Captain: Nikos Giamalakis

Captain Nikos Giamalakis
Nikos was born in Athens and has spent the past several years as a Captain on both sailing and motor yachts, guiding guests on day trips and extended vacation cruises. His maritime journey began at a young age, and his passion for sailing only grew stronger over time. This enthusiasm led him to become a professional sailing coach at yacht clubs and in Olympic classes, amassing over 5,000 nautical miles in races since 1998.
Nikos’ extensive experience working with children as a coach has honed his natural leadership skills. He is known for his innovative thinking, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities. With a warm smile and a firm handshake, he welcomes passengers aboard Aether. Nikos is a native Greek speaker and is also fluent in English.

Chef Sotiris Solomos
Chef Sotiris has a rich culinary journey, marked by extensive experience in both land-based and maritime kitchens. Since beginning his career in the restaurant industry in 2013, Sotiris has honed his skills across various restaurants and yachts throughout Greece. His role as a yacht Chef not only showcases his culinary prowess but also his expertise in efficient provisioning and supply management, ensuring high-quality dining experiences at sea.
With an additional four-year background as a bartender, Sotiris excels in customer service, seamlessly blending his professional cooking and menu creation skills with basic wine expertise to deliver exceptional food experiences. His commitment to quality control underscores his dedication to maintaining the highest standards in every dish he crafts. Sotiris speaks Greek and English fluently and has basic knowledge of Spanish, ensuring seamless communication on board.

Stewardess/Deckhand Raluca Maria Sălăgean
Raluca, born in Romania in 1982, brings a wealth of diverse experiences to her role as the stewardess/deckhand aboard AETHER. With a degree in Journalism, she seamlessly transitioned into customer service roles across various cafes, restaurants, and hotels since 2006. Her most recent venture took her to the picturesque waters of Santorini, where she served as a hostess on a catamaran.
Fluent in English, Greek, French, Spanish, and Italian, Raluca excels in catering to guests’ needs with spontaneity and creativity. Her attention to detail and tireless dedication, coupled with problem-solving abilities honed through her tenure as a tourism specialist, ensure exceptional service on board. She is organized, possesses great management abilities, and has a strong team spirit, all of which add significant value to her role aboard AETHER.