Born in Gulfport, Mississippi and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Anna Marie Hayden grew up with a deep connection to the water, spending summers boating on Mobile Bay or relaxing on the Mississippi coast. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University, where she also studied abroad in Spain and Greece—an experience that sparked her love for travel and cultural immersion. Though she was accepted into graduate school for Clinical Mental Health, Anna Marie chose instead to follow her heart and pursue a career in yachting, where her passion for people, hospitality, and creativity could thrive. Since joining the industry, Anna Marie has worked aboard M/Y Long Aweighted (37m), M/Y Night Howl (50m), and M/Y Viziata (40m). She holds her STCW, ENG1, and PDSD certifications, and brings a vibrant, artistic flair to every charter. Whether designing themed dinners, hand-painting menus, or crafting custom cocktails, she takes great pride in making each guest’s experience memorable and unique. Her favorite yachting moment so far has been scuba diving in the Bahamas with guests and sharing the water with a pod of dolphins at 100 feet—a magical reminder of why she loves life at sea. A certified Advanced Scuba Diver, Anna Marie also enjoys reading, skiing, and creative pursuits like calligraphy and painting. She speaks English and brings not only professionalism but also warmth, imagination, and a strong personal touch to every charter she’s part of.