Captain Tom White
Tom joined the Excellence team in August of 2016 after his previous vessel sold. His extensive knowled
captain and welcoming Southern spirit will insure a great time for your friends and family. Tom’s career on boats began when he
a search and rescue officer in Louisiana and the West Coast of America. After 6 years of service in the Coast Guard, Captain Tom
shipping industry, sailing in and out of the Bayou. He has completed many Transocean passages and commanded vessels travelin
Bermuda, Western Canada, Europe, Central America, Cuba and the Eastern and Western Mediterranean Sea. For a break, Tom lo
riding, and reading history biographies.
First Mate Guy Seymour
Guy was raised on a farm in South Africa where he learned the values of life and the importance of hard
his family had they would make trips to their cottage on the rugged yet majestic Wild Coast. This is where Guy picked up some o
kayaking, hunting, and grilling. Another passion of his is fishing and if this is something you are interested in doing while on board
man to go to. After graduating from University he gave the corporate world a try. He was a successful Marketing Manager but, d
him. Guy joined yachting in 2011 and has since then, proved to be a great asset to the industry. He is an all-around good guy who
Chef Eric Davis
Hailing from central Michigan and born with a flair for creating, Eric was part of a two-year Food Service
Center in Mt Pleasant. In May of 1992, he received a Scholarship to Johnson and Wales University, where graduated with an Asso
Arts in Charleston, South Carolina and pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Entrepreneurship in Providence, Rhode Island. He
such places as Miami Dolphin Stadium-Luxury Suite Chef de Cuisine, Miami; Rochelle’s Cool Pepper Sauce LLC- National Executive
and Fahrenheit-Executive Chef, Chicago. Eric entered yachting 6 years ago working as an Executive chef on both Charter yachts, p
ships. He’s been in the public eye on TLC “Four Weddings”, and a Smoking Cocktail, Miami, Florida. You can also find him on Cha
events with the Food Network at the Sobe food and Wine Festival. Whatever you have a taste for, Chef Eric is sure to leave your
mind blown with his blend of creativity and taste.
Engineer Hartmut John
After leaving the active service as an aircraft maintenance chief mechanic in the German Airforce, in 20
journey into a yachting career. From that time on, he has passed through different places and positions. At first as a mate and en
German sailing school and later as a captain and engineer on sailing and motor yachts up to 40 meters. He has been able to trave
Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and the Caribbean. As an engineer and captain, Hartmut has been involved in the supervision
refits and new construction of yachts in Malta, Italy, Turkey and Croatia. Despite the long service in the industry, his joy and mot
is a very reliable, honest, experienced and well trained Engineer, with high demands in his quality of work.
Bosun Ned Fisher
Born and raised on the island of Ovalau in the isles of Fiji, Ned has always been attracted to anything an
sea. Ned started his career as a flight attendant in 2007 and then in 2009 move into the Cruise Ship industry in the Pacific. In 201
dream and enroll with the Australian Super Yachts where he attained his Certificate for Professional Deckhand Training. A year la
permanent job with Excellence where he’s proved to be an asset to the team. Ned’s innovative, easy going and versatile demean
liked by guests and crew alike. He also ensures that all guest access areas are safe and well kept, before, during and after trips. In
training, diving and reading.
Chief Stewardess Samantha Tester
Through family gatherings on the coast which were full of fishing, surfing, and boating, Samantha has a
coast. After graduating High School in Charlotte, NC, Samantha’s love for the sea brought her to the University of North Carolina
graduated with her Bachelors in Business. She is an entrepreneur at heart and hopes to own a business one day. Samantha is an
adventure. Some of her hobbies include yoga, running, hiking, and has recently started creating hand crafting jewelry. With two
industry, an eye for detail, and a positive-energetic personality, Samantha will happily try to make your stay on board unforgetta
2nd Stewardess Nichol Stengell
Nicholl spent her childhood in a small beach town along the Jersey Shore known as Point Pleasant. Her
wonders of the sea while on her family’s boat “Midnight Hook”. As a family they sailed to many New England destinations such a
Norfolk, and many others. With the traveling itch, Nicholl joined a boat as a stewardess to further explore the East Coast and the
Aside from yachting, Nicholl is also a Ballroom Dance Instructor and loves to teach others the flare of salsa and ballroom dancing
to church with friends and family, dancing and being active! She is a strong member of the Excellence team and is happy to prov
and amenities needed to have an unforgettable stay on Excellence.
3rd Stewardess Logan Roesle
Logan was born in the vibrant city of Dallas, Texas where she grew up dancing in competitions and sum
went to the University of North Texas where she studied Dance and Merchandising in Fashion and Home Décor. Her dreams of t
sent her on a beautiful graduation adventure through the south pacific where she traveled for 2 months throughout Australia an
views and lifelong memories made on various coasts throughout her journey had her in love with the sea. Once back on land in t
job in San Francisco as a buyer for a Home Décor company. The hustle and grind of the city on the bay was far from her memorie
soon found herself looking for a career on the ocean. Before long Logan found herself in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, completing her S
find a job on a yacht. Logan is a positive addition to the crew of Excellence and looks forward to making your trip one to rememb
Deckhand Ruan Van der Berg
Ruan was born and raised in the large city of Johannesburg, South Africa. During grade school Ruan was
number of sports teams including: Rugby, Tennis, and Cricket. His rugby team went to state finals a number of times. After gradu
Architecture and Design at CTU in Johannesburg. He was quick to find a job with a leading Architecture Firm that designed large
buildings. He worked for over 2 years when the pressures and city life had him day dreaming of traveling and the outdoors. Ruan
sports since he was young and always seemed to look forward to his family’s yearly vacation at the beach. After researching jobs
upon yachting. Ruan successfully made the big jump from desk to deck and is now in his 2nd year on boats. While a deckhand now
more about the engineering side of boats. Whatever your outdoor needs shall be, Ruan will be happy to help you conquer your f
how to maneuver a jet ski while onboard Excellence.