Captain: Athanasios Nasopoulos

Name: Athanasios Nasopoulos
Position: Captain
Nationality: Greek
Languages: Greek, English
Description:
Athanasios began his maritime journey in the navy onboard submarines, later building an impressive career as a professional captain on motor yachts over 22 meters. He holds an RYA Yachtmaster qualification from Falmouth, England, and brings decades of hands-on experience to every charter.
Calm, meticulous, and highly dependable, Athanasios creates an immediate sense of safety and confidence for his guests. His warm personality, sociability, and natural hospitality make him a pleasure to be around, ensuring each charter is both enjoyable and seamless. This is his third year onboard M/Y SALTY, where he continues to lead with professionalism and passion.


Name: Dimitris Nikakis
Position: Chef
Nationality: Greek
Languages: Greek, English
Description:
Chef Dimitris studied at Le Monde Culinary School in Athens and launched his career in high-end restaurants across Greece, where he refined his technique and passion for creative gastronomy. In 2021, he joined the yachting world and became the dedicated chef onboard M/Y SALTY, bringing his exceptional culinary talent to the charter experience.
Motivated, imaginative, and endlessly curious, Dimitris is always honing his craft to surprise and delight his guests. He has an impressive knowledge of over 100 species of fish, making seafood menus and delicate hors d’oeuvres his specialty.
His cuisine highlights local ingredients and artful combinations of flavor and texture. Whether braising, grilling, tenderizing, skewering, or slicing, Dimitris transforms every meal into a memorable culinary moment, sharing his passion for food with every dish he creates.

Name: Elizabeth Tsimoulaki
Position: Stewardess