Captain: Panos Seferiadis

Name: Panos Seferiadis
Position: Captain
Nationality: Greek

Panos is 41 years old and was born in Piraeus, Greece. He holds a STCW A' class Captain's diploma from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos in Athens. Panos holds an open sea skipper diploma and numerous certificates such as RO-RO and passenger ships certificate, SSO Ship’s Security Officer Certificate, Advanced Life Saving and Fire Fighting Appliances Certificate (STCW), speed boat license, Medical care and Hazardous materials and Crisis Management etc. He started his career in various merchant and ferry ships and in 2004 he joined the yachting industry. Before joining Capri in 2016 he has served in many yachts such as Nicola ii 25m charter yacht, Paradis 37m charter yacht, Vera 52m charter yacht, Pia 36m private yacht and Melige 34m private yacht. He is a great commander of the yacht ensuring the safety of all passengers and expert in organising his crew. Panos is highly experienced in the Mediterranean Sea and he loves creating tailor made cruises according to guests’ requests. Panos speaks English and Greek. He is married with one child and he loves music and scuba diving

Name: Panayiotis Petrakis
Position: Chief Officer
Nationality: Greek

Panayiotis is 41 years old born in Piraeus and has graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of Epirus in 1999. He holds an STCW A' class Captain's diploma and all the necessary certificates and professional qualifications. He also holds High Speed Craft Operator Diploma and a PADI Advance open water certificate.
In his past experience he has worked in various merchant ships. In 2005 he joined the yacht industry as a chief officer in many yachts such as Aegean Schatz 28m charter yacht, Marbrouk 40m charter yacht, Geosand 44m private yacht, Daloli 40m charter yacht, O`neiro 55m charter yacht, O`pari 73 m charter yacht.
Panayiotis speaks English, Spanish and Greek and in his free he enjoys music, literature reading and scuba diving.

Name: George Tsakos
Position: Chief Engineer
Nationality: Greek

George is 40 years old and he is a graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy of Chania. He holds an STCW A' class engineer’s diploma. In his past experience he has worked in many merchant ships and eventually he joined the yachting industry as an engineer on-board various yachts. George is skilled and with his 20 years’ experience ensures that everything works perfectly on M/Y Capri i. George speaks Greek and English and he enjoys sports and reading.

Name: Yannis Karydis
Position: 2nd Engineer
Nationality: Greek

Yannis is 33 years old born in Athens and has graduated from technical institute of Athens in 2010. He holds an STCW c' class engineer’s diploma. He joined the yacht industry in 2011as an engineer in many yachts until now such as Elegant 007 73m charter yacht, Lost 25m private yacht, I Sea 40m charter yacht. He speaks English, Spanish and Greek. Yannis is married with one child and in his free time he enjoys music and reading

Name: Thanasis Stathoulias
Position: Chef
Nationality: Greek

Thanasis is 40 years old born in Athens and has graduated from the culinary institute of the National University of Tourism in 2000. Thanasis has also attended numerous practice seminars such as: “Molecular cuisine”, “Dessert a l’ assiete I&II” with chef Stevy Antoine, “Sous Vide techniques” , Pastry Seminar with the renown Greek pastry chef Stelios Parliaros, “Modern cuisine” with Reginald Ioos and many more. He has worked next to famous Greek chefs and he participated in many exhibitions in Greece and abroad.
He started his career at Xenia Resort in Lagonissi and then for 8 years he was a part of the St. George Lycabettus Hotel cooking team. He was in charge of the Grand Balcon restaurant of the hotel next to the chef Ettore Botrini where in 2007 & 2008 the restaurant was distinguished with the Toques D’Or, the only Greek restaurant gastronomy contest. Since then he has worked in big hotels and 50m private yachts. He joined Capri I’s team in 2018. Thanasis is dedicated and passionate with cooking. He has worked next to famous chefs and he has participated in many exhibitions in Greece and abroad. He is married and speaks English fluently, French and Greek. He loves reading and cinema.

Name: Ioannis Planoudakis
Position: Sous Chef
Nationality: Greek

Ioannis was born in 1980 and he holds a diploma in Culinary Arts from Le Monde Cooking Academy. After gaining his diploma, he has continued growing his knowledge of the Mediterranean and International cuisines by attending numerous seminars. Ioannis has worked as a chef in luxury restaurants around Greece such as TIKE, Aegli Zappiou , Pentelikon and Tatoi Club. He enjoys being at sea as it allows him to travel and combine various local products making the guests’ experience an unforgettable one. Ioannis speaks English, and his hobbies are music and travelling.

