Elise Ciappara
Senior Travel Designer & Burgess Partnership Lead
Superyacht Specialist | Polar Travel
Elise oversees JORO’s yacht division and has spent more than a decade working onboard some of the world’s most prestigious superyachts as a chief stewardess and purser.
She is one of the industry’s leading yacht trip planners and combines first-hand operational knowledge with extensive expertise across Antarctica and the Arctic. Her unique understanding of yacht operations and trip logistics, together with her unrivalled connections within the yachting world, allow her to bridge the spheres of superyachting and journey delivery.
Outside of travel, she is fascinated by mythology, traditions and the stories that shape national identity. She has crossed the equator numerous times, sailed every ocean and planted coral across the Pacific, Caribbean and Indian Oceans
Drawn to dramatic landscapes, distinct histories and strong food cultures, Elise believes the best way to understand a place is through its food, traditions and local stories.
Specialises in:
- Long range and sabbatical journeys
- Yachting itineraries
- Antarctic and Arctic expeditions
Inspired by:
Sampling local cuisine, from Fuul Medames in Egypt to tasting menus that stretch late into the evening.