PRONTO

aptain – Willem Knoetze

Nationality: South African
Languages: English, Afrikaans

Captain Willem is a highly experienced sailor from South Africa.
Having extensively chartered and delivered yachts throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, Panama, USA and Europe, he has developed an outstanding knowledge of the ocean. With excellent communication skills, he will gladly share his passion for the sea and water sports. Friendly yet professional, his energetic nature will show an extreme dedication to the luxury charter industry that will reflect by a great care for his guests and their safety, as well as the perfect operation of the vessel.
His expertise in catamaran engineering ensures a secure and efficient running of PRONTO.

Chef – Denise Melton

Nationality: Brazilian
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese

Striving for perfection, Denise is a recognized chef in the industry who won the VIPCA Charter Show Award as Best Chef in 2020.
Whether designing a personalized menu, cooking, cleaning or interacting, everything she does is important to her. Her main goal is to make it exceptional down to the smallest detail. Bringing an elegant and distinctive service to her guests as a pleasurable life experience with new flavors and unique presentation, she offers the quality of first-class visual and tasty culinary creations. Denise is convinced that a good chef is sensitive and can see what the guests need, anticipate situations and surpass expectations, while creating the perfect moment to be enjoyed.
Passionate about her career, she is seeking for consistent improvement through hard work.

Mate, Chase boat Captain – Vedran Subic

Nationality: Croatian
Languages: English, Croatian, German, basic Spanish and Italian

Vedran is an energetic and outgoing chase boat captain. Born in Croatia, he gathered a long sailing background throughout his life.
He operates TROMBA, the Axopar 37 chase boat, with endless enthusiasm to bring the guests to the most secluded places that PRONTO can’t reach.
Loving all kinds of sports, he will be happy to help the guests with water toys. Also a fervent photographer and videographer, whose creativity radiates in the unique surrounding of the Bahamas, he will gladly take lasting memories for the guests.

Chief Stewardess – Erin Macias

Nationality: Mexican
Languages: English, Spanish, Hungarian, Portuguese

Organized and flexible, Erin is a stewardess with know-how. She started her career on the water as a scuba instructor, which brought her rigor and knowledge of the sea. Great at communication, she will easily adapt to each guest, offering a fully personalized experience to everyone on board. Erin is always keen to provide the highest quality of service and will make sure all the guests are pampered.

Deckhand – Bertus Nel

Nationality: South African
Languages: English, Afrikaans

Bertus is a dedicated and hardworking deckhand who has built a strong knowledge of operating vessels thanks to his experience in the industry. Reliable, helpful and involved in his tasks, his enthusiastic personality will bring constant positivity on board. Furthermore, his passion for the ocean will convey throughout every charter. He constantly puts safety as a priority, ensuring a secure and serene cruise at all times.