in private yacht rental, we wanted to continue to showcase some of the yachts we are proud to partner with. Enjoy this spotlight on I Love This Boat, available to charter across Florida and the Caribbean. Not sure you see the right yacht for you on our website? Make sure you get […]
From Yacht Stew to Safari Architect
We’ve interviewed a lot of crew over the years and it’s such a treat when we’re able to follow their paths both into the yachting industry and to the transition out when it’s time for a change. This week we got to sit down with Gemma Heyns, once a yacht stew on board luxury yachts, […]
Need some recipe inspiration? Check out our FREE e-book!
Looking to inject a little excitement and variety into your menu lately? Need a little recipe inspiration for your home cooking? We have no shortage of interviews with our yacht chefs across our blog or menu samples for you to peruse, but what if you wanted to have a look at it all in one […]
Visiting Dominica with a Local!
As travel becomes more certain this year, we are all eager to plan that very important first trip away! That’s why we are thrilled to be able to share some of the best information, straight from the locals! In today’s post, we are taking a little virtual escape to Dominica with our friend Riselle, or […]
Winter escapes you can book RIGHT NOW
Winter has fully arrived and shows little signs of leaving anytime soon for those of us in the northern regions. A new year has started and while travel remains affected, we are seeing promising signs with the new vaccines, and more borders opening up. The following locations are open to tourists and we cannot wait […]
Dave of Dave’s Travel Corner is on the blog!
While travel is cautiously opening and uncertainties may remain, we’re looking to spend as much time as possible during these cold January days dreaming of far off places we will all get back to someday. That’s why I’m so happy to be joined on the blog today by Dave Thompson of Dave’s Travel Corner. You […]
Mayan Riviera Yacht Charters
Magic. There’s almost no other word to describe the atmosphere in the Mayan Riviera. A place where ancient pyramids rise from the jungle and turquoise waters lap at palm-fringed beaches. Stretching from Puerto Morelos (about 10 miles south of Cancun) to the village of Tulum and beyond, this slice of Mexico’s Caribbean shoreline is a […]
Meet Jim Byers of Travel Pulse Canada
Today we were able to sit down and chat with Jim Byers, American by birth, but has called Canada home for the last three decades. Holding prestigious titles in the journalism world, as such as Travel Editor at the Toronto Star and now Editor at Canadian Travel News and Travel Pulse Canada, Jim has been […]
Luxury travel brand Olielo chats the future of travel
While travel begins to open back up and we see promising news about vaccines, we’re looking for more and more travel inspiration to share with all of you! We were very excited to sit down with Olivier of Olielo, a luxury travel brand based out of Paris. Why did you feel the need to create […]
Interview with “Mapping Megan” Jerrard
This week we got to sit down with Megan Jerrard, founder of Mapping Megan, Solo Female Travelers Club and Co-Founder of Waking Up Wild. As travel begins to tentatively open back up, we’re all feeling an incredibly pent up desire to explore! Enjoy this chat with Megan as we share some of her top destinations! Both you and your […]
Interview with Travel TV Host Scott Eddy!
We know we aren’t the only ones missing out on our regular dose of vitamin sea and sunshine on holiday. We have found living vicariously through the past travels of friends and guests have made the reduction in travel just a little bit easier. We’re thrilled to feature the TV travel host of the Lifetime […]
Yacht Spotlight: Julia Dorothy in the Bahamas
The Bahamas recently announced that they will be once again opening their borders to tourists in October. We thought we’d shine a spotlight on one of our favourite yachts, Julia Dorothy, for cruising the many islands and crystal clear waters of this region. For the most up to date information, please check the Bahamas Tourism website. Julia Dorothy […]
Chatting with Luxury Travel Editors Founder, Dean McCoubrey
The day will come when we can explore new lands and cultures, but until then, we can make the most of this planning phase! Enjoy this interview with Dean McCoubrey, Founder of the South African based brand journalism agency, Luxury Travel Editors. Can you please share a bit of background on your experience as a […]
Riselle of The Traveling Island Girl joins the podcast!
