CREW PROFILE
CAPTAIN | ADIL
Nationality: Maldivian
Year of Birth: 1988
Hobbies: Any activities at sea, Politics
Cruising Areas: Throughout Maldivian Waters
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Pleasant, humble personality. Attention to the guests’ needs.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Do things with passion
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Adil is an outstanding captain both experience wise and personality wise, it’s rare to meet such one in Maldives
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“I cannot control the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination”
CRUISE DIRECTOR | YURA
Nationality: Georgian
Year of Birth: 1993
Hobbies: Reading, Cooking, Outdoor activities, Traveling
Cruising Areas: Maldives North and Central Atolls
Experience: Been working in hospitality for 6 years within 5-star chain hotels, successfully supervising F/B department. Driven to delivering high-quality customer service and providing meaningful, delightful and inspiring experiences for the guests.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Guests can be sure that I am that one person, who is going to use all the opportunities to make their stay comfortable and memorable.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Good eye on details. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with high sense of empathy. Developed organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
OTHERS OFTEN SAY THAT I’M RESPONSIBLE AND EASY-GOING PERSON.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Picasso
YACHT MATE & WATERSPORTS INSTRUCTOR | FAWAZ
Nationality: Maldivian
Year of Birth: 1994
Hobbies: Watersports, photography, singing, video making, karaoke, dancing, marine biology, everything related to the ocean.
Cruising Areas: Throughout the Maldives
Experience: Hilton Maldives Irufushi, The Sun Shiyam Irufushi Maldives, Hideaway Beach & spa Resort Maldives, Amillafushi Baa Atoll Maldives, Finolhu Maldives, Lady Thuraya (Every Festive), Marselia Star ( One Trip ). Working for ALICE since July 2019.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Anything at anytime to make our lovely guests happy (related to service & hospitality). Assistance with all watersports activi- ties, guiding during the snorkeling, making astonishing videos from Alice’s drone and go-pro and editing it for guests
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Love to try most challenging things
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Most guests appreciate my friendly and easy-going attitude, while keeping the professional attitude.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Let the sea set you free"
YACHT MATE | ROMAN
Nationality: Ukranian
Year of Birth: 1984
Hobbies: Diving- I am never bored about the underwater world! Everything about diving mesmerizes me. In my free time I love to read non-fiction books and sci-fi. If I am not diving in the ocean, I will probably dive into the book.
Cruising Areas: Throughout the Maldives
Experience: North, Central and South Maldives, Thailand
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
The guests can expect from me warmth, care, politeness, kindness, punctuality, safety awareness and excellent service. For our diving guests I will always be a very informative, careful and fun dive guide.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I am hardworking, friendly and disciplined with a nice amount of experience.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
They usually say that Roman is a nice guy :)
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Never give up!"
SERVICE STEWARD | LABI
Nationality: Kosovar
Year of Birth: 1991
Hobbies: Gym, Reading, Bikes
Cruising Areas: North and Central Atolls in the Maldives
Experience: Three years in Bars and lounges, two years in hospitality
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Guests can expect a warm atmosphere combined with good service and a very friendly attitude.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Honesty, Loyalty, Calm, Optimistic, Kindness, Productive.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
People say that I am a good friend and helping person, easy to go with and very positive.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Don’t watch the clock, do what it does...”
SERVICE STEWARD | SILAS
Nationality: Brazilian
Year of Birth: 1991
Hobbies: Hang out with friends, Beach Volleyball, Video Games and Anime
Cruising Areas: Maldives, South América, Caribbean North America and Bermuda's.
Experience: Three years in Bars and lounges, two years in hospitality
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Having a really enjoyable experience.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Funny, friendly and kind.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
I'm a gift in their lives.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"What you feed grows and what you starve dies.”
CHEF | DANILA
Nationality: Russian
Year of Birth: 1989
Hobbies: Travelling (especially Asian countries, I am very interested in Indian culture), musical instruments, cuisine of different countries.
Cruising Areas: Maldives – Working on ALICE since August 2021
Experience: Working in various restaurants in Eastern Europe since 2011, Chef since 2016: Casa Del Mar - Saint Petersburg, Russia // Teplo // Marchelli’s // Culinaryon- master classes and banquetes.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
I am flexible in my cooking skills and I will be happy to accommodate all possible requests of guests.
SPECIALIZATION:
European cuisine (Italian, Mediterranean, Russian), Pan-Asian and American kitchen. I am certified in making neapolitan pizzas. I try to be creative and make the food pleasant both visually and taste wise.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Versatile skills, I treat everyone with respect and always remain professional.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
I am used to hearing the compliments for the food I make, however I try to remain open-minded and humble and I also always take seriously any suggestions and criticism.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Fight fair!"
SOUS CHEF | MAHESH
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Year of Birth: 1982
Languages: English, Singalese, Dhivehi
Hobbies: Cooking and Cricket
Cruising Areas: Maldives
Experience: 6 years on board OCEAN DIVINE, 3 years at Scuba Spa Maldives
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Delicious foods!
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Flexibility and enormous love of what I am doing.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
I've heard that people really love my food :)
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting, and enslaving than life at sea”
ASSISTANT CAPTAIN | HUSSAIN
Nationality: Maldivian
Year of Birth: 1975
Hobbies: Fishing
Cruising Areas: Everywhere in the Maldives
Experience: I started my career in this industry in 2004 and have worked on different local Safari boats until I joined ALICE on 16th July 2023.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Always eager to help with anything needed, definitely share my knowledge and skills in fishing.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I am familiar with all the most famous diving points of Maldives, I am a cooperative person.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am a calm, and good-hearted person.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor”
HOUSEKEEPING STEWARD | CHANDER
Nationality: Indian
Year of Birth: 1996
Hobbies: Drawing, design, listening to music
Cruising Areas: Maldives
Experience: Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa in Maldives as Villa attendant (my achievement- Best Employee Award in September 2019).
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
That their cabins will always be clean and tidy and they will have nice turndown service as a promise for sweet dreams.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I focus on my mission and tasks and always keep in mind that my job makes the guests happy.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
My parents say that I am a sensitive but serious and goal oriented person.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"There can be no real beauty without neatness and order."
DHONI CAPTAIN | ADEY
Nationality: Maldivian
Year of Birth: 1996
Hobbies: Fishing, Playing Football
Cruising Areas: Central and South Maldives
Experience: More than 10 years of experience in the maritime. First captain job in the year 2021 at Honors Legacy Maldives. Apart from Honors Legacy, I also worked at Sunseeker and Maldives Aggressor II.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Respect, friendly & good service.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Loyalty, friendly, supportive & hard working.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am a very friendly person.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Never loose someone's trust.”
DHONI'S DECKHAND | RIPON
Nationality: Bangladeshi
Year of Birth: 1984
DHONI'S SECOND DECKHAND | NAZMUL
Nationality: Bangladeshi
Year of Birth: 1990
KITCHEN HELPER | GASIM
Nationality: Bangladeshi
Year of Birth: 1988