Your Crew
CAPTAIN Mario Snyman & MATE/CHEF Gi Snyman
Hi — We’re Mario & Gi!
Our story began in Pretoria, South Africa, in a hospitality school classroom. As part of an icebreaker, everyone was asked to toss their shoes into a pile and pick one at random to find their partner. By chance — or maybe fate — I (Gi) pulled out Mario’s shoe, and we’ve been a team ever since.
Mario was born and raised in South Africa and has always been a people person with a knack for problem-solving. After studying hospitality management, he trained across luxury hotels, fine-dining restaurants, and even South Africa’s iconic Blue Train. His love for the ocean eventually drew him to yachting, where he earned his Yachtmaster certification and discovered his passion for life at sea. Calm, capable, and endlessly resourceful, Mario keeps Mucho Gusto running seamlessly — whether he’s at the helm, behind the bar crafting his signature “cocktail of the day,” or fixing something before anyone else even knows it’s broken. He’s also a certified Dive Master, trained electrician, barista, and mixologist — and when he’s not on the water, you’ll usually find him restoring classic cars.
I (Gi) grew up in Mozambique, surrounded by tropical beaches, fresh seafood, and the Portuguese-inspired flavours that have shaped my cooking. By sixteen, I was already guiding safari guests and sharing my love of nature and wildlife — hospitality came naturally. I went on to earn a three-year diploma in Professional Cookery, specializing in dietary requirements and personalized menus. Food, for me, is about joy and connection, and I love creating dishes that make people feel both nourished and delighted. Guests often tell me it’s my laugh that fills the boat as much as the aroma from the galley — and that’s the best compliment I could ask for.
Together, we’re passionate about creating charters that feel effortless and personal — where guests can completely relax knowing every detail is taken care of. Whether it’s Mario mixing sundowners on the flybridge, me serving up something fresh from the galley, or the two of us sharing stories over sunset, we love making every trip aboard Mucho Gusto one to remember.
New Years 2025/26 Bahamas
To Mario and Gi - There isn't enough space in this book to express out gratitude for the amazing trip! You truly though of everything. From Planning a fun itinerary to the amazing food & topnotch cocktails...every aspect of our trip was perfect!
With immense gratitude,
-J
Mario and Gi, We had so much fun with you this week. Our favorite parts were snorkeling the plane wreck and the grotto and also seeing the a lot of fish. Tubing with Mario was so much fun and def a workout too. It was so cool to see al the special places. Our dad along with the rest of us really enjoyed the bar on the island along with the fireworks on New years. You guys always had something for us to do and this is truly once in a lifetime opportunity. We are so grateful for Gi's constant laughs and positivity along with Mario's helpfulness and drink menu!
-O
The service was awesome and the food was great! I had so much fun swimming on the water ski and tubing. The crew are really nice and polite.
-G
Dear Mario and Gi,
Thank you so much for taking us on this trip! I loved the service and meals and I enjoyed learning about the boat, the ocean and the local sea life. I thank Mario for pulling the nurse shark out of the water
-H
First Timers!
well, this was our first yacht excursion and it was absolutely, Amazing! What a fantastic boat & Crew! Hannah & Dominic are TOP SHELF and enjoyed getting to know them. We hope to return!