Everyone always comments that it is the crew that makes the charter and this is where Wanderlust really has the advantage.

The crew are selected for their outgoing personalities as well as their professional skills. All the crew are multi-talented with a variety of skills. They are hardworking and resourceful types and can best be described as "people persons". Many have college degrees or other professional qualifications and have chosen this life because they love what they are doing.

The crew's duties encompass many different areas on a daily basis; captain, diplomat, plumber, comedian, diving instructor, dishwasher, nanny, electrician, bartender, chef, raconteur, mechanic, sailor, nurse, wine waiter, psychotherapist, water sports coach, photographer, chambermaid, croupier, rigger, fisherman, sailing instructor, hiking guide, waiter, wind surfing instructor and many more. For example a steward may be taking you water skiing in the morning, teaching you to Laser sail after lunch and mixing you a margarita at sundown.

Captain Dick Nichol, the builder/owner of Wanderlust, was one of the pioneers of chartering large multi-hulls in the mid seventies. Dick holds a US Coast Guard 300 ton Ocean Operator license as well as a British Master license. Dick has been chartering in the British Virgin Islands for over 20 years. His knowledge of the waters and hidden anchorages is unmatched. Dick is also an avid SCUBA diver and holds a PADI Dive Master rating. He discovered many dive sites that are now standard stops for the local dive agencies. He has not given away all his secrets though. He still knows many sites held exclusively for Wanderlust guests of all skill levels. During his 25 years of chartering experience, Dick has polished the hiring and training skills he developed as a corporate manager in his former career.
You would be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable and experienced captain to guide you through the British Virgin Islands.

Chris Norton, also from South Africa, fills the position as Head Steward and water sports instructor on board Wanderlust. He has spent his entire life on the ocean and has been sailing since a baby. Living in such close proximity to the sea has given him a thorough understanding of yacht operation as well as all water sports; diving, surfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, sailboat racing and dinghy racing being just a few of them. Chris has logged many sea miles whilst traveling throughout the Caribbean and Eastern United States,as well as a transatlantic crossing with his family. Chris's skills continue, as he holds certifications in photography and is a self-taught graphic artist. Chris will also be mixing your margarita's, Pina Colada's, daiquiri's and other tasteful delights at the bar. Always enthusiastic and eager to help,Chris will do his utmost to deliver the assistance and service one needs on a luxury yacht.

As diligent as any crew can be, they are still viewed only as good as the victuals they present. So it can be said, the most important position on any yacht is the Chef and the quality of his presentations. Knowing this, we go to great lengths to ensure we hire only the most qualified and experienced Chefs in the industry.
Our Chef, Matthew Dusharme, fills that position.
Raised in San Diego California, Matthew has worked in the food industry for 16 years. In the early 90’s he received his Food Service Production and Food Service Management diploma's from the National Restaurant Association. From there he studied at the Colorado Mountain College and worked as Kitchen Manager in the Echo Canyon Guest Ranch. Returning to his studies he completed his Associate Arts and Sciences degree at the Pueblo Community College. Matthew was then recruited as Head Chef for the NSF (National Science Foundation) at the Mc Murdo Station, Antarctica.
This is the ultimate training ground for long-term provisioning!
After thawing out he returned to his studies and graduated from The Culinary Institute of America with an Executive Chef’s Excellence Program Certification. Prior to joining the Wanderlust staff, Matthew held the position of Executive Chef for the Timberghost Ranch, an upscale hunting resort in Iowa.
Now in his second season with Wanderlust, Matt has added Scuba diving and sailing to his skills and continues to astound guests with the many culinary delights he presents.