These months of isolation and sheltering at home means we have never been in need of more virtual vacations! We were thrilled when Riselle (or The Traveling Island Girl as she is known to her thousands of Instagram followers), said she’d love to be on the podcast with us and chat all things travel and […]
Captain Tony Borg’s Guide to Yachting Italy’s Amalfi Coast
When we caught up with Captain Tony Borg onboard the yacht Firefly, we asked the same question we ask everyone: what’s your favourite destination? While most people name one or two ideal getaway spots, we were pleasantly surprised when Captain Tony’s answer amounted to a detailed itinerary for a dream trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast. […]
Health and safety onboard post-COVID-19
It’s no secret that the health and safety measures onboard a luxury yacht vacation are second to none, but many clients have been asking, “how safe will a charter be during the COVID-19 climate?”. While there have been plenty of discussions going on behind the scenes, we wanted to share an update from some of […]
Superyacht chefs dish on their favourite culinary destinations
One of the best parts of any superyacht vacation is the food. Imagine having a personal chef who each morning buys fresh provisions in order to prepare gourmet meals catered to your personal tastes! Superyacht chefs are a special bunch. It takes an adventurous soul to leave the land behind and create Michelin-quality meals in […]
Post COVID-19 Travel Talk on the Podcast with JetSet Sarah
If you’re like us, you weren’t quite finished hearing from the incredibly knowledgable and energetic Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon during our interview published recently. Which is why we had to invite Sarah (or as she’s known to over 18,000 followers on Instagram, JetSet Sarah) to be a guest on this month’s podcast! A timely interview, Sarah not […]
Travel Expert Renee Tsang shares some travel inspo!
It’s Travel Tuesday and we’re looking for a little bit of travel inspo to get us through these long weeks of isolation! We’re thrilled to welcome travel agent, writer and expert, Renee Tsang to the blog today to inject us with some new travel anecdotes and recommendations! You have a lot of different hats in […]
Ricardo Araujo of Ariodante is on the podcast!
You may remember our announcement recently about our latest partnership to bring incredibly unique and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to clients thanks to Ariodante Travel. Well, we are very happy to announce that the Founder and CEO of Ariodante Travel, Ricardo Araujo joined us on the podcast recently to chat about some of these fantastic experiential travel […]
Travel Talk with JetSetSarah!
I hope you’re hanging in there wherever you are in the world. I’m here to brighten your day a bit with our fantastic interview with the incredibly talented journalist and self-professed “Carivangelist”, Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon (better known by her brand: JetSetSarah). Enjoy the below interview and be sure to tune in to June’s podcast when Sarah […]
Raven White of EnVISION Firm Joins Us on the Podcast!
This month, we are thrilled as the visionary behind EnVISION Firm, Raven White stopped by the podcast to have a chat with us! Raven created the Firm as a one-stop-shop for all events and lifestyle management needs for the most discerning clients. Not only does EnVISION Firm cater to a similar clientele as the luxury […]
How Rascal Voyages Is Turning Conservation Into A Luxury Travel Experience
Please enjoy this excerpt from an interview with Steve Ebsworth, founder of Rascal Republic which helps to promote its ocean conservation initiatives through a number of ventures, including during their charters onboard luxury yacht Rascal. Thank you to our team member, Alexa Steele for the interview! There are two ways you can go about capitalizing […]
Eco-warrior Alison Foley of Ten Little Pieces is on the podcast!
Welcome to this month’s edition of the Sea the World Differently podcast! We are over the moon to be joined by fierce eco-warrior and ex-chief stew, Alison Foley of Ten Little Pieces. You may remember an interview we ran back in 2019 with Ali, but she was kind enough to join us on the podcast […]
Catch up with Fleur Tomlinson from 37South with these soundbites!
We’re putting up a bit of a throwback from our podcast episode with one of our very valued yacht partners, Fleur Tomlinson of 37South (check some of their yachts out here). Fleur joined us a few months ago to chat about some of her favourite destinations across the globe and what she’s learned from a […]
Why Jillea traded economics for the yacht chef life
Did you enjoy our podcast last week with Ron Holland? Just in case you missed it, you can access it through this link here. This week I am excited to head back into the galley with Kiwi luxury yacht chef, Jillea Hewitt. Following a massive career change, she ditched the finance world to become a […]
Meet amazing chef Jeanri van der Watt!
