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Crew Profiles
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Licenses | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Philip Hopson | UK | 0 | English | |
| Crew | Ryan Bergstrom | USA |
Captain – Philip Hopson 31,
Language spoken: English
Philip is from the seafaring town of Liverpool, England. His maritime career started at the age of 13, when he started working every weekend and holidays on a local Tallship. Aged 17 he went to maritime school in the UK and graduated with distinction, then began on Super Yachts in 2008. Since then, he has worked all over the world on a variety of yachts, crossing the Atlantic and Indian oceans. He holds a Master Commercial Yachts Unlimited range 500GT License.
Recently Philip has worked as Captain on SY Midori, MY Golden Eagle, SY OceanStriver and MY Lionshare – as well as many years on MY Lionshare as first officer, a position he was promoted to at the age of 20. He has also served as engineer on the 40m Schooner SY Naema.
Onboard he enjoys giving guests the absolute best cruising experience possible, through visiting interesting destinations, providing excellent hospitality onboard and a wide array of activities on and in the water!
In his spare time, Philip enjoys travelling, being outdoors, and as well as having a passion for food – keeping fit; running and working out as much as possible.
Chief Steward – Ryan Bergstrom, 28
Language spoken: English
Ryan grew up on the shores of one of the world’s largest lakes, Lake Michigan. He has grown accustom to feeling most at home on or by the water. He has lived on the coast on the Pacific Ocean in California, Atlantic Ocean in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Florida; and has also lived in the South of France, in the Mediterranean. Sailing with his family as a child was his first brush with yachting, however living in Florida and being surrounded by superyachts convinced him to make the switch from land-based hospitality to yachting. Before yachting, Ryan curated an art gallery (whilst studying developmental psychology in Boston), has run service and hospitality at fine dining events around the world. Prior to MY Pura Vida he has worked on a variety of yachts from 24-116m in length including been sole stew on MY Enterprise & SY Midori and sole stew/chef onboard MY Match.
Being one of seven siblings, Ryan is great at helping take care of guests of all ages and loves helping guests to enjoy the fantastic array of watersports toys which are available on MY Pura Vida. When Ryan is not working, you will find him on the beach with friends, sailing or practicing yoga.
Mate – Charlotte, 30
Language spoken: English
Charlotte grew up in a small village outside Chester, England. Living on a peninsula developed her passion for the ocean, along with her love of traveling – the yachting industry is a perfect fit! 5 years ago she made a base in the South of France, truly embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle. Charlotte’s first job in yachting was aboard MY DB9, a 170 Palmer Johnson, itching to see more of the world she then went onto join the 216 MY Invictus where she gained over 150,000 miles! Before joining Pura Vida, Charlotte worked aboard MY Zulu, a 115 Sunseeker. Her position as Mate perfectly combines her array of skills, knowledge and passion for people, giving guests a truly special experience. Warm hearted and extremely likable, Charlotte is a natural at making people smile and feel welcomed into the Pura Vida family that they want to stay longer! In her downtime you can find her chatting to locals, sampling the local cuisines or more often, out on the water!
Chef – Cara Trubenbach
Language spoken: English, German, Dutch
Cara, hails from Namibia; Africa. She has been in the yachting industry for several years now. She started as a stewardess, working on a variety of yachts, before realized that she had a passion and talent in the culinary arts. She studied at Ashburton cookery school in the UK and gained her culinary diploma in 2019.
Cara specializes in Asian Fusion, Mediterranean and French cuisine. Having cruised in both Mediterranean and Caribbean waters, she is well used to creating locally inspired dishes from both sides of the pond.
She is confident in adapting her abilities to everyone needs and ensures an enjoyable culinary experience for the guests. Outside of yachting, Cara loves the countryside, enjoying hiking and skiing.
Captain
James Fergie Ferguson
Stewardess
Jhanine Mellet
MATE /ENGINEER /DIVER /PHOTOGRAPHER
Karen Holtan
Chef
Caitlin Beard
Specifications
Accommodations
Additional Rate Information
Additional Rate Information
Additional Rate Information
10-night minimum for the Christmas/New Year’s Holidays may apply depending on ports/dates requested.
