With the launch of its first superyacht, Emerald Azzurra, scheduled for January, Emerald Cruises has made appointments for 2 key onboard senior administration positions – together with a British captain.
Jonathan Edwards will take the helm of Emerald Azzurra in his function as captain, whereas Petros Zarpanely will head up the service facet of the ship as resort director.
“We’re excited to match our unbelievable new superyacht with gifted management,” stated David Winterton, world director of name and advertising and marketing, Emerald Cruises.
“Captain Jonathan combines a real love of his craft with a wealth of world navigation expertise, whereas Petros’ background of managing luxurious resort workers, each on land and onboard cruise ships, means our company will see the very best of the very best in the case of service, meals and experiences.
“We couldn’t ask for a greater begin for our new journey.”
Edwards joins Emerald Cruises after almost 20 years with Holland America Cruise Line.
Raised in a naval household, he has at all times had shut ties with the ocean, crusing laser boats in competitors races as a baby.
He joined Holland America in 2003, and has most just lately been crusing onboard Scenic Eclipse in Saudi Arabia and the Pink Sea.
Zarpanely, a cruise trade veteran with 25 years beneath his belt, joins Emerald Cruises as resort director, the place he’s in control of all resort companies together with bars and eating places, galley, housekeeping, laundry, visitor companies, shore excursions and onboard leisure.
Hailing from London, he was educated on the London Institute, the place he majored in hospitality and resort administration.
He then went on to additional schooling at Cornell College Faculty of Resort Administration and Ecole Hotelier de Lausanne.