Welcome to our first chef series of 2020! I had a great time chatting with chef Jeanri van der Watt recently about her experience working as a chef in the luxury yacht industry and how she caught the travel bug. When did you become a yacht chef? I always wanted to see and explore more […]
Ron Holland joins us on the podcast!
You may remember we ran a brilliant interview with Ron Holland of Ron Holland Design back in autumn but I am thrilled to finally be able to welcome him to the podcast! Not only that, I scored a copy of his long-anticipated book, All The Oceans, Designing by the seat of my pants. Be sure […]
Featured soundbites from Chief Officer Jenny Matthews
Did you miss out on our very interesting podcast with Chief Officer Jenny Matthews a few months ago? Upon entering a deck position in luxury yachting, Matthews was shocked with the limited amount of females she was meeting in similar roles. Enter “She of the Sea” the company she started (and now works full time […]
New podcast with Randi Barry of Nautic Nomad!
Happy New Year and welcome to the very first podcast of a new decade! We couldn’t think of a better guest to join us on this shiny first episode, so please welcome Randi Barry to the podcast today! Randi started her career in yachting as a yacht stew and chef on smaller yachts, eventually working […]
Meet Alison Foley who is on a mission to save the ocean!
I hope you are having a wonderful festive season on this final day of 2019! We are sitting in a very snowy winter wonderland right now so thought it was the perfect time to introduce you to Alison Foley who is making it her mission to save the oceans! Check out this quick interview with […]
Check out these soundbites from the Crew Coach
Hey, did you tune in to our podcast episode with the Crew Coach, Karine Rayson? Well in case you missed it, you can catch the full-length interview here, and we’re including a few soundbites below for you! If you are involved in the luxury yacht sphere at all, you’ve likely bumped into Karine at a […]
Meet the Superyacht Captain, Tristan Mortlock!
Welcome to this week’s blog post! Very excited to be able to chat with the infamous “Superyacht Captain” on Instagram who is making waves as a captain on M/Y Awol, as well as creating fantastic content that helps showcase the very best that this luxury yacht industry has to offer. Read on for more with […]
On the podcast today: the Yacht Dame, Andrea Tagliaferro
Welcome to our new podcast and the final episode for 2019! We are so thankful for all of the love and support from all of our guests and listeners this year! You have made it one for the books. On to our special guest this month, Andrea Tagliaferro of the Yacht Dame! I’ll let Andrea […]
Podcast soundbites from The Green Stew, Lauren Ryburn
Just in case you missed out on our fantastic podcast episode with The Green Stew, Lauren Ryburn a few months ago, I wanted to share a few of the hottest soundbites here for you! And of course the link to the full podcast so you can catch it now! Lauren in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica […]
Chief Officer Jenny Matthews joins us this month on the podcast!
It’s a new month and time for a fresh new episode of our podcast, Sea the World Differently, with OceanScape Yachts! I was thrilled to be able to sit down for a quick chat with Chief Officer Jenny Matthews. Jenny holds her 3000 GT license and upon beginning her career on deck in the luxury […]
Meet the SkinnyChef, Jessica Alcock!
In today’s blog, I have the great pleasure of sitting down with Vikki Horvath, who entered the world of luxury yachting a mere two years ago as a stewardess but has been thriving in the field. Ever wonder what it’s like being the newbie entering this industry? Read on for the inside scoop with Vikki! […]
Spending some time with Chief Stew Arina
Today’s blog features a seasoned chief stewardess by the name of Arina Meyer who originally hails from South Africa. Read on for more of this glimpse into the yachting industry! You started your career in yachting back in 2013 – can you tell us a bit about what attracted you to the industry? I’m Arina […]
ICYMI: Back in the Kitchen with Chef Grace
Just in case you missed out on our delicious podcast with Chef Grace Dvornik earlier this year, I wanted to share a few of the hottest soundbites here for you! And of course the link to the full podcast so you can catch it now! How did you become a chef onboard luxury yachts? I […]
Meet Chief Stew and Yogi Gigi!
