Meet the Captain, Chris Keogh

Chris has a true passion for the sea having come from a large family of fishing and exploration fanatics!  Accompanying the family on many a trip from Esperance to the Kimberley in pursuit of the road less travelled and the spirit of adventure, Chris has developed a personal and knowledgeable association with this stunning location.  Chris has worked on many eco adventure vessels in Australia and overseas, including the True North for three years.  He comes to Seven Star with his professionalism and desire to show guests the Kimberley coastline in absolute style, while using his exceptional skills in fishing, guiding and Aboriginal history.  Chris is an Australian Master Class 4 Captain and maintains and builds his qualification base constantly, with current studies toward his European Chief Mates certification to 3000t.

When Chris is not working, he simply cannot be away from water so he fills his days surfing and windsurfing the nearest wave!      

 

Meet the Chef, Michael Burke

Michael began his four year apprenticeship at just seventeen years of age in Queensland.  His move overseas to the United Kingdom in subsequent years has built the foundations to earn Michael the reputation of a chef with international expertise and standards, making his employment in any company valued and sought after, both in the yachting world and hotels alike.  Five star tandards have long been exceeded in Michael’s pursuit of excellence.  Michael has worked on vessels in the Mediterranean, United Kingdom and Caribbean, as well as Queensland,  Australia.  The cuisines and dietary requirements throughout the world often have to be catered for individually and Michael can certainly adapt Seven Star menus to suit individual guests.  When Michael is not working he keeps fit with Touch Rugby.

 

Meet the Engineer, Brett Hopley

Brett is a qualified Marine Biologist and Marine Engineer.  He has been employed throughout Australia, South East Asia and Europe, and brings extensive expertise and experience to Seven Star Cruises.  Brett has conducted research assignments in the North of Australia and Cocos Keeling Islands, so his knowledge base of the marine industry across all levels is welcomed and valuable.  Brett is also a qualified and experienced skipper with a Master 5 certification, Dive Master, Qualified Lifeguard and experienced Eco-Adventure guide.   Brett currently resides in Broome with his wife.  He is very passionate about the Kimberley region he now calls home and looks forward to showing this stunning frontier to Seven Star guests as they enjoy the luxury holiday of a lifetime.  Brett enjoys spending his spare time fishing and simply enjoying the Outback Coast on which he lives. 

 

Meet the Host, Samantha Eckford

Samantha has travelled the world extensively with her family and arrived in Australia as a teenager.  Since leaving high school ‘Sam’ knew she wanted a career in the marine and boating industry and started her pursuit with a position on a River Cruise boat in Perth, Western Australia.  During this time, Sam completed her Marine Engineering qualification.  This led Sam to the northern parts of Western Australia working on a whale watching vessel, and so began her love affair with the Kimberley’s Outback Coast!  Hoping to return to these parts one day, Sam set off to continue her studies and broaden her experiences with work on a private Motor Yacht in the Mediterranean.  Seven Star gives Sam the opportunity to again return to the Kimberley and she does so with her Master Class 5 certification in hand and is a delight to have as part of this Australian crew team.  When Sam is not working, she is fishing, diving and generally enjoys all watersports. 

 

Meet the Host, Chrissy Gozzo

Chrissie finished a degree in Health Science in Melbourne and was looking for a new travel adventure.  Fate saw Chrissie land a position on a new 40 metre  private yacht in Holland and her first season in the Mediterranean sealed her a new career, albeit it in the international cruising industry.  Chrissie spent the next four years cruising between the Mediterranean and Caribbean.  Her experience abroad has given her the foundations and expertise expected on luxury motor yachts anywhere in the world.  With her enthusiasm and ability to relate to people from different backgrounds and cultures, Chrissie looks forward to showing the amazing Australian coastline to tourists and locals in Seven Star luxury.  When not working, Chrissie enjoys the outdoors and loves spending time with her family and friends in her home town of Perth.