ALEGRIA CY

Captain Jameson Coops

After sailing in the waters of Great Britain as a young boy I took to the sea professional in my early 20’s then getting my first command at 25 on a Perini Navi sailing yacht. I have been on the seas ever since.
My love for the oceans and all it has to offer is shown in my personality and passing that on to my guests is my happy place

Chief Engineer Rob Prince

Rob’s family is from Sunderland, once the biggest shipbuilding town in the world.
A misguided youth building many dangerous race cars in the frozen north preceded his escape to the Caribbean to mess around sailboats for many years
After hurricane Irma destroyed his home and business, he found himself onboard superyachts and hasn’t put roots down since
August this year he joined MY Alegria. He has been outside three times since

First Officer Quinton Snyman 3/24/77

Quinton Is from South Africa he started in the yachting industry in 2013 on a 360ft Lurssen as a lead deckhand. After two years onboard he decided to focus on the140ft – 165ft size range. In 2015 he joined a dual season 164ft charter yacht. He committed 5 years to building a great team and charter program with the Owner, Captain, Management Company, and Brokers. The end goal was to create and unforgettable experience for every guest that step onboard!

Bosun ( In Training) Ricardo Cordoso Cervigni 3/15/92
Ricardo is from Brazil. He has two and a half years’ experience in yachting industry. He began his marine career working as an Office staff steward, then later moved on to yachting.
In the future he wants to work towards becoming a well- rounded and experienced seafarer and fulfill the Bosun’s position. His hobbies include flying, Ballroom dance, roller
blading, water sports, football and CrossFit

Deckhand Harry Martin 6/7/01
Harry is from England and recently started his yachting career in early October of 2022
He aspires to build his qualifications starting with Dive master in the hopes to become an experienced mariner and work his way up the ladder towards captain!

Chief Stewardess Melina Leblanc 5/21/92
Melina is French Canadian born in Montreal. She relocated to Barbados with her mother at the age of 19. Being a competitive swimmer growing up she always had a great passion for the water.
Being in Barbados she saw beautiful yachts come to the island and decided it would be the perfect career to pursue
Her love for service and interacting with people has seen her gain around 5 years’ experience on super yachts. With her positive personality and her friendly approach, she is always available and willing to attend to our guests’ requests.

2nd Stewardess Nicole Hartmann 5/26/1991
Nikki grew up on the Gold Coast which is surrounded by beautiful beaches in most directions, easily aiding in her love for the ocean.
After completing her High School Education and 4 years in Hospitality, Nikki went onto spend 10 years in the Dental Industry starting out nursing and then stepping into Practice Manager. Before joining the Yachting Industry 5 years ago, Nikki was managing multiple Ultrasound and MRI Radiology Departments.
Nikki genuinely enjoys every part of her role as a Stewardess and aspires to be a great leader and Chief Stewardess in the future.
Nikki has a passion for fitness, diving and photography and is always up for new adventures and locations around the world to explore.

3rd Stewardess Camila Suarez 9/19/97
Camilla is a Maritime engineer and animal lover from Venezuela. Coming from a strong family background she made the biggest decision to leave home and join the yachting industry.
She started her career in yachting 2 years ago and she enjoys serving and meeting new people. She is always around to help and ensures that you will have a good time onboard.

Chef Antonio Scaccio
Chef Antonio Scaccio was born in Monreale, growing up amidst the aromas and flavors of his native Sicily.
He trained under renowned chefs Francesco Paolo Cascino and Walter Ruberti and completed internships with Paul Bocuse and Gualtiero Marchesi.
A forerunner of organic food in Italy, Antonio experiments with macrobiotics and Ayurveda, exploring the fusion of elements and reinterpreting varied cuisines
He has been working on luxury yachts since 1996, has published five books with two more on the way.
He balances consultancy and research alongside his role onboard.