JOY Luxury Yacht for Charter

Certificates (examples): RYA Yacht Master Offshore & Coastal MCA Medical First Aid - STCW 95 Emergency First Response Instructor PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer - AIDA Level 2 Freediver CJ’s passion for the ocean stretches back further than he can remember. Born out of a childhood of summers spent visiting his grandfather’s house on the beach in Cape Town, he always knew he wanted a life by the sea. Starting his career as a dive instructor and professional underwater photographer and videographer, CJ spent many years working with thousands of clients, not only training them how to dive, but sharing his love for the ocean and guiding them to some of the most spectacular underwater locations and majestic marine life. After many years under the sea, CJ decided to make the move into yachting to expand his experience and build his career. Taking his experiences from large super yacht to smaller award winning charter catamarans, CJ now has 7 years of working experience around the the Caribbean, Mediterranean and South East Asia to make him the perfect captain for any yacht charter. With experience of transatlantic crossings on spectacular sail yachts, finding Manta rays in the Benguela current off of Mozambique, discovering overhead barrels on never heard of islands lost in the Indian ocean or swimming with Tiger sharks in the Bahamas CJ has a knack of finding the most spectacular treasures that mother nature has to offer. With a laid back and very friendly disposition, he leads a team of dedicated and professional crew to ensure that all of his guests have the opportunity to enjoy an once in a lifetime experience. “I am very fortunate to be able to live a life that most could only dream of, however there is no greater joy than sharing that with others, either in, or out of the water.”

Fabiana’s love for food and cooking was developed at a very young age. Fabiana’s grandmother was not only the center of her family in Venezuala but also taught her a real sense of flavor and home cooking, with recipes that have survived for generations. Fabiana decided to follow her heart and pursue a career in gastronomy, attending the Hofmann Culinary School Barcelona (1 Michelin star), and also trained in the Maria Selyanina pastry lab.

 Whilst Fabiana has trained in some of Europe’s most esteemed culinary schools and restaurants, she has never lost the essence of what her grandmother taught her, and the love that she puts into her food always shows. She prides herself as a true advocate for gastronomy, and with 5 years experience as a chef on board high end mega yachts, she is used to delivering the most exquisite food under opressure. Always making sure healthiness, flavor, presentation and freshness are top of her priorities; Fabiana loves bringing new exotic flavors, and traditional ones together to deliver an unforgettable gastronomic experience on board.

Lexi Alexandra Fletcher Lexi is upbeat and charismatic, with a calm disposition and can do approach that makes her a welcome team member in any situation and a great asset on board JOY. With experience early in her career serving cocktails and later moving on to client servicing in the marketing industry, Lexi has extensive practice delivering to the highest standards with flourish and flair over almost 15 years. She understands the importance of the smallest finishing touches and prides herself on providing a truly personalised service for guests. Working closely with Captain CJ and Chef Desree, Lexi will make sure that every aspect of your trip is taken care of so that you can sit back, relax and enjoy a once in a lifetime holiday on board JOY. Having lived on three continents, Lexi has developed a deep passion for travel and has been lucky enough to visit some of the most beautiful places in the world. A keen diver and hiker, she delights in exploring everything that the natural world has to offer, both above and below sea level.

Pablo Benjumeda Pablo was born and raised by a family of sailors in Mallorca. He had a love of the ocean from a young age and started sailing his first dinghy at the age of 8. As the years went by he developed an adventurous spirit, which he has put to great use travelling around the globe to such far flung places as Antarctica, Patagonia and the South Pacific. Always active and keen to try new things, he counts kitesurfing, diving, snowboarding and customising vintage motorbikes amongst his hobbies, which he pursues with boundless energy and enthusiasm. As mate/engineer on board Joy, Pablo not only keeps Joy running smoothly below deck, but makes sure guests young and old have the most fun possible, whether that means sipping daiquiris on the bow, paddle boarding through mangroves or learning how to wakeboard.