Who we are
Sophia, Sean and Lucy Strevens
Back in 2016 we created OceanBlue Portugal. After spending time, living and exploring South Portugal we became so passionate about what the Western Algarve had to offer we opened the doors at our hilltop villa for accommodation and activities. The idea was to offer comfortable accommodation with fantastic views and the option for guests to experience the kind of activities and adventures that we have enjoyed over the years.
Originally from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, we love the ocean, build boats and share a passion for everything outdoors.
As your hosts, we’re all about small groups and bespoke adventures.
SEAN STREVENS
Sean started the boat-building company Cheetah Marine when he was a fisherman in Ventnor. Fed up with the fact that traditional fishing boats couldn’t handle the conditions on the south coast, he built a new catamaran that could. Cheetah Catamarans are now sold all over the world. Sean is happiest spear-fishing, surfing or mountain-biking.
Qualifications and Experience: Sailed to Australia, Naval Architect MRINA, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Commercially endorsed), Powerboat Instructor, BSAC Diver, ASI Paddleboard Instructor, MIAS Mountain bike guide
LUCY STREVENS
Lucy is an oceanographer, personal-trainer and loves anything outdoors. As well as setting up and running OceanBlue Portugal she has set up OceanBlue Coastal Retreats in Bonchurch, OceanBlue Sea Charters, and professionalised the marketing operations at Cheetah Marine turning it into the global business it is today.
Lucy is happiest after an espresso and a run up some steep hills.
Qualifications and Experience: Marine Sciences BSc, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Commercially endorsed), Powerboat Instructor, PADI Diver, Advanced Personal Training (Level 3), Circuits, Suspension Training, ASI Level 2 paddleboard instructor, Yoga Teacher 200 hours, MIAS Mountainbike leader.
SOPHIA STREVENS
Sophia is seventeen. Her favourite things include surfing, skateboarding and meringues. She started competing and winning in surf competitions in 2022 and has also recently appeared in commercials, skating the streets of Lisbon and flying in Paris. Basically; anything to avoid getting a normal job like working on the catamaran for her parents. Sophia has been selected to surf for the English Team and hopes to work in the surf industry when she finishes school.
You can read more about us here in Coast Magazine, www.coastmagazine.co.uk/content/coast-character-sean-and-lucy-stevens
and British Seaside Breaks, Daily Mail, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1315238/British-seaside-breaks-Taste-Isle-Of-Wights-super-fresh-seafood-Ventnor.html#ixzz11NNQZpzr
As featured in the Inside Magazine, Lagos Portugal
