Ralph & Debbie Welcome You Aboard Virgin Venture Two

Although in their mid-thirties, Ralph & Debbie have achieved a great deal in past years. 
Ralph’s chosen path took him into Hotel Management & Catering, where after graduating, his carreer kicked off at one of the top hotels in South Africa. 

After three years. Ralph decided to travel to Europe and the UK to develop his skills and experience. A few of his appointments were as Silver Service Executive Butler for Rolls Royce, London Hyatt, Waldorf Hotel and aboard the Queen’s Thames River power yacht, “THE ROYAL NOIR”. Aboard her, he served British royalty such as Prince Phillip; and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent; as well as honoured guests such as the Crown Prince of Morocco, Frank Bruno, Roger Moore and Sean Connery. As if that weren’t enough, Ralph also did a stint at the famous London store – Harrods, as a wine and spirits consultant and cocktail barman. On returning to South Africa, Ralph became a partner in a successful delicatessen and wholesale bakery, and later started a chain of gourmet coffee shops with flare bars and full menu. 

Ralph’s achievements go on to include a Dive Master and a Royal Yacht Association (RYA) Power Master qualification.  Having grown up in Durban, Debbie completed a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and then did an Honours Degree in Business and Marketing. Taking advantage of her accomplishments, she went on to develop her management skills in various large corporations, whilst lecturing part-time. 

Those positions included Group Product Manager for the top analgesic products in the pharmaceutical industry, and then onto the telecommunications world as a Project Manager to implement major new projects and technology into a highly sophisticated and fast moving competitive industry. Not to be done by Ralph’s culinary expertise, Debbie has her own Cordon Bleu qualification and along with Ralph, looks forward to tantalizing you with every dish served. Debbie is also a RYA qualified Day Skipper. Knowing that the secret to success is teamwork, Ralph & Debbie work closely together paying particular attention to guests’ preferences. Coupled with their love for life and people, these attributes enable them to provide a service aboard, which is unsurpassed.