Your Crew
CAPTAIN Savio Autore & STEWARDESS- 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: Michele Bencardino, Italian, 25 y.o.
Michele is an experienced and reliable deckhand with a solid track record on private and commercial yachts up to 50 meters.
Michele boasts a strong expertise in deck maintenance, mooring operations, washdowns, and guest support, combined with a thorough understanding of onboard safety and procedures.
He is known for reliability, precision, and a safety-oriented approach with proactive problem-solving abilities and deep knowledge of yacht systems and materials.
Highly motivated, with a keen eye for detail, he is holder of all mandatory STCW certifications, a RYA Powerboat Handling Level 2 and a valid seaman’s book.
Italian mothertongue, he has an advanced level of English.
Absolutely wonderful!!
<p><strong>11-16 July 2026 Amalfi Coast </strong><br>Ciao Resilience Crew,</p><p>You guys are absolutely wonderful. My family is hard to please and if you could make my grandfather have a good time, you can make anyone have a good time. Every detail was absolutely perfect!!<br>Savio was so helpful with the itinerary, the lost luggage and the reservations.<br>Chicca made delicious food and was wonderful keeping our space so clean. Michele was entertaining, the most helpful, made the best cocktails and cappuccinos.</p><p>We wish you all the health, happiness, success and love!!</p>
Stunning Yacht!
<p><strong>2-9 July 2026 Naples/Naples</strong><br>Vacations! There are those you enjoy, and there are those you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Our week aboard Resilience Yacht was truly one of those unforgettable experiences.<br>The six of us came to Italy excited for an amazing trip, but what we experienced exceeded every expectation. From the moment we stepped onboard, the crew welcomed us like family, made us feel like family. Their kindness, professionalism and genuine care made us feel completely at home.<br>The yacht is stunning. Every meal was exceptional, every destination breathtaking and every day brought another incredible memory.<br>To Captain Savio, Miguel and Kika, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving us a vacation we will never forget. We hope to cross paths again someday!<br>Grazie di cuore al Comandante e all’equipaggio! È stata un’esperienza indimenticabile. Viva l’Italia! </p>