SERENITY 86

Name: Mahmut Eşit
Nationality: Turkish
Position:
Position details: Steward
Languages: Not specified
Description: Mahmut comes from Mardin, located in the south-eastern province of Turkey and one of the oldest settled areas in upper Mesopotamia. His career as a steward started in restaurants and continued so until 2013. For over eleven years he has worked as a waiter in restaurants with international clientele and in 2013 he decided to carry his talents to the sea by joining the team onboard Serenity 86. He likes to read a lot and listen to music in his spare time. Mahmut speaks English, Turkish and Kurdish.

Name: Abdullah Çalışkan
Nationality: Turkish
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Abdullah (Apo to his friends) began his culinary career in 2004. He has worked in several fine dining, seafront restaurants along the Aegean coast. He joined Serenity 86 in 2026 and likes to keep himself up-to-date with new styles and techniques. Specializing in Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine, he particularly enjoys treating his guests to fresh bakes during breakfast. Abdullah maintains a good relationship with guests and crew thanks to his humble personality. He speaks Turkish and basic English.

Name: Alpay Arslan
Nationality: Turkish
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Captain Alpay began his career on charter yachts as a chef in 2007. Until then he had been a successful chef at high end restaurants along the Turkish Coast. Once onboard, Alpay developed a keen interest in deck duties and boat handling and changed his career path with his aim to become captain, this he achieved in 2020. Alpay has been serving on Serenity 86 since 2009, both above and below decks, so he really does know this wonderful vessel like the back of his hand. He has great communication skills and sense of humour. He speaks both Turkish and English.

Name: Hasan Çeri
Nationality: Turkish
Position: Deckhand
Position details: First Mate
Languages: Not specified
Description: Hasan is from the small Mediterranean town of Ortaca. He gained several years of experience in high-end restaurants before transitioning to yachting, joining Serenity 86 as a deckhand in 2021.
Hardworking and dedicated, Hasan is a reliable crew member who takes pride in managing all deck duties to a high standard. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, as well as swimming and fishing. He speaks Turkish.