CAPTAIN Savio Autore & CHEF Maria Cristina Coppola

Captain: Savio Autore, Italian

Salvatore was born and raised in the beautiful city of Naples. Soon after taking his degree, he embarked for his first job in the yachting industry as a Deckhand/Chef, and he discovered his passion for the sea. He decided to attain all the qualifications to become a Captain and in 2006 he started working at the helm of a private yacht, where he remained for five years, before embarking on another yacht. Salvatore holds many years of experience on board and an extensive knowledge of the Mediterranean coasts.
He’s very respectful and discreet, a real lover of the sea and also a great chef. His ability to create a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere on board his yachts has no equals and he’s very skilled in suggesting insider’s restaurants and activities. Italian mother tongue, he also speaks English and French.


Stewardess/Chef: Maria Cristina Coppola, Italian, 57 y.o.

Maria Cristina is an energetic, knowledgeable crew member, boasting a great team spirit and eye on detail.
Her career in hospitality industry started in 2014 as restaurant and bar manager, honing her customer skills service.
She joined the Yachting Industry in 2018 working as stewardess aboard Sunseeker 30 m. and San Lorenzo 35 m., becoming a valuable team member.
Maria Cristina is specialized in Mediterranean cuisine but she loves to experiment with fresh seasonal products, according to guests’ tastes.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, water sports, learning about different cultures and sharing new experiences with others.
Italian mother tongue, she fluently speaks English and Spanish.


Deckhand: Agostino Cascone Italian, 28 y.o.

Agostino is a professional and reliable crew member with a proven, long lasting experience in the Nautical Industry.
Its passion for the sea has deep roots. He grow up in Naples and after obtaining the Nautical Degree, he started working as Deckhand aboard luxury yachts.
Agostino also attended many courses throughout the years, successfully completed the mandatory STCW training courses and acquired the Master of Yacht Limited 200 gt.
He has organizational great skills and has been working at sea with the same passion and dedication for the past years.
Italian mothertongue, he fluently speaks English.