This week I got to catch up with the fantastic Chief Stew, Gigi Grant who is making the most of her time at sea with her partner (and colleague), Dylan. Read on for more from Gigi! You’ve been in the industry for over six years now, how did you first get started? My partner and […]
Charter Broker Fleur Tomlinson of 37South is on the podcast!
Welcome again to another edition of Sea the World Differently! This month’s podcast is a bit of a double whammy! We get to sit down and chat with not only one of our excellent yacht partners, 37South (check some of their yachts out here), but also learn a bit more about charter broker Fleur Tomlinson […]
Famed Chef Michel Thomann chats with us!
Have you started to notice a theme around here? One of our favourite parts of the luxury yacht experience has to be the food! So we were incredibly lucky that famed luxury chef Michel Thomann took a few minutes to sit down with us recently to talk not only about food but why it is […]
ICYMI: Soundbites from the Yacht Stew
Did you miss our interview on the podcast earlier this year with the infamous Yacht Stew, Gemma Christian? Gemma is the creator and face behind theyachtstew.com and was kind enough to sit down with us for a chat! So in case you haven’t yet had a listen, here’s the link again, but in the mean […]
We’re in the kitchen with Manu yacht chef Fotini Pilarinou
As we cling to the final days of summer nights, we just had to share this interview with Chef Fotini Pilarinou onboard luxury yacht Manu, based in the Greek isles! Come and daydream with us for a moment…. Can you tell us a bit about your time working onboard yachts? I have been in the […]
The Crew Coach joins us on the podcast!
Welcome to the September edition of Sea the World Differently podcast! And we want to give a big warm welcome to Karine Rayson of The Crew Coach who joined us on the podcast this month! Karine kindly woke up bright and early in western Australia to join us on this episode and give a little […]
ICYMI: Broker Simon Turner Talks Bucket List Travel
This week on the blog we’re sharing some soundbites from our recent podcast with yacht broker Simon Turner. Did you miss the episode? Here’s the link just in case but read on for a few quick sound bites from the man himself! How did you get into yachting? I owned several yachts myself in the […]
Stew Vikki Shares her Passion for Travel and the Sea
In today’s blog, I have the great pleasure of sitting down with Vikki Horvath, who entered the world of luxury yachting a mere two years ago as a stewardess but has been thriving in the field. Ever wonder what it’s likze being the newbie entering this industry? Read on for the inside scoop with Vikki! […]
We’re Chatting with Famed Designer Ron Holland
I am more than thrilled to share this week’s blog with you! I had the great pleasure of chatting with famed superyacht designer, Ron Holland. In case you aren’t very familiar with the world of superyacht design, Ron has been incredibly active and in demand for over four decades now and is responsible for some […]
We welcome stewardess Lauren Ryburn to the podcast!
Happy August and welcome to a brand spanking new podcast episode! This month we are joined (all the way from New Zealand!) by stewardess Lauren Ryburn who has been working on luxury yachts all around the globe after leaving her job as a mobile spa therapist in London. The green movement is only growing more […]
Meet Deckhand Devon Hunt onboard Luxury Yachts!
Welcome to the weekend friends! I hope you had a great week and are looking forward to some time off over the weekend. This week we are heading back onboard to chat with deckhand Devon Hunt. After three years in the luxury yacht industry, Devon decided to head back to school and obtain his OOW […]
ICYMI: Journalist Andrew Parkinson Talks Yachting
I hope your week is off to a great start! Just in case you missed our podcast with journalist Andrew Parkinson earlier this year, I wanted to share a few sound bites with you (and make sure you’ve got the link to listen in for yourself!) How did you get into yachting? I got into […]
The Anonymous Superyacht Chef is your link to drool-worthy food!
Hope your week is off to a good start! I moved house over the weekend and one thing helped me get through? The person behind The Superyacht Chef on Instagram. Just in case you wanted all of the drool-worthy food shots in one place, the elusive Superyacht Chef wanted to create a space where luxury […]
Chef Grace cooks up an excellent interview on the podcast!
It’s a new month and time for a new podcast episode on Sea the World Differently with OceanScape Yachts! I am very excited to welcome another special guest to the show today. Luxury yacht chef Grace Dvornik is joining us to talk all about working in the yachting industry and why she absolutely loves what […]
Chef Luka’s incredible dishes from around the world!
