Nick Cheney
Captain
Captain Nicholas Chaney grew up sailing on the Great Lakes, where early exposure to life on the water formed a strong foundation in seamanship and vessel handling. After several years of college studying electrical engineering, he was introduced to the professional yachting industry by a close friend whose family owned a yacht in Florida. Drawn to the scale, technical sophistication, and global scope of yachting, he transitioned directly into the industry and has remained dedicated to it ever since .
With nearly two decades of experience, Captain Chaney is a USCG-licensed Master who has captained and engineered yachts from 80’ to 120’ in both private and charter service. His cruising experience includes the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, U.S. East Coast, Bahamas, Bermuda, two transatlantic crossings, and an active Mediterranean charter season cruising the South of France and the Italian coastline, as well as extensive Caribbean operations to Grenada .
Technically proficient and highly hands-on, Nicholas is well regarded for his expertise in diesel propulsion, generators, HVAC, modern marine IT, AV and Starlink systems, and advanced electrical distribution platforms including Octoplex and C-Zone. He has also managed major refits and yard periods, bringing a practical, cost-conscious approach that benefits both owners and charter guests.
Calm, professional, and guest-focused, Captain Chaney combines strong leadership with an engineer’s mindset to deliver safe, efficient, and seamless charter experiences.
With nearly two decades of experience, Captain Chaney is a USCG-licensed Master who has captained and engineered yachts from 80’ to 120’ in both private and charter service. His cruising experience includes the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway, U.S. East Coast, Bahamas, Bermuda, two transatlantic crossings, and an active Mediterranean charter season cruising the South of France and the Italian coastline, as well as extensive Caribbean operations to Grenada .
Technically proficient and highly hands-on, Nicholas is well regarded for his expertise in diesel propulsion, generators, HVAC, modern marine IT, AV and Starlink systems, and advanced electrical distribution platforms including Octoplex and C-Zone. He has also managed major refits and yard periods, bringing a practical, cost-conscious approach that benefits both owners and charter guests.
Calm, professional, and guest-focused, Captain Chaney combines strong leadership with an engineer’s mindset to deliver safe, efficient, and seamless charter experiences.
