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Summer Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands, Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands, Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards
CAPTAIN, OSWALDO CRUZ – Mexico
Oswaldo fell in love with the Ocean during his time in the Mexican Navy. After completing his service, he spent ten years developing a specialist dive center in which he took Mexico’s elite on dive tours around the world. For several years he worked on many different shores including Canada, Egypt, and the Mediterranean. Oswaldo completed his RYA yacht-master training in the challenging waters around the UK, and in 2009 after moving to the BVI’s he met Chef Briar. They have been working side-by-side ever since. Oswaldo’s rich knowledge of the islands and witty sense of humor will ensure you have an unforgettable experience onboard BELLA VITA.
CHEF, BRIAR SMITH – New Zealand
Like many adventurous Kiwi’s, Briar left New Zealand to travel the world in her early 20’s. This led her to discover a passion for food & cooking. She trained as a travel agent and worked in the UK for several years, a computer programmer in the USA for 2 years and as an avid volunteer worker in Israel and the Galapagos. Throughout this time Briar developed her culinary skills which she has since complimented with a number of training courses in the UK as well as advanced courses at ‘Gastronomicom’ in the South of France which is a world-renowned Michelin starred International training academy. This training, her love for food of all cultures and experience in the galley has her effortlessly delivering a variety of cuisines with amazingly full flavors. All dishes are presented with flair and elegance. Briar’s enthusiasm for food and people will win you over and her attention to detail will ensure that your vacation aboard BELLA VITA is perfect.
CHIEF STEWARDESS, Amanda Weyers – South African
Amanda was born and raised in a loving Christian home in South Africa. Her decision to spend her life in the service of others started as a professional butler and manager for the Ritz Carlton, where she mastered the art of her duties. Then her love of travel moved her onto yachts where she quickly became the Chief Stewardess. Amanda has had the privilege of working closely with many high end clients and Royal families. She enjoys her job and uses her knowledge to give Bella Vita clients an unforgettable and memorable experience.
*Additional crew are selected as required for charters*
Title | Name | Nation | Born | Languages |
---|---|---|---|---|
Captain | Oswaldo Cruz | Mexican | 0 | |
Crew | Briar | New Zealand |


Captain
Oswaldo Cruz


Chef
Briar Smith
Amenities
Electronics
General
Leisure
Diving Board
Fore deck Trampoline
Paddle boards
Kayak
2 x Sea Scooters
Floating Islands
Snorkel gear and shorty wet suits
Noodles
Wake board
Tube
Fishing gear
Knee board
Water skis
Underwater light
Underwater video go-pro
Exterior Movie Projector
#1 Master Cabin (stbd aft) is a UK king size bed with own bathroom, two sinks, one shower, and toilet.
#2 Port aft, and #3 port forward cabins are mirrored cabins with a UK king bed that can split into two single beds, each with own bathroom.
#4 Starboard forward has a double bed,and ensuite bathroom with shower.
#5 Lower deck Twin cabin with private head. Only available for family charters. Use of Guest day head/shower.
8 Pax is the maximum number for couples/adults using the 4 main cabins.
CHEF BRIAR CRUZ – Sample menu
Breakfast
Daily selection of freshly made muffins, pastries and a fresh fruit platter
Daily, Eggs to order – made to your liking
Daily specials
Cinnamon raisin French Toast stuffed with banana slices and topped with
banana sauce and crispy bacon
Eggs Benedict served with a chive hollandaise sauce
Corn fritters topped with Smoked Salmon, capers and lemon cream cheese
Baked Portobello mushroom topped with 3 cheeses, poached egg
Bacon and egg filo pie
Eggs en cocotte
Lunches
Freshly made Artisan bread served daily
Jerk seasoned Mahi mahi served with a caprese salad
Flank steak salad drizzle with ravigote sauce
Chicken caesar salad
Spaghetti aglio e olio
Gambas phil phil
Sea bass with braised celery hearts and picada sauce
Lobster salad sandwich
Grilled pork on top of a Greek feta cheese couscous salad
Dinner
Served with warm bread rolls
Starters
Shrimp and asparagus risotto
Corn Vichyssoise
Summer terrine with pickled vegetables
Tuna Carpaccio with a seaweed salad,
Tomato gazpacho
Mixed Sushi platter
Lobster ravioli with a brown butter sauce
Main Courses
French trimmed lamb rack served with roasted vegetables, potato
dauphinoise, lamb jus and mint Caviar
Herb crusted grouper on a bed of green beans and almond gremolata
Pan roasted Duck served with a tangy orange sauce, fresh vegetable and baby
new potatoes
Messina style sword3ish
Penang chicken curry with basmati rice
Stuffed chicken served with beans and wilted spinach
Fillet steak and jumbo shrimps, with ravigote sauce, fresh greens
Desserts
Chocolate tart, pistachio sugar shard, raspberry coulis
Red wine Poached Pear tart topped with glazed roasted almond slivers
Vanilla Cream Brûlée served with a sugared shortbread biscuit
Almond Semifreddo
Oreo based vanilla cheese cake topped with fresh berries and a mango salsa
Pavlova served with passion fruit salsa, lemon cream and fruit crisps
BELLA VITA Standard Bar Menu
White Wine
Kim Crawford Savignon Blanc (NZ)
Charles Smith Chardonnay (Washington)
Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio (Italy)
Sparkling
Santa Margarita Prosecco (Italy)
Rose
Saint Andre Cotes de provence Magali (France)
Red Wine
Marques de casa Concha (Chile)
Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
Spirits
Vodka – Absolut
Tequila – Herradura reposada
Tequila (Silver) – Jose Cuervo
Gin – Beefeater
Rum (Gold) – Mount Gay
Rum (Spiced) – Captain Morgans
Rum (Dark) – Myers
Whiskey – Crown Royal
Liqueur
Baileys
Kahlua
Contreau
Beers (can only)
Heineken (lager)
Carib (local lager)
Water
Highland Spring sparkling water
Soda
Coke
Diet Coke
Spirit
Ginger beer
Ginger Ale
Ting
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