ARTHUR'S WAY

Freddie Obregon

Captain Freddie is an experienced maritime professional with over 7 years as a successful Yacht Captain and 20+ years in the Merchant Marine industry. Holding an Unlimited Master License and multiple advanced certifications, he is proficient in the operation, safety, and management of private and charter yachts worldwide. Known for his loyalty, excellent safety record, and leadership, Captain Freddie is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. He has extensive experience navigating the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and the Americas, ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence. When Freddie is not in the Pilot House, he enjoys sailing around the world, being active playing tennis and swimming. He is a real big foodie and loves trying new cuisines. Captain Freddie absolutely loves being a yacht captain and hopes that guests have the experience of their life aboard ARTHUR’S WAY.

Manuel Cisneros

Born by the sea and a professional surfer since the age of 17, Manuel brings his passion for watersports and yachting excellence to every charter. He is a dynamic and adventurous worker with over five years of yacht and support vessel experience, ranging from 30 to 120 meters. Fluent in English and Spanish, he's as adept at guest operations and tender driving as he is at navigation and deck maintenance. Whether cruising the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, or the Pacific, Manuel’s goal is to deliver unforgettable experiences for owners and guests, all while leading with skill, energy, and professionalism.

Eduardo Garate

Mexico · English

Eduardo is a passionate, disciplined and hardworking Deckhand, with a dedicated focus on his professional development in the yachting industry. Starting his career about 3 years ago, he worked on a 33m yacht for one year and has been based in the states since. With a passion for maintaining a pristine vessel and ensuring top-tier guest experiences, Eduardo brings energy, precision, and a love for the ocean to every charter. Whether tying the perfect knot or assisting with thrilling water sports, Eduardo is dedicated to making every charter unforgettable. When he is on charter, Eduardo enjoys wakeboarding, fishing, and jet skiing. He is also a survival expert and can make the most out of any situation, good or bad. At home, Eduardo loves to cook yummy meals.

Bruce Wilson

Bruce comes from the concrete jungle (Johannesburg South Africa). After finishing high school he went into plumbing and worked with his hands and thoroughly enjoyed problem solving. Eventually, he decided to follow his dream to work at sea while still being able to work with his hands and meet new amazing people along the way!

Ido Barket

Ido is an Israeli engineer who came in to yachts after finishing his Navy service as a Chief Engineer of an Israeli Navy patrol vessel on the southern border of its Mediterranean coast. Ido started yachting at 2021 and since then worked on different yachts as a Chief Engineer in different locations including Bahamas, Mediterranean and Seychelles.

Alexandra Mariuxi del Pozo Carreno

Alex was born & raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Her journey in the maritime industry began in 2011, working as a cruise manager in the Galápagos Islands for over six years. This experience opened the door to the yachting industry when Alex was recruited by a company seeking onboard personnel. Since then, she has embraced my passion for hospitality and leadership, always striving to provide exceptional guest experiences. Throughout her career, she has worked on various cruise ships in the Galápagos Islands, as well as private and charter yachts, consistently serving as Chief Stewardess. These opportunities have allowed Alex to refine her skills in managing teams and ensuring top-tier service. She cherishes' spending time with friends, enjoying a relaxing day off at the beach, and sharing quality vacation moments with her family. These activities help Alex recharge and stay connected to what matters most.

Erika De la Mora

Erika was born in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico, she grew up in a traditional Mexican family with her parents and her younger brother. She used to work as a high school teacher, but her life changed in 2017 starting in the yachting industry, performing in different yachts like M/Y Tremenda, M/Y Ocean Dreamwalker III, M/Y Emina and M/Y Mercy as Second and Chief Stew, doing navigation on Caribbean, Pacific Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. She likes cycling and doing CrossFit to stay fit, loves a lot to go to the beach, has a great personality, is energetic and creative. Erika is passionate in her job as a stewardess and always has a smile to give, positive vibes and optimistic attitude. She provides great attention and service to the guests, so they can enjoy and have the best experience on board. Without forgetting her organization skills with exceptional attention to details and committed to excellence, always ready to receive the guests, something that will undoubtedly make them want to return to M/Y Arthur’s Way.

Maria Arias

Maria is an enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly skilled Chief Stewardess with over four years of experience aboard private and charter yachts. Known for her professionalism, organizational talent, and exceptional guest service, Maria thrives in delivering world-class experiences on board. Her expertise includes interior management, housekeeping, and creating memorable themed events, all while ensuring seamless service and an immaculate environment. Maria's leadership skills shine through in building strong team dynamics and mentoring junior crew members. She brings certifications in bartending, yacht interior management, and open-water diving, which enhance her ability to deliver tailored guest experiences both on deck and beyond. Passionate about mixology, event curation, and travel, Maria has worked across diverse cruising grounds, including the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Florida, and the Mediterranean. Whether managing refits or leading a crew with precision and positivity, Maria consistently exceeds expectations, making her a standout asset to ARTHUR'S WAY.

Dario Saurez Plua

Chef Dario was born and raised in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He entered the boating world in 2008, at 29. Beforehand, he had worked in luxury hotels and restaurants, deciding to make the switch to cruise ships completely out of curiosity. Dario sailed the Enchanted Islands on the Galapagos explorer cruise, then worked as Executive Chef for Silversea Cruises and Celebrity Cruises for a total of nine years. Throughout his journeys, Dario has traveled to the Galapagos Islands, Margarita Island, Peru , San Andres. Other than the obvious – cooking- his hobbies include reading and writing about his life. He especially loves to cook for his children. When asked about his treatment of onboard guests are like “a group of friends” for whom he loves to cook, and “with great respect” he likes to “please their culinary tastes”. Since he is originally from Ecuador, Spanish is his first language but is also fluent in English.