ALICE

Crew Profile

CAPTAIN | ADIL

Nationality: Maldivian
Year of Birth: 1988
Hobbies: Any activities at sea, Politics
Cruising Areas: Throughout Maldivian Waters

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Pleasant, humble personality. Attention to the guests’ needs.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Do things with passion

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Adil is an outstanding captain both experience wise and personality wise, it’s rare to meet such one in Maldives

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“I cannot control the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination”


CRUISE DIRECTOR | YURA

Nationality: Georgian
Year of Birth: 1993
Hobbies: Reading, Cooking, Outdoor activities, Traveling
Cruising Areas: Maldives North and Central Atolls
Experience: Been working in hospitality for 6 years within 5-star chain hotels, successfully supervising F/B department. Driven to delivering high-quality customer service and providing meaningful, delightful and inspiring experiences for the guests.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Guests can be sure that I am that one person, who is going to use all the opportunities to make their stay comfortable and memorable.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Good eye on details. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with high sense of empathy. Developed organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
OTHERS OFTEN SAY THAT I’M RESPONSIBLE AND EASY-GOING PERSON.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Picasso


YACHT MATE & WATERSPORTS INSTRUCTOR | JAILAM

Nationality: Maldivian
Year of Birth: 2001
Hobbies: Playing Football
Cruising Areas: Throughout the Maldives
Experience: Various Resorts and Dive Centers

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Guests can expect from me creating an open and welcoming culture, ensuring they are having a lot of fun with all the water toys.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
am resourceful and flexible, enthusiastic about watersports activities provided in an outgoing and professional manner.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
I am known as a good team player, with profound communication skills that helps me in creating friendly environment and assuring guests are having their best time.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air"


YACHT MATE | SERHII

Nationality: Ukranian
Year of Birth: 1989
Hobbies: Underwater photography, Freediving, Kitesurfing, BJJ, Muay Thai
Cruising Areas: Throughout the Maldives
Experience: Various Maldivian Resorts

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
With years of experience in various diving environments, I bring a wealth of knowledge to every dive. You can expect a thorough and enjoyable learning experience that prioritizes safety, skill development, and environmental stewardship. Let’s make your diving adventures memorable and rewarding.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Create a welcoming and positive atmosphere where divers feel comfortable to ask questions and build confidence.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
I am known for being knowledgeable, helpful and reliable diving instructor who is always ready to provide assistance and guidance.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Diving is a reminder that life is meant to be explored"


SERVICE STEWARD | LABI

Nationality: Kosovar
Year of Birth: 1991
Hobbies: Gym, Reading, Bikes
Cruising Areas: North and Central Atolls in the Maldives
Experience: Three years in Bars and lounges, two years in hospitality

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Guests can expect a warm atmosphere combined with good service and a very friendly attitude.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Honesty, Loyalty, Calm, Optimistic, Kindness, Productive.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
People say that I am a good friend and helping person, easy to go with and very positive.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Don’t watch the clock, do what it does...”


SERVICE STEWARD | NATHALIE

Nationality: Thai
Year of Birth: 1986
Hobbies: Fitness and cooking
Cruising Areas: South East Asia, Maldives
Experience: 5-star hotels in Thailand

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Delivering high quality service in a friendly, helpful and professional manner.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I am always willing to develop and improve myself.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am easy-going person, facing all challenges with a smile on my face.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still"


CHEF | DANILA

Nationality: Russian
Year of Birth: 1989
Hobbies: Travelling (especially Asian countries, I am very interested in Indian culture), musical instruments, cuisine of different countries.
Cruising Areas: Maldives – Working on ALICE since August 2021
Experience: Working in various restaurants in Eastern Europe since 2011, Chef since 2016: Casa Del Mar - Saint Petersburg, Russia // Teplo // Marchelli’s // Culinaryon- master classes and banquetes.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
I am flexible in my cooking skills and I will be happy to accommodate all possible requests of guests.

SPECIALIZATION:
European cuisine (Italian, Mediterranean, Russian), Pan-Asian and American kitchen. I am certified in making neapolitan pizzas. I try to be creative and make the food pleasant both visually and taste wise.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Versatile skills, I treat everyone with respect and always remain professional.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
I am used to hearing the compliments for the food I make, however I try to remain open-minded and humble and I also always take seriously any suggestions and criticism.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Fight fair!"


SOUS CHEF | MAHESH

Nationality: Sri Lankan
Year of Birth: 1982
Languages: English, Singalese, Dhivehi
Hobbies: Cooking and Cricket
Cruising Areas: Maldives
Experience: 6 years on board OCEAN DIVINE, 3 years at Scuba Spa Maldives

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Delicious foods!

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Flexibility and enormous love of what I am doing.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
I've heard that people really love my food :)

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than life at sea”


ASSISTANT CAPTAIN | HUSSAIN

Nationality: Maldivian
Year of Birth: 1975
Hobbies: Fishing
Cruising Areas: Everywhere in the Maldives
Experience: I started my career in this industry in 2004 and have worked on different local Safari boats until I joined ALICE on 16th July 2023.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Always eager to help with anything needed, definitely share my knowledge and skills in fishing.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I am familiar with all the most famous diving points of Maldives, I am a cooperative person.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am a calm, and good-hearted person.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor”


HOUSEKEEPING STEWARD | CHANDER

Nationality: Indian
Year of Birth: 1996
Hobbies: Drawing, design, listening to music
Cruising Areas: Maldives
Experience: Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa in Maldives as Villa attendant (my achievement- Best Employee Award in September 2019).

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
That their cabins will always be clean and tidy and they will have nice turndown service as a promise for sweet dreams.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I focus on my mission and tasks and always keep in mind that my job makes the guests happy.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
My parents say that I am a sensitive but serious and goal oriented person.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"There can be no real beauty without neatness and order."


DHONI CAPTAIN | ADEY

Nationality: Maldivian
Year of Birth: 1996
Hobbies: Fishing, Playing Football
Cruising Areas: Central and South Maldives
Experience: More than 10 years of experience in the maritime. First captain job in the year 2021 at Honors Legacy Maldives. Apart from Honors Legacy, I also worked at Sunseeker and Maldives Aggressor II.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Respect, friendly & good service.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Loyalty, friendly, supportive & hard working.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am a very friendly person.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Never loose someone's trust.”


DHONI'S DECKHAND | RIPON

Nationality: Bangladeshi
Year of Birth: 1984


DHONI'S SECOND DECKHAND | NAZMUL

Nationality: Bangladeshi
Year of Birth: 1990


KITCHEN HELPER | GASIM

Nationality: Bangladeshi
Year of Birth: 1988