Captain Steve, originally from New York, has now been in sunny Florida for over 30 years after making the move to start his own boat repair business. Being a boater for all of his life, the transition to the yachting industry seemed like it was the natural thing to do. He has now been in yachting for nearly 30 years and still loves it as much as his first time on board.

Captain Steve has been with Starship since 2003 and has evolved the charter program to a once in a lifetime experience with service that exceeds every guest’s expectation. He ensures that every charter runs smoothly from start to finish, with every detail being accounted for. He is a Captain with tons of knowledge to share and enjoys the company of guests in the Bridge while underway. Although he is adaptable to all types of charters, he naturally favors families as he has two daughters of his own – ages 10 and 21.

His passion is ‘go fast’ boating and spends most of his free time with other boaters in central Florida or driving around sports cars. Chartering on 185′ Starship is to charter with one of the industry’s best captains alongside his dynamic crew who will ensure an experience like no other.

German grew up in Lithuania, Klaipeda which is based on the coast of the Baltic Sea. During his childhood, he was a professional swimmer for 12 years before slowly transitioning to CrossFit as a fulltime hobby. After four years of studies at the Maritime Academy, German graduated and joined commercial fleet, following in the footsteps of his father and brother. After one year working in the industry, he discovered yachting, and has loved working his way towards Captain ever since. German has now been boating for five years.

German has become the go-to crew member for filming and editing. He is extremely talented at capturing your family’s holiday, so that you will forever have the memories to look back on. German wants every charter guest to walk away from their time onboard STARSHIP amazed by the outstanding service the crew provided.

Born in Islington, central London, Chef Russell’s culinary journey commenced in the heart of the city’s bustling streets. His first foray into the world of gastronomy began at a pub called The Walter’s Arms, where he discovered his passion for the culinary arts and never looked back. From those humble beginnings, he ascended to culinary stardom, winning the Yacht Chef Competition in Antigua 2022 and securing an impressive second place in Barcelona. His Michelin-starred experience at Dane’s Field House Hotel in Marlow further refined his craft. Yet, amidst the glitz and glamour, Russell remains grounded, finding inspiration in the authenticity of street food and the warmth of home-cooked meals. With each dish he creates, Russell weaves together flavors and stories, painting culinary masterpieces that speak to the heart and soul of his upbringing in the vibrant streets of London.

Gregorio was born in San Francisco, Mexico. He grew up in Bahia de Banderas, a fisherman town on the Pacific Coast. Gregorio started in commercial in 2009 and has been working on yachts since 2016. He has always been involved with mechanical engineering and thought being on a yacht allow him to keep working on different types of vessels. Since his time in the industry, he has been onboard M/Y UBIQUITOUS, M/Y CORUS, M/Y BELBIER, and M/Y LEGACY. With fishing be a passion of Gregorio’s, when he’s not busy in the engine room he’ll be sure to join guests for a fishing excursion, sharing all of the knowledge he has to offer. Once Gregorio has finished his time on board, he would like to start his own maintenance company focused on yacht repairs. In his free time Gregorio loves participating in outdoor sports such as running, hiking, snorkeling, and of course fishing. He is a loving father of a five-year-old and very family-oriented. Gregorio eagerly awaits the next guests to provide them with a safe and enjoyable luxury vacation onboard 185′ STARSHIP.

Mikaela was born in Westville, South Africa and has recently become a US Citizen. She studied Culinary Arts and Advanced Pastry in South Africa. Because of her love for the ocean, people, food and travel she was soon introduced to the yachting industry by her uncle. During Mikaela’s 7 years in the industry, she has been lucky enough to visit places such as Cuba, Bahamas, Central America, French Polynesia, Tonga and Fiji. Her love and respect for the ocean continues to grow. She looks forward to creating a memorable experience for you and your Family on board motor yacht Starship. Fun fact, Miks has worked with Captain Steve on both Starships!

Llewmari grew up in the suburbs of Bellville, South Africa with an older sister. She loved playing field hockey.

She started yachting in 2022, because her best friend convinced her to do it, and she’s been in love with it since. She’s worked on vessels such as M/Y UTOPIA IV, M/Y SENSES, M/Y EXCELLENCE V, M/Y NO BAD IDEAS, M/Y FORE ACES, M/Y FALCON and currently onboard M/Y 185 STARSHIP as a second stewardess. Llewmari’s greatest asset is her smile, her silly jokes and her love for life. She always wants guests to have the best time on charter.

She’s cruised all over the world, but her favorite place in the world is a toss between Paris and New York.

In yachting she would like to become a purser, and outside of yachting she wants to create a property portfolio.

In her free time, she loves to read and watch series, and recently got into playing padel.

Her life motto is: “Everything in life happens for a reason.”

Kiana grew up in Vancouver, Canada with a brother and sister. They were a big sports family and spent a lot of time traveling and adventuring. She was the MVP in her rugby team all throughout high school and ran track and field competitively.

Before yachting, she spent five years working in management and as a lead office associate at Lululemon, with experience in both Canada and Australia. She also has a hospitality background, working in fine dining restaurants. Later she advanced her knowledge for the ocean, working for two years in Australia as a deckhand and snorkel guide, and as a dive master in Honduras. She began her yachting career on a private yacht and is currently onboard a charter M/Y 185 STARSHIP as a junior stewardess/dive master.

Her goal is to work on an explorer yacht that is world cruising, as a dive master/instructor. And someday she would love to settle down in Australia and own a dive shop.

Kiana wants to help guests by making their experience one that they will never forget and share the beauty of being on the ocean. She always brings a positive and fun energy to every charter.

In her personal life she loves the outdoors, and especially enjoys camping, diving, hiking and freediving. She also has a big passion for photography and videography, both in and out of the water.

Kiana’s life motto is: “Whatever will be, will be.”

Emily grew up on the coast of Maine with six brothers and sisters. She always loved being outdoors, hiking, skiing, and camping. Overall, she loves to travel to any mountainous area. She’s a big runner and competed in her first marathon last year and hopes to do even more.

Before yachting, she got a lot of hospitality experience working as a server, bartender and restaurant manager. She’s currently onboard M/Y 185 STARSHIP as a junior stewardess; her greatest asset is her easy-going personality and strong work ethic. She wants the charter experience to feel special, relaxing and fun.

In her personal life she spends a lot of time in the gym, running, and taking care of herself. When she can, she goes skiing, hiking and solo backpacking around a new country.

Emily’s life motto is: “Always improving.”

Tray is the very embodiment of adventure, creativity, and passion. Growing up amidst the gentle sway of boats and the rhythmic stories of the sea, thanks to a father who had saltwater running through his veins, yachting was not just a choice but a destiny. Every journey aboard holds the promise of fresh experiences and the thrill of the uncharted from breathtaking excursions with guests to crafting memories that last a lifetime. With dreams as vast as the ocean, Tray is charting a course to rise through the yachting ranks, with a Captain’s hat on the horizon. And if you ever want a tale of sheer unexpected thrill, ask about that time on an island teeming with pigs! Adventure truly is around every corner.

Born under the sun-soaked skies of Jalisco, Mexico, he’s a dynamic crew member with a rich background in sports and maritime activities. His athletic journey began with soccer, where he honed his skills in teamwork and precision. Transitioning to the aquatic realm, he developed a deep-seated passion for diving, spearfishing, surfing, and fishing. With four years of dedicated experience in the yachting industry he brings a blend of enthusiasm, expertise, and a love for the sea to every voyage.