Crew Profile

Captain: EDWARD RUYSSENAERS, Australian
Eddie grew up on the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia. He has travelled all over Australia and experienced outback life first hand from hunting to gem mining. His knowledge of the ocean takes its origins from an extensive experience onboard commercial fishing vessels and salvage diving. Eddie also lived on and managed The Underwater Observatory of Middle Island for 4 years where he acquired extensive knowledge on marine biology.
Eddie has travelled many parts of the world and has dived many of the best sites of the globe before finally basing himself back on the Gold Coast before beginning a successful career as a Captain on luxury motor yachts. Eddie has a passion for fishing and scuba diving and generally likes any activity above or under the water. When not at the helm or in the engine room, Eddie likes travelling and extending his knowledge.

Chief Stewardess, Purser & Chef: LAURENCE MANOUKIAN, French/Australian
Laurence is Eddie�s partner and is from Nice, France where she spent her childhood before moving to Noum�a, New Caledonia. She has travelled the South Pacific and its islands for over 12 years before arriving in Australia. Her love for cooking takes its roots from many years in the hospitality industry, her senses for flavours coupled with skills borrowed from great Chefs she had the opportunity to work with has provided her with the ability to create excellent food. Laurence has completed a Diploma of Hospitality and majored with Chef Qualifications, an Advanced Certificate in Health & Nutrition, and has completed an Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching qualification in 2015. When Laurence is not working, she loves talking about food and health and continues to extend her culinary skills and knowledge

Mate, MATT DEVESON, Australian
Matt has recently join the crew onboard Cosmos. He has a Master V and his Engineering Certification (MED2). Originally from the Gold Coast, Matt has been working in the industry for over 6 years and has travelled Europe and South East Asia. His friendly and gentle personality makes him a great asset onboard. Matt takes great care of the exterior of Cosmos including all the water toys, and he ensures our guests have a safe and fantastic time while onboard. He is the Captain�s right hand and works closely with Eddie regarding the running of Cosmos. When not on deck Matt is enjoying the outdoors and physical activities. He has a strong emphasis on sustainability and ensures our footprint is minimised.

Stewardess, MONIQUE WEBSTER, Australian
Monique is very caring and has a happy personality; she has a great sense of guests' service. Monique�s professional experience originates from the Mediterranean area working on vessels of various lengths. Monique joins us after a few years based ashore in Melbourne (Australia) before the call of the ocean came knocking again. When not on deck taking care of our guests or the vessel interior Monique enjoys the outdoors, hot yoga, and discovering new places and cultures.

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Cosmos increases the number of Crew proportionally to the number of guests on board.