The difference between crew and owners is as pronounced as the contrast between day and night. The one who lives the dream is the crew. Aaron Fidler purchased his 136 foot (41.4 meter), Palmer Johnson yacht. AK Royalty In 15 years, he went from being a chief engineer to a superyacht-owner in 2022.
AK Royalty
“I had quick career progression as crew and traveled the world,” Fidler says, his mirrored sunglasses glinting under the Dubai sun. “But I soon realized I didn’t want to be scrubbing decks on somebody else’s boat. I wanted my own.”
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We’re sitting on the aft deck, dining on roasted sea bass, ceviche and finely sliced meat that we grill ourselves on hot stones. The spread was prepared by chef Luca Napoleone. His clientele includes the Abu Dhabi royal family. The boat is anchored in front of Palm Jumeirah, with the Ain Dubai—the world’s…
