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The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories
The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories is your ticket to extraordinary journeys, hidden histories, and the world’s most fascinating people. This global travel podcast goes beyond the typical tourist path, bringing you unfiltered conversations with explorers, historians, entrepreneurs, artists, and cultural icons who have lived the stories most people never hear.
From the lost traditions of ancient civilizations to the boldest innovators shaping the future, we uncover the secrets, struggles, and successes behind each travel and personal journey. Whether it's an archaeologist unearthing Egyptian tombs, a fifth generation Monegasque ballet star, or a George Washington portrayer bringing history to life, every episode is an adventure.
If you crave authentic travel experiences, cultural deep dives, and captivating storytelling, subscribe now.
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The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories
Ep. 125: Rupert Covell - Miami-Based Yacht Broker, Captain & Co-Founder of The BucketLust
MIAMI: In this candid conversation, a veteran yacht captain and yacht broker exposes the realities of life at sea—far from the glamor shown on Below Deck. He dives into crew dynamics, intense charter demands, and the fine line between ownership and chartering. You'll hear advice for industry newcomers and the challenges of being a yacht captain with a family. We also explore how COVID and technology have transformed yachting forever, how a yachtie anchors to land, and The Bermuda Triangle.
CONTACT RUPERT COVELL for yacht purchases, charters, and The BucketLust experiences: Email: rupert@jfayacht.com | Phone: +1-678-778-6711
The BucketLust Website | The BucketLust IG | Rupert’s IG: @yot.lyf
Inside this episode:
- What reality TV gets wrong about life as a yacht captain—and the truth behind the glamor.
- The unspoken rules and power dynamics of managing crew on luxury yachts.
- Why the yachting lifestyle seduces some—and breaks others.
- Wild charter stories and the hidden chaos behind seamless luxury.
- How to actually break into the elusive yacht industry (and what no one tells you).
- The strange, symbiotic dance between yacht owners, charter guests, and brokers.
- The rise of post-COVID yachting—and how tech is permanently changing life at sea.
- Secrets of the world’s most legendary yachting destinations
ABOUT RUPERT COVELL:
Yacht Broker & Co-Founder of The BucketLust
Rupert Covell is an experienced yacht broker based in Miami, Florida, specializing in luxury yachts. He is known for his exceptional client service and in-depth knowledge of the yachting industry. Rupert is a key member of JFAYacht, a premier yacht brokerage that offers a wide range of luxury vessels to clients looking to buy or sell yachts.
In addition to his brokerage work, Rupert is the co-founder of The BucketLust, a company focused on organizing exclusive flotilla events. These events provide yacht enthusiasts with the unique opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful destinations by sea, combining adventure and luxury.
Through his work with both JFAYacht and The BucketLust, Rupert has built a reputation for his expertise, professionalism, and dedication to creating memorable experiences for his clients in the yachting world.
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