DANIDA’

Name: Monica Conti
Nationality: Italian
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Monica's journey with the sea began over a decade ago, when she first swapped life on land for the galley of a charter yacht. Since then, she has built a distinguished career as a professional chef aboard some of Italy's most celebrated motor yachts, combining culinary excellence with the unique demands of life on the water.
Over the years, Monica has served aboard a succession of prestigious charter vessels, including the 44-metre Lady in Blue and, most recently, a 50-metre Italian-flagged mega yacht. Her experience spans Ischia, Viareggio, and the broader Tyrrhenian coast, always within the world of crewed charter. Before the sea, she honed her craft in Italian restaurants across China, an experience that sharpened both her versatility and her instinct for hospitality at its finest.
Languages spoken: Italian, English

Name: Mario Pardini
Nationality: Italian
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Mario’s maritime journey began in 1992, fueled by a steadfast passion for the sea that has spanned over 28 years. Starting as a deckhand on notable vessels like the 63-meter M/Y Nara, Mario dedicated himself to mastering every facet of yacht operations. Through disciplined progression, he elevated his career to serve as First Officer and Captain on prestigious yachts ranging from 23 to 53 meters, including M/Y Tommy and M/Y Magenta M.With extensive experience in both private and charter sectors, Mario has developed a refined expertise in navigation, crew leadership, and guest relations within multicultural environments. Known for his hands-on approach and deep technical knowledge of deck maintenance and safety, he is now eager to bring his wealth of veteran experience and adaptable leadership to DANIDA's guests
Languages spoken: Italian; Spanish; English; French.

Name: Riccardo Cavallaro
Nationality: Italian
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Driven by a lifelong passion for the sea, Riccardo has rapidly evolved from a dedicated shoreside mooring assistant into a versatile maritime professional. After earning his Nautical Technical Diploma, he transitioned seamlessly into the luxury yachting sector, serving as a Deckhand and Junior Officer.
Riccardo’s experience spans an impressive range of vessels, from high-performance ribs like the Magazzù M16 to prestigious yachts including the Azimut 45 and Sanlorenzo SX 88, DANIDA'. His journey has taken him across the Mediterranean, navigating the Sicilian coastline, the Eolian Islands, and the glamour of the Amalfi Coast and Sardinia. Whether managing day-to-day deck operations or assisting with night navigation, Riccardo combines technical precision with a collaborative team spirit.
Languages spoken: Italian; English.

Name: Sabrina Monaco
Nationality: Italian
Position: Stewardess
Position details: Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Sabrina is a Sicilian hostess whose career on the water spans over fifteen seasons and an impressive range of private and charter motor yachts across the Mediterranean and beyond. From her first posting as a sailor in 2010 to Chief Hostess roles aboard vessels including the 50-metre Menorca, the 50-metre Pamela, the 38-metre Anteres of Britain in Monaco, and the 35-metre Angra operating out of Naples, she has built a reputation for attentive, detail-oriented service and calm, confident crew management.
Her experience is genuinely broad: she has worked as tender driver, deck hand, mooring assistant and guest relations officer across yachts ranging from 20 to 50 metres, covering waters from the Amalfi Coast to Malta, the French Riviera and the Tyrrhenian. That versatility, combined with years of running on-board operations and personnel management, makes her the kind of Chief Hostess who needs no settling-in period.
Warm and naturally communicative, with a talent for making guests feel at home from the first moment they step aboard, Sabrina brings both professional reliability and genuine personal charm to every charter.
Languages spoken: Italian (native), English, French