ALANDREA

Captain Otto Geiger
Otto grew up in rural South Africa and spent the majority of his childhood on horseback.

After graduating high school he then served 2 years in the military as a medic and upon completion of his service, he got involved in the hospitality industry. He worked both front of house as a manager and back of house as a chef.

Whilst working at a high end restaurant in the Cape Town Waterfront he discovered a love and passion for sailing and the adventure of the ocean and has for the past 27 years been working on yachts as a captain moving boats all around the world. Otto is a professional, problem solving guy with a great sense of humor and sharp wit. He has a can do attitude and prioritizes guest and crew comfort and safety.


Mate Jurie Human
Jurie was brought up on the stunning winelands in Paarl, South Africa, where he completed his degree in viticulture & horticulture. He then discovered the love for fishing and transferred his skills to the luxury yachting industry. The safety of the vessel, guests, and crew is of utmost importance to him while always keeping sight of the main aim, which is to provide the best possible service and experience to the Owners and guests.


Stewardess Dilien Viljoen
Having grown up in Cape Town, South Africa, surrounded by nature and amazing coastlines, Dilien developed a love for water. With a robust background in hospitality on land and valuable experience as a stewardess aboard yachts, she has cultivated professionalism, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Her quick thinking, positive attitude, and collaborative spirit makes her an excellent candidate for yachting. Fueled by a deep passion for travel, entertaining guests and thriving on providing excellent service Dilien will make sure that you have an ultimate charter experience.


Deckhand/Engineer Siyabonga (Siya) Mphokeli
Siyabonga, or Siya for short, was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and at a young age moved to Cape Town. After finishing school, he started a career in hospitality where he gained valuable experience and was loved and enjoyed by everyone because of his sincere and open character. During Siya’s career in hospitality, he met a lot of people who worked on yachts and from their experiences he decided he would love to follow a career in yachting. It presents great opportunities and Siya’s goal is to become a Captain. He is motivated and driven with great problem-solving skills. He started his career as a day worker and quickly learned the ropes to move into the Deckhand/Engineering position. Siya has a great passion for the industry. He completes and delivers tasks effectively and is flexible and adaptable in all situations. He enjoys running, hiking, and keeping fit on a regular basis. Siya will ensure your time onboard will be remembered and all expectations exceeded.


Chef Alejandro Sanz
Meet Alejandro, a seasoned Peruvian-Italian chef with over a decade of culinary expertise. From Middle Eastern delicacies to coastal Sicilian Italian and Latin flavors, Alejandro's passion for cooking, paired with his knack for wine and cocktail pairings, ensures unforgettable dining experiences. With a dedication to crafting visually stunning and delicious dishes, coupled with a love for travel to broaden his culinary horizons, Alejandro is eager to wow guests onboard.