I hope your week is off to a great start! Today we are headed back into the galley with Chef Luka as he discusses all things food-related and shares a bit about his experience working on luxury yachts. How did you become a superyacht chef? I was working in one of the best Croatian seafood […]
The Lovely Yacht Stew, Gemma Christian is on the Podcast Today!
Happy June everyone and welcome to our latest episode of the podcast! Today I am thrilled to welcome this special guest to our show. Gemma Christian is an incredibly accomplished chief yacht stew onboard luxury yachts and is the owner of the highly successful blog theyachtstew.com. Listen now to hear even more like these little […]
How stewardess Nicole ditched advertising and found herself in yachting
I hope you are having a great week! We just came off a long weekend here in Canada, so today is our Monday! 🙂 Today we have a great interview with experienced luxury yacht stewardess, Nicole Fowler who was actually working in New York City in advertising before packing it all in and heading down […]
How Jack found himself cooking onboard luxury yachts
I hope your week is going well! We’re just popping in to share our chat with luxury yacht chef Jack Watts. His story is a tad unconventional for how he wound up onboard but very interesting nonetheless! I hope you enjoy hearing from him 🙂 How did you become a chef onboard luxury yachts? Years […]
Yacht Broker Simon Turner Joins us on the Podcast
Welcome to a new month and brand new podcast! On this episode, I’m joined by another good industry friend of ours, luxury yacht broker with Simon Turner of Iconovista to chat a little bit about how yachting has changed during his time in the industry and how it fluctuates across the globe. And as always, […]
ICYMI: Interview with Stewardess Sam Mujica!
I just wanted to pop in to share a mini interview from the Conscious Stew, Sam Mujica. You may remember her from our podcast a few months ago – if you haven’t yet had a listen, here’s the link again. I hope you enjoy learning about Sam’s time as a stewardess in the industry! How did […]
Thea the Hostess shares her experiences at sea!
I hope you had a lovely long weekend! We’ve got a really interesting interview this week with Thea who is a hostess onboard luxury yachts in Croatia. This unique role is part chef and part stewardess but all about providing the impeccable service you would expect onboard a yacht vacation. Read on for the full […]
Podcast with Journalist Andrew Parkinson
It’s time for another new edition of our podcast! This podcast was really fun to record as it was with a long-time industry pal of mine, Andrew Parkinson. If you enjoy reading a yachting magazine from time to time, chances are you’ve seen his name in the bylines. With prominent roles as Executive Editor at […]
ICYMI: Interview with Captain David Clarke
Hey there, I hope you’re having a great week! Back in February, we ran a really lovely podcast with our friend David Clarke. After spending decades as a superyacht captain all over the world, he’s now land-based but still in the industry with his own company. Read on for this mini-interview pulled from our podcast […]
Back on the bridge with Captain Nikos Tsoukalas
I hope your week is off to a great start! Spring is finally springing over here and I have to admit, it’s doing wonders for everyone’s mental health! 🙂 We’ve loved following along with the beautiful photos on Manu yacht’s Instagram account and are thrilled to feature their Captain Nikos Tsoukalas here! Manu anchored off the famous Shipwreck […]
We’re talking food with Chef Ely!
We’ve got a great feature with accomplished yacht chef Ely Reyad. Read on for his interesting story of how he became a chef onboard yachts! How did you become a chef onboard luxury yachts? I have always been in love with food and what a person can create with different ingredients. I have never worked […]
A Podcast with the Conscious Stew, Sam Mujica
Welcome to a new month, and of course, a new podcast! I’m so excited for this edition (I say that every month don’t I?) But I think you’ll really love hearing from Sam Mujica who is an accomplished luxury yacht stewardess and eco-warrior! Sam has an incredible story about growing up in Venezula and after […]
An interview with yacht designer Igor Lobanov
I hope your week is off to a good start! This week we’ve got a great interview with luxury yacht designer Igor Lobanov of Lobanov Design. We love being able to showcase different angles of the yachting industry and sharing them with you! How did you become a luxury yacht designer? I’m not a luxury yacht […]
Meet Chef Samantha Graney!
