Captain Simon James Smith
Nationality: British
With a love of the ocean, Simon has built an adaptable career based upon integrity, reliability and diligence. Coupled with a successfully strong racing background, he is at ease running both large and small crews. Confidence in decision-making, and his ability to keep calm in stressful situations have come from learning to pre-empt and manage needs and expectations. It is highly rewarding to him to receive excellent guest feedback, and he regularly hears from ex charter clients. Having built a strong portfolio of contacts throughout the UK, Mediterranean, Caribbean and Florida, he has a great working relationship with many agents and companies.
He has a robust working knowledge of ISM, ISPS, bridge operations, and engine room maintenance, and he believe it is important to build trust within the crew to form a harmonious team, and ultimately achieve a low crew turnover.
With a love of the ocean, Simon has built an adaptable career based upon integrity, reliability and diligence. Coupled with a successfully strong racing background, he is at ease running both large and small crews. Confidence in decision-making, and his ability to keep calm in stressful situations have come from learning to pre-empt and manage needs and expectations. It is highly rewarding to him to receive excellent guest feedback, and he regularly hears from ex charter clients. Having built a strong portfolio of contacts throughout the UK, Mediterranean, Caribbean and Florida, he has a great working relationship with many agents and companies.
He has a robust working knowledge of ISM, ISPS, bridge operations, and engine room maintenance, and he believe it is important to build trust within the crew to form a harmonious team, and ultimately achieve a low crew turnover.
Chef Esra Kilinc
Nationality: Turkish
Esra Grew up in Izmir, and after finishing a three year Hotel Management education in the city, moved to Marmaris working in 5 star hotels for 7 years. Bored on land, Esra decided to work on yachts starting in 2007, with her first season as a stewardess. Her second year she began down the culinary route, and when guests were wowed with her food, shemoved to Istanbul, studied in Culinary Art School, finishing her training period in one of the most beautiful and famous boutique hotel in Istanbul, the Movenpick. Since 2012 Esra has been working on many large and small yachts throughout the world. She loves to travel, meet different people, try different food, and the daredevil in her loves a good motorbike! In contrast, Esra is very interested with spiritualism, and for 4 years has been a professional Dragonic Astrologer and Kukai Energy Master.
Esra Grew up in Izmir, and after finishing a three year Hotel Management education in the city, moved to Marmaris working in 5 star hotels for 7 years. Bored on land, Esra decided to work on yachts starting in 2007, with her first season as a stewardess. Her second year she began down the culinary route, and when guests were wowed with her food, shemoved to Istanbul, studied in Culinary Art School, finishing her training period in one of the most beautiful and famous boutique hotel in Istanbul, the Movenpick. Since 2012 Esra has been working on many large and small yachts throughout the world. She loves to travel, meet different people, try different food, and the daredevil in her loves a good motorbike! In contrast, Esra is very interested with spiritualism, and for 4 years has been a professional Dragonic Astrologer and Kukai Energy Master.
Engineer Pythagore Soamaly
Nationality: Madagascar/Italian
Pythagore (Pete) was born on the island of Madagascar, and naturalised in Italy recently with his Italian wife and young boy. Pete came to the industry in 2007, and became Chief Engineer in 2012. Since then, he has worked on many yachts both motor and sail, private and charter. Prefering to be at sea, and coming from an island community, Pete has an unwavering respect for the ocean and everything to do with it.
On board, Pete works tirelessly to keep our systems up and running and in the best condition they could be. You don’t see him so often as he works behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly for your charter.
Pete has a never give up attitude, loves fishing, scuba diving and go karting, especially with his son Nico!
Pythagore (Pete) was born on the island of Madagascar, and naturalised in Italy recently with his Italian wife and young boy. Pete came to the industry in 2007, and became Chief Engineer in 2012. Since then, he has worked on many yachts both motor and sail, private and charter. Prefering to be at sea, and coming from an island community, Pete has an unwavering respect for the ocean and everything to do with it.
