HBC Yacht Charter

Daniel builds menus with the precision of a chef who’s lived under Michelin pressure but cooks with an easy, clean style that keeps you feeling sharp instead of heavy. He listens hard to what you want, then sends out plates that feel custom, not copied.

• Swedish nationality
• In professional kitchens since age 15
• Background in Michelin-starred restaurants and gastronomic projects

Nick runs the deck and navigation like a racer who never lost his edge, turning weather, traffic, and timing into smooth, fast moves you barely notice. He keeps the operation tight so the fun side—beach club, toys, late departures—stays wide open.

• British nationality
• Former dinghy racer with Team GB
• Over 12 years on large yachts
• Holds Master 3000GT license

Josh is the steady hand between bridge and deck, reading the plan, the guests, and the gear so every move—from anchoring to toy launches—lands clean and on time. He likes building days that feel effortless on the surface, even when the playbook is heavy underneath.

• British nationality
• Joined superyachts at age 19, progressing from deckhand to Chief Officer
• Holds Master 3000GT license and Unlimited Officer license
• Experienced cruising the Exuma Islands in the Bahamas

Abby runs HBC’s interior like a global hotel with a private-club brain, switching tone and tempo so every space—from sky lounge to aft deck—hits exactly how you want it. She’s wired into detail and timing, which means you feel looked after, not managed.

• Born in Amsterdam, raised in Cape Town
• Professional background including time working in the Middle East
• Focus on high-level service and guest experience aboard large superyachts

Hannah threads service into the day so quietly that all you really notice are the moments—dinners that land just right, decks set up exactly when you feel like using them. She’s good at reading a crowd and dialing up either calm, party, or exploration without needing to be told.

• British nationality
• Degree in social science from Brighton University
• Nine years’ experience in London financial fund management and the music industry prior to yachting

Ian keeps the machinery and systems running tight in the background, so the pool, elevators, toys, and climate do exactly what you expect without a flicker. He treats every crossing like a technical puzzle, solved before you ever feel a vibration.

• British nationality
• Trained initially in motor vehicle mechanics
• Holds a mechanical engineering degree and a master’s in philosophy for materials research

Nikola brings deep-sea, heavy-industry grit to HBC’s engine room, so the yacht feels solid and sure even when the weather or schedule gets ambitious. He likes using refits and upgrades to quietly sharpen performance while you enjoy the smooth ride.

• Croatian nationality; speaks English, Croatian, and Spanish
• Degree in engineering from Marine University of Dubrovnik
• STCW Chief Engineer Unlimited with 20+ years’ experience at sea
• Background on bulk carriers, heavy-lift vessels, offshore oil industry, and superyachts