CAPTAIN RYAN
Ryan has been the Captain aboard AQUA LIFE since April 2025 and is from South Africa. He holds a Yachtmaster Offshore license and is 44 years old. Ryan has worked aboard previous yachts named M/Y Caffeine, M/Y Wreckless, and M/Y Island Cowboy. He has cruised many great areas, his favorites being the Bahamas for the water and beauty, St. Lucia, Grenada, Croatia & Greece. Before yachting, Ryan was involved in commercial diving. He speaks English and has bonus skills, such as Divemaster, to enhance your yacht charter experience! Ryan describes himself as a Parent and enjoys discussing Fishing and team sports. Ryan feels that the most important factor to providing the best luxury yacht charter experience is “Great weather, clear water, amazing food, cocktails and a crew who can put it all together.”. Lastly, a fun fact from and about Ryan is “I am an ex-commercial diver and enjoyed the tuna fishing up north.”.
CHEF JORGE
Jorge has been the Chef aboard AQUA LIFE since April 2025. from Mexico and is 33 years old. He has worked aboard previous yachts named M/Y Nita K 2, M/Y Vitesse, M/Y Irresistible, and M/Y Funseeker. Jorge says his favorite cruising area is the Caribbean, as you can get lots of ingredients and spices. Jorge speaks English and has bonus skills, such as CPR, to enhance your yacht charter experience! He describes himself as sociable and full of positive energy. He enjoys Book clubs and talking about Travel, Team-sports and Films. Jorge feels that the most important factor in providing the best luxury yacht charter experience is ” Having guests who like to be adventurous with food. Lastly, a fun fact from and about Jorge is ” I talk while I sleep; it seems I have something with ‘aguacates ” (avocados) in my dreams.”
MATE PHILLIP
Phillip has been the Mate aboard AQUA LIFE since March 2025. He is from South Africa, holds a Yachtmaster Oceans license, and is 30 years old. He has worked aboard previous yachts named M/Y Aquarius, M/YCinders M/Y Palooza. His favorite cruising areas are the Tyrrhenian Sea (Rome, Amalfi Coast, Pontine Islands, Sardinia), especially because of the History & Culture. He says that in some ports, it feels as if you’re sailing through waters steeped in ancient history. He also enjoys the Balearic islands for its gorgeous coves and tranquility, and excellent seafood. Before yachting, Phillip was a warehouse manager. Phillip speaks English and has bonus skills such as being a Divemaster, Tender Pilot, Carpentry, and Plumbing to enhance your yacht charter experience! Phillip describes himself as “Half-Human, Half-Fish” and enjoys talking about Travel, Water-sports, Swimming/Diving, and sailing. Phillip feels that the most important factor to providing the best luxury yacht charter experience is “Exceptional Crew, Impeccable Service, Customization, Culinary Excellence, a Top-Tier Vessel, Breathtaking Destinations, Smooth Operations and Memorable Moments. Lastly, a fun fact about Phillip is, “I hold a 200-ton captain’s license, so I can steer the ship—whether it’s on the water or in a team setting.”
STEWARDESS JAMIE
Jamie has been the Stewardess aboard AQUA LIFE since April 2025. She is from South Africa and is 21 years old. She has worked aboard previous yachts named M/Y Annastar and M/Y Privilege. Before yachting, Jamie was an Airbnb Manager and a Web Development Student. Jamie speaks English and has bonus skills such as CPR, Childcare, IT Specialist, and Event Planning to enhance your yacht charter experience! Jamie describes herself as an Animal Lover and enjoys talking about Travel, hiking, & Adventure. Jamie can’t wait to welcome you on board M/Y AQUA LIFE!