Flybridge and Sun Deck: Cradles for all water toys, Plasma TV with Pioneer Marine speakers,
full wet bar w/refrigerator and ice maker, Jenn-Aire electric grill, Jacuzzi and sun pad.

VIP stateroom, below forward: queen size bed, TV/VCR/Denon Music System
with Boston speakers, ensuite bath with shower and bidet.

Guest stateroom, below port side: queen size bed, TV/VCR/Denon Music System
with Boston speakers, ensuite bath with shower and bidet.

Guest stateroom, below starboard side: twin beds, TV/VCR/Denon Music System with Boston speakers, ensuite bath with shower and bidet. *NOTE: This stateroom has the flexibility of converting the two single beds into one king bed.

Symphony II 's Crew

Captain Captain Marcel Dekker
and crew

Marcel Dekker - Captain Captain Marcel was born in Zimbabwe from Dutch decent. Although from a land locked nation, his love for adventure and the sea began early when he joined the South African Merchant Marine at the age of 18. He completed his officer’s training in 5 years, sailing in Asia, Europe, North and South America, Africa and Antarctica. During a circumnavigation, Captain Marcel was lured to the Caribbean and was commissioned Master of his first Sailing Cruise ship at the age of 25, with 145 passengers and 55 crew. Almost 20 years later, Captain Marcel has maintained his Masters license in the United States, the United Kingdom and South Africa. He has utilized his skills chartering yachts, both power and sail, and in the commercial passenger ship industry. He possesses the utmost knowledge regarding International Safety Standards and US Coast Guard Regulations and Security, and assures Symphony II compliance. However, on board Captain Marcel portrays a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, focusing on individualized personal service.

Charlene Van Niekerk – First Mate/Engineer
Charlene was born in Pretoria, South Africa. Charlene worked as a Hardware Specialist in the computer business and after many successful years she decided to travel and explore the yachting industry. After completing her Yacht Master Coastal and STCW courses in Durban, South Africa, she came to Ft Lauderdale where she started her first job as a Deckhand on a 150ft motor yacht. While she worked as a Deckhand she decided that this is the career she wants to pursue and she continued her studies, completed the necessary courses and was then promoted as First Mate. She achieved her MCA 200 ton Captain’s License and worked as First Mate for a few years while she also managed to oversee a 157ft New Build. Charlene is very active and loves the outdoors. Her goal is to make sure all guests have an adventurous and fun time onboard at all times!

Lizette Sim – Stewardess
Lizette was born and raised in South Africa. She completed her Degree in Food Service Management in the year 2000, and after her in-service training period she worked her way up from Breakfast Chef to Food & Beverage Manager in a Five Star Luxury Suite Hotel. After two successful years in hospitality she decided to pursue her career as a stewardess in the yachting arena. She started as a crew Cook/Stewardess in 2002 and has worked her way up to Chief Stewardess on large motor yachts in the past four years. Lizette has a passion for learning about different Cuisines & Wines from Countries all over the World and uses her knowledge and experience to give professional and high standard service to all guests onboard.

Mike Nichols - Chef
Mike started working in the culinary field at the early age of 15. Just out of high school he attended San Jacinto College in Houston, Texas. where he studied Culinary Arts. In 1995 Mike moved to Orlando to attend the Disney Culinary Academy. For his third and final year of school, Mike was given the opportunity to work at Disneyland Paris. He spent the year working at the Manhattan restaurant in the Hotel New York. On his return to the states, he took a position as Restaurant Chef at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. In 2001, he moved to the Ft. Lauderdale area where he worked as a Pastry Chef at Mark's on Las Olas, Florida. Mike started working privately on yachts in 2004 to meet his passion for travel. He is an accomplished chef of French, Italian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese and American Fusion, and knows how to cater to most dietary requirements. He will cater to your personal taste and present scrumptious and beautifully decorated food. Mikes outgoing personality and flare for cooking, will make your time aboard Symphony II a comfortable, relaxing and pleasurable mix.

Erik Boyko – Deckhand/Steward
Erik was born in New Hampshire and lived there continuously until moving to the Midwest for college. He graduated this past June with a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Chicago. A few months later, he packed his things and moved to Fort Lauderdale to broaden his horizons in the yachting industry. Erik found Symphony II in the weeks before the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. New to the industry, he offers abundant energy and optimism to each charter. His interests include literature, architecture, art theory and history, and urban studies. Erik is hard working, loves the outdoors and is here to help you make the most of your vacation on board Symphony II.

Equipment & Toys

Rendezvous Only