CHERISH II

Captain Spencer Gallagher
Spencer hails from the Great Lakes state of Michigan. He has spent the past 17 years cruising the aqua waters of the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Spence worked his way through the ranks of yachting starting upon graduation as a first mate on large yachts and captaining his first vessel at the age of 24. Capt. Spence has earned an impressive reputation as a captain with extensive local knowledge of the Caribbean, Bahamas, the Florida Keys and Florida coastline that enables him to fulfill your yachting dreams—diving with sharks, enjoying a lunch ashore on a secluded serene island or taking in a magnificent sunset in a quiet cove. An entertaining tour guide, he can take you to destinations off the beaten path for a truly unique experience. He is a fun charter captain willing to go the extra mile for his owner, guests and crew.

First Mate Trent Muenzer
A South Carolina native Trent is a key member of the Cherish team. His passion for water sports, jet skis, and the thrill of high speed comes from his family of drag racers. Trent has experienced first hand the excitement of racing and knowledge of high octane engineering. With seven years of experience in the yachting industry Trent has all the necessary traits to make sure your stay is pleasurable safe and fun.

Chef Henrico Oliver
Henrico is from a small town in Gordon’s Bay close to Cape Town in South Africa. He studied culinary arts in South Africa in 2010. Shortly after, he started working at the French fine dining restaurant Waterkloof and Vineyard which continues to influence his cuisine today. He traveled to the US and began working as an executive chef for the past decade, taking his love for traveling and cooking to an exceptional level. Influenced from cuisine and cultures of cooking from around the world he decided to join yachting to showcase his talents. Henrico is excited to show you an amazing dining experience while on Cherish II. Fun Fact he is a Tetris expert!

Chief Stewardess Erica Gallagher
A homegrown North Carolinian, Erica will treat you to warm southern hospitality. After graduating from college with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications, she worked in a Country Club as the assistant beverage and hospitality manager in Wrightsville Beach, NC. There she met Captain Spence who turned her love of the water into a career. Erica has been working full time on yachts for the last five years taking her many years of serving, bar tending, and managing into top gear offering the highest level of service and travel experience.

Second Stewardess Eloise Nel
Eloise was born in Hazyview, South Africa. She spent her childhood holidays by the Sea and has found that a career in yachting is a perfect combination of her love for the ocean, travel and hospitality skills. She also likes to work with children, Spending three years as an Au Pair for a family. She has a Bachelor’s degree in consumer science and is always happy to share her traveling experiences with people. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, running, and reading. She enjoys challenges and takes pride in providing excellent service, devoted to making your stay onboard an exclusive and unforgettable one.

Deckhand Shane Harrison
A Southern California native, Shane joined Cherish II to expand his passion for the ocean. A graduate of the University of California, Riverside he found himself looking for an adventure. He has always had a love for hiking in the snow-capped mountains of California or the tropical cliffs of Kauai. He made a swap from mountains to the coral reefs of the Caribbean and south Florida. He is excited to show you his passion for the oceans and reefs while enjoying your ocean adventure on Cherish II!

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• Captain: Spence Gallagher
• Language: English/ Afrikaans

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• Crew: 6
• Crew Smokes: No
• Crew Has Pets: No