“Where the sea is law, and I’m the judge, jury, and cocktail taster.”
Chapter 1: Commanding the Floating Castles
The helm of a 200-foot superyacht is no place for the faint-hearted — especially not in the Caribbean, where rogue waves, entitled billionaires, and bikini-clad chaos meet under an unforgiving sun.
Captain Mark, a 47-year-old Brit with salt in his veins, describes it best:
“You’re not just steering a vessel; you’re managing a floating kingdom of egos, crew drama, and engine gremlins.”
Chapter 2: Guest Protocols and Other Pirate Tales
“You quickly learn the difference between VIP and VVIP,” chuckles Captain Rhys, who once received a guest list that included three chihuahuas and a shaman.
Another time, a Saudi prince’s entourage requested the entire island of Mustique cleared for a beach BBQ. And they still complained the sand wasn’t soft enough.
Chapter 3: Behind the Aviators
Superyacht captains are the James Bonds of the sea. They navigate hurricanes and handle delicate international customs negotiations — all while looking unbothered in Ray-Bans and Sperrys.
But behind that calm stare?
A brain juggling fuel levels, weather windows, a drunk chef, and the owner’s sudden craving for a flying sushi drone.
Chapter 4: Caribbean Nights
In the Caribbean, it’s not just about steering — it’s about storytelling.
Ghost ships off Grenada. Secret rum distilleries in St. Lucia. A celebrity who accidentally jumped on the wrong yacht — and stayed the night.
“Every sunset, I raise a glass,” says Captain Jules, “because if we made it through another day without a mutiny, it’s worth toasting.”
