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MARIAH PRINCESS III - CREW BIO
Captain
Kevin Gentles
Kevin holds a Royal Yacht Master Offshore and has operated primarily on motor yachts for many years, working his way up to Captain in 2017. He has sailed worldwide with a deep knowledge and respect for yacht chartering and safety. Kevin has worked as a First Officer on large motor yachts for the Royal Family of Qatar and has had good experience in Captaining Lagoon 77 and Sunreef 80 yachts.
He is eager to take guests to explore the reefs of the BVI, having just obtained his PADI Dive Master certification last season. Kevin grew up spending summers on his parents' charter yacht in the British Virgin Islands and has a keen knowledge of the area and hidden secret spots!
Chef
Nicole Bowman
Nicole was raised in Central Florida, and she is passionate about the food she plates; Nicole enjoys bringing a touch of gourmet to fresh, local dishes. Having studied at Ashburton Chefs Academy and Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy, she’s mastered various cuisines and techniques and brought them to life in her many years working as a charter yacht Chef. Nicole loves diving, hiking, and exploring new places in her spare time. Nicole has spent eight years chartering the Caribbean from top to bottom and the last summer season in the Mediterranean. Along with being a PADI Rescue diver, Nicole is also a licensed Captain in her own right and is equally adept on the deck.
Stewardess
Bea Varini
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