Born in Sri Lanka, Romel spent his youth in and around the Indian Ocean surf. At the age of 15 he was swimming with his first whale shark, and the ocean has been within him from a very young age. He holds an MCA class IV Captain license & a HND in hospitality management. Having started off his career working in the most prestigious hotel chain in Dubai, Romel then combined that hospitality knack with his maritime career and for the past 18 years has sailed the Bahamas, Caribbean, North, Black and Red Seas, Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean on some of the most renowned superyachts in the world. He is an avid SCUBA diver, who will take any opportunity to get wet. He is a lover of Mediterranean cuisine and in his spare time loves cooking for his family. When Romel is not on the high seas, you will find him in his garden or spending time with his family in the French Riviera where he lives. And with his extensive cruising knowledge of the Mediterranean, you will find yourself sitting on the most magical bays you never knew existed enjoying the best local delicacies. His promise is to incite all your senses during your charter, way beyond your expectations.