Cleopatra

Captain Wesley

• RYA Yachtmaster Oceans (CE)
• RYA Advanced Power Boat (CE)
• PWC Instructor

Born and raised in Sedgefield, South Africa, Wesley Oakes has had the ocean in his blood from the very beginning. Having lived on a yacht until the age of 14, he developed an intuitive, lifelong understanding of maritime life and began skippering tenders at just eight years old. This unique upbringing instilled in him a deep love for the sea, diving, and the great outdoors, shaping him into a natural-born mariner who is exceptionally compatible, congenial, and highly accommodating to both crew and guests.

Wesley is a highly qualified professional holding an RYA Yachtmaster Oceans (CE) certificate, alongside credentials as an RYA Advanced Power Boat (CE) PWC Instructor and a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. His comprehensive skill set is backed by formal training in AEC 1 & 2, Superyacht Cyber Security, and Ship Captains Medical Care, allowing him to seamlessly manage onboard engineering, advanced passage planning, and emergency medical situations. Whether directing water sports, conducting dive excursions, or overseeing meticulous deck maintenance and detailing, he brings top-tier safety and technical expertise to every vessel.

With extensive hands-on experience running busy charter vessels, managing yacht deliveries, and coordinating shipyard maintenance, Wesley is a versatile leader who thrives under pressure. He couples his strong technical background with a genuine enthusiasm for guest interaction, water sports instruction, and hospitality. For brokers seeking a capable, hands-on captain who can deliver seamless luxury charters while keeping a vessel in pristine mechanical and cosmetic condition, Wesley offers the perfect blend of capability and positive energy.

Chef Elizma

• PADI Rescue Diver
• RYA Day Skipper
• Powerboat 2

Originally from South Africa, Elizma is a warm, high-energy crew member with a genuine love for connecting with people. She is naturally curious, always looking to learn new skills, and loves sharing her passion for the outdoors with guests—whether she’s leading a guided snorkel, teaching board games, or diving. Outside of her work on the water, she is an avid reader, gardener, and diver who brings a grounded, positive presence to every charter.

Over the last three years, Elizma has built extensive charter experience navigating the beautiful waters of the British Virgin Islands, Antigua, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Bahamas. She excels in high-paced charter environments, effortlessly managing everything from tailored menu planning and provisioning to maintaining pristine interior and exterior spaces. On deck, she is a highly capable hand, skilled in anchoring, mooring, handling lines, and driving tenders.

What makes Elizma truly unique is her prior 15-year career as a professional winemaker. She holds a PhD in Viticulture alongside Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Oenology, allowing her to offer guests an unmatched, professional-level food and wine pairing experience on board. Fully qualified for peace of mind, she is certified as an RYA Day Skipper, RYA Competent Crew, Powerboat 2, Food Safety Level 2, and a Padi Rescue Diver.