Encore

Crew Profile

Rick
Captain Rick is delighted to have you aboard M/Y ENCORE and will work to ensure your clients have the most memorable experience, whether it's personally putting together an itinerary, negotiating with locals, or getting behind the bar and bartending. Captain Rick and his crew work tirelessly to ensure a successful charter.

Since he was eighteen years old, Captain Rick has been on the water, working on providing successful charter programs for the city of Miami on yachts from 45' - 108' in his hometown of Miami, FL. His current hobbies include everything that has to do with powerboats and electric vehicles.

Captain Rick has held a Captain's license for over 15 years. With a background of working on five different yachts, all of which being charter-focused. With his experience, Captain Rick knows the importance of a well-rounded crew member and how to put together a successful charter program.

Rick has captained both owner trips and charters throughout the Florida Keys, Bahamas, and the Caribbean. He can offer his local knowledge of these cruising grounds and provide all charterers a local network to ensure every experience is unique and unforgettable.

His charter successes can be attributed to his enthusiasm to explore with extensive knowledge of the best charter destinations and his obsession with providing his guests a world-class service experience.

Gloria H.

Gloria was born and raised in Miami, located on the east coast of Florida. Her passion for the ocean started young. Her main hobby during her younger years was spending her weekends sailing amidst the local sail club at the Miami Yacht Club.

Gloria started working as a stew aboard a 70' Sunseeker to begin her career after being introduced to the yachting industry and the travel-while-you-work lifestyle by a close friend. Since her move into the yachting industry, she has continuously moved up to larger and larger yachts and enjoyed years of exploring what the US east coast, southern Caribbean ocean, and the Bahamas have to offer. When not working aboard KABIR, Gloria enjoys perfecting her yoga and spending time with her family. She enjoys bringing positive energy to the work environment and strives to ensure that everyone has a fantastic time while onboard.

Sample Menu

Sample Menu #1

Tuesday

Appetizer

Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Portabella Mushroom caps

Entree

Yellowtail/Snapper en Papillon steamed over Fennel with Tomatoes, Capers, Kalamata Olives, Red Onion, Lemon and White wine 

Seasoned Rice

Dessert

Coconut-Chocolate Chilled Bars 

Dinner

Red Bell Pepper Soup

Homemade Lean Bolognese Sauce with Carrots, Celery, Onion and Tomato & Choice of Pasta

Wednesday

Appetizer 

Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon with a Balsamic Glaze

Entree

Pan Seared Steak with a Peppercorn Steak House Reduction

Grilled Asparagus

Mashed Potatoes 

Dessert

Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream

Dinner

Corn Soup

Rice Paper Summer Wraps with Chicken, Carrots, Lettuce, Avocado and Peppers served with a Peanut Sauce 

Thursday

Appetizer

Avocado and Tomato Salad

Entree

Coconut Shrimp

Thai Noodles

Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas 

Dessert

Chocolate Mousse

Dinner 

Taco Night;

Grilled Chopped Chicken, Lettuce, Cabbage, Pineapple, Crispy Thin Onions, Pico De Gallo, Peppers, Refried Beans, Salsa, Crema, White Queso

Roasted Pablanos with Cheese

Friday

Appetizer

Chicken Dumplings and Dipping Sauce with Fresh Ginger 

Entree

Miso Glazed Seabass

Mixed Vegetables

Brown Rice 

Dessert

Peanut Butter Stuffed Apples

Dinner

Avocado Lime Chicken Soup

Homemade Cesar Salad and Grilled Chicken Strips 

 For cocktail hour:

Charcuterie, Cheese Board

and Bread Platters

Cheese Board (Brie, Smoked aged Gouda, Midnight Moon)

Charcuterie Board (Soppressata, Prosciutto, Iberico Ham,

Crudite (Watermelon radish, celery, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper assortments,

chayote, red and golden beets) Tzatziki, hummus, babaganoush, spinach

artichoke dip, Red Bell pepper dip

Bread Assortment (ciabatta, French baguette, rosemary crostini, parmesan crisp)

Passed Appetizers

Shrimp Cocktail w/ shredded lettuce, diced avocado, horseradish cocktail sauce

Churrasco (chimichurri, jasmine rice, lime zest, in bamboo boats)

Bacon wrapped Grilled Maitake w/ rosemary aioli

Boston Lettuce Wraps w/ chicken, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, cilantro

More Locations Details

Summer Operations
Bahamas, USA - Florida East Coast, USA - South East

Winter Operations
Bahamas, USA - Florida East Coast, USA - South East