On board, Pete works tirelessly to keep our systems up and running and in the best condition they could be. You don’t see him so often as he works behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly for your charter.
Pete has a never give up attitude, loves fishing, scuba diving and go karting, especially with his son Nico!
Deckhand Haydn Wächter
Nationality: British
Haydn was born in the beautiful county of West Sussex before moving to Preston at the age of 10 with his family. He has been a qualified Personal Trainer, Massage Therapist and Nutritionist for 10 years now, bringing his skills into the Yachting industry over the last 5 years.
Haydn joins us off one of the largest motor yachts in the industry, so you can be assured of the highest standards of safety and enjoyment on board.
With a passion for sports from an early age, he played football extensively, playing semi-professionally. He was a competitive swimmer, martial arts enthusiast and also found himself in the majority of the school sports teams.
In his spare time Haydn loves to go walking in the Lakes with his dogs and socialising with friends and family.
Haydn was born in the beautiful county of West Sussex before moving to Preston at the age of 10 with his family. He has been a qualified Personal Trainer, Massage Therapist and Nutritionist for 10 years now, bringing his skills into the Yachting industry over the last 5 years.
Haydn joins us off one of the largest motor yachts in the industry, so you can be assured of the highest standards of safety and enjoyment on board.
With a passion for sports from an early age, he played football extensively, playing semi-professionally. He was a competitive swimmer, martial arts enthusiast and also found himself in the majority of the school sports teams.
In his spare time Haydn loves to go walking in the Lakes with his dogs and socialising with friends and family.
Chief Stewardess Emma Bean
Nationality: British
Emma grew up on the Isle of Wight and so has always loved being by the sea. She has a long history of working within hospitality industry, working in cafes, restaurants and a ski chalet, and also has a Tourism Management degree. Like the rest of the crew, Emma has worked on a variety of yachts, including large motor yachts, and so brings a wealth of knowledge and flare to the interior with her own style.
In her spare time Emma likes to keep fit, enjoying running, yoga and watersports like scuba diving and SUP.
She loves to travel and enjoys exploring new places, and has recently returned from a yoga teacher course in India. She’s excited to warmly welcome you onboard Princess Iluka and make your charter unforgettable.
Emma grew up on the Isle of Wight and so has always loved being by the sea. She has a long history of working within hospitality industry, working in cafes, restaurants and a ski chalet, and also has a Tourism Management degree. Like the rest of the crew, Emma has worked on a variety of yachts, including large motor yachts, and so brings a wealth of knowledge and flare to the interior with her own style.
In her spare time Emma likes to keep fit, enjoying running, yoga and watersports like scuba diving and SUP.
She loves to travel and enjoys exploring new places, and has recently returned from a yoga teacher course in India. She’s excited to warmly welcome you onboard Princess Iluka and make your charter unforgettable.
Second Stewardess Amy Dummett
Nationality: British
Amy grew up in Devon aspiring to be a wedding planner. After completing a contemporary dance degree at Bath Spa University, she decided to move to the Alps and try the seasonnaire lifestyle. Discovering a newfound love for snowboarding, as well as working and travelling, she too realised her passion for hospitality. After several countries ticked off, and many miles of slopes behind her, Amy joins to further her career in Superyachts.
Aside from her snowboarding, Amy is very qualified in wine, so will be our on-board Sommelier for this season and beyond.
Amy grew up in Devon aspiring to be a wedding planner. After completing a contemporary dance degree at Bath Spa University, she decided to move to the Alps and try the seasonnaire lifestyle. Discovering a newfound love for snowboarding, as well as working and travelling, she too realised her passion for hospitality. After several countries ticked off, and many miles of slopes behind her, Amy joins to further her career in Superyachts.
Aside from her snowboarding, Amy is very qualified in wine, so will be our on-board Sommelier for this season and beyond.