Captain Adrien, was a born yachtsman. He started crossing the seas as a boy on the family sailing boat until deciding after high school graduation to transform his passion and knowledge into a job. Fully qualified, as a Captain (he holds an Rya yachtmaster offshore) as well as a nautical marketing engineer degree, Adrien masters any aspects of the sailing world. Professional captain on the French Riviera and Captain in the bvi and usvi, Adrien holds the necessary skills to ensure the safety of his passengers and his crew in any weather and sea conditions.As any Captain should be, Adrien is as patient and serene as outgoing. His care for people makes him by far the most enjoyable and safe Captain one may think about. French art de vivre, righteousness of British nautical formation, extended knowledge of the Caribbean , Indian and Atlantic Ocean as well as the Mediterranean make Adrien an amazing Captain. Cruising with him on Deep Blue is much more than an experience : it’s an unforgettable pleasure.
Chef Christina is a Midwest Cincinnati native, and after moving to Manhattan and working 15 years in the fashion world she decided to go back to her favorite job of all time, restaurants... Growing up in a Greek household, food and cooking was always a huge part of her life. Christina comes from a long line of a family with culinary careers so there is no surprise she ended up being a Yacht Chef. She also loves being at Sea and has been boating her entire life. After working many years in NYC restaurants, she moved to LA to be a private chef, then took a chance on a job that would combine two of her favorite activities cooking and the sea and has been happily hosting and cooking aboard Deep Blue ever since. She is outgoing, happy, funny, and looks forward to helping make your trip one of the best of your life!
SAMPLE CHARTER MENU DEEP BLUE Day 1 Welcome Spread & Dinner Charcuterie board, fruits, veggies, etc Tropical mixed greens salad Blackened Mahi Mahi topped with avocado smash with balsamic roasted brussels sprouts and sweet potato wedges Dessert Key Lime pie
Day 2 Breakfast Baked German pancake served with sausage and fresh fruit Lunch Grilled shrimp veggie kebab wraps served with chips and fruit Dinner Bufala mozzarella with tomato and red onion salad with balsamic drizzle Filet Mignon with caramelized onions Grilled lemon asparagus and hassleback baked potato Dessert Assortment of fresh fruit and gourmet cheeses
Day 3 Breakfast Greek Yogurt Parfait Bar- granola, honey, fresh and dried fruits Lunch Mediterranean kale salads with shredded chicken, sun-dried tomato, feta, scallion, artichoke and chickpeas Dinner Watermelon Feta Balsamic salad Grilled marinated local fish on pineapple planks topped with salsa served with grilled zucchini and roasted potatoes Dessert Plantain bananas foster served over vanilla ice cream
Day 4 Breakfast Scrambled eggs with maple glazed bacon, breakfast potatoes, and fresh fruit Lunch Fresh guacamole & homemade salsa with chips Mahi Mahi fish tacos on corn tortillas w/ cabbage, pickled onion, queso, served with black beans Dinner Grilled Caribbean Lobster served with grilled squash and yucca in garlic sauce Dessert Brownie crumble ice cream sundaes
Day 5 Breakfast Build Your Own Toast Bar- avocado toast with sunny side eggs and honey whipped ricotta toast Lunch Tropical spinach salad topped with fruit, vegetables, and sautéed shrimp served with fried sweet plantains Dinner Cucumber yogurt sauce with freshly baked pita chips, Watermelon feta salad Lamb chops with sauté spinach and lemon potatoes Dessert NY Style cheesecake topped with fruit and caramel drizzle
Day 6 Breakfast Pastry filled quiches- veggie and meat with cheese options Lunch Mediterranean pasta salad with chicken, feta, and veggies in a lemon dressing Dinner Ginger-soy glazed tuna steaks with peppers, onions served with scallion rice
Day 7 Send Off Breakfast Breakfast sandwiches and fresh fruit