Location Details
Summer Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Caribbean Leewards, USA – New England
Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Caribbean Leewards, USA – New England
Location Details: Pura Vida would be available for charters in the Bahamas starting Apr 16, 2021, please inquire accordingly.
Summer 2021: New England
Fall 2021: Bahamas
Winter 2021/2022: Caribbean
Captain – Philip Hopson 31,
Language spoken: English
Philip is from the seafaring town of Liverpool, England. His maritime career started at the age of 13, when he started working every weekend and holidays on a local Tallship. Aged 17 he went to maritime school in the UK and graduated with distinction, then began on Super Yachts in 2008. Since then, he has worked all over the world on a variety of yachts, crossing the Atlantic and Indian oceans. He holds a Master Commercial Yachts Unlimited range 500GT License.
Recently Philip has worked as Captain on SY Midori, MY Golden Eagle, SY OceanStriver and MY Lionshare – as well as many years on MY Lionshare as first officer, a position he was promoted to at the age of 20. He has also served as engineer on the 40m Schooner SY Naema.
Onboard he enjoys giving guests the absolute best cruising experience possible, through visiting interesting destinations, providing excellent hospitality onboard and a wide array of activities on and in the water!
In his spare time, Philip enjoys travelling, being outdoors, and as well as having a passion for food – keeping fit; running and working out as much as possible.
Chief Steward – Ryan Bergstrom, 28
Language spoken: English
Ryan grew up on the shores of one of the world’s largest lakes, Lake Michigan. He has grown accustom to feeling most at home on or by the water. He has lived on the coast on the Pacific Ocean in California, Atlantic Ocean in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Florida; and has also lived in the South of France, in the Mediterranean. Sailing with his family as a child was his first brush with yachting, however living in Florida and being surrounded by superyachts convinced him to make the switch from land-based hospitality to yachting. Before yachting, Ryan curated an art gallery (whilst studying developmental psychology in Boston), has run service and hospitality at fine dining events around the world. Prior to MY Pura Vida he has worked on a variety of yachts from 24-116m in length including been sole stew on MY Enterprise & SY Midori and sole stew/chef onboard MY Match.
Being one of seven siblings, Ryan is great at helping take care of guests of all ages and loves helping guests to enjoy the fantastic array of watersports toys which are available on MY Pura Vida. When Ryan is not working, you will find him on the beach with friends, sailing or practicing yoga.
Mate – Charlotte, 30
Language spoken: English
Charlotte grew up in a small village outside Chester, England. Living on a peninsula developed her passion for the ocean, along with her love of traveling – the yachting industry is a perfect fit! 5 years ago she made a base in the South of France, truly embracing the Mediterranean lifestyle. Charlotte’s first job in yachting was aboard MY DB9, a 170 Palmer Johnson, itching to see more of the world she then went onto join the 216 MY Invictus where she gained over 150,000 miles! Before joining Pura Vida, Charlotte worked aboard MY Zulu, a 115 Sunseeker. Her position as Mate perfectly combines her array of skills, knowledge and passion for people, giving guests a truly special experience. Warm hearted and extremely likable, Charlotte is a natural at making people smile and feel welcomed into the Pura Vida family that they want to stay longer! In her downtime you can find her chatting to locals, sampling the local cuisines or more often, out on the water!
Chef – Cara Trubenbach
Language spoken: English, German, Dutch
Cara, hails from Namibia; Africa. She has been in the yachting industry for several years now. She started as a stewardess, working on a variety of yachts, before realized that she had a passion and talent in the culinary arts. She studied at Ashburton cookery school in the UK and gained her culinary diploma in 2019.
Cara specializes in Asian Fusion, Mediterranean and French cuisine. Having cruised in both Mediterranean and Caribbean waters, she is well used to creating locally inspired dishes from both sides of the pond.
She is confident in adapting her abilities to everyone needs and ensures an enjoyable culinary experience for the guests. Outside of yachting, Cara loves the countryside, enjoying hiking and skiing.
