OLGA Yacht Charter

Captain: Luigi Mancuso

CAPTAIN: Luigi Mancuso
Nationality: Italian
Diploma: 2nd class Italian Certificate of Competency (Commercial Sailing and Motor Yachts), Safety and Medical certificates.
Born in Messina, Sicily in 1962.

With over thousands of nautical miles of experience gathered in his career, his utmost priority is the safety and comfort of his guests.
Luigi with his passionate personality will make your stay an extraordinary experience, sharing with you the most sublime places he knows.
He likes to share his passion for yachts with all his guests and will be delighted to help you discover everything you have always wanted to know about sailing and sea. Luigi when not onboard is a professional boating license instructor and FIV windsurfer instructor.
Luigi’s favorite sports are racing regattas.
Spoken Language: Italian, English, Spanish.

CHIEF STEWARDESS: Giada Geraci
Nationality: Italian
Born in Palermo, Italy, in 1990.
Diploma: She holds a High School Diploma in Classical Studies and attended the Faculty of Economics at the University of Palermo, specializing in Economic Development and International Cooperation.

She is a proactive, reliable, and highly motivated crew member with several seasons of experience as a Stewardess and Cook/Stewardess on both sailing and motor yachts, working both with private owners and on commercial yachts. Throughout her career, she has served on vessels up to 108 feet, gaining solid experience in hospitality, galley operations, housekeeping, guest service, and deck support during maneuvers and mooring.
She is passionate about delivering high standards of service, ensuring guests’ comfort and safety while maintaining a positive and professional onboard atmosphere. Organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure, she demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork skills, and attention to detail.
She holds STCW certification, including Basic Firefighting, PSSR, Personal Survival Techniques, Elementary First Aid, and Ship Security Officer.
In her free time, she enjoys photography, reading, meditation, yoga, and calisthenics.
Giada speaks Italian, English, Spanish and basic French, and her multicultural background and expertise make her a valuable maritime team member.


CHEF: Errico Spada
Nationality: Italian

Chef Errico hails from Venafro, Molise, and brings a cheerful and accommodating personality to the table. With over 10 years of experience, he is skilled in all facets of the Food & Beverages industry, including bars, conferences, and events. Errico has effectively utilized his unique skill set to tackle challenges, notably on the popular Italian TV show «4 RISTORANTI», hosted by Chef Alessandro Borghese. He has also participated in two additional TV competitions: «Profumi e sapori dall’alto Molise alla Puglia» and «Mare e Monti». In his yachting career he has received numerous positive reviews from his guests.
Spoken language: Italian and basic English


STEWARDESS: Anna Fontanelli
Nationality: Italian
Diploma: Italian Boat License (<24m, Sail & Power), STCW 95, and ENG1.
Born in Milan, in 2003

Anna is a confident and hands-on stewardess with strong sailing roots and proven previous experience as a sole deckhand on both motor and sailing yachts up to 106ft. She has independently managed all deck operations including mooring, anchoring, tender driving, watersports setup, washdowns, and exterior maintenance during busy Mediterranean and charter seasons in the Balearics and Cyclades.
Since 2 years she has embraced the profession of a stewardess.
Growing up sailing across the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, and Atlantic, she developed solid seamanship skills and a natural confidence at sea. Energetic, reliable, and proactive, Anna brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for life on the water. She thrives in active deck roles and is always ready to take initiative and responsibility on board.

DECKHAND: Francesco Damasco
Nationality: Italian
Born in Monopoli (BA) in 2023.

After his Nautical Diploma, Francesco has joned tha yachting industry. Francesco holds the STWC courses, the nautical boat license, the yacht master offshore and the GMDSS GOC. He is an experienced and committed deckhand with a solid background in yacht operations, navigation, and crew management. With more than four years in the maritime industry, Francesco is proactive and detail-oriented, taking very good care the safety standards, he manages deck operations, and assists the Captain with all navigational and operational responsibilities. Francesco is discreet, always smiling, attentive and efficient while delivering outstanding service to esteemed guests. He speaks Italian and English.