FIGURATI Yacht Charter

Name: Benjamin Gould
Nationality: British
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Originally from Guildford, Surrey, Ben began his career with a love for adventure that led him to qualify as a ski instructor and work several seasons in Verbier.
After running his own car-sourcing and detailing business, and a period living in Hong Kong, he realised the corporate world wasn’t for him. He now lives in Mallorca with his fiancée and stays closely connected to his family and their two Golden Retrievers—who join him on his annual winter drive from England.

Ben discovered boating during an Offshore Sailing School trip, later strengthened by sailing with his uncle on the Isle of Wight. Entering the yachting industry in 2017, he has since gained broad experience on motor yachts from 28 to 93 metres, including roles as Mate on Blue Infinity, Lead Deckhand on Lady S, and Deckhand on Hampshire II.

Committed to professional growth, he holds his MCA OOW 3000GT and Master 500GT licences and has completed three Atlantic crossings. He is known for his enthusiasm, adaptability, and strong team ethos. Ben is also a licensed fixed-wing Private Pilot and plans to pursue a seaplane rating in Lake Como.

A dedicated sportsman, he enjoys swimming, cycling, and running. He has completed seven major marathons and recently finished the Mallorca 70.3 Ironman, Mallorca 312, and the UTMB Mallorca Ultra. He describes himself as outgoing, personal, and focused.

Name: Francesco Abs Da Cruz
Nationality: Brazilian/Italian
Position: First Officer
Position details: 1st Mate/Chase Boat Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Francesco grew up in a globetrotting aviation family, living across Brazil, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States, which fostered his appreciation for diverse cultures.

He later studied mechanical engineering, strengthening his technical and problem-solving skills. His love for the sea began in Brazil and grew through time spent on his uncle’s boat. He formally learned to sail in Malta five years ago and has since worked mainly as a skipper on small sailing yachts before advancing to Mate on the 40m S/Y State of Grace.

These roles gave him extensive hands-on experience, from handling varied sea conditions to managing groups of up to twelve guests alone—building his resilience, composure, and communication.

Beyond yachting, Francesco is trained in free diving, scuba diving, massage, and rock climbing. He enjoys climbing, hiking, dogs, road trips, and restoring old Land Rovers. Known for his steady and approachable nature, he describes himself as calm, committed, and funny.

Name: James Goodall
Nationality: British
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Chef James was born and raised in West London where he attended Emmanuel College in Wandsworth before his family relocated to Devon and the West Country in his early teenage years. His passion for food and cooking started at a young age with the beautiful South Hams of Devon offering the chance to work in a variety of restaurants where he started to hone his cheffing skills.

The added bonus of growing up near the beautiful Moors and South Coast meants James developed a passion for freshly sourced produce and of course plenty of fantastic seafoods. He later wanted to spread his wings and then focused his career on cooking in high end chalets for several years in French ski resorts including Tignes, Val d'Isère and Les Deux Alpes. James has now been cooking on superyachts for the past 9 years across a variety of motor and sailing yachts for both private families and busy charter programmes. In his spare time James likes to keep fit and enjoys his fishing, watersports, skiing and boxing. He is also a fluent French speaker, keen traveller and of course hugely passionate about excellent, healthy and varied cuisines.

When asked what he loves about cooking and the superyacht industry he says that 'the chance to cook different cuisines with the best produce sourced from new and exciting places for people in stunning locations is as good as it gets as a chef.'

Name: Claudia Clay-Toll
Nationality: Spanish/British
Position: Stewardess
Position details: Second Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Claudia is a Spanish British yachting professional currently serving as 2nd Stewardess aboard Figurati.

Born in London on 11 December 1998, she grew up between Surrey, Geneva, and Mallorca, a multicultural upbringing that shaped her international mindset. Her academic path led her to Edinburgh, where she earned a degree in Festival and Event Management with Marketing, inspired by the dynamism and creativity of the events industry.

After university, Claudia spent two and a half years working in London, but quickly realised the corporate world didn’t align with her personal aspirations. Seeking a more adventurous and fulfilling lifestyle, she returned to Mallorca to pursue a career in yachting, a choice rooted in her lifelong connection to the sea and summers spent on the island.

Claudia has since built strong experience on private motor yachts, including Juice (72m) and Were Dreams (52m), and completed an Atlantic crossing between two hurricanes, a challenging yet memorable milestone.

Fluent in Spanish and English with intermediate French, she describes herself as bubbly, caring, and hardworking. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, netball, arranging flowers, and watching rugby.

Name: Christoffer Hansen
Nationality: Danish
Position:
Position details: Chief Engineer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Christoffer is a Danish Chief Engineer whose life and career have been shaped by the sea. Raised in a small village near Copenhagen, he developed a deep connection to the water from an early age, especially after his family spent seven years living aboard their 55‑foot yacht.
Surrounded by a marina community and owning several small boats throughout his youth, Christoffer’s passion for maritime life grew naturally.

After completing school and serving in the Danish Marine Regiment, he pursued professional seafaring by attending a six‑month sailor school in 2016.
He then worked on commercial vessels in the North Sea, providing support to oil rigs and wind farms in challenging conditions. Seeking a new chapter, he transitioned into yachting, beginning his journey in the Caribbean and embracing a lifestyle defined by adventure and global travel.

Christoffer has since served as Chief Engineer on vessels including Dardanella and Netto, gaining extensive experience across private and charter operations. Now based in Mallorca with his fiancée and Labrador, he enjoys being part of an international crew, and spends his free time diving, fishing, and restoring vintage vehicles.

Calm, hands‑on, and adventurous, he brings passion and expertise to every voyage.

Name: Antonia Bishop
Nationality: British
Position: Chief steward/ess
Position details: Chief Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Antonia Bishop is a British Chief Stewardess whose career blends creativity, hospitality, and a deep love for travel. Originally from Surrey, she has always been passionate about design, culture, and exploring new environments. She studied Interior Design at the prestigious KLC School of Design in Chelsea, which led her to work as the head interior designer on a superyacht build in Italy.
Curious to understand the onboard lifestyle from a new perspective, she took a year away from design to work at sea and quickly discovered a flourishing career she never left.For the past five years, Antonia has called Mallorca home. She and her Mallorquín partner enjoy hands‑on creative projects, including designing and building their own campervan to explore the Balearics with their two dogs. Her yachting experience includes roles on Mystery, Lady L, and the charter yacht Arience, where she has refined her expertise in service, guest care, and team leadership.
Antonia loves experiencing Mallorca from the water, exploring markets, and pursuing hobbies such as crocheting and interior renovation. Creative, adventurous, and personable, she brings warmth and meticulous attention to detail to the Figurati crew.