STARSHIP 185′ Yacht Charter

German is the one who turns all that steel, teak, and toys into precise, fast-moving fun, reading wind, swell, and guest energy so every launch, dive, and passage lands sharp instead of chaotic. He treats the water like a mapped-out arena, pulling from commercial discipline and serious miles to keep your play time clean and controlled.

• Bachelor's Degree in Marine Navigation
• 5+ years of professional boating experience
• Background on M/Y TURQUOISE, M/Y HAMPSHIRE, M/Y KATHARINE, and M/Y AVALON
• Cruised all five Great Lakes, Norway, much of the Caribbean, Bahamas, and the Mediterranean

Tessa runs the interior like a quiet, tight circuit—service flowing, tables turned, cabins reset—so your days feel effortless while she’s tracking ten steps ahead. She reads each group fast and locks in the right rhythm: polished, calm, and tuned straight to how you like to live on board.

• South African nationality
• 8+ years of yachting experience
• Charter cruising across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Bahamas
• Rural Eastern Cape upbringing with strong outdoor and adventure background

Mikaela blends chef’s instinct with stewardess precision, so service comes out fast, clean, and dialed to what you actually feel like eating and drinking that minute. She moves through the yacht like she’s staging a sequence, lining up small details that make the whole trip feel deliberate instead of random.

• South African–born, now a U.S. citizen
• Studied Culinary Arts and Advanced Pastry in South Africa
• 7 years of yachting experience including Cuba, Bahamas, Central America, French Polynesia, Tonga, and Fiji
• Previously worked with Captain Steve on both STARSHIP yachts

Christine brings gym-level discipline to guest service, keeping energy high and the interior sharp so long days on the water still end in cabins and lounges that feel reset and ready. She carries a steady, upbeat presence that keeps families and groups relaxed while the schedule moves fast.

• South African nationality; grew up in Cape Town
• Exercise Specialist Diploma and 3+ years in the fitness industry
• Professional background in health and fitness before joining yachting

Macy brings emergency-room calm into charter service, staying steady when days stack up with kids, toys, and late nights so you feel looked-after instead of managed. She’s wired for care, watching the small human details that keep everyone comfortable while the itinerary runs hard.

• American nationality; born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee
• Studied nursing and worked 2 years as a registered nurse in general and emergency medicine
• Active sailor, runner, swimmer, and paddle boarder in her spare time

Russell cooks like he’s telling a tight, honest story on every plate—no fluff, just bold, precise flavors that match the mood of the day from beach-late lunches to slow, heavy dinners under the lights. He pulls Michelin control and street-food soul into one line, so meals hit both comfort and edge.

• Scottish nationality; born in Islington, central London
• Trade Certificate in Cookery, Auckland Hotel & Chefs Training School
• Winner of Yacht Chef Competition, Antigua 2022; 2nd place in Barcelona
• Michelin-star experience at Danesfield House Hotel in Marlow
• Holds MCA Food Hygiene Level 3, Ship's Cook Certificate, Rescue Diver, STCW 10, RYA Power Boat Level 2, IRB crew and driver certificates

Gregorio keeps the machinery tight and invisible, so what you notice is silence, cold air, and range—not the work it takes to hold a 185-footer on point. When the rods come out, he shifts from engine room to rail, turning his fisherman’s background into real, productive days on the water.

• Born in San Francisco, Mexico; raised in Bahia de Banderas
• Chief Engineer Unlimited; STCW 2010 and SDSD certifications
• Started commercial work in 2009; yachting since 2016
• Previous roles on M/Y UBIQUITOUS, M/Y CORUS, M/Y BELBIER, and M/Y LEGACY
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Simon treats the yacht like a full-scale version of the engines he tore apart as a kid, hunting down small issues before they grow and keeping systems tuned so your trip runs without mechanical drama. He brings tanker discipline to private yachting, so reliability stays high even when the schedule isn’t gentle.

• Jamaican nationality; raised on the island’s north coast
• Marine engineering studies completed in 2017
• Experience on oil tankers alongside his chief-engineer brother before moving to yachting

Adrian runs the decks like an athlete runs drills—fast, precise, and always watching the water—so launches, recoveries, and toy setups feel smooth instead of improvised. He brings spearfisher focus and surf instincts to every move, keeping guests close to the action but away from the hazards.

• Mexican nationality; born in Jalisco
• Background in competitive soccer before moving into water sports
• 4 years of experience in the yachting industry
• Active diver, spearfisher, surfer, and fisherman

Keaton is the dive-and-toy guy who turns clear water into real exploration, lining up safe, dialed-in sessions whether you want easy snorkeling or full-on dives and wind days. He’s got camera and drone instincts too, so the moments don’t just happen—they get captured clean.

• From Lanzarote, Canary Islands; 20+ years living there
• Started scuba diving at age 10; 10 years as a dive professional
• Dive work across the North Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Caribbean, and Adriatic Sea
• Committed to pursuing OOW/Chief Officer Unlimited, following his father’s seafaring path

Tray grew up with boats baked into his DNA, so he moves easily between tools and tenders, fixing what needs fixing and turning every run into a small adventure. He’s the one who keeps the mood light and the days story-heavy while quietly stacking sea time on his way to the captain’s chair.

• Bahamian nationality
• Raised around boats through his father’s maritime career
• Focused on progressing through yachting ranks toward captaincy