We’re excited to be back in the galley this week with the lovely Samantha Graney, who’s been working onboard luxury yachts since 2012. Read on for our interview with this pro chef! How did you become a chef onboard luxury yachts? I started working on yachts in 2012 initially as a stew and got my […]
Podcast with Ex-Captain and Industry Insider David Clarke
Welcome to our first podcast of 2019! Thanks again for following us along month after month! If there is any other content you’d like to see us cover, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us! Comment here, reach us on social media, or send us an email. For this first edition of the […]
Luxury Market Expert Pam Danziger is Here!
Welcome to a new podcast and our final one for 2018! It has been such a spectacular year filled with incredible guests, wonderful insights and entertaining stories that we hope you’ve enjoyed too! THANK YOU for spending your time with us! Onto this month’s special guest, we’re thrilled that luxury market researcher and owner of […]
Captain Teddy Garsva’s Top Travel Tips!
As the leaves continue to turn here in Canada, we’re already dreaming of warmer destinations to escape to during our long cold winter! In case you missed our latest podcast published earlier this month, here’s a little peek into our interview with Teddy Garsva, broker with Sunseeker Florida as he shares his own travel tips! […]
Experienced Captain Paul Cresswell’s Adventures at Sea
We’re heading back into the bridge with Captain Paul Cresswell this week. We met a couple of years ago doing a cycle race up Mont Ventoux of all places…the joys of this industry is meeting people in random and wonderful ways! Enjoy! What is your current role and how long in superyacht industry? I am […]
Top Dishes from our Chefs!
In honour of the colder weather, we’re turning our thoughts to cozy sweaters, fireplaces and of course, delicious foods! So it’s the perfect time to update those recipe books and try something new! Here’s a round up of some of our favourite dishes from our chefs! Chef Mark Godbeer’s New York Strip Loin Serves eight to twelve […]
Meet Chef Wayan Onboard Sequoia
It’s time to talk about food! We are back in the galley chatting all things local food and cuisine with Chef Wayan onboard Sequoia in Indonesia. Enjoy! How did you become chef onboard Sequoia? I am Balinese so my life has revolved around gathering food, living and eating well. One of my favourite adventures is […]
Broker and Captain Teddy Garsva Podcast
Welcome to a new podcast everyone! I’m so excited for this month (do I say that every month? Hmm…) but this edition I’m joined by my good friend, Teddy Garsva who has over two decades of experience working in yachting – both as a superyacht Captain, and now a broker at Sunseeker Florida. Listen in […]
Meet the Cruise Director on Sequoia
I am very excited to sit down with the Cruise Director onboard Sequoia in Indonesia. Also the owner and operator, Yessi Maya Sari wears many hats and shares her incredible journey to yacht ownership and tour guide here! What is your role and how long have you been in the superyacht industry? I have been […]
Chef Sergio’s Love of Food
We’re sticking in the galley this week as we bring you some soundbites from our podcast earlier this summer with Chef Sergio Marichales. Don’t forget to go back and have a listen if you missed it! How did you become a chef onboard luxury yachts? Were you a chef first and yachtie second or vice versa? I’ve […]
Nikko Karki and Indo Yachts Podcast
So happy you’re here to join me for this podcast episode with Nikko Karki of Indo Yachts. Karki is a fount of knowledge in the Indonesia region – destinations, yachts, hidden gems, he’s got it all! Nikko onboard Dunia Baru Listen in to learn more about: What brought the Finnish American to Indonesia – and […]
Cruise Director Gaz and His Time Onboard Rascal
Ever wondered what it’s like being the captain onboard a luxury wooden yacht in Indonesia? Well you’re in luck as we’re offering sneak peek behind the curtain onboard Rascal with the Cruise Director, Garry (Gaz) Phillips! Dining alfresco on Rascal What is your current role and how long in superyacht industry? The past seven years […]
Chef Mark Godbeer’s Delicious Creations!
I hope you had a great week and enjoyed our latest podcast last week! This week we’re heading back into the galley as we chat with Chef Mark Godbeer. Enjoy! How did you become a chef onboard luxury yachts? Were you a chef first and yachtie second or vice versa? After my apprenticeship and college, my brother […]
Top Destinations for 2018 from Our Captains!
