Island Kisses

Crew Profile

About André and Fifi
André and Fifi are a young couple with a great sense of adventure and love for exploring the world. They have been together for +7 years and recently got married in Portugal (summer 2024). They work great as a team and have a very positive and happy attitude towards life. Now heading to a second season in the BVI, they have also operated luxury charters in Sint Maarten and Croatia.

About Captain André
Captain André started sailing optimists when he was 7 years old in the Atlantic Ocean. Coming from a family of sailors, the passion for sailing is in his blood. After a couple of years racing, at age 16, he started to instruct young sailors and coach them for racing regattas.
Eventually he started to teach adults and getting his licenses for open water deliveries, thus becoming one of the youngest ocean captains in Portugal.

During this journey, he also kept working on another passion of his: Photography and Cinematography. So it didn’t take long until he joined these two skills and set a goal to be part of the Ocean Race (former known as Volvo Ocean Race). He started his own production company and shot and filmed onboard a lot of performance racing yachts including VO65 and Imocas. He also worked for the biggest sailing YouTube channel in the world: Sailing La Vagabonde. With 4 Atlantic Ocean crossings completed, he has a goal of crossing solo the Atlantic Ocean on a 21 ft. boat racing the mini transat.

André holds the Portuguese ocean skipper license, IYT/MCA 200t and STCW. He has a true passion for the ocean and everything related to it. And together with Chef Fifi, they provide one of a kind charters filled of good times.

About Chef Fifi
Chef Fifi grew up in Portugal, always near the water and sun. Her family had a small boat with which she would explore the beaches in the south of Portugal. She took her day skipper license while studying in college - bachelor degree in Cell and Molecular Biology and Masters degree in Data Science.
When André suggested doing charters together, she of course thought it was a perfect idea as she loves boats, cooking and hosting! So, once she finished her studies, she jumped right away on this adventure. She constantly seeks to perfect her cooking skills, including taking a course in one of the most renowned cooking schools in London- The Avenue Cookery School.

She has since sailed in the BVIs, Sint Maarten and Croatia, cooking local specialties from each place and always loving to host with a big smile on her face.

Sample Menu

Island Kisses Sample Menu

The following menu represents some suggestions, however your menu will be suited to your preferences and most dietary restrictions can be accommodated by Chef Fifi, with a special knowledge about gluten free/celiac disease.

Breakfast

Pancakes with Maple Syrup, Fruit Platter, Bacon Rosettes, Toast with butter, jams and PB

Eggs Benedict on an English Muffin, Sausages, Fruit Salad, Carrot and Walnut Cake

French Toast with whipped cream and wild berries, Fruit Platter, Fried Eggs

Banana Bread, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Fruit Platter, Cereal and Yogurt

Avocado Toast with Poached Egg, Croissants, Blueberry Muffins, Bacon

Frittata, Cheese and Ham platter, Fruit Smoothie, Toast

Lunch

Homemade Pizza

Mahi Mahi Tacos with Avocado, Cabbage and Corn salsa and Special Taco Sauce

Caesar Salad with Homemade croutons and dressing, grilled chicken, topped with grated parmesan and served with warm bread

Tuna Niçoise Salad

Beef Skewers with Cherry Tomatoes, Zucchini and Red Onion, served with Pita Bread, Fresh Salad and Tzatziki Sauce

Sushi Platter

Snacks

Cheese board with variety of cheeses, prosciutto, berries and nuts

Hummus dip with Crudités

Guacamole and Mexican Cheese Salsa with Nachos

Melted Cream Cheese dip with Sweet chili sauce, feta and Basil dip with crackers and nuts

Brazilian cheesy bread

Spread of crackers with tuna pate garnished with arugula, and with cheese and fig jam

Appetizer

Bruschetta

Mahi Mahi ceviche

Butternut Squash Coconut Curry Soup

Caprese Salad

Filo tart with brie and caramelised onion

Tortilla with crumbled feta cheese, honey drizzle and walnuts

Dinner

Steaks with Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus and Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Crispy Fried Wahoo Steaks with Coconut Rice and Fresh Salad

Barbecue Ribs with Coleslaw and Corn on the Cob

Shrimp Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce

Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes and Vegetables, Orange and Brandy Sauce

Typical Portuguese Codfish with Cream

Dessert

Portuguese Pastry Pastel de Nata

Chocolate Lava Cake

Caramelised Bananas with a splash of Rum served with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Panna Cotta with Red Berry Coulis

Apple Crumble with Whipped Cream and Caramel Drizzle

Lime Mousse

More Locations Details

Summer Operations
Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

Winter Operations
Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)