ARTHUR’S WAY 143 Yacht Charter

Captain: Freddie Obregon

CAPTAIN- 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.

CHIEF MATE- ENDRIX RODRIGUEZ
Endrix grew up in Puerto Rico. He has been working on boats for the last seven years and got his captains license in 2021. Endrix loves to travel, and his greatest passion is photography. He loves street photography and capturing everyday people in their natural elements.


BOSUN-JEREMY NELSON
Jeremy was born in Empangeni, South Africa. He grew up on a sugarcane farm in the same small town he was born, enjoying the outdoor activities such as hunting, freshwater fishing and riding motorbikes. Jeremy left home at the age of 14 and went to a boarding school for 5 years where he learned to thrive in independency from a young age. His curious and adventurous spirit led his to explore countries worldwide, and once he discovered the yachting industry, he decided that it was the right career for him.
In his spare time Jeremy enjoys playing golf, spending time with his close friends and family and keeping active and healthy in the gym.


DECKHAND- 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!


CHIEF ENGINEER- IDO BARKET
Ido is an Israeli engineer who came into 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 in 2021 and since then worked on different yachts as a Chief Engineer in different locations including Bahamas, Mediterranean and Seychelles.

CHIEF STEWARDESS- 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.

2ND STEWARDESS- 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.

3RD STEWARDESS- BELLA LATEGAN
Annabel is 19 year’s of age, from South Africa. She started her yachting journey in 2024 and is excited about all the wonderful things instore for her. She is hard working, dedicated and has a love for the sea. In her free time she enjoys going on hikes and staying active. She loves going to the beach and have a fun time with her friends and family.

CHEF- DARIO SUAREZ 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.