This week I’m rounding up the top destinations you need to check out for 2018 as recommended by our very experienced Captains. Time to book that vacation you’ve been dreaming of! The Bahamas Recommended by Captain Michael Lewis, Il Capo There is a reason this area is so frequented by yachts of all sizes. The […]
Podcast with West Nautical’s Kurt Fraser
I hope you’re having a wonderful week! It’s the start of a new month which means it’s time for our latest podcast! Come sit down with me as I’m joined by Kurt Fraser of West Nautical in London. Kurt has a had a lengthy career in the luxury travel and yacht industry and we’re so […]
Il Capo’s Chef Angela’s Tales from the Galley
This week we’re returning to the galley as we sit down with Chef Angela onboard Il Capo. Enjoy! How did you become a chef onboard luxury yachts? Were you a chef first and yachtie second or vice versa? It actually happened at the same time. I put myself through university working in the food and […]
Guest Podcast with Travel Expert Mary Lynn Villeneuve
Welcome to a new month and a brand new podcast! For this edition, we’re excited to welcome Mary Lynn Villeneuve, a highly experienced travel agent to the show. Mary Lynn has been working in the travel industry for nearly two decades and loves creating memorable itineraries for her clients. A lover of all travel herself, […]
Interview with Yacht Chef Anthony Crockett
It’s time for more food chat as we head into the galley with chef Anthony Crockett of MY Lady M. And how did you enjoy last week’s podcast with Chef Sergio Marichales? I hope you maybe even took a few recipe ideas from it! Without further ado, let’s check out Anthony Crockett! How did you […]
Chef Mariska van Rooyen’s Life at Sea
We’re back in the galley this week speaking with Chef Mariska van Rooyen – she’s spent a life at sea and has a love affair with food – enjoy! How did you become a chef onboard luxury yachts? Were you a chef first and yachtie second or vice versa? One of my earliest memories is […]
Guest Podcast with Chef Sergio Marichales
Welcome to this month’s edition of the podcast! We’re thrilled to welcome Chef Sergio Marichales to the show. Sergio has years of experience as a luxury chef onboard yachts, in restaurants, hotels, even food trucks! We love Sergio’s laid back attitude, hilarious disposition and most importantly…his delicious skills in the kitchen! Listen in to learn […]
Il Capo Captain and his Love of the Sea
I hope you have been enjoying the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere – happy to report we’ve been able to spend some time out on the water and it feels good to be back! This week we’re on the bridge again with a new Captain interview from Michael Lewis onboard Il Capo. The bridge […]
Chef Greg Howell Talks Haute Cuisine
We’re so happy to share one of our new features with you – something we all love to talk about…FOOD. Yes, the food on a luxury yacht charter is quite unlike anything else! We’ll be talking to some of the industry’s top chefs to share their favourite recipes and offer some insight into the galley. […]
Meet the Captain of Queen of Sheba!
I hope you enjoyed our podcast last week! We always love to hear your feedback on which guests you’d like to hear from or new topics we can discuss – please reply or find us on social media to share! This week we’re back on the bridge with a new Captain interview from Tim Collins […]
Guest Podcast with Coral Triangle Safaris
Guess what today is? New podcast day! This episode we are so excited to be chatting with Yessi Maya Sari, who co-owns the luxury yacht Sequoia, with her husband, Kevin Corcoran. Based out of Indonesia and operating under the title of Coral Triangle Safaris, this intimate luxury yacht is available for groups of two to […]
Captain of Firefly Talks Travels in Yachting
I was excited to take another mini-break this week with Captain Tony Borg of Firefly. I hope you enjoy it too! What is your current role and how long in superyacht industry? I have been a captain in the yacht industry for the past eight years, and the charter industry for the last four years. […]
Travel Talk with the Cruise Director on Dunia Baru
Today on the blog, we are daydreaming about our next vacation goals! Have a virtual escape with us right now to Dunia Baru where we get to chat to the Cruise Director, Sebastien about his experiences onboard in Indonesia! What is your current role and how long have you been working in the superyacht industry? […]