BELUGA

Crew Info:

Name: Barry Mcintosh
Position: Captain
Nationality: Australian
Description: With 25 years of professional experience as a Captain, Barry's career commenced aboard a sailing catamaran in the pristine waters of the Whitsundays. Throughout his extensive tenure, he has navigated vessels of considerable size, reaching up to 85 meters, across the Pacific, Atlantic, and South East Asia, exploring some of the most remote and challenging maritime destinations.

Barry is passionate about water sports and holds certifications as a dive master, kitesurfing instructor and surfing instructor, underscoring his commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences on charters.
Throughout his professional career, he has coordinated a myriad of charters tailored to a discerning clientele, which has included esteemed celebrities and athletes. These experiences have not only refined his abilities as a captain, but has also instilled in him a steadfast commitment to providing unparalleled service, prioritising safety, and ensuring the complete satisfaction of all individuals on board.


Name: Curtis Kynan
Position: First Officer
Nationality: Welsh
Description: Originally from Wales in the UK, Curtis moved to Australia when he was eight years old. As first mate on-board BELUGA, Curtis ensures the smooth day-to-day operations of the vessel, organising and facilitating guest activities, as well as maintaining the ship’s exterior in impeccable condition.

With a meticulous eye for detail, a passion for nature, and a love of exploration and adventure, Curtis has over ten years of experience in the marine industry working as a PADI dive instructor in Indonesia and along the East Coast of Australia.

Curtis is a qualified marine biologist and ecologist specialising in tropical reef species, with Coxswain, and Master V maritime certifications. Having previously served as the president of the JCU Dive Club, he has operated and directed SCUBA diving liveaboards along the Great Barrier Reef and managed and operated the marine and activities department on Orpheus Island Lodge.

When he’s not onboard, you’ll find him free-diving, fishing, sailing and rock climbing.



Name: Flynn Holton
Position: Stewardess
Nationality: New Zealander
Previous yachts: SY SEAHAWK 60m,
MY ESPIRITU SANTO 35m, SY IMAGINE II 40m, SY CATALINE 45m
Description: Originally from the West Coast of Auckland, New Zealand, Flynn’s connection to the maritime world runs deep, shaped by her parent’s involvement in a superyacht refit company instilled a life a sea for her from an early age.
Flynn spent a year on a 60m luxury sailing yacht during its refit- rigging, interior and exterior. Back home, Flynn swum competitively for the Royal New Zealand Defense Force and worked as a barista before she made the move to Australia.

In her role as Stewardess, Flynn assumes a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the vessel. Flynn is in charge of provisioning, interior and housekeeping as well as delivering impeccable food and beverage service, consistently meeting the highest standards.
Flynn’s unwavering dedication ensures that guests receive the utmost care and attention throughout their journey.

When not on deck, Flynn loves to spend time sailing, hiking, doing yoga and exploring new places. She has a keen interest in photography and ocean conservation.


Name: Indiah Panizzutti
Position: Stewardess
Nationality: Australian
Description: Indiah brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as Deck/Stewardess. With more than two years of hands-on experience working on dive vessels and super yachts, she has honed her maritime skills and knowledge and this has helped Indiah excel on deck. She has worked as head stewardess on two charter yachts in the Gold Coast. Her journey into the world of high-end service commenced in 5 and 6-star day spas, where she worked as a therapist which intertwines with her skills as a stewardess.

As Deck/Stewardess, Indiah is in charge of exterior maintenance, as well as using her coxswain tickets to drive the tender. Additionally, she plays a pivotal role in interior duties such as turn downs, host duties and ensuring the impeccable service of food and beverages at the highest standards.

When she’s not on deck she’s in nature learning about her surroundings and finding fun facts and information about her pristine surroundings that she can share with guests on board to further enhance their experience.