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Captain - Ivan Georgiev
Captain Ivan has been working in the yachting industry for the past 22 years, and in the role of captain for the last 10. He has a wealth of experience on both commercial and private vessels, cruising along the world’s finest coastlines throughout the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Ionian seas. Whether providing perfectly timed sunset cruises on the Amalfi Coast or working as a team to pull off challenging charters in remote locations like Brazil, Ivan is truly passionate about his work. He prides himself on finding remote anchorages and secluded bays away from the crowds in perfect conditions to give his guests the best possible experience, and can’t wait to welcome you on board Wyldecrest.

Deckhand - Xander Schwarzer
Xander has spent the last two years as a deckhand on board a variety of superyachts, and now joins the crew on Wyldecrest. He is extremely passionate about the yachting industry and plans to one day become a captain. Full of fun, Xander is also has a range of watersports experience, and will make sure guests have a great time making the most of the water toys on board.

Waldemar Stephan - Chef
Born in Poland, Waldemar began helping in his mother’s and grandmother’s kitchen from an early age, and then in the restaurant of a family friend. His passion for cooking was so strong that the obvious career path for him was gastronomy, so he began to study his craft at a technical culinary school in his hometown. Waldemar’s talent grew and his ambitious nature soon led him out of Poland and into the world. First, he headed to London, where he honed his craft under the supervision of a well-known celebrity chef. After this he headed to France and Cyprus, developing his modern European, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. Finally, Waldemar made the decision to combine his love of travel with his love of cooking, which brought him to the yachting industry. He prides himself on creating spectacular dishes, refined and tailored to the tastes of each party, and looks forward to welcoming you on board Wyldecrest.

Chief Stewardess - Gabriela Georgiev
Gabriela is an extremely experienced stewardess, having worked in the yachting industry for over seven years. She has excellent communication skills developed through her long and varied career in hospitality. With a keen eye for detail, she notices the small things, delivering the best possible guest experience. Gabriela is motivated to provide outstanding customer service, ensuring that every guest has a comfortable and memorable experience on board Wyldecrest.