Name: Zeljka Gajdek
Position: Chief Stewardess
Nationality: Croatian
Description:
Zeljka was born in 1986 in Croatia and she holds a Physiotherapy and Kinesiology bachelor degree. In the beginning of her career she has worked as Spa Manager, Personal trainer & Nutritionist and in hospitality. She joined yachting in 2016 and served 4 years as the owner’s stewardess on M/Y Radiant 110m Lurssen and after that she joined Capri’s team in 2021. She is extremely professional with excellent organisational skills, very active with a lovely and friendly personality. She is hardworking, responsible and always gives her outmost to offer a flawless service. She has attended numerous seminars and received special training in luxury hospitality, bartending and she offers Silver, American and French/Butler service on board Capri I. She speaks English and Croatian. She loves spending time with her family and her hobbies are reading, music and running.

Name: Raigie Kondi Pano
Position: Stewardess
Nationality: Filipino

Raigie is 36 years old and is a graduate of the Philippine Christian University with a Bachelor of Sience in Office Administration and a Major in Computer Education. Raigie is highly motivated and enthusiastic person, very flexible and a great team player. She joined the yachting industry in 2007 and worked in many yachts such as M/Y Lullaby 36m, M/Y Dragon 37m and M/Y Lumar 34m. She holds all necessary certificates for her position such as firefighting, lifesaving, first aid etc. Raigie speaks English and Greek and loves computers.

Name: Jr de la Cuesta
Position: Steward
Nationality: Filipino

Jr is 35 years old born in Philippines and has graduated from the DSNT academy in Manila. Jr is very happy person always smiley but the same time very serious professional and very experienced in his work. He has worked in many yachts such as Let it be 40m charter yacht, Vera 52m charter yacht, Melige 34m private yacht, and Nicola ii 25m charter yacht. Jr is single and he is an amateur dj. He speaks English, Greek and Philipino.

Name: Alexia Stathopoulou
Position: Stewardess
Nationality: Greek

Alexia was born in 1986 and she is working in hospitality since 2007 at various restaurants. Her love for the sea and her free spirit made her enter the yachting industry in 2019 and since then she offered her services onboard charter yachts. She is a great team player with excellent interpersonal skills and with an eye for detail, taking good care of the guests with a big smile. She speaks English and French. She enjoys volleyball and watersports.

Name: Alexandra Yakovleva
Position: Stewardess
Nationality: Russian

Alexandra is 37 years old born in Kazan - Russia and has graduated from an art school. Alexandra is always in smiley with unlimited strength for her work. She joined the yacht industry in 2005 and worked in many yachts such as Carmen Fontana 40m charter yacht, Ekali 37m charter yacht and Proton 40m charter yacht. She is single and loves classical music, dance and travelling. Alexandra speaks English, Greek and Russian

Name: Sotiris Alexandros
Position: Bosun
Nationality: Greek

Sotiris is 47 years old born in Greece. He holds numerous certificates including RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate, Speed Boat License, Proficiency in designated security services, survival crafts, RYA powerboat level 2, PADI Advanced diver certificate etc. Sotiris is professional and very experienced in his work and a great team player. He joined the yacht industry in 2010 and he has worked on charter and private yachts before joining Capri I such as M/Y Parenthesis, M/Y Solaris, M/Y Celestial and M/Y Alexandra. He enjoys parachuting and scuba diving and he speaks English and Greek.

Name: Tasos Zafiropoulos
Position: AB
Nationality: Greek

Tasos is 37 years old born in Athens. He holds a seaman’s certificate from the Hellenic ministry of mercantile marine, lifesaving & Firefighting certificate and a speedboat license. He entered the yachting industry in 2011 and his previous yachts among others are S/Y Gitana 36m M/Y Dora G 35m. He`s very active and friendly and safety is at the top of his priorities. He is married and he loves travelling, music, swimming and motorsport activities. Tasos speaks English and Greek.

Name: Konstantinos Klis
Position: AB
Nationality: Greek

Konstantinos was born in 1994 and holds an Electrician diploma and a skipper diploma. He has graduated from a naval private institute as engineer of oil and gas technology and has received maritime training. He has been working in yachting since 2015 as a skipper on sailing yachts and deckhand on large motor yachts. He is a hard working person, proactive, polite and has a great sense of humour. Konstantinos is ready to assist his team anytime and provide quality customer service. He loves music and sports and speaks English and Greek.


Name: Manolis Maounis
Position: AB
Nationality: Greek

Manolis is 34 years old and holds an able seaman’s diploma, a speed boat licence and all the necessary certificates for his position.
He has served on board various passenger motor vessels and motor yachts such as M/Y Pandion. In 2018 joined the team of M/Y Capri i. He is a hardworking person with strong communication skills and a great team player. Manolis speaks Greek and English and he enjoys music.