MEET THE SEAHORSE TEAM
Meet the people behind Seahorse Holidays, united by experience, safety and a passion for the sea.
Mehmet Avcu
Owner - Captain - Instructor
Jane Avcu
PADI Instructor & Owner
Bubble
Team Member · Mehmet Avcu’s loyal companion
Umut
Role: Captain / Second Captain
Qualifications: 149 GT Yacht Captain / Two-Star Diver
Experience: Raised in maritime life alongside his father, who is also a captain. He has been with Seahorse for four years: three years as a trainee able seaman, followed by one year as second captain. He became a captain in 2026.
Languages: Turkish, English
Expertise: Navigation and boat operations
Qualifications: 149 GT Yacht Captain / Two-Star Diver
Experience: Raised in maritime life alongside his father, who is also a captain. He has been with Seahorse for four years: three years as a trainee able seaman, followed by one year as second captain. He became a captain in 2026.
Languages: Turkish, English
Expertise: Navigation and boat operations
Osman
Role: Chef
Qualifications: Experienced chef with an international maritime and gastronomy background
Experience: Combining his maritime and culinary experience with a passion for blue cruising, Osman has worked on international routes and creates memorable flavours with discipline and creativity. For him, cooking is not merely a profession, but a true passion. “My passion for the sea began in childhood and gradually merged with my love of cooking. Today, on every route and in every dish, I bring the same care and passion to creating an unforgettable experience for our guests.”
Languages: Turkish, English, Russian, Arabic
Expertise: World cuisine, blue-cruise catering and creative onboard guest dining
Qualifications: Experienced chef with an international maritime and gastronomy background
Experience: Combining his maritime and culinary experience with a passion for blue cruising, Osman has worked on international routes and creates memorable flavours with discipline and creativity. For him, cooking is not merely a profession, but a true passion. “My passion for the sea began in childhood and gradually merged with my love of cooking. Today, on every route and in every dish, I bring the same care and passion to creating an unforgettable experience for our guests.”
Languages: Turkish, English, Russian, Arabic
Expertise: World cuisine, blue-cruise catering and creative onboard guest dining
Hüseyin
Role: PADI Dive Instructor
Qualifications: PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, EFR Instructor
Experience: Active in diving since 2004 and an instructor since 2008. Trained more than 1,000 students and worked as an instructor internationally and at several five-star resorts in Türkiye.
Languages: Turkish, English, Russian
Expertise: PADI training, dive leadership and first-dive experiences
Qualifications: PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, EFR Instructor
Experience: Active in diving since 2004 and an instructor since 2008. Trained more than 1,000 students and worked as an instructor internationally and at several five-star resorts in Türkiye.
Languages: Turkish, English, Russian
Expertise: PADI training, dive leadership and first-dive experiences
Atilla
Role: Captain Candidate / Trainee Captain
Qualifications: CMAS Three-Star Diver, Divemaster
Experience: Completing his captaincy internship
Languages: Turkish, English
Expertise: Dive operations and deck support
Qualifications: CMAS Three-Star Diver, Divemaster
Experience: Completing his captaincy internship
Languages: Turkish, English
Expertise: Dive operations and deck support
Devrim
Role: Captain Candidate / Trainee Captain
Qualifications: Maritime Vocational High School student
Experience: Raised in maritime life alongside his father and has worked as a seaman for the past three years. He is expected to obtain his captain qualification in 2026.
Languages: Turkish
Expertise: Boat operations and deck support
Qualifications: Maritime Vocational High School student
Experience: Raised in maritime life alongside his father and has worked as a seaman for the past three years. He is expected to obtain his captain qualification in 2026.
Languages: Turkish
Expertise: Boat operations and deck support