Name: Francesco Desideri
Position: Captain
Nationality: Italian
Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian

Captain Francesco is a highly experienced yachting professional with more than 23 years in command, over 5,200 documented sea days and more than 180,000 nautical miles logged across the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the US East Coast, the Gulf of Mexico and the Bahamas.

Equally confident on both motor and sailing yachts, he is known for running safe, disciplined and well managed operations, backed by an exceptional 23 year incident free record.

With extensive experience serving private owners, charter principals and brokerage clients, Francesco brings a strong command of passage planning, crew leadership, vessel maintenance, compliance and guest operations. His background includes fleet management, sea trials, owner training, charter readiness and preventive maintenance across a wide portfolio of yachts.

Multilingual and process led in his leadership style, Francesco combines technical expertise with strong hospitality awareness, ensuring both vessel performance and guest experience are maintained to the highest standard. His long standing safety record, operational discipline and broad international cruising experience make him a trusted and accomplished captain in both private and charter environments.

Name: Diana Parra
Position: Chef
Nationality: Colombian
Languages: English, Spanish

Chef Diana brings over 15 years of experience in hospitality, yachting and fine dining, combining her talents as both a professional chef and an experienced chief stewardess.

Originally from Colombia, Diana is known for her warm personality, strong work ethic and ability to create memorable guest experiences through exceptional cuisine and service. With extensive experience across private and charter yachts in the Caribbean and internationally, she is highly skilled in menu planning, provisioning, fine dining service, mixology and event coordination.

Having worked on vessels up to 60 metres as well as luxury cruise ships, Diana thrives in dynamic environments where attention to detail and guest satisfaction are paramount. Her culinary style blends international flavours with fresh, high quality ingredients, while her background in hospitality ensures seamless service on board.

Passionate about teamwork and guest wellbeing, Diana is dedicated to delivering refined yet welcoming dining experiences that elevate every charter journey.

Name: Deana
Position: Stewardess
Nationality: Not provided
Languages: English, Arabic, Spanish

Deana brings a unique background in behavioural health to her role in yachting. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling and spent ten years working with clients ranging from children aged two to adults aged seventy eight. This experience has developed her ability to read a room, anticipate guest needs and provide calm, attentive service.

Based in Miami, Deana has worked aboard yachts ranging from a 44 foot day boat to a 116 foot Azimut. She has independently managed guest turnovers and cared for groups of eight to fifty guests. Comfortable both on deck and in the salon, she is experienced with lines, teak, stainless steel, tenders and water toys.

Deana speaks English fluently, is comfortable in Arabic and speaks Spanish with enthusiasm. She holds current STCW and ENG1 certifications and is a strong swimmer and attentive listener.

Name: Candela Herrera
Position: Deckhand, Rotational
Nationality: Spanish
Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese

Candela is a motivated and hands on Deckhand with strong experience in deck operations, watchkeeping, tender handling, water toys and vessel maintenance.

She brings a proactive attitude, excellent safety awareness and a commitment to keeping the yacht in top condition. Her background across hospitality, guest services and logistics, combined with skills in cooking, first aid and professional hairstyling, makes her a versatile and reliable crew member who supports both the team and guest experience.

Known for her positive energy, fast learning and problem solving mindset, Candela is a team player who adapts quickly and always gives her best on board.

Flavours & Sensations

Starter (Individual)

• Salmon tartare

Main Course

• Grilled squid with garlic, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil, served with smashed potatoes

Dessert

• Banoffee pie

With a Spanish Touch

Starters to Share

• Spanish potato omelette
• Red prawn Russian salad
• Grilled king prawns
• Iberian ham platter
• Cheese board
• Selection of croquettes
• Crystal bread with tomato

Dessert

• Ice cream selection

Flavours of Sea & Earth

Lunch

Starters to Share

• Mediterranean salad with seasonal nectarines
• Galician-style octopus with smoked paprika and extra virgin olive oil

Main Course

• Oven-baked sea bream with fresh herb tabbouleh

Dessert

• Mojito sorbet

Dinner

Starters to Share

• Chilled melon with crispy Iberian ham
• Beef carpaccio with parmesan shavings and arugula

Main Course

• Beef tenderloin in red wine sauce with steamed vegetables

Dessert

• Homemade dark chocolate and almond truffles

 Grill Feast

Lunch

Starters to Share

• Crispy escalivada (roasted vegetables) with anchovies
• Greek salad with feta, Kalamata olives, and cucumber

Main Course

• Grilled lamb chops
• Mixed vegetable grill with rosemary roasted potatoes

Dessert

• Classic tiramisu with cocoa and coffee

Dinner

Starters to Share

• Mussels in marinara sauce
• King prawn Russian salad

Main Course

• Salmon en papillote with green asparagus and stuffed baked mushrooms

Dessert

• Coconut and pistachio mille-feuille

Italian Night on Board

Starter

• Burratina salad (Individual)

Main Course

• Traditional homemade meat & vegetable lasagna

Dessert

• Apple rose tart with artisan hazelnut ice cream

Mediterranean Vibes

Starters

• Seasonal salad
• Andalusian gazpacho with essential toppings

Main Course

• "Senyoret" seafood paella (peeled seafood)

Dessert

• Lemon cheesecake

Dinner

Starter to Share

• Goat cheese salad with walnuts and Ibiza honey
• Baked provolone with pepper chutney

Main Course

• Spaghetti "frutti di mare" (seafood pasta)

Dessert

• Pineapple carpaccio with ice cream

Sea Nostalgia

Starter to Share

• Baked scallops or sashimi
• Tomato carpaccio

Main Course

• Salt-crusted sea bass

Dessert

• Tarte Tatin