Rita joins the crew as Chef, bringing a calm, capable presence and a wonderfully fresh approach to dining on board. With strong experience as a yacht chef in both private and charter settings, she is known for creating healthy, flavourful dishes that feel thoughtful, varied and perfectly suited to life at sea.
Her style is centred around international cuisine with a healthy focus, and she takes real pride in tailoring each menu to her guests while keeping every meal relaxed, enjoyable and beautifully prepared. Rita is especially experienced in managing all aspects of the galley, from menu design and budgeting to meticulous provisioning, including in more remote cruising locations. This means guests can enjoy a smooth, seamless dining experience throughout their time on board.
Having cooked aboard yachts across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, French Polynesia and Fiji, Rita brings valuable experience, adaptability and a strong understanding of charter life. She is also known for being flexible and hands-on, always happy to support where needed and to contribute to the easy, well-run atmosphere on board.
Originally from a Portuguese-Brazilian background and fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish, Rita brings both warmth and professionalism to the guest experience. With her dependable nature, positive energy and passion for good food, she is a lovely part of the team and someone guests are sure to remember fondly.

Captain Josh brings a calm, experienced hand to life on board Junior, with more than 20 years in yachting and an excellent knowledge of cruising throughout the Mediterranean. Warm, professional and highly capable, he is known for creating the kind of smooth, well-run experience that allows guests to fully relax and enjoy their time on board.
Having spent many years as captain on well-run motor yachts, Josh combines confident navigation with a thoughtful, practical approach behind the scenes. His background includes extensive cruising through France, Italy, Spain, the Balearics, Corsica, Sicily, Sardinia, Malta, Greece, the Adriatic and Turkey, giving him a strong understanding of the region and the kind of itinerary planning that makes a charter feel effortless and well paced.
Guests value Josh for his steady leadership, attention to detail and genuine commitment to comfort and safety on board. He takes pride in making sure every aspect of the experience feels seamless, from the route and daily schedule to the atmosphere created by the crew around him. His long-standing experience managing yachts, coordinating shipyard periods and overseeing operations also brings real reassurance behind the scenes.
Based in Palma de Mallorca and holding both New Zealand and British passports, Josh brings an international outlook and a quietly capable presence to every trip. With his depth of experience, calm manner and guest-focused approach, he helps create the relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere that charter guests remember long after they leave the yacht.