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Philip Hopson | UK | 0 | English |
| Crew | Ryan Bergstrom | USA |
Captain
James Fergie Ferguson
Stewardess
Jhanine Mellet
MATE /ENGINEER /DIVER /PHOTOGRAPHER
Karen Holtan
Chef
Caitlin Beard
Amenities
Electronics
General
Leisure
17’ AB DLX inflatable tender with Fusion Radio, JL audio speakers, and swim ladder
JetSki
Stand Up Peddleboard and 2 Stand-Up Paddleboards
1 x 2-person kayak
Towables, waterski’s, floating island
2 Seabobs
Snorkel Gear
Beach Setup includes table, chairs, and canopy
Rendezvous Diving by Arrangement only
Board Games:
-Jenga
-5 Second Rule
-Taboo
-Bananagrams
-Five Crowns
-UNO
-Phase 10
-Cards against humanity
-Speak Out
-Lots of jigsaw puzzles
MASTER STATEROOM: Midships lower deck. Full beam stateroom with walk-around king bed, reading lights, vanity and settee. The ensuite features a spacious shower with rain shower head plus hand wand, bench seat, twin sinks, heated towel rails, head, and closet. The entertainment system features surround sound, DirectTV with individual satellite receiver, and iPod docking station. Port holes in the master stateroom as well as his-and-her en-suite create abundant natural light if desired.
VIP QUEEN STATEROOM: Lower deck, forward: Walk-around queen bed. The en-suite features a stall shower with rain shower head plus hand wand, bench seat, heated towel rail, head, and sink. The entertainment system features DirectTV and iPod docking station.
TWIN GUEST STATEROOM: Twin beds. The en-suite features a stall shower including hand wand and bench seat, heated towel rail, head, and sink. The entertainment system features DirectTV and iPod docking station.
TWIN GUEST STATEROOM: Twin beds. The en-suite features a stall shower including hand wand and bench seat, heated towel rail, head, and sink. The entertainment system features DirectTV and iPod docking station.
All staterooms include individual satellite receivers, individual climate control, robes, hairdryers, and Molton Brown luxury bath products.
Pura Vida sample menu
Breakfast
[All breakfasts served with coffee& teas, fruit juices, cereals, yoghurts, a fresh local fruit platter, and warm pastries or freshly baked muffins]
Huevos rancheros – traditional Mexican ranch breakfast of flavoursome smoky tomato base topped with fresh guacamole and eggs
Vanilla berry chia parfait
Avocado toasts – multi-grain toast topped with fresh smashed avocado, cracked black pepper and a poached egg
Mushroom, feta and pea breakfast frittata
Smoked salmon served with lemon wedges, chives and delux scrambled eggs
Lunches
Greek platter of sundried tomato humus, toasted pitta, traditional Greek salad, and spanakopita
Jamaican Jerk beef burgers in a brioche bun with lime & chilli mayo, Caribbean coleslaw and spicy sweet potato wedges
Homemade Italian style pizza served with a crispy green salad and Italian dressing
Mahi-mahi ceviche served alongside quinoa stuffed avocado halves and a Peruvian salad
Smoky chicken tortillas with homemade refried beans, guacamole and pico da gallo
Appetizer
Scallops on a bed of pea & mint puree
Vietnamese vegetable spring rolls accompanied by homemade sweet chilli sauce
Greek orange salad dressed with an olive oil& cinnamon vinaigrette
Thai spiced butternut squash soup with crusty bread rolls
Coconut crusted shrimp skewers served with a ginger dipping sauce
Entrée
Tender grilled lobster tail with chilli-herb butter and grilled lemon served with asparagus & whipped sweet potato
Old Dehli style butter chicken with fruity pilau rice and oven baked crispy okra
Seared teriyaki tuna with miso baked aubergine
Grilled ribeye steak with red Thai curry and steamed green beans
Pan fried red snapper with harissa & rose, and Eastern spiced roast cauliflower
Desserts
Fresh mango crème brulee
Decadent sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice-cream
Dark chocolate brownie served with rum glazed pineapple
Ginger and lime cheesecake topped with whipped fresh cream
Indian spiced rice pudding with aromatic poached pear
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