PLAN YOUR ESCAPE

Meet the Crew of Dolce Yachting

Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service, ensuring every voyage is seamless, luxurious, and unforgettable.

Captain Levi Beissel

I started my career about 15 years ago as a deckhand for Catalina Express. After that first summer, I knew this was the direction in which I wanted to head. After getting my first license, I began running the different ferries in the Express Fleet as well as various charter boats in Newport Beach. Soon as I climbed the hawse pipe in my career, I began venturing more into the private sector, skippering yachts and mega yachts for clients and their guests. Chartering is my passion and every day is a new adventure. Plus, the view from my office view can’t be beat!

Master Captain

The Crew

Behind every seamless experience is our dedicated crew, here to cater to your every need. From personalized service to expert assistance, our team ensures you sail in comfort, luxury, and style.

John Guerrero

Bosun

Bio

I grew up in the San Fernando valley, with a love for the outdoors. At 22 I felt like I needed to earn my place in the country, so I enlisted in the US Navy. For the next 4 years, I spent my time as an aircraft director on the open ocean and was able to see parts of the world I would have never imagined. Ever since I could remember, I always wanted to work on the water. I wanted to experience the challenge Mother Nature provides – the last true frontier! And I look forward to sharing in the adventure with each and everyone of our guests.

Kristen Neary

Steward

Bio

I grew up lake boating and always had a passion for being on the water. In 2020 I got the opportunity to sail abroad to various countries for a year. I fell in love with being a yachty and knew it was my career goal. Ever since then I’ve been a deckhand and stewardess on private vessels as well as charter boats. I’m also involved with yacht maintenance and management taking care of a wide variety of yachts. When I’m not working, I spend my time in the water surfing, snow skiing, and traveling to new places!

Kendall

Steward

Bio

I'm Kendall Story, a Coast Guard professional and adventurer with experience as a deckhand, bartender, and head stewardess on mega yachts. A Level Two Sommelier, I specialize in fine wines and cocktails. Living on a boat in Marina del Rey, I juggle motherhood with my love for sailing, spearfishing, and scuba diving. Passionate about travel, I embrace life with enthusiasm, creating memorable experiences on and off the sea.

Edward Tarango

Chef

Bio

Hello, my name is Chef Edward Tarango. I have worked in a variety of high-end hotels such as Pelican Hill and the Montage, and fine dining restaurants across California, notably Protégé and The Watertable. My passion is to provide a beautiful, healthy, and tasteful experience for you all to remember indefinitely. Over the past five years, I've been cooking on boats, which has been a life-changing experience, allowing me to create unique dishes and bespoke menus for clients based on their favorite foods that also complement and enhance their time on the water.

Katheryne Phillips

Chef

Bio

Katheryne started as a private chef in Los Angeles, serving celebrities, then spent eight years cooking on luxury yachts, honing her adaptability and creativity. She excels at crafting memorable meals—elegant dinners, casual barbecues, or unique dishes—delivering both taste and experience. Known for her warm, approachable style, she builds lasting client relationships, making every meal unforgettable.

Micah Woolley

Chef

Bio

Chef Woolley’s passion for food started in the kitchen when he was just 14 years old. Since then, he was accepted to Boston University’s Culinary and Business Management Program, learning from such Chef’s as Jacques Pepin, Jasper White, Todd English, Julia Child and Giuliano Bugialli. He has dabbled in kitchens overseas learning different cultures' ingredients and across the United States.

Meet the Dolce Arriva

The Spirit and Style
of the Italian Riviera

Originally constructed in port Lavagna, Italy by famed builders Construzioni Navali Teguillo, the DOLCE ARRIVA is a 74 foot, custom-built, pilothouse motor yacht that defines classic luxury and modern maritime comfort and safety. She boasts three guests' quarters, two and a half bathrooms, and one crew quarters. Nestled in our history is a commitment to privacy, a dedication to service, and a passion for crafting journeys that linger in the hearts of those who seek the extraordinary. We have seamlessly blended the timeless allure of the sea with our commitment to providing a haven where every moment is curated, and every journey is a celebration.

Join Us Onboard

Let our experienced captain and crew take care of every detail while you relax, explore, and enjoy the voyage of a lifetime.

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