Aquanimity Crew Qualifications at a Glance
Aquanimity is guided by a professional crew focused on safety, hospitality, local BVI knowledge, and personalized service throughout your private crewed catamaran charter.
Captain
Giacomo “Jack” Boetti
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
STCW Certified
Chef / First Mate
Nicole “Nicky” Giubilo
Master’s in Culinary Arts
STCW Certified
Experience
30+ years of maritime intuition, BVI sailing, and Mediterranean experience.
Languages
English, Italian, French, and Spanish.
More Than Crew.
Your Hosts on the Water.
Captain Giacomo and Chef Nicole are the heart of the Aquanimity experience. Guests consistently praise their warmth, professionalism, relaxed hospitality, and ability to make every charter feel personal.
From safe navigation and local island knowledge to chef-prepared meals and thoughtful daily planning, the crew helps create the kind of BVI yacht charter guests remember long after they step ashore.
Meet Captain Giacomo “Jack” Boetti
Giacomo brings more than three decades of maritime intuition and professional seamanship to Aquanimity. Known affectionately by guests as “Captain Jack,” he combines calm confidence, local insight, and easygoing storytelling to make guests feel comfortable from the moment they step aboard.
His background includes Mediterranean and BVI sailing experience, an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean credential, and STCW training. For first-time charter guests, families, couples, and experienced travelers alike, Giacomo’s steady presence helps create a safe, relaxed, and memorable private yacht charter.
Meet Chef Nicole “Nicky” Giubilo
Nicole brings warmth, precision, and Mediterranean-Caribbean flair to every meal aboard Aquanimity. Her culinary background and yacht hospitality experience allow her to create menus that feel personal, fresh, and perfectly suited to the rhythm of each charter.
Whether guests prefer relaxed island meals, elegant dinners, fresh seafood, family-friendly favorites, or dietary accommodations, Nicole helps make dining aboard Aquanimity one of the defining parts of the experience.
Professionally Certified. Safety Always.
A luxury crewed yacht charter should feel effortless, but behind the scenes it depends on training, seamanship, safety awareness, and professional standards.
STCW Certified Crew
STCW training reflects internationally recognized standards for maritime safety, emergency procedures, and professional conduct at sea.
Learn more about STCW →RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate reflects advanced navigation, seamanship, and command ability for offshore passage-making.
Learn more about RYA Yachtmaster →What Sets the Aquanimity Crew Apart
Genuine Hospitality
Guests are treated with warmth, care, and personal attention from start to finish.
Local BVI Knowledge
Anchorages, beaches, restaurants, snorkel spots, and quiet corners are part of the experience.
Chef-Prepared Dining
Personalized meals inspired by Mediterranean and Caribbean flavors.
Safety First
Professional seamanship and calm leadership help create a worry-free journey.
Personalized Itineraries
Each charter is shaped around your pace, preferences, and comfort.
Memorable Experience
From sunrise coffee to sunset dinners, the crew makes the details count.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Aquanimity Crew
Is Aquanimity suitable for first-time yacht charter guests?
Yes. Aquanimity is ideal for first-time charter guests because the professional crew handles navigation, meals, anchoring, itinerary planning, and onboard comfort. Guests do not need sailing experience.
What makes Aquanimity’s crew different from a typical BVI yacht charter?
Aquanimity offers a boutique, owner-direct charter experience with a warm professional crew, chef-prepared meals, personalized service, and deep local knowledge of the British Virgin Islands.
Can the crew accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes. Guests should share allergies, dietary restrictions, and meal preferences before the charter so Chef Nicole can plan provisioning and menu options.
What meals are included aboard Aquanimity?
Aquanimity offers chef-prepared meals based on the selected charter dining structure. Menus are personalized around guest preferences, itinerary style, and provisioning availability.
Does Aquanimity offer a private crewed catamaran experience?
Yes. Aquanimity is privately chartered for your group, with Captain Giacomo and Chef Nicole focused on your itinerary, meals, comfort, and onboard experience.
Ready to Experience the Aquanimity Difference?
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