Pandion Pearl Yacht Charter

Captain: Jean-Marc Bitouzet

Captain - Jean-Marc Bitouzet
Jean-Marc is a well known and respected Charter Captain with decades of experience. Jean-Marc has been at sea almost all of his life. Starting at the young age of five when his father built him his first optimist, he has never stopped sailing and racing sailing boats since. He learned how to sail in Africa and around St Malo in his home town of Brittany, Northern France. In 2001, Jean-Marc left the sailing world to join the large Motor Yacht industry, bringing his respect of the sea to begin the next chapter of his career. Having started his charter yacht journey in 1996, Jean-Marc will pass on his superb knowledge of the Mediterranean and Caribbean waters to his guests. He is a great host and will only be satisfied when you are happy with the service that his yacht and crew deliver. Jean-Marc has worked on board Pandion Pearl from her build, and welcomes you and your guests for an unbelievable trip with his magnificent crew.

Chief Engineer - Wojcech Kaczanowski
Wojcech was born in Poland and started his maritime career in commercial shipping before transitioning into the super yacht industry. He is no stranger to Pandion Pearl as he has previously worked with Captain Jean-Marc as his 2nd Engineer on a busy 60m charter yacht. He has a vast background in yachting, having worked on some very notable yachts in the industry. Wojcech in his spare loves everything that relates to fitness and spending time with his family. You can find him in the galley, pantry or deck helping out the other crew.

Chef - Olga Mileham
Olga has been passionate about food for as long as she can remember. She loves travelling and broadening her knowledge about other cultures, their way of life, but especially the food! She thrives on cooking and creating delicious food for guests. Her specialities include healthy dishes that look and taste extravagant. She also enjoys making home-made breads, yoghurts, jams and preserves that have been influenced by her adventures all over the world.

Chief Officer - Marco Swanepoel
Marco was born in Sunny South Africa and has been in the yachting industry for over seven years. His love for the ocean pulled him towards it from a very young age and he began racing various sized boats and jetskis. Whilst travelling the world on delivery voyages of sail boats, he discovered his love for working at sea and then began his career in the superyacht industry. A self-declared ‘water baby’, Marco loves all watersports, especially where speed is involved! He is a very outgoing and energetic individual who loves meeting people from different cultures and learning new perspectives. He strives to achieve perfection for guests during their charter and always keeps them entertained.

Chief Stewardess - Lea Mariano
Originally from Asia, Lea moved to Italy at a young age and it was here that she discovered the world of yachting, where she has worked for the last 10 years. She has always had a passion for hospitality and has gained extensive industry knowledge and experience during her years on board. Friendly and always professional, Lea thrives on being around guests. She has a keen eye for detail and always makes sure everything runs smoothly. When the opportunity arises, she loves to be creative, offering her guests unique experiences to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Bosun - Christian Baxter
Christian grew up on the Isle of Wight/UK playing a lot of golf, football and any sport he could at school. After high school he joined the Royal Engineers British Armed Forces at the age of 17,spending 5 years in the force and a tour of Northern Ireland and Afghanistan he decided that was enough. He then worked as a carpenter for 5 years before working on a dive boat in Australia which then lead him into yachting. In 2017 he joined a 50m Motor Yacht as a Deckhand and where he was onboard for 5yrs, Christian has worked himself up the ladder to become a qualified Chief Officer.

Deckhand - Marilèe Jordaan
Marilèe was born in Cape Town, South Africa. After completing her Bachelors degree in Economics and Risk Management she decided to change course and follow her love for adventure by joining the yachting industry 2 years ago. She enjoys travelling, experiencing different cultures and languages and meeting new people. She always approaches guests and her crew mates with a welcoming smile and positive energy and is always willing to go the extra mile. Marilèe is a dedicated worker who decided to trade the ironing board for a squeegee in pursuit of of her long term goals. She is excited for all the challenges that a new position and season brings.
In her spare time she enjoys reading, exploring local cuisine and spending time with friends.

Stewardess - Aisza Kolodziejczyk
Aisza was born in Warsaw, Poland and has a Masters degree in Psychology from Warsaw University of Social Sciences and Humanities. During her studies she also worked as an HR Consultant, as well as participating in multiple volunteering programs which led her as far afield as Uganda. Her passion for travel and adventure then led her to the yachting industry, where she enjoys providing high quality service to create unforgettable holiday experiences for her guests. In her free time she loves diving, watersports and the outdoors, so life on the water suits her perfectly!

Stewardess - TBC