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Captain/ Michael Boukas
Nationality: Greek
Languages: Greek & English

Captain Michael has over 28 years of experience under his belt on yachts, tankers, and cargo vessels with international travels to the Mediterranean Sea, North Europe, the Red Sea, and the USA. Rest assured Michael will take you to the best spots in the Mediterranean!

Hobbies: snowboarding, paintball, fishing, scuba diving, speargun diving, hunting, water sports, music, beach volley, football, tennis, parachuting, shooting.
His previous yachts include M/Y Lyktos, M/Y Summer Samba, M/Y Caramela, M/Y Apodrasi, M/Y Magna Grecia, M/Y Alwaeli, M/Y Wild Child, M/Y Legend, M/Y Amore mio1.

Chief Engineer / Argyris Varagiannis
Nationality: Greek
Languages: Greek & English

Chief Engineer Argyris holds a Class A diploma and all the necessary certificates. He joined the luxury yachting industry in 2001 where he has remained ever since. Prior to this, he had many years of experience initially starting his career at sea in 1991 onbaord tug boats then cruise ships. 

He speaks English and Greek. 

His previous yachts include: M/Y Blue Breeze, M/Y Hatati, M/Y Telmar, M/Y Paris A, M/Y Armathia, M/Y Ouzo Palace, M/Y Alfa 12, M/Y Sokin, M/Y Alseo, M/Y Olympias.

Chef / Panayiotis Voukelatos
Nationality: Greek
Languages: English, Greek, and basic Spanish and German.

Panayiotis is a distinguished Greek Chef, who boasts an extensive career spanning over two decades, with a rich background in restaurants and luxury hotels across Greece since 2000. Equipped with culinary and butcher's degrees, he is a master of his craft. His extensive repertoire includes expertise in menu costing, product management, and menu creation, complemented by a diverse array of culinary seminars, from creative molecular cuisine to Chinese delicacies and vera pizza Napolitana. Panayiotis excels in catering to special dietary needs, and crafting bespoke menus for vegans, celiacs, and athletes alike. A certified WACS judge and a sought-after speaker in gastronomic conferences, he is deeply involved in Greece's culinary community, serving on the board of the Chef's Club. Panayiotis is a consummate professional, adept at managing high-pressure environments while fostering teamwork and continuous skill enhancement.

Chief Stewardess / Ionela Stefanescu
Nationality: Romanian
Languages: Romanian, Greek, Italian, Spanish, English
Ionela is married with 2 children. She joined the yachting industry in 2006 first on sailing yachts before moving to motor yachts. With diplomas in bartending, stewardess, and first aid, expect nothing less than the highest standards of service from her.
Hobbies: Swimming, sailing, snowboarding, travelling, cinema.
Previous yachts: M/Y July, M/Y Sofia D.

2nd Stewardess / Dimitria Kyriakopoulou
Nationality: Greek
Languages: Greek & English

Dimitra started a degree in both Accounting and Finance as well as Management in the shipping industry from the New York College affiliated with the University of Greenwich, UK. She joined the luxury yachting industry in 2017, prior to this she worked as a waitress, sales assistant and secretary building upon her experience working effectively under pressure following her passion for customer service. With her great attention to detail and time management, she takes great pride in creating a welcoming environment and making her guests feel relaxed with the utmost comfort and top-standard service she is an invaluable part of the team. With her love of the sea and sailing she also holds a skippers license as well as having completed a course in Digital Marketing having worked in advertising she loves planning and hosting VIP events. 

Her previous yachts include M/Y Alandini.


3rd Stewardess / Christina Ammar
Nationality: Lebanese
Languages: Fluent English, Greek

Christina, born in Athens to Lebanese parents, embarked on her professional journey at sea as an apprentice officer after earning her 2nd Officer diploma from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos. Expanding her expertise, she delved into the role of a hostess on daily cruises, bringing her passion for yachting and the sea to the forefront of her career.

Deckhand / Leonidas Tiniakos
Nationality: Greek
Languages: Greek & English

From a young age, Leonidas fostered a profound love for yachting, honing his skills by maintaining his family's cherished wooden boat. Fuelled by a passion for photography, he earned a BA in Photography from the University of Middlesex and furthered his expertise with a certificate from the University of Hasselblad. Transitioning from a successful career as a photojournalist, Leonidas entered the yachting industry in 2012, initially as a skipper on sailing yachts before seamlessly transitioning to motor yachts, where he found his true calling. With a diploma in Hotel Business and a certificate in Sales and Purchase from the Hellenic Shipbrokers Association, his diverse skill set seamlessly aligns with his innate passion for the tourism sector. 
Leonidas's dynamic interests range from competitive sailing races to trail running, from devouring literature to adrenaline-pumping extreme sports, all while indulging in pursuits such as motorbiking and spearfishing. 


His previous yachts include: M/Y Riva I, M/Y Endless Summer, M/Y Akira One, M/Y Alma, M/Y Glaros, M/Y Rini, M/Y Salty, S/Y Diamanti.

Deckhand / Nikos Sylignakis
Nationality: Greek
Languages: Greek & English

Niko embarked on his maritime journey in 2012 as a diving instructor, transitioning to the luxury yachting sector in 2017 as a deckhand. With a strong work ethic, a penchant for teamwork, and adeptness in swift problem-solving, he proves to be an invaluable asset to any crew. Off-duty, his passion for the sea shines through in his love for watersports, diving, and fishing.