HALCYON

Gabriel Attenborough

Captain

Bahamian BIO: Introduced to the sea at a young age, Gabriel developed a passion for maritime and the yachting industry, while growing up on the islands of the Bahamas. After a year in the Merchant Marines, Gabriel ventured into yachting in 2014, where he travelled to myriads of exotic destinations around the world. In 2019, he spent two semesters studying Nautical Science at Warsash Maritime Academy where he achieved his Offices of The Watch Unlimited License. In 2023, Gabriel attained his Master <3000 GT Yachts Certificate of Competency. His passions are fitness, water sports and martial arts. Gabriel brings a vibrant and safe atmosphere to any vessel he works on and enjoys adding value to a dynamic team and program. Gabriel’s next pursuit is to become a commercial pilot and to pursue his studies in aviation.

Micaela Markides

Chef

BIO: Chef Micaela “Mic” is a dedicated culinary professional with a 4 year, honors culinary arts degree from the University of Pretoria in S. Africa. Her two passions are food and fitness with emphasis on nutrition to compliment her commitment and expertise in both disciplines. This also enables her to adapt well to different dietary requirements. Mic grew up with Greek-Cypriot heritage and loves to incorporate this influence in her cuisine but has extensive experience in Asian, Mexican, Italian, Vegetarian and Patisserie. While she has worked ashore in 5 star catering, Mic has been drawn to the intimate and unique environment that yachting has for creating beautiful food. Opportunities around the world are often what stimulate Mic’s creativity both for learning new styles as well as refining her own. Most recently, she was an essential part of successfully opening two new restaurants in Thailand from menu creation and kitchen design to staff training as Head Chef. Her yachting career has included both private and charter yachts from 25-50m around the world and she is excited to be a memorable part of guests’ experience aboard MY HALCYON.

Shannon Young

Chief Stewardess

South African BIO: Shannon, a 27-year-old South African, is the Chief Stewardess on board M/Y Halcyon, where she has been a crew member for nearly three years. With a background in Graphic Design and experience in advertising, Shannon made the leap into yachting to blend her service industry expertise with her love for travel. She quickly fell in love with the yachting lifestyle and has so much fun in her role, where she infuses creativity into every task—from crafting unique cocktails to throwing unforgettable themed parties. She aims to make every trip unique and memorable. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Shannon is passionate about art in all its forms, enjoys reading, practices yoga, and feels a deep connection to the ocean. Her enthusiasm and diverse interests make her a dynamic, dedicated, and vibrant member of the team.