MEET YOUR CREW

CAPTAIN: Norick Wendel

CHEF/FIRST MATE: Elouise Stone

Norick grew up in a boating-loving family where holidays were always about bringing friends along and sharing the beauty of bays, islands and rivers. He naturally found his passion for the water from an early age, earning his first boating licence at just 16. Water skiing was also a central part of family holidays and remains a fond part of his connection to life on the water. 

His career began in the luxury hospitality industry, where he gained extensive experience aboard small five-star-plus luxury and expedition cruise ships. As a skipper of the expedition boats, Norick had the opportunity to personally take guests into some of the world’s most extraordinary and remote destinations, including Papua New Guinea, Antarctica and the Amazon, creating memorable experiences along the way.
Today, Norick is an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Skipper and has spent the last three Mediterranean seasons working aboard sailing yachts and catamarans. Combining his passion for the water with his strong hospitality background, he enjoys creating an atmosphere where guests feel relaxed, welcomed and part of the experience.
Growing up, Norick’s family was always a place where people shared, laughed and welcomed others with open arms. It is a philosophy he carries with him today - to share great experiences, create lasting memories and make everyone feel at home on board.
 

Ellie’s love for the sea began at 22, when she moved to Australia and started working aboard commercial and research vessels on the Great Barrier Reef. After six months of chartering, she travelled through Asia, chasing the snow and discovering new cultures, flavours and recipes along the way.

Before long, she found herself missing the salty air and life on the water, bringing her back to the Mediterranean. She began chartering in Croatia and Greece, developing her passion for food and hospitality as a professional yacht chef aboard luxury catamarans and monohulls.

With a love for adventure, travel and creating memorable experiences through food, Ellie is excited to bring her energy, creativity and culinary passion to the Libra family for the season ahead.
 

Ellie’s Sample Menu

BREAKFAST:

Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter — Selection of tropical and seasonal fruits

Greek Yogurt Parfaits — Granola, fresh berries, seasonal fruit & honey

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagels — Capers, red onion, lemon & fresh

herbs

Shakshuka — Spiced tomato & pepper sauce, poached eggs, fresh herbs & toasted

sourdough

Lemon & Poppy Seed Crêpes — Seasonal fruit compote & whipped mascarpone

cream

Traditional English Breakfast — Crispy bacon, sausages, grilled tomatoes, hash

browns, sautéed mushrooms & sunny-side-up eggs

LUNCH:

Asian-Style Satay Noodles — Wok-fried noodles with crispy chilli beef, fresh herbs

& pickled vegetables

Soft Beef Tacos — Tender spiced beef, mango salsa, sriracha mayo, sour cream &

fresh coriander

Mediterranean Sharing Platter — Grilled prawns, herbed couscous, house-made

hummus, tzatziki, Greek salad & crispy falafel

Loaded Burrito Bowls — Spiced rice, seasoned beans, avocado, fresh salsa,

roasted vegetables & lime

Fresh Tuna Poke Bowls — Sashimi-grade tuna, sushi rice, edamame, avocado,

fresh vegetables & sesame dressing, served alongside a refreshing Asian noodle

salad

Classic Chicken Caesar Salad — Grilled chicken breast, crisp cos lettuce,

Parmesan, garlic croutons & a creamy Caesar dressing, finished with freshly shaved

Parmesan

Honey-Sriracha Roasted Salmon — Flaked salmon glazed with honey & Sriracha,

served with creamy avocado & fresh mango salsa, fragrant coconut rice & shredded

nori

APPETIZERS:

Heritage Tomato & Burrata — Fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil & sea salt

Caramelised Onion & Brie Tart — Crisp pastry, thyme & balsamic glaze

Prosciutto & Melon — Sweet seasonal melon with whipped feta & fresh mint

Grilled Peach, Burrata & Prosciutto — Fresh basil, aged balsamic & extra virgin

olive oil

Truffle Parmesan Arancini — Crispy risotto bites with truffle aioli

Bruschetta — Toasted sourdough, heritage tomatoes, basil & extra virgin olive oil

Rainbow Rice Paper Rolls — Fresh seasonal vegetables, herbs & vermicelli,

served with satay sauce & sweet chilli

DINNER:

Pan-Seared Sea Bass — Served on a nest of crushed potatoes with tender

asparagus, finished with a delicate lemon & dill beurre blanc

Truffle Cream Pasta — Fresh pasta with pancetta, wild mushrooms & shaved

Parmesan, served with a butter-leaf salad and house-made garlic bread

Sushi & Asian Sharing Platter — Selection of freshly prepared sushi, homemade

vegetable spring rolls, edamame & sesame noodle salad

Smoked Paprika Chicken Orzo — Creamy orzo with tender chicken, smoked

paprika & whipped feta, accompanied by balsamic Caprese, caramelised onion

hummus & warm pitta

Grilled Beef Tenderloin — Charred corn, garlic-roasted potatoes & seasonal garden

salad, finished with a classic jus

Herb-Crusted Chicken Supreme — Creamy Parmesan polenta, roasted

Mediterranean vegetables & a rich thyme jus

Prawn Alla Vodka — Fresh pasta, butter-poached prawns, silky tomato and vodka

cream, chilli, Parmesan & fresh basil

DESSERTS:

Warm Chocolate Brownie — Rich chocolate brownie served with vanilla bean ice

cream & chocolate sauce

Key Lime Pie — Zesty key lime filling, buttery biscuit base & lightly whipped cream

Lemon Posset — Silky lemon cream, fresh berries & crisp shortbread

Eton Mess — Crushed meringue, fresh seasonal berries, Chantilly cream & berry

coulis

Classic Apple Crumble — Warm spiced apples, buttery crumble topping & vanilla

bean ice cream

Dark Chocolate Mousse — Silky dark chocolate mousse, chocolate soil & fresh

berries

Sticky Toffee Pudding — Warm date sponge, rich toffee sauce & vanilla bean ice

STANDARD SHIPS BAR

Soft drinks, sodas, water, beers and well drinks, cocktails are available  for your enjoyment.

Spirits

Vodka brands: Tito’s, Stoli, Smirnoff

Whiskey brands: Johnny Walker, Dewars, Jack Daniels

Tequila brands: Souza, Milagro

Rum brand: Cruzan

Gin brands: Gordans, Tanqueray  

Assortment of liqueurs.

Red and White Wines

Pino Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend, Pinot Noir, Proseco

Hard Seltzer

STANDARD SHIP’S BAR

Non-alcoholic 

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, La Croix, Club Soda, Tonic Water, Assorted Juices

Spirits

Vodka: Tito’s, Smirnoff

Gin: Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray  

Rum: Cruzan, Bacardi

Tequila: Milagro, Herradura

Whiskey: Dewar’s, Jameson

Bourbon: Maker’s Mark, Bulleit

Assorted Liqueurs

Wine

Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Pinot Noir

White: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio

Rosé, Prosecco

Hard Seltzer

Truly, Highnoon, White Claw, Love City

Beer

Corona, Carib, Landshark, Miller Lite, Coors Light

Please let your broker know your preferred brands.

If you wish to have premium wines and/or spirits of your choice, please notify your broker. Your crew will be happy to source these for you and have them on board when you arrive. These would be at an additional cost to you.

Beer

Bud, Coors, Corona, Miller, Caribe, Presidente

Please let your broker know your preferred brand.

If you require premium wines or spirits of your choice, please notify your broker and we will be happy to source it for you and have them onboard when you arrive.

These would be at an additional cost to you.