AMICA MEA CREWEd Motor Yacht Charter

Cruising areas of AMICA MEA

• Summer Operations : Mexico
• Winter Operations : South America

AMICA MEA's Description

• Escape to paradise on the luxurious AMICA MEA yacht, a 152′ (46.33m) Hakvoort masterpiece available for charter in the Western Mediterranean this summer! With five elegant staterooms accommodating up to 11 guests, and 9 highly skilled crew members, AMICA MEA promises a truly indulgent and personalized yachting experience. Built in 2004 and recently refitted in 2020, this vessel features an impeccable interior designed by the renowned Glade Johnson. AMICA MEA offers the ultimate in comfort, privacy, and security, allowing you to enjoy as much or as little as you like. Whether it’s relaxing over lunch on a private beach, enjoying a quiet dinner for two under the stars on the top deck, or hosting a large group with a buffet on the aft deck, the AMICA MEA crew will make your wishes come true. With movies, music, communications, and the Internet available on-demand, you can choose to stay connected or completely unplugged. Book now for an unforgettable luxury yacht vacation in the Bahamas with AMICA MEA. AMICA MEA Clip: https://youtu.be/SWDNrWNUe8s

AMICA MEA's Specifications

• Vessel Type : Motor Yacht
• Builder : Hakvoort
• Built : 2004
• Refit : 2020
• Length : 152 Feet
• Beam : 29.3 Feet
• Draft : 9.3 Feet
• Cruising Speed : 12 knots
• Max Speed : 14 knots
• Fuel Consumption : 50 US Gall/Hr
• Jacuzzi : Yes
• Helipad : No
• A/C : Full
• A/C Night : Yes
• Gay Charters : Inq
• Nude Charters : Inq
• Hair Dryer : Yes
• Engines : 2 x 3508B Caterpillar Diesels (Engines) 3306/3304 Caterpillars 170KW/105KW (Generators)
• Communications : - Satcom
  - Cell Phone
  - Satellite TV
  - Computer
  - Zero Speed Stabilizers
  - Internet accessibility in every stateroom
  - Sky Lounge converts into Movie Theatre (Drop screen with projector and full surround sound)
  - 42' Plasma
  - New IP VSAT, VOIP Phones
  - Entertainment system and network were fully upgraded with new HD kaleidoscope, servers and all new TVs

AMICA MEA's Accommodations

• Sleeps : 11
• Double : 4
• Twin : 1
• Pullman : 1
• Electric Heads : 0

Cuisine

• Dine-in : yes
• Special Diets : Inq
• Kosher : Inq

Entertainment

• Set TV : Yes
• Salon Stereo : Yes
• Other Entertainment : Gym Equipment:
  Treadmill
  Free Weight

Water Sports

• Dinghy Feet : 38' Jupiter Center Console Tender
• Waverunner: 2
• Paddle Boards: 3
• Snorkel Gear: Yes
• Wake Board: Yes
• One Person Kayak: Yes
• Other Toys :
  • 38' Jupiter Center Console Tender with twin Yamaha 425
  • Jet Surf & Jet Foil (electric)
  • 4 x SeaBobs
  • 2 x Waverunners
  • Kayak
  • 3 x Paddle Boards
  • Wakeboards
  • Water Skis
  • Treadmill
  • Free Weights
  • Inflatable Toys
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Rendezvous Diving Only

Scuba Diving

• Scuba: Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
• Air Compressor: Not Onboard
• License: 2

CREW PROFILE ONBOARD AMICA MEA

• Number of Crew : 9
• Crew Smoke : Inq
• Crew Pets : No

Captain

• Captain Name : Nick Bull
• Nationality : American

Crew

• Crew Profile : CAPTAIN | Nick Bull | American
  With 13 years experience as a Private/ Charter Captain, Nick has belief in his ability to manage and
  execute a successful charter and associated operations with effective planning and implementation
  with proportionate focus on safety and standards. His strengths are problem solving and the ability
  to assemble and bond a team capable of offering first rate attentive service. Captain Nick
  possesses good all around communication skills and a friendly approach, resulting in a warm
  welcome on board Amica Mea.
  
  
  CHIEF OFFICER | Kylie Potgieter | South African
  Kylie was born and raised in South Africa. Growing up in and near the water, she became an avid
  fisher as well as a surfing instructor and competition judge for 7 years. After sailing around Cape
  Town as a teenager she decided to join yachting and make a career of it. She enjoys an adventure
  and is always looking for new things to do on her time off. After many enjoyable years in the
  industry, she looks forward to being able to share the experience with others.
  
  CHIEF ENGINEER | James Bourne | British
  James started his engineering career studying motor mechanics at school.
  After leaving school he continued to study mechanical engineering, working
  for a major accident repair company and became a fully qualified diesel
  fitter. After completing his apprenticeship, James worked as an engineer on
  the inland waterways of Europe for 8yrs. He then returned to study Marine
  Engineering and has been serving as Chief Engineer on Yachts for 20yrs.
  When James is not working, he is building race bikes that he races for fun.
  He also loves kite surfing, travelling and being at home with family.
  
  ILANDA BOTHMA | Bosun
  Ilanda is a South African lady, born and raised. After completion of her Bachelors degree in Logistics
  Management, and a couple of years in corporate life, she followed her adventurous spirit and love
  for the ocean to join the yachting industry in 2017. She has a passion for people, cultures, food, and
  traveling. Her family taught her to love all aspects of nature and what it has to offer. She enjoys
  outdoor activities and keeps busy hiking, running, diving, and anything that gives an adrenaline
  rush. She describes yachting to be the perfect way to combine her passions and the possibility to
  share the joy of it with others.
  
  MARCUS MASSYN | Deckhand
  Marcus is an Afrikaans South African. He is a fun-loving individual that loves outdoor activities like
  fishing and scuba diving. He loves cracking a joke every now and then, but when it’s time to work, he
  puts in his best efforts always. His family comes from the hospitality industry, and he has personally
  been working in hospitality for four years. He hopes you enjoy your time on board.
  
  JAKUB ZAJICEK | Deckhand
  Jakub was born in the Czech Republic in a small spa city. From a young age, he did a lot of sports,
  from freshwater fishing, mountain biking, and athletics to tennis. Jakub is very active, energetic,
  and always keen on any adventure. He also finds joy in traveling, photography, fitness, and hiking. If
  something involves adrenalin, you’ll find him there. Growing up in a hospitality environment taught
  him a good work ethic, and he started working at fifteen years old. At nineteen, he moved to
  Australia to learn English and gain experience in the world, where he fell in love with surfing and
  travel culture. Jakub is thrilled to have discovered the yachting industry and he is ready to provide
  his best services and to help make unforgettable memories for you.
  
  
  ZAC LUKIC | Chief Steward
  Zac was born and raised in. Croatia. He developed a passion for traveling when started working at
  sea in 2013 onboard luxury cruise lines as a butler and traveled around the world twice including
  Antarctica and the northwest passage. Zac then came into the super yacht industry 5 years ago
  working on charter yachts. He loves the fact that the industry allows him to experience some of the
  most wonderful places in the world. In spare time he enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors.
  
  
  SARAH ALLAN | Second Stewardess
  Sarah grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. After completing her degree, she treated herself to a
  Eurotrip and developed a passion for travelling and meeting people. Upon immigrating to
  Australia, she settled in Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef. With an established background in
  hospitality and customer service, she enjoyed sharing her passion for the ocean through diving and
  tourism. She joined the yachting industry working around Australia and Tasmania before continuing
  on to the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas. She is highly interested in history and the environment
  and enjoys immersing herself in different cultures and culinary delights around the world. Sarah
  hopes to swim one day with Tiger sharks in Hawaii and complete part of the Pacific Crest Trail.
  
  
  ADRIAN DODENDANS | Third Steward
  Adrian is a born South African, but has lived in Austria, Spain, and Portugal for the past 16 years. He
  has 6 years of experience in the hospitality industry and 6 years in yachting. During this time, he has
  gained excellent organizational skills and patience along with a strong work ethic and a good
  attitude towards guests and fellow crew members.
  
  
  DAVID TALLING | Chef
  
  Chef Dave is an experienced, creative, and passionate chef with over 23 years of experience. He
  became a Red Seal Chef in 2002 and trained under French Chef Pierre Koffel, in Victoria B.C Canada
  where he was born. After learning the tricks of the trade, he took his experience and love for food to
  work in several different countries including Bermuda, Fiji and Australia before making the move into
  yachting. Dave has been a chef aboard yachts for the past 11 years. As a yacht chef, Dave has
  traveled around the globe docking in 22 countries, while creating stunning meals each day for
  owners and charterers. Growing up on the West Coast of Canada was key to his success in
  specializing in seafood. One can truly appreciate the delicacy of fresh seafood when you have spent
  your childhood digging clams on the beach and hauling crab traps from the dock with your dad.
  Dave’s love for the ocean has carried on his throughout life, little did he know he had been raised
  with an “ocean to table” cooking style that has influenced his career. When not in the kitchen, he
  loves deep-sea fishing, fly fishing and salmon fishing and will spend all his free time doing so. His
  world travels have only fed his passion for both fishing and food. An avid traveler, with the ability to
  make the most of every situation, Dave’s passion of wildlife photography enables him to take
  advantage of the many sites he has seen in the 34 countries he has visited throughout his career.
  There are limited things that fit in a traveling chef’s backpack, in Dave’s you will simply find a
  camera, fishing gear, a laptop, a chef’s jacket and his flip-flops. He looks forward to sharing his
  passion for cooking with you!