Your Crew
CAPTAIN Alan Collinge & CHIEF STEWARDESS Alexandra Duggan
Name: Alan Collinge
Position: Captain
Nationality: South African/Irish
Languages: English
Alan is an experienced and versatile Captain with over 10 years managing charter and private sailing vessels ranging from 14 to 24 metres. Irish/South African and born in 1991, he has logged more than 50,000 nautical miles across the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Alan brings a comprehensive skill set with great detail and care added to every trip. His background as a PADI Scuba Instructor and SPA Surf Lifesaver adds a valuable dimension to the guest experience. Alan is known for his calm adaptability, professional approach, and ability to deliver seamless charters.
Qualifications: RYA Yachtmaster 200GT | STCW | ENG1 | PADI Scuba Instructor | 50,000+ nm
Name: Alexandra Duggan
Position: Chief Stewardess
Nationality: American
Languages: English, Spanish
Alexandra is a warm, highly capable Chief Stewardess with experience spanning 18 to 50-metre sailing and motor yachts since 2018. American by nationality and a native English speaker with advanced Spanish, she comes from a family of sailors and has lived aboard and cruised extensively, giving her a genuine passion for the sea and an intuitive understanding of the guest experience. Her skill set is broad, covering silver service, floristry, interior detailing, provisioning and wine service. Alexandra combines professionalism and meticulous attention to detail with a naturally easygoing, adventurous personality that guests consistently respond to.
Qualifications: STCW | ENG1 | RYA Powerboat Level 2 | G.U.E.S.T. Interior | Advanced Spanish
Name: Davide Matta
Position: Deckhand
Nationality: Italian
Languages: English, Italian
Davide is an enthusiastic and hardworking deckhand from Italy. Born in 2002, he brings lots of hands-on experience to the deck. Fluent in Italian and English, Davide will be on hand managing the deck and water toys on board, a skilled tender driver and RYA Jet Ski Instructor. Polite, hands-on and full of energy, he brings real enthusiasm to every aspect of life on board, whether that's getting guests up on a surf foil for the first time or honing their jet ski skills. Davide brings his love of freediving, fishing and the sea to each day on board, making him a versatile and engaging member of the crew.
Qualifications: STCW | RYA Powerboat Level 2 | RYA Jetski Instructor | PADI Advanced Open
Chef: To Be Advised
Chef Valentina Calixto
With a diverse culinary background spanning superyachts, charter seasons and private residences across the Mediterranean, Chef Valentina brings a fresh, creative and highly personalized approach to every menu. Her cuisine is rooted in Mediterranean flavours, complemented by classical techniques and international influences, with a particular passion for plant-based, healthy and vibrant dishes.
Experienced in catering to a wide range of dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten-free cuisine, Valentina creates menus that balance refined presentation with relaxed, generous dining. Her calm, adaptable approach and strong attention to detail ensure every meal is tailored to the individual tastes and expectations of her guests.
August 11-17,2026 (Guest's Review)
<p><strong>Dear Alex, Valentina, Alan, Davide,</strong></p><p> </p><p>Where can we even start? Our stay was wonderful. You all made it memorable. We arrived with small expectations, but you’ve exceeded all expectations. ♡</p><p>Your attention to detail, kindness, positivity, energy, and so much more did all the difference to our eyes, which are now full of stars.</p><p>Not only were the landscapes amazing, but the weather stayed by our side throughout the entire stay ☀️ — and… so did the <strong>GOOD ENERGY!</strong></p><p>Alan always did the best for us, and for our safety. Thank you for caring that much and for letting us leave full of memories of a lifetime.</p><p>Davide was always on board for some cool activities along with us, which was so fun! Although he almost made us fly with the tubing! It was SO FUN!</p><p>Alex, how many Alexs are on board? Probably around seven. She always [was] there at the right time ♡. Her skills and professionalism are amazing and it was extremely pleasant for us. Thank you.</p><p>Last but not least, Valentina ♡, thank you for the <strong>DELICIOUS</strong> food you have carefully prepared for us all week. Everyday was a new tasty surprise that we’ve all enjoyed so much. Breakfast, lunch, dinners are a very big part of this experience, and you’ve made the difference. <strong>BEST RESTAURANT EVER!</strong></p><p>Thank you all, you will stay in our hearts ♡</p><p>Best of all to the four of you ♡<br><strong>“Teamwork makes the dream work!”</strong></p><p><strong>Arthur, Mathieu, Lili, Jules, Constance, Christine, Caroline</strong></p>
January 2026
<p>VANTASTIC WEEK!<br>Thank you!<br>B.S</p>