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2026: summer charter style

Theme Parties, Signature Sips & Memorable Moments

Summer season is all about creating unforgettable experiences. From sunset cocktails and beach picnics to themed dinners and celebratory tablescapes, discover fresh inspiration for menus, beverage presentations, and entertaining details designed to delight your guests and elevate every moment onboard. ⚓☀️🍹🍋🌊

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Q&A with
Top Notch Tabletop Judge
Alene Keenan

Beyond the Table:
Alene Keenan on Wine, Wisdom & What Matters Most
Few names in yachting embody service excellence, humor, and heart quite like Alene Keenan — affectionately known as The Yacht Guru. 
Alene Keenan has built a career on transforming service into art. A founding judge of Top Notch Tabletop, she captures what the competition is truly about:
"Seeing stews express themselves through design and detail — and realizing they’re part of something bigger — that’s what makes Top Notch Tabletop so special.”
And when it comes to advice that lasts well beyond the deck? 
"Honor what you’ve learned. Every guest interaction, every detail you’ve mastered — it all matters. There’s always a place where your passion and your skill meet. That’s where the magic happens."
 

Want to bring Alene’s sparkle to your next event, team training, or tasting? She’d love to hear from you

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SUMMER FAVORITES

M/Y Eternity 213'3 / 65m   Codecasa
PBBS 2025
Bringing their A-game to the challenge, Chief Stewardess Kristen Courtis and Second Stewardess Aimee Boelchout transformed the deck into a vibrant Malibu Beach Barbie experience. Complete with life-size Barbie dolls and Malibu Beach Ken, the theme came to life with the help of Bosun Gareth Reece, Personal Trainer Natalie Zerbib, Spa Stewardess Jade Connoway, and Chief Stewardess Kristen Courtis in true Top Notch teamwork fashion.
Suspended disco balls shimmered overhead while pink flamingos stood gracefully above a glittering gold “pond.” Lush arrangements of lilies and roses, palm trees, and playful Barbie surfboards created the perfect summer atmosphere. Each place setting featured a peach napkin with contrasting trim and a floral napkin ring, while Bernardaud Ecume china—reminiscent of bubbles washing onto the sand—beautifully captured the spirit of a chic Barbie beach party.
💯teamwork✅

All amazing tabletops and creative tips:

M/Y Lady Janet

M/Y Lady Janet

Pink Luxe

M/Y Gravitas

M/Y Gravitas

by chief stew Rita Glover, Lizelle Wessels & Camille Rivera

M/Y Suri

M/Y Suri

by Chief Stew Sandra Compain, Dei Dre Beeby & GabriellaKitching

M/Y Mine Games

M/Y Mine Games

by Chief stew Christine Drake, Stephanie Drake & Crystal Brierly

Design by

Design by

Chief Stew Alex Lombard. M/Y Lion Share

M/Y Sovereign

M/Y Sovereign

by Chief stew Samantha Klepper, Raisa Gauci, & Brittany Schnare

M/Y Mine Games

M/Y Mine Games

by Chief stew Christine Drake, Stephanie Drake & Crystal Brierly

M/Y Nita K II

M/Y Nita K II

by Chief Stew Sarah Pitchford & Carey Cawood

M/Y Huntress

M/Y Huntress

M/Y Ocean Club

M/Y Ocean Club

by Chief Stew CC Childers & Anna Endler

M/Y Gravitas

M/Y Gravitas

Breakfast at Tifannys

M/Y Grace

M/Y Grace

by Randi Barry

M/Y Sovereign

M/Y Sovereign

by Chief stew Samantha Klepper, Nikola Cowie & Danielle Hadlington

MY Galactica Super Nova

MY Galactica Super Nova

by Mimi Sarancic

M/Y Goldeneye

M/Y Goldeneye

Designed by Chief Stewardess Erin Wilson & Cate Linsley

M/Y Nita K II by Chief Stewardess Bugsy Drake

M/Y Nita K II by Chief Stewardess Bugsy Drake

PBBS 2025

M/Y Arianna

M/Y Arianna

Coastal Living

Design by

Design by

Chief Stew Melissa Smith. M/Y Stardust

Design by

Design by

Chief Stew Melissa Smith. M/Y Stardust

Design by

Design by

Chief Stew Sydney Evans. M/Y Mosaique

Design by

Design by

Chief Stew Sarah Jackson. M/Y One & Only

Design by

Design by

Chief Stew Sarah Jackson. M/Y One & Only

MY Three Sons Chief Stew Morgan Brawley

MY Three Sons Chief Stew Morgan Brawley

M/Y Double Down

M/Y Double Down

M/Y Ocean Club

M/Y Ocean Club

by Chief Stew CC Childers & A

M/Y Arioso

M/Y Arioso

by Brownyn Martin, Rhia Hebbs, Mackenzie Jedelbauer

M/Y Sea Dreams

M/Y Sea Dreams

by Maryann Condy & Rosa Sabatino

M/Y Angel Wings

M/Y Angel Wings

by Chief Stew Tanarae Hopkins

M/Y Sur La Mer

M/Y Sur La Mer

Designed by Chief Stewardess Ella Scott, Bianca de Lange & Julissa Wilson

M/Y Sovereign

M/Y Sovereign

by Kate Burns, Ana Huertas & Tonia Bradford

M/Y Victoria Del Mar

M/Y Victoria Del Mar

by Chief Stewardess April Lee Comer & Victoria Shaw

M/Y Far Niente

M/Y Far Niente

by Chief Stew Bonnie Seguin

M/Y The Big Blue

M/Y The Big Blue

by Rebecca Kay

M/Y Arianna

M/Y Arianna

M/Y Mizu

M/Y Mizu

by Chief Stew Page Phillips

M/Y Galactica Super Nova

M/Y Galactica Super Nova

by Mimi Sarancic

M/Y Charisma

M/Y Charisma

M/Y Te Manu

M/Y Te Manu

by Marie (Maia) Hrckova

M/Y MAG III

M/Y MAG III

by Chief steward Nico Van Der Westhuizen, Chenelle Godfrey and Kerry Langschmidt

M/Y Carpe Diem II

M/Y Carpe Diem II

by Chief stew Kirsty Van Wyk, Chelsea Gallagher & Nicole Edwardes

M/Y Te Manu

M/Y Te Manu

by Chief Stew Marie-Louise Ramsay, Natasha Pretorius, Aimie Keech & Carina Hundermark

M/Y Amica Mea

M/Y Amica Mea

Designed by Chief Stewardess Beth Pendrous & Gemma Walker

M/Y Spirit

M/Y Spirit

by Chief Stew Ashleigh Dugdale, Cayla Platt, Goody De Johghe & Kelly Spencer

M/Y Gene Machine

M/Y Gene Machine

by Emma MacDonald (Chief Stewardess), Laura Makinson, Gemma Wilis, Annie Hang & Emma Roberts

M/Y Abbracci

M/Y Abbracci

by Purser Melveen Malabanan, Maeve, Christine, Marilyn & Joy

M/Y Rochade Dominique Hakim & Christine Cillie

M/Y Rochade Dominique Hakim & Christine Cillie

PBBS 2025

M/Y Excellence V

M/Y Excellence V

by Chief Stew Gwen Hamp , Georgia Adey, Charlotte Starnes, Madison Roberts & Madison Graham

Design by

Design by

Chief Stew Kirsty Bouch. M/Y Luna

Design by

Design by

Chief Stew Kirsty Bouch. M/Y Luna

M/Y Stardust

M/Y Stardust

Chief Stew Melissa Smith Image by Melissa Smith

MY Andiamo Chief Stew Nadine Imfeld Ana

MY Andiamo Chief Stew Nadine Imfeld Ana

M/Y Andiamo

M/Y Andiamo

Chief Stew Nadine Imfeld Ana

Design by

Design by

Chief Stew Eka Flores. M/Y MY HOM

M/Y Carpe Diem II

M/Y Carpe Diem II

by Chief stew Kirsty Van Wyk, Chelsea Gallagher & Nicole Edwardes

M/Y Lady Joy

M/Y Lady Joy

by Daniela Brehan & Shannon Jones

Thank you for sharing your skills!

Enjoy past Yacht Interior Tip videos:

BEST OVERALL DESIGN
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Yachting: Tip of the Day 
Produced and edited by Suki Finnerty of YachtingToday.TV 

19 Sponsors, 7 judges and 34 Stewards within 14 yachts were part of the most magical and luxurious interior-crew talent showcase of tablescapes at FLIBS 2019.

Chief stews and juniors shared with us cool tips and tricks of the trade.

Get inspired for this upcoming charter season. Check it out!

Top Notch Tip of the Day Video at FLIBS 2018:

Video by YachtingToday.tv

featuring Top Notch Tabletop 2017 @FLIBS

 

Video by YachtingToday.tv

featuring Top Notch Tabletop 2016 @Palm Beach Boat Show:

 

Check out this great clip by YachtingToday.tv showcasing

Top Notch Tabletop Challenge 2015 @Palm Beach Boatshow,

where the creativity and elegance in design were tastefully executed.

 

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AQUA EVENTS:

 

We hope everyone had a great summer! Looking forward to ALL Top Notch Tabletops @FLIBS!

 

 

THROWBACK FLIBS 2017

 

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Top Notch Tabletops at the

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

 

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