Beluga

Sam Aldred

Sam brings a wealth of knowledge and a positive energy to his leadership role onboard M/Y Beluga.
Leaving Australia at just 17 years of age to pursue a career in yachting, Sam has since been travelling the world
working on yachts ranging in size from 25m – 85m gaining his qualifications in both his role as Captain and
also engineering. With both parents working as Captains on vessels in Australia, Sam’s life always revolved
around the water, this is his true passion and first love. It gave him an insight into what the role of a Captain
entails from an early age. Sam’s career started in the Mediterranean and since then he has travelled the
waters extensively gaining a wealth of knowledge of the local areas and the most exclusive anchorages. He
has a love for fishing, diving and all things water and is racing off to the closest golf course in his time off. With
an emphasis on attention to detail and safety onboard, Sam and his crew are always attentive to the guests’
needs and aims to create a safe and unforgettable experience.

Curtis

Originally from Wales in the UK, Curtis moved to Australia when he was eight years old. As first mate on-board, Curtis ensures the smooth day-to-day operations of the vessel, organising and facilitating guest activities, as well as maintaining the ship’s exterior in impeccable condition.

With a meticulous eye for detail, a passion for nature, and a love of exploration and adventure, Curtis has over ten years of experience in the marine industry working as a PADI dive instructor in Indonesia and along the East Coast of Australia.

Curtis is a qualified marine biologist and ecologist specialising in tropical reef species, with Coxswain, and Master V maritime certifications. Having previously served as the president of the JCU Dive Club, he has operated and directed SCUBA diving liveaboards along the Great Barrier Reef and managed and operated the marine and activities department on Orpheus Island Lodge.

When he’s not onboard, you’ll find him freediving, fishing, sailing and rock climbing.

Emily Jaye

Growing up in Sunny North Queensland, Australia, Emily always enjoyed the sun and the sea. She decided to
give up her job in banking back in 2011 and take on a completely different adventure in the yachting industry.
Joining her first vessel in the Mediterranean as a deck/stew and gaining her Yachtmaster, she switched to
an interior role, stayed focused and within a few years gained her first role as Chief Stewardess. Emily has
a passion for all things wine and has recently completed her WSET level 2. With a strong attention to detail,
Emily loves to interact with the guests and ensure they always have everything they need to make their trip a
memorable one. She enjoys the comradery of working within a team who all have the same goal of making
the experience for the guests the best it possibly can be.

Flynn

Originally from the West Coast of Auckland, New Zealand, Flynn’s connection to the maritime world runs deep, shaped by her parents’ involvement in a superyacht refit company instilled a life a sea for her from an early age. Flynn spent a year on a 60m luxury sailing yacht during its refit- rigging, interior and exterior. Back home, Flynn swum competitively for the Royal New Zealand Defense Force and worked as a barista before she made the move to Australia to work for Morris Nautical.

In her role as Stewardess, Flynn assumes a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the vessel. Flynn is in charge of provisioning, interior and housekeeping as well as delivering impeccable food and beverage service, consistently meeting the highest standards. Flynn’s unwavering dedication ensures that guests receive the utmost care and attention throughout their journey.

When not on deck, Flynn loves to spend time sailing, hiking, doing yoga and exploring new places. She has a keen interest in photography and ocean conservation.