Kings Lair - Crewed Luxury Motor Yacht Charter

CAPTAIN | Benjamin Cutler | British/USA
BIO: Having been born into a pedigree offshore powerboating family and growing up on the water in the South Coast of England, my passion for the water and all things boating has been cultivated from a young age. With nearly 12 years in the industry working onboard high-profile yachts ranging from 34m to 96m, my rapture for yachting continues to grow exponentially. I love to travel and experience new places, a few of my favourite cruising locations include Iceland, Hawaii and the Amalfi Coast. I look to hone in my expertise from my experience aboard larger vessels and provide the same level high of service to our guests aboard King’s Lair.

Having recently become a husband and father, I seek to achieve my best for my family. Striving for excellence plays a key element in my yachting career and onboard. As family is everything to me, I am harbouring that mentality into building a strong crew dynamic.

I look forward to having you onboard M/Y King’s Lair, and hope we have the pleasure to sail with you again.

Hobbies: Traveling with my family, staying fit, cars, boats and speed!


CHIEF STEWARDESS| Doina Weber | Romanian/German
BIO: Doina is a passionate and professional chief stewardess with over 10 years of experience on high-profile yachts. Throughout her career, Doina has had the pleasure of working with many distinguished clients on some of the most successful charter yachts. Originally born in Romania and raised in Germany, she eventually moved to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, where she discovered her love for the yachting industry. Doina´s passion for the sea and dedication to providing exceptional service ensure that she offers each guest unforgettable experiences.

Hobbies: Exercising, Cooking and spicy Margaritas

FIRST OFFICER | Kyle Walder | South African
BIO: I was born in Cape Town South Africa and possess an enduring passion for maintaining an active lifestyle and exploring the world. I derive immense pleasure from playing football and tennis, engaging in gym workouts, hikes and diving. During my leisure time I embark on adventurous excursions to unearth new destinations and revel in the wonder’s of nature. Throughout my high school career I nurtured my artistic inclinations by painting and pursued hip hop dancing at a professional level, proudly representing my country in competitions held in Las Vegas for two consecutive years. Upon graduating I transitioned from professional dance to a career in yachting. Over the past 6 years I have cultivated a profound love for the ocean and the myriad adventures it offers. As a water sports instructor, I have honed expertise in wakeboarding, skiing, electric hydrofoil boarding, and jet skiing, among other activities. I warmly invite you to join me in spending your sunny days learning new skills or refining your techniques on the water.

CHEF | Panayiota Panayis | South African
BIO: Natricia Panayiota Panayis is a passionate food artist inspired by all nature has to offer. She compiles only the freshest flavours to create meals that are trendy and unique unlike the usual meals you’ve been exposed to. Molecular gastronomy is one of her favourite styles of cooking and each of her creative concoctions will leave you with not only a memorable meal but also a dining experience that far exceeds your expectations. Growing up in South Africa, Natricia has been exposed to many different cultures and her cooking style stems from those cultural influences. Asian fusion, Indian, Thai, Mediterranean and classic French are just some of the many cuisines that fascinate her and her style of cooking reflects her extensive knowledge of each one of them.

DECKHAND | Tiaan Jordaan | South African
BIO: Tiaan hails from the small town of Ladysmith, nestled among the stunning Drakensberg Mountains. Growing up near this majestic range, he developed a passion for the outdoors, enjoying activities such as hiking, cycling, and swimming. Tiaan entered the yachting industry straight out of high school and has been loving every moment of it.
Hobbies: Hiking, traveling, photography

STEWARDESS | Alexandria Llewellyn | Welsh
BIO: Alex grew up in Wales, United Kingdom and spent most of her life in the countryside until joining the Yachting industry in 2018 where she began exploring the world. Alex worked in a variety of hospitality environments and began searching for a path to elevate her career. Her passion for personal development and the level of service required to succeed excelled through discovering the world of Yachting. Alex has worked on oceans between Asia, United States, and the Mediterranean over the last few years with a variety of high-profile clientele. Having studied Theatre and Drama in 2012 and going on to work in television for a few years afterwards she believes this environment really set her up for a career in Yachting, to perform the service required as and when. Alex became a Chief Stewardess in 2020, continued to progress through to an Assistant Purser on a 134m Yacht however realised she was lacking the feeling of being part of a team and running the floor form the front and decided to continue pursuing her career as a Chief Stewardess where her passion lied.
Hobbies: Alex spends her free time outdoors, at the theatre or at any live performance.

ENGINEER | Shamir Clarke | Jamaican
BIO: Shamir, also referred to as “Sham” was born on the tropical island of Jamaica. After school he would play soccer in the streets and grew up loving every second of it. Sham joined the Caribbean Maritime University and got his associate degree in applied science. He started out his career as a Marine Engineer on commercial LPG & LNG tankers for 6 years before he joined the yachting industry in 2022. Sham is goal driven, dynamic and enthusiastic about engineering, information technology and mechanics. Sham is jovial, peaceful and kind-hearted which makes him a joyful crew member to have onboard.
Hobbies: In his free time, you will find Sham working out in the gym, out on the water, and he has a keen interest in motorsports.