Champagne Seas

Captain Daniel Striccialu brings over a decade of leadership and hands-on maritime experience to CHAMPAGNE SEAS, backed by a distinguished military background and a career commanding both private and commercial yachts up to 75 meters. A native of Venice, Daniel began his professional journey in Italy’s elite Special Forces, where he developed the discipline, resilience, and leadership skills that now define his command style at sea. Transitioning into yachting, he quickly built a reputation for overseeing complex refits, managing multi-vessel fleets, and safely navigating waters across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Gulf of Aden, and open ocean. Daniel holds a Master 3000GT Unlimited license and a long list of advanced maritime certifications, including Designated Person Ashore (DPA), GMDSS, Ship Security Officer, and Medical Care. His impressive career includes time as Fleet Manager for yachts up to 70 meters, relief captain for expedition yachts, and First Officer aboard the 75m PLANET NINE and other prestigious builds. Calm under pressure and highly safety-focused, Daniel combines operational excellence with a warm and approachable leadership style. Passionate about inspiring his crew and delivering exceptional guest experiences, he takes pride in ensuring that every charter runs seamlessly from start to finish.

Born in Italy, Captain Enrico discovered his love for the ocean at an early age, spending his youth freediving and sailing along the Mediterranean Coast. The sea quickly became the place where he felt most at home and ultimately shaped the course of his life.After becoming a dive professional and spending several years exploring the waters of Central America and the Caribbean, Enrico transitioned fully into life at sea as a professional yacht captain. What began with small sailing yachts and expedition-style trips soon evolved into a career dedicated to navigating luxury yachts in some of the world’s most remote and spectacular cruising grounds. From secluded anchorages and pristine reefs in French Polynesia to some of the world’s most sought-after cruising grounds in the Caribbean, Enrico specializes in creating unforgettable itineraries that blend adventure with access to exclusive destinations beyond the typical charter routes. Known for his calm leadership and friendly, approachable style, Captain Enrico is passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences. His focus on safety, efficiency, and attention to guest preferences ensures that every journey aboard Champagne Seas is both seamless and memorable.

Ion is a Greek Chief Officer with a lifelong connection to the sea and extensive experience across both sailing and motor yachts. Having worked throughout the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, he brings strong operational knowledge, excellent navigation skills, and a hands-on leadership style to every vessel he joins. Ion has served as First Officer on busy charter yachts up to 45m as well as Captain on sailing yachts and catamarans, gaining valuable experience in ocean passages, charter operations, refit projects, and crew management. He has also overseen new builds, Atlantic crossings, and complex charter programs, always maintaining a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction. Fluent in English and Greek, Ion is passionate about the ocean lifestyle and enjoys sharing it with guests through water sports, particularly kitesurfing and diving. With strong knowledge of the Greek islands and a proactive, approachable attitude, he works hard to ensure every charter runs smoothly and every guest has an exceptional experience on board.

Chef Stéphane is a highly experienced yacht chef with over 30 years in professional kitchens, including Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury superyachts. French-trained, he specializes in refined French haute cuisine as well as Mediterranean, European, and Asian-inspired dishes, with a strong focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Having served as sole chef on yachts from 40–70m cruising the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, and Middle East, Stéphane is skilled in creating bespoke menus tailored to owner and guest preferences. Passionate about elegant presentation and balanced flavors, he is dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences at sea.

Originally from Canada, Chief Stewardess Tamara discovered her passion for hospitality while working in two incredible destinations — the mountains of Whistler and a luxury resort on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. These experiences sparked her love for creating memorable guest experiences and eventually led her to the world of yachting, where she has spent the past five years. Naturally adventurous, Tamara is drawn to destinations off the beaten path and enjoys exploring the world both above and below the water. In her free time she loves scuba diving, sailing, skiing, and discovering exceptional food from different cultures. With her warm energy, creativity, and attention to detail, Tamara enjoys creating a welcoming atmosphere onboard so guests can relax, indulge, and fully enjoy their time at sea.

Second Stewardess Rebecca Nilsson grew up in Sweden and brings a strong hospitality background to her role in yachting. After gaining experience in guest service and international work environments, she transitioned into the yachting industry where she has worked on both private and charter vessels, building a well-rounded skillset across service, housekeeping, and laundry. Rebecca is known for her reliability, positive attitude, and ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced onboard environments. She has experience working within larger interior teams as well as independently in a dual Chef/Stewardess role, demonstrating strong organization, provisioning management, and attention to detail. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys staying active and spending time in the water, with hobbies including scuba diving, swimming, cooking, and travelling. With her calm energy and strong work ethic, she takes pride in delivering attentive service and helping create a welcoming, memorable experience for guests onboard.

Third Stew Juliana grew up on the east coast of Australia, where a lifelong love of the ocean and adventure began. She entered the yachting industry in the Mediterranean and has since worked as a stewardess with additional deck support on private motor yachts. Known for her calm, positive energy and strong work ethic, she enjoys the fast-paced nature of life at sea. Outside of work she loves surfing, hiking, and exploring new coastlines. Juliana takes pride in delivering attentive service and creating relaxed, memorable experiences for guests onboard.

Second officer Alberto is a highly experienced professional seafarer and navigator with over 30 years in the yachting industry and more than 120,000 nautical miles logged. His career spans private and charter yachts, dive liveaboards, and expedition-style vessels, giving him strong operational experience in a wide variety of cruising environments. He has extensive delivery and passage experience, including recent transatlantic crossings, and has coordinated complex vessel operations and inspections across the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and the United States. Alberto is also a professional diver with 14 years of experience and more than 10,000 logged dives. With an adventurous spirit and passion for outdoor activities, Alberto brings both professionalism and enthusiasm to every charter, ensuring guests enjoy safe, memorable, and active experiences on board.

Lead Deckhand Jack Midgley is a former international athlete competing in both volleyball and hockey. He has spent the past three years building a strong career in the yachting industry working on vessels ranging from 45m to 110m. Originally from the UK’s watersports capital Poole, he developed a natural passion for life on the water from an early age. Jack brings a versatile skill set on deck, with experience across a wide range of duties and a proactive, team-focused approach. His athletic background has instilled discipline, resilience, and a strong work ethic, which he carries into every role on board. Jack takes pride in creating a safe, professional, and enjoyable environment for both guests and crew, while sharing his enthusiasm for watersports and the ocean.

Deckhand Matvei grew up in Tenerife and brings an energetic and positive attitude to life on the water. With Russian, Italian and Spanish roots, he speaks Spanish and Russian natively, as well as fluent English. He began his yachting career as a Deckhand on a 24m motor yacht, gaining experience in deck operations, tender driving, yacht maintenance and guest service. With a background as a Jet Ski Instructor and in luxury tourism, Matvei enjoys helping guests have fun on the water while ensuring a safe and memorable charter experience.

Chief Engineer Dmitry is a highly skilled and dedicated marine engineer with extensive experience at sea since 2007, having worked on a wide range of vessels. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for professionalism, reliability, and exceptional technical knowledge in marine engineering. Passionate about his profession, Dmitry is known for his strong work ethic and continuous desire to learn and develop his skills. He takes great pride in ensuring that all technical operations on board run smoothly, safely, and to the highest standards. Beyond his professional expertise, Dmitry brings a warm and positive energy to the crew. With his natural sense of humor and friendly personality, he enjoys creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere on board, contributing to a great team spirit and an enjoyable experience for everyone around him.