As a passionate Yacht Chef and Yoga Teacher with multiple seasons of experience, Marielle combines her love for the sea with a deep understanding of health, nutrition, and culinary creativity. After years of hosting little dinner parties for friends and family during her time at University in Germany and a career in Optometry, she decided to trade the ‘normal’ for a life on the water.
Over the years, she’s had the opportunity to cook and cater on sailing yachts in the most beautiful places, ranging from private charters to week-long sailing events across the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Her culinary approach and love for mediterranean cuisine focuses on healthy, fresh and locally sourced ingredients. She’s adapting to the preferences and diverse dietary needs of her guests with ease, while also drawing inspiration from her
background in yoga and nutrition. She also recently attended Ashburton's Yacht Chef Academy to continue elevating her culinary creations!
When she’s not sailing, Marielle travels around the globe (with sometimes only a backpack), where she continues to be inspired by the different cultures & local food scenes. She can’t wait to welcome you on board Walk’n on Sunshine and make you feel right at home.
Walk'n on Sunshine is equipped with 3 queen cabins for guests to use offering ensuite facilities and a bunk cabin with its own bathroom ideal for singles, kids, or teens.
