Your Crew
CAPTAIN Nick Cann & MATE/CHEF Amy Cann
Captain Nick Cann and Chef Amy Cann bring a rich blend of adventure, seamanship, culinary creativity, and warm hospitality to every charter aboard ALTESSE. Their life together on the water has taken them from Alaska’s rugged straits and fjords to the Bahamas, Thailand, and the Virgin Islands, giving them a deep appreciation for exploration, nature, and the unforgettable moments that happen at sea. Nick’s calm leadership, sailing experience, and passion for diving and snorkeling pair beautifully with Amy’s flavorful, globally inspired cuisine and thoughtful approach to onboard service.
Together, Nick and Amy create a charter experience that feels relaxed, personal, and deeply connected to the islands. From secluded beaches and vibrant reefs to fresh local ingredients and cocktails with island flair, they love helping guests disconnect, explore, and make lasting memories in the Caribbean.
May 2026
I can’t say enough good things about Nick and Amy. Amazing hosts with world class skills and experience. They could be successful wherever they wanted to be. We were all glad they chose BVI so we could find them.<br />
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Nick gave us a lot of options and chances for input but he had pretty well learned what we were looking for, so had a great master plan to start with. We followed his basic plan and adapted as needed. It is hard to fit in as many activities as we did, but it worked out very well.<br />
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Nick is the easy going skipper that everyone likes, but behind his easy going attitude, he has a master plan with all the details and lots of skills to be self sufficient. Because of that, everything was both fun and smooth and comfortable.<br />
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Amy is perfectly pleasant, a wonderful hostess, and an amazing chef. We are a family of foodies and she impressed us all day after day with unexpected delights. She also kept the boat meticulously clean and cheery.<br />
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The two of them work extremely well together and are an excellent role model. They did the work of four people and made it look easy. I’m not just saying that.<br />
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The food and beverages went way beyond expectations and I don’t say that lightly. The little touches make a huge difference and both Nick and Amy have considerable skills in that area and don’t just follow a recipe. They adapt to their ingredients and conditions to make things that just feel right. I have experience other “good” crews before, but they are special.<br />
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Essentially every wish was granted unless a specific item or ingredient could not be found in the BVI and then Nick and Amy would come up with a better alternative and teach us something. It’s not a good day unless you learn something new. All of our days were good. All of our experiences were great. Nick and Amy became like old friends.<br />
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It was my third charter in BVI, my wife’s second charter and our kids first. We honeymooned in BVI 37 years prior and it was the best experience of our lives, which we wanted our kids to experience. This recent charter is now the new best.<br />
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I would recommend this crew to anybody, especially if you are adventurous, as the extra diving skills and activities are hard to find. If you are not particularly adventurous in the water, the cruise in paradise with fantastic food is still amazing.<br />
~Frank
March 2024
We could not have been any happier! Kennon the captain went beyond our expectations to make sure our drinks were full and our comfort was concern #1. Stephanie's meals were off the hook. She made us feel like we were at home the entire time! Unbelievable! Off the hook! Every morning the crew was up way before we were, making sure the coffee was hot when we came up. The breakfasts were way more then we could have expected! I can't even begin to explain the flavor, the presentation was amazing. Table was set to perfection, napkin folding was always fun to see. I just can't say enough how great it was.<br />
We had one of our people that had a aversion to spicy. Stephanie made him a separate version of the same thing we all had to make sure he was happy. She took some food allergies for others and designed the menu around them. Again off the hook! I would put her up against some of the best chefs! We will be hard pressed to find a better crew. They work so well together, totally seamless and effortlessly.