Meet Stuart

Stuart served in the Royal Navy for 32 years before spending 6 years in executive roles within the Cruise Industry. Both as a Junior Officer, and later in Command, he deployed extensively across Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle and Far East and Australasia.

Towards the end of his Naval career Stuart spent a year attached to the National Defence College of India based in New Delhi.  During this time he travelled widely within India which is now a firm favourite destination.  As COO of an iconic British Cruise Line, he conducted numerous ship visits in Europe engaging with both crew and guests.

Stuart works for three days a week taking enquiries and coordinating events in the Hadleigh office. Out-with this, he spends time with his family whilst pursuing his hobbies of sailing, skiing and playing the violin. In 2022 he completed a three-month professional Chef Diploma in London – fulfilling a lifelong ambition of experiencing life in a demanding high-end restaurant.

PLACES VISITED 

Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canaries, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Dubai, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Laos, Malta, Mauritius, Morocco, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Singapore, Spain Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam and the USA