Captain: Achille Lefrere

Captain Achille was born and raised in Porto-Vecchio, in one of the best places for sailing in the Western Mediterranean, where he developed a strong passion for the sea.

With a dream to circumnavigate the globe, within a year spent in Australia, Achille acquired all the certification needed to work on a yacht and joined a 30 m sailing catamaran. He has gained valuable skills and extensive knowledge since then and is nowhere more at home than at the helm. With more than 10 years at sea, Achille has taken vessels to many parts of the world, including Mediterranean, Egypt, Caribbean, Bahamas, the East coast of the USA, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

An experienced navigator and marine engineer, advanced open water PADI diver and kite surfer, Achille has a generous amount of knowledge to share and takes great pride in creating tailor-made sailing experience for each charter on board OTOCTONE 80.

Chef: Jean-Baptiste Redreau

Chef Jean Baptiste comes from Toulon where he grew up sailing with his family around the Mediterranean from the age of 7. From that time he became so enthusiastic about sailing that as an adult he has completed necessary maritime qualifications and participated in numerous regattas.

Cooking has always been his passion. Prior to turning it into a career, Jean Baptiste expressed his creativity in art and graphic design. It was more than 10 years ago when he embarked on his first culinary adventure as a cook. Since then he acquired solid culinary experience and developed refined culinary skills to deliver flawless service to his guests.

Well versed in the Mediterranean cuisine, he will impress guests on board OTOCTONE 80 with his signature dishes rich with flavours and fresh ingredients.


Stewardess: Rebecca Santiago

Coming from France, Rebecca is a passionate masseuse and pilates instructor. With her experience in the luxury SPA industry and 3 years in various mega yachts, she developed an extensive know-how in service and housekeeping. By always prioritizing her guests’ comfort and wishes, she excels in meeting the needs of everyone on board. Her great organization skills and versatility make her a perfect stew, always ensuring a relaxed and memorable cruise to the guests.


Deckhand: Jaider Suarez

Jaider hails from Venezuela with a French father and a Colombian mother. He developed a strong affinity to the sea at a tender age of 18 following his first sailing trip in the Caribbean with his dad. Jaider embarked on a journey to become a professional sailor 6 years ago. He acquired all the certification needed in France and has been sailing in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and the Asian waters of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.

His passion for the ocean has encouraged Jaider to sail around the world and explore new places and cultures. He aims to make each guest onboard OTOCTONE 80 comfortable with his experience on the sea and approachable nature.