EDEN
CREW PROFILES
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Licenses |
| Captain | Eric Trager | American | 0 | |
| Chief Stew | Julia Dandridge | American | 0 | |
| Number of Crew: 5 | Languages: | |||
Crew Profiles:
CAPTAIN - ERIC TRAGER- AMERICAN
Captain Eric is from Clearwater, Florida. He grew up boating and spending time on the water almost every weekend wake boarding, fishing and scuba diving. Now with over 8 years professional experience as captain, Eric has cruised the entire East Coast of the US and majority of the Caribbean. Eric’s experience, combined with his focus on safety, natural passion for the ocean and
eagerness to please provides you with a Captain who is second to none.
STEW: JULIA DANDRIDGE-AMERICAN
Julia was raised in Massachusetts with southern roots. Her passion for travel and adventure compelled her to jump into yachting after graduating from the College of Charleston. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, foil boarding, walking, and exploring new places. Julia’s outgoing personality and wit will get the fun for guests rolling, but her excellent organizational skills will keep their trip running seamlessly. She enjoys crafting personalized cocktails, unique tablescapes, and providing attentive service. Julia is dedicated to helping guests make unforgettable memories.
MATE- NICK METRO- AMERICAN
Nick is a charismatic and strong personality on board M/Y Eden. Having grown up in and around Tampa Bay Florida his expertise lies in all things on the water. He is passionate about traveling, fishing, and above all, boats! You will never catch him in a dull mood and he will never let a good joke go over his head. All smiles and professionalism is key in his work and he clearly loves what he does as a first Mate on Eden. Every guest who spends time on board leaves a good friend of Nick and wishes they could stay longer. Nick is the man!
2ND STEWARDESS- PEYTON FRANKLIN- AMERICAN
Peyton, is from Mobile, Alabama, and joined the industry just a year ago, she’s hit the ground running and has been full steam ahead ever since. Outside of work, Peyton loves nothing more than soaking up the sun at the beach, exploring new destinations, and immersing herself in a good book during her travels. With a curious spirit and a drive to succeed, she’s quickly made a name for herself as a dedicated and passionate crew member, always ready to take on new challenges and experiences.
CHEF- STEVEN- AMERICAN
Chef Steven, is classically trained chef from Le Cordon Bleu, with over a decade of experience in the finest yacht galleys, he brings the sophistication and precision of Michelin-starred dining to the open seas. Steven’s cuisine seamlessly blends global flavors, utilizing the finest sustainable, organic ingredients and modern techniques tailored to the most discerning palates. Each dish is a carefully curated culinary journey, crafted to exceed expectations and create unforgettable dining experiences while embarking on your voyage. One fun fact about Steve is he solo climbed Mount Everest.
CAPTAIN - ERIC TRAGER- AMERICAN
Captain Eric is from Clearwater, Florida. He grew up boating and spending time on the water almost every weekend wake boarding, fishing and scuba diving. Now with over 8 years professional experience as captain, Eric has cruised the entire East Coast of the US and majority of the Caribbean. Eric’s experience, combined with his focus on safety, natural passion for the ocean and
eagerness to please provides you with a Captain who is second to none.
STEW: JULIA DANDRIDGE-AMERICAN
Julia was raised in Massachusetts with southern roots. Her passion for travel and adventure compelled her to jump into yachting after graduating from the College of Charleston. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, foil boarding, walking, and exploring new places. Julia’s outgoing personality and wit will get the fun for guests rolling, but her excellent organizational skills will keep their trip running seamlessly. She enjoys crafting personalized cocktails, unique tablescapes, and providing attentive service. Julia is dedicated to helping guests make unforgettable memories.
MATE- NICK METRO- AMERICAN
Nick is a charismatic and strong personality on board M/Y Eden. Having grown up in and around Tampa Bay Florida his expertise lies in all things on the water. He is passionate about traveling, fishing, and above all, boats! You will never catch him in a dull mood and he will never let a good joke go over his head. All smiles and professionalism is key in his work and he clearly loves what he does as a first Mate on Eden. Every guest who spends time on board leaves a good friend of Nick and wishes they could stay longer. Nick is the man!
2ND STEWARDESS- PEYTON FRANKLIN- AMERICAN
Peyton, is from Mobile, Alabama, and joined the industry just a year ago, she’s hit the ground running and has been full steam ahead ever since. Outside of work, Peyton loves nothing more than soaking up the sun at the beach, exploring new destinations, and immersing herself in a good book during her travels. With a curious spirit and a drive to succeed, she’s quickly made a name for herself as a dedicated and passionate crew member, always ready to take on new challenges and experiences.
CHEF- STEVEN- AMERICAN
Chef Steven, is classically trained chef from Le Cordon Bleu, with over a decade of experience in the finest yacht galleys, he brings the sophistication and precision of Michelin-starred dining to the open seas. Steven’s cuisine seamlessly blends global flavors, utilizing the finest sustainable, organic ingredients and modern techniques tailored to the most discerning palates. Each dish is a carefully curated culinary journey, crafted to exceed expectations and create unforgettable dining experiences while embarking on your voyage. One fun fact about Steve is he solo climbed Mount Everest.