Your Crew
Ryan Matthew Head Captain
Crew Profile
CAPTAIN - RYAN MATTHEWnationality - SOUTH AFRICAN, languages - ENGLISH
Ryan has been the Captain aboard AQUA LIFE since April 2025 and is from South Africa. He holds a Yachtmaster Offshore license, and is 44 years old. Ryan has worked aboard previous yachts named: M/Y Caffeine, M/Y Wreckless, M/Y Island Cowboy. He has cruised many great areas, his favorites being the Bahamas for the water and beauty, St. Lucia, Grenada, Croatia & Greece. Before yachting, Ryan was in Commercial diving. He speaks English, and has bonus skills such as Divemaster to enhance your yacht charter experience! Ryan describes himself as a Parent, and enjoys talking about Fishing and Team-sports. Ryan feels that the most important factor to providing the best luxury yacht charter experience is "Great weather, clear water, amazing food, cocktails and a crew who can put it all together.". Lastly, a fun fact from and about Ryan is "I am a ex commercial diver and enjoyed the tuna fishing up north.".
CHEF - JORGE PEAL
nationality - MEXICAN languages ENGLISH
Jorge has been the Chef aboard AQUA LIFE since April 2025, from Mexico and is 33 years old. He has worked aboard previous yachts named: M/Y Nita K 2 , M/Y Vitesse, M/Y Irresistible, M/Y Funseeker. Jorge says his favorite cruising area is the Caribbean as you can get lots of ingredients and spices. Jorge speaks English, and has bonus skills such as CPR to enhance your yacht charter experience! He describes himself as sociable and full of positive energy. He enjoys Book Club, and talking about Travel, Team-sports and Films. Jorge feels that the most important factor to providing the best luxury yacht charter experience is " Having guests who like to be adventurous with food. Lastly, a fun fact from and about Jorge is " I talk while I sleep , it's seems I have something with "aguacates " (avocados) in my dreams."
MATE - PHILLIP NADAULD
nationality SOUTH AFRICAN languages ENGLISH
Phillip has been the Mate aboard AQUA LIFE since March 2025, is from South Africa, holds a Yachtmaster Oceans license, and is 30 years old. He has worked aboard previous yachts named: M/Y Aquarius, M/YCinders M/Y Palooza. His favorite cruising areas is the Tyrrhenian Sea (Rome, Amalfi Coast, Pontine Islands, Sardinia), specially because of the History & Culture. He says that some ports it feels as if your sailing through waters steeped in ancient history. He also enjoys the Balearic islands for its gorgeous coves and tranquility, and excellent seafood. Before yachting, Phillip was a Ware house manager. Phillip speaks English, and has bonus skills such as a Divemaster, Tender Pilot, Carpentry, and Plumbing to enhance your yacht charter experience! Phillip describes himself as "Half-Human, Half-Fish", and enjoys talking about Travel, Water-sports, Swimming/Diving and sailing. Phillip feels that the most important factor to providing the best luxury yacht charter experience is "Exceptional Crew, Impeccable Service, Customization, Culinary Excellence, a Top-Tier Vessel, Breathtaking Destinations, Smooth Operations and Memorable Moments. Lastly, a fun fact about Phillip is "I hold a 200-ton captain’s license, so I can literally steer the ship—whether it’s on the water or in a team setting."
STEWARDESS - JAMIE FAGAN
nationality SOUTH AFRICAN languages ENGLISH
Jamie has been the Stewardess) aboard AQUA LIFE since April 2025, is from South Africa, and is 21 years old. She has worked aboard previous yachts named: M/Y Annastar and M/Y Privilege. Before yachting, Jamie was in Airbnb Manager and a Web Development Student.Jamie speaks English, and has bonus skills such as CPR, Childcare, IT Specialist and Event Planning to enhance your yacht charter experience! Jamie describes herself as an Animal Lover, and enjoys talking about Travel and Hiking & Adventure. Jamie can't wait to welcome you on board M/Y AQUA LIFE!
