Captain: José Antonio Caro Paredes
Born in 1982, José Antonio is a very experienced captain having worked on private and chartered large luxury yachts since 2000. He is known for his high level of expertise and professionalism, and with extensive knowledge of the Balearic Islands, he provides guests with the ultimate yachting experience.
José Antonio graduated from the Instituto Politécnico del Mediterráneo and holds all the necessary certificates and professional qualifications such as Yacht Captain, Merchant Marine Captain and Senior Technician in Navigation & Fishing & Maritime Transport.
Responsible, dedicated, persevering and discreet and at the highest level, he prides himself on safety, security and guest satisfaction.
José Antonio dedicates his spare time to freediving and spearfishing, as well as other types of fishing.
Chief Engineer: Francisco Vilaplana Miralles
Francisco was born in Barcelona, Spain (1995) and started his career in the nautical sector in 2014, joining Marine Salvage.
Since then, he has worked on passenger ships, classic sailing ships and yachts. Serious, discreet and responsible, he always works to the best of his ability.
He enjoys being in charge of the proper functioning of ALVIUM's facilities and machinery and is confident in managing the water toys and also does cleaning work on the outside.
Passionate about the sea, in his spare time he enjoys fishing.
Francisco speaks Spanish and English.
Chef: Carlos Sieira Bibiloni
Originally from Palma de Mallorca (1995), Carlos started working on yachts in the summer of 2021. He is a great creative with positive energy and can’t wait to dazzle guests with his delicious dishes
Always friendly, respectful and cordial, before the charter, Carlos makes sure he has all the information about what style of cuisine the guests prefer, and what their preferences and tastes are. Or, if he is given gastronomic "freedom", to surprise them.
His speciality is basically Spanish and Latin cuisine: ceviches, tiraditos, gazpachos and soups, rice dishes, tartares, and fish.
His hobbies include swimming, running and mountaineering.
Languages: Spanish, English and Majorcan.
1st Officer: Roque Faz Hernández
Roque (1985) has been related to the sea all his life, working on fishing boats, passenger boats and yachts, having a wide expertise in safety on board and climatic knowledge. He joined the yacht charter industry in 2021.
Serious in his work, responsible and polite, his main objective is that ALVIUM's guests feel as comfortable and safe as possible on board, receiving a perfect and harmonious service.
As 1st Officer on board, his mission is the correct functioning of the systems, putting in order all the safety and rescue material, as well as ensuring the safety of the personnel on board. I also carry out service and cleaning tasks in general.
Hobbies: He is passionate about fishing and water sports.
Steward / Deckhand: Roy Solano
This is Roy's (1988) second season on board ALVIUM. With several years of hospitality service, he will greet you with a welcoming smile! Roy takes pride in providing excellent service on board and ensures the comfort of the guests.
He enjoys coordinating and handling all requests as well as maintaining a safe environment on board. He also takes care of cleaning duties, helps with guests' personal belongings and manages the food service.
His goal at all times is to create a luxurious and memorable experience in accordance with guest's expectations, while working in beautiful locations.
