Bella Vita

Crew Profile

CAPTAIN JEAN GROENEWALD – South African
Captain Jean has had a passion for the sea since early childhood. His love of animals and all things to do with water first led him to pursue a career in sailing as an RYA yachtmaster instructor and delivery skipper where he spent the next decade at sea either teaching or delivering sail boats around the globe.
After this he found his way to the Superyacht sector where he found himself a niche. Jean loves nothing more than sharing his love and knowledge of the sea with his guests and has an unwavering enthusiasm for helping others and making sure everyone is having a good time. Jean is quietly confident and holds safety and enjoyment on board for all involved as his highest priorities.

CHEF NICHOLAS CHERRY – South African
After his extensive training in South Africa and Italy, Nick worked in some of South Africa’s top restaurants. He racked up 5 years of solid experience as a chef in professional kitchens – he was the senior sous chef of the Pot Luck Club (the ninth best restaurant in South Africa 2016) for 18 months and worked there for 3 years in total.
In May 2017, he moved on to yachts, working on both private and busy charter yachts of all sizes.
Nick loves the ocean and has a passion in finding what the local waters can offer guest in their meals. Outside of being a chef, he enjoys traveling, being outdoors and experiencing new cultures as well as people. He desires to see as much of the world as he can whilst discovering new knowledge in food, music and literature. One day he will take his knowledge and experiences on board to open his own restaurant/private cheffing company.

CHIEF STEWARDESS - ISABEL CASANOVA – Venezuelan
Life for Isabel started in Venezuela, in her family from a young age traveling was a passion. Upon completing a degree in business she decided to Pursue a career on cruise ships which relight her love for exploring and the ocean. Her role as youth counselor gave her skills in entertaining children and interacting with guests. Super yachts came as a natural progression to continue discovering the world and taking care of people!
 
STEWARDESS - SILVANA CAOLO – Venezuelan
Silvana, from Venezuela, knew from a young age that the sea was her passion; always wanting to see the world from a different window. That's why she decided to make a career as an officer on commercial ships and this gave her great skills with a strong personality, attention to detail, professionalism and discretion. As well as attending and helping others she enjoys the overall experience of being on board. She has a gentle, friendly nature and is often found working behind the scenes to ensure a smooth running for your vacation.

FIRST MATE/ ENGINEER - DANIEL ALCARAZ – Mexican
Daniel was born in one of the smallest states in Mexico called Colima. His passion for the sea started at an early age when he started surfing with his friends. He moved to Mazatlán to study at one of the nautical schools in Mexico. When he finished his engineering degree, he started working on merchant ships and in offshore industry. He started his carrier in yachts on a scuba diving program where he developed his passion to travel and provide a quality and safe experience for guest and crew.

DECKHAND – WESSON MOORE – South African
Wes was born in South Africa. After studying Adventure Tourism Management, He decided to follow his love for the Ocean and pursue his passion for traveling the Globe and therefore Joined the Cruise ship industry where he traveled to 75+ Countries. Having built up experience in the Maritime industry, Wes decided to seek new challenges in the yachting industry. He enjoys making sure you have a great time onboard taking part in all the water sport activities and exploring all the beautiful beaches.

Sample Menu

Breakfast
Daily selection of freshly made muffins, pastries and a fresh fruit platter
Daily, Eggs to order - made to your liking

Daily specials
Cinnamon raisin French Toast stuffed with banana slices and topped with
banana sauce and crispy bacon
Eggs Benedict served with a chive hollandaise sauce
Corn fritters topped with Smoked Salmon, capers and lemon cream cheese
Baked Portobello mushroom topped with 3 cheeses, poached egg
Bacon and egg filo pie
Eggs en cocotte

Lunches
Freshly made Artisan bread served daily
Jerk seasoned Mahi mahi served with a caprese salad
Flank steak salad drizzle with ravigote sauce
Chicken caesar salad
Spaghetti aglio e olio
Gambas phil phil
Sea bass with braised celery hearts and picada sauce
Lobster salad sandwich
Grilled pork on top of a Greek feta cheese couscous salad

Dinner
Served with warm bread rolls

Starters
Shrimp and asparagus risotto
Corn Vichyssoise
Summer terrine with pickled vegetables
Tuna Carpaccio with a seaweed salad,
Tomato gazpacho
Mixed Sushi platter
Lobster ravioli with a brown butter sauce

Main Courses 
French trimmed lamb rack served with roasted vegetables, potato
dauphinoise, lamb jus and mint Caviar
Herb crusted grouper on a bed of green beans and almond gremolata
Pan roasted Duck served with a tangy orange sauce, fresh vegetable and baby
new potatoes
Messina style sword3ish
Penang chicken curry with basmati rice
Stuffed chicken served with beans and wilted spinach
Fillet steak and jumbo shrimps, with ravigote sauce, fresh greens

Desserts
Chocolate tart, pistachio sugar shard, raspberry coulis
Red wine Poached Pear tart topped with glazed roasted almond slivers
Vanilla Cream Brûlée served with a sugared shortbread biscuit
Almond Semifreddo
Oreo based vanilla cheese cake topped with fresh berries and a mango salsa
Pavlova served with passion fruit salsa, lemon cream and fruit crisps

BELLA VITA Standard Bar Menu

White Wine

Kim Crawford Savignon Blanc (NZ)
Charles Smith Chardonnay (Washington)
Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio (Italy)
Sparkling
Santa Margarita Prosecco (Italy)

Rose
Saint Andre Cotes de provence Magali (France)

Red Wine 
Marques de casa Concha (Chile)
Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon (California)

Spirits
Vodka - Absolut
Tequila - Herradura reposada
Tequila (Silver) - Jose Cuervo
Gin - Beefeater
Rum (Gold) - Mount Gay
Rum (Spiced) - Captain Morgans
Rum (Dark) - Myers
Whiskey - Crown Royal

Liqueur
Baileys
Kahlua
Contreau

Beers (can only)
Heineken (lager)
Carib (local lager)

Water
Highland Spring sparkling water

Soda
Coke
Diet Coke
Spirit
Ginger beer
Ginger Ale
Ting

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Summer Operations
Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards

Winter Operations
Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards