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Meet Your Expert Crew
Luxury Crewed Yacht Charter in San Francisco

Depending on the needs of your voyage, you will meet and be served by several Marquis Charters' yachting professionals.  Two years ago we set about to search for, recruit, train and build the highest quality luxury yacht team in the region so we could deliver un-matched luxury experiences on the region's finest yachts.  While this heavy investment is never done, we could not be more proud of and excited about the Marquis Charters team and the service they deliver on each and every voyage.

Before your cruise there are nearly 100 details involved in planning your spectacular voyage and make it effortless for you. Vessel management is a year-round process of maintenance, inspections, certifications and systems improvements and repairs to keep a luxury charter yacht not only safe, but in the bristol state expected of a luxury cruise. Click the box above to learn more about our on-shore team.

Our onboard crewmembers are trained & pre-approved to the highest standards of safety and luxury service, yacht by yacht for each yacht we employ.  Our Captains bring experience from much larger vessels and ocean crossings.  Several of our Stewards / Deckhands are themselves Captains elsewhere.  And every one has luxury hospitality, bar or private air experience in their blood. And don't forget the Engineers. You only know they're there if they aren't very good. Our Engineers all bring substantial ocean cargo, yacht and military operational expertise to our engine room.  Every teammate on every Marquis Charter voyage is First Aid/CPR/AED trained, licensed for alcohol and food service and subject to random drug and alcohol screening.  Safety sensitive crew members, including all Captains, Chiefs and Deck department crew are enrolled in the Maritime Consortium's federally regulated USCG random drug testing program.

The Marquis Crew can also support your private boat/yacht operation.  Whether it be a luxury crewed charter, running your boat for family trips, an Alaska delivery or simply a dock to dock move, we have the licenses, resumes and trained teammates available to help.

Onboard Team

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Dave

Captain

Captain Dave brings tech-world swagger to the high seas. He's visionary, steady, and known for casually navigating like he's beta-testing a new autopilot system, because he probably is.

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Leah

Purser

Leah curates flawless client experiences. From booking to boarding, she brings warmth, elegance, and expertise that make every voyage feel like a personalized five-star concierge event on water.

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Nancy

Chief Steward

Nancy brings international luxury to every voyage. With aviation poise and yacht grace, she ensures your glass is full, your towels fluffed, and the vibe is always impeccable.

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Tommy

Chief Engineer

Tommy is the kind of engineer every yacht needs, calm under pressure, curious by nature, and always one wrench turn ahead of trouble. No drama, no shortcuts, just good clean mechanical wizardry.

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David

Captain (Relief)

Captain David teaches, mentors, and docks like a dream. A lifelong mariner, he's part coach, part historian, part yacht whisperer with stories to match every knot in the line.

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Shaun

Captain

Captain Shaun commands with style and speed. Yacht guests praise her precision, calm confidence, and her uncanny ability to make five-star luxury feel like effortless adventure.

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Jennifer

Chef

Chef Jennifer delivers bold flavors and polished plates. Her fine-dining know-how meets fire-kissed comfort food, turning every yacht meal into an elegant, crave-worthy experience worth Instagramming mid-bite.

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Melissa

Steward

Melissa brings CPA precision to luxury hospitality. With a steward's grace and a sailor's intuition, she orchestrates seamless service and perfect pours with a side of calm.

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Christopher

Lead Diver

Christopher leads dive ops with calm precision. He's focused, prepared, and never without a plan, or a backup plan. Crew is trust him to keep the underside as sleek and safe as the main deck.

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Glenn

Captain (Relief)

Captain Glenn is calm, capable, and eco-minded. He knows every inch of the Bay, every curve of a wave, and believes luxury includes protecting what we love.

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Mike

Captain

Captain Mike blends engineering smarts with saltwater instinct. He's calm under pressure, smooth at the helm, and secretly delighted when guests notice the horsepower.

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Rossana

Chef

Chef Rossana crafts unforgettable dishes with global flair. Her culinary roots run deep, and every meal she creates is a story of tradition, refinement, and yacht-worthy deliciousness.

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Maisy

Steward

Maisy brings bright energy and genuine care to every charter. A steward with the soul of a sailor, she delivers five-star service with a salty wink and a warm heart.

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Yosh

Deckhand

Yosh has crossed oceans and runs the deck like few others. Equal parts sea sage and speed racer, she keeps the crew sharp and the guests smiling.

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Patty

Mate

Patty is co-founder of Marquis Charters, wife of Captain Dave. First Mate in name only, she quietly runs the show, keeps standards sky-high, and tolerates zero nonsense.

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Kate

Chief Steward

Captain Kate combines racer's edge with steward's heart. She's cool under pressure, fast under sail, and gracious in everything she does on deck, at table, or behind the helm.

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Daniel

Chief Engineer

Dan is the yacht's silent guardian. If it hums, flows, or spins, he's already checked it twice. He fixes problems you didn't know existed. Probably while sipping coffee.

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Ida

Deckhand

Ida blends marine science smarts with deckhand skill. She's equally at home hauling lines or identifying dolphins, and always ready with a smile and sunscreen recommendation.

Shoreside Team

Before your cruise there are nearly 100 details involved in planning your spectacular voyage and make it effortless for you. Vessel management is a year-round process of maintenance, inspections, certifications and systems improvements and repairs to keep a luxury charter yacht not only safe, but in the bristol state expected of a luxury cruise. Click each photo to learn more about our on-shore team members.

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Dave

Founder/CEO

Captain Dave brings tech-world swagger to the high seas. He's visionary, steady, and known for casually navigating like he's beta-testing a new autopilot system, because he probably is.

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Leah

Client Experience Lead

Leah curates flawless client experiences. From booking to boarding, she brings warmth, elegance, and expertise that make every voyage feel like a personalized five-star concierge event on water.

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Patty

Supreme Commander

Patty is co-founder of Marquis Charters, wife of Captain Dave. First Mate in name only, she quietly runs the show, keeps standards sky-high, and tolerates zero nonsense.

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Tatiana

Social Media Manager

Tatiana tells the yacht's story online, curating moments, capturing magic, and making waves across social media. Her digital charm turns guests into followers, and posts into art.

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Arden

Client Experience Director

Arden makes magic from land to launch. As our experience Director, she listens deeply, plans beautifully, and makes sure guests feel seen, celebrated, and *so* well cared for.

Meet the Owners

Marquis Charter's owners are a lifelong boating family with yachting experience that ranges from Sunfish Sailboats to 100ft Luxury Yachts.  After chartering for a couple of decades in the Virgin Islands, and owning a private motor yacht there, they found their 65 Marquis in Sausalito.  They bought the company that owned her, renamed her "Ciamar" and launched Marquis Charters exclusively to manage charters of the region's highest end luxury vessels. ​ Ciamar led a 10-boat flotilla to Alaska, returning to the San Francisco Bay in October 2022.  Marquis Charters turned on online booking at that time and has since added a three more luxury yachts ( 93ft Westport,  65ft Stephens,  96ft Ted Geary) to offer clients a broad range of choices of elegance, speed and capacity.  These yachts  are excellent choices for experiencing the Marquis Life and represent the pinnacle of luxury crewed experiences in the region.  We are now in search of a luxury sailing yacht and a sport yacht to round out our portfolio in 2025.

Read more about the Owners here.

Want to Crew a Luxury Yacht?

If ... Service is your thing, and you love it?  Being on the water is your zen place?  Gig work fits your schedule? Then ... We're looking for you! Due to demand, we are in need of experienced luxury crew. We also love training up new crewmembers who have a passion for it. We strongly prioritize crew who live locally. ​ All crew members are required to carry current First Aid/CPR, RBS and Food Handler certifications.  Every crew member is subject to drug & alcohol screening and safety sensitive crew are enrolled in a federally regulated random drug testing program through DOT approved labs.  We use the Maritime Consortium's Drug Free Vessel Program.  Our Chief ranks require additional professional credentials such as STCW, Interior I/II or Engineering certifications as appropriate to the role.  Captains require at least a Masters 100T license, with Near Coastal preferred.

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