CAMILLE Yacht Charter

Captain: Matthew Burns

Captain Matthew Burns - Matt hails from Saint Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. As a French West Indian, farming and fishing has been a large part of life since birth. Matt started working on the water at 12, working the decks onboard his cousins' commercial fishing boat whenever possible. By 16 he was running the deck of the commercial boats alone. He would fill in as the mate for any boat in the fleet as needed just to get out on the water more. At 22 Matt started running day charters in the US and British Virgin Islands. At 25 he moved to Los Angeles, CA and immediately started running larger multi-passenger vessels for fishing and booze cruises. Shortly after, he found his way into Yachting and has now been a Yacht charter captain for 8 years.

Mate Jackson Bowman – Born in Acworth, GA, Jackson grew up playing basketball and baseball, fostering a strong work ethic and team mindset. With a background in hospitality and physical labor, he thrives in hands-on roles and delivering great guest experiences. After a year of backpacking through Southeast Asia, he moved to Florida to pursue a yachting career, combining his love for travel, the outdoors, and life on the water. Dedicated and hardworking! Jackson is passionate about maintaining vessels, assisting guests and ensuring unforgettable experiences at sea.

Chief Stewardess Stevi Gregorios – Stevi is from Long Beach, CA. Growing up a swimmer, she has always been attracted to the ocean. This lead her to the University of Hawaii, where she studied broadcast journalism and swam competitively. She also worked in several client facing roles in the hospitality industry; serving, bartending, and catering for 5 years. Upon her return to California is when her yachting career began. She worked high end charters in Marina Del Rey before diving into a full-time, live aboard position in 2018. Since then, she has had successful seasons in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northeast & the Bahamas.
Being Chief Stewardess has taught her to lead by example, be flexible, and always expect the unexpected! Her competitive drive and passion to please others means she puts her heart into every trip. Whether it be for the new charter guest or the owners who have been onboard countless times, her goal remains the same… to give the guests the best experience possible with memories that will last a lifetime.


Deckhand/Stewardess –Emily Markham – Born and raised in Kennesaw, GA, Emily brings a background in cosmetology, bartending and customer service. After leaving her hairdressing career to backpack through Southeast Asia, she discovered the industry through friends and never looked back. With a passion for hospitality, a keen eye for detail, and a love for fast-paced environments, she thrives on creating exceptional guest experiences. Always eager to challenge herself, she is dedicated to delivering seamless service and unforgettable moments onboard.


Chef Eli Pomerantz – Eli was born and raised in rural foothills of the Appalachian Mountains outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his youth, he spent all his time outdoors or playing competitive lacrosse and wrestling. He began working in the culinary arts at just 15 while he was still just in 10th grade. His first job was in a fish market outside of Philadelphia where he learned to steam blue crabs and butcher whole fresh fish. After high school, Eli moved to Boston to attend Northeastern University where he studied Mechanical Engineering. To fund this endeavor Eli worked at some of Boston’s top restaurants after class. Upon finishing school, Eli worked in his educational field for just three months before receiving a job offer to run a restaurant in Cape Cod. He never looked back and has since worked as a chef in New York City and Philadelphia. Over the past 6 years Eli has traveled the world as a yacht chef on a variety of vessels. He specializes in cooking different cuisines from across the globe. You may even see him jump in the water with a spear to catch your lunch himself.