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Zaira Ruiz
LEAD DECKHAND / DIVE INSTRUCTOR
Nationality: Spanish
Languages: English & Spanish
Zaira was born and raised in Malaga, Spain. From a tender age, her heart was captivated by the sea, leading her to plunge into the depths as a diver at the age of 8. Today, she stands as a distinguished dive instructor, holding the prestigious title of PADI Master Dive Instructor.
Summers for Zaira meant sailing camps, where her connection with the ocean deepened, culminating in the completion of a RYA practical sailing course. Driven by her profound love for diving, traveling, and the vast expanse of the sea, she ventured into the yachting industry, envisioning a future as a chief officer.
In her leisure moments, Zaira finds joy in traversing the globe, embracing the camaraderie of volleyball matches, exploring the wonders beneath the waves, and forging connections with fellow adventurers from all corners of the world. With her radiant spirit, she uplifts the entire crew, ensuring that every journey is imbued with positivity and camaraderie.
Justin Ferrant
DECKHAND
Nationality: South Africa / French
Languages: English
Born and raised in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Justin had an adventurous
upbringing that set the stage for a life full of exploration. After attending
boarding school, Justin pursued a Bachelor of Education degree, completing the
four-year program before embarking on a journey that combined teaching with
travel.
Following graduation, he moved to Phuket, Thailand, to teach at a high school for
a year. This experience ignited a passion for discovering new cultures and led to a
move to Hanoi, Vietnam, where he spent another year teaching at an international school. However, the call for
adventure and the desire for new challenges prompted a shift into the yachting industry.
Along the way, Justin also enjoyed a ski season in Méribel, France, adding yet another dimension to an already
diverse background.
In his free time, Justin likes to exercise, slacklining, yoga, surfing, fishing, or simply enjoying music and a good
book.
Nikolina Brozovic
Chief Stewardess
Nationality: Croatian
Languages: English & Croatian
Nina comes from Ogulin, a serene mountain town in central Croatia, yet her spirit always gravitated towards the sea. Spending seven dynamic years as a PR and sports entertainer at a coastal resort, she seamlessly blended adventure with charm.
During this time, she also pursued a professional handball career for eighteen years, alongside completing her studies in Landscape Architecture and earning a graduate diploma from Fitness University in Rijeka, Croatia.
In 2017, Nina embarked on a new chapter with Mirage, swiftly ascending the ranks to Chief Stewardess by 2021. Renowned for her infectious positivity, unwavering drive, and commitment to teamwork, Nina shines in orchestrating group activities and setting impeccable standards of service.
In her time off, fueled by a thirst for new experiences, Nina’s life is a whirlwind of constant travel, outdoor adventures, dedicated work on her photography and design side business, and fulfilling volunteer work at local animal charities.
Elouise Daniel
Head Chef
Nationality: British
Languages: English
Elouise was born in Bath in the UK, a beautiful city named after its Roman built baths. Elouise started her career working under a Michelin star chef at a high end seafood restaurant. Here she gained a lot of enthusiasm for chef work which led her to work at other various top restaurants, as well as working as a private chef.
Her love of travel led her to a ski season in Verbier working as a sole chef in a luxury ski chalet. She naturally transitioned to the yachting industry after this.
Elouise focuses on Mediterranean cuisine, but she adores a wide variety of cuisines holding authentic ingredients, flavors and cooking processes paramount. She also sources inspiration from her interest in nutrition, fermentation, preserving and plant based cooking techniques.
In her free time, Elouise enjoys hiking, reading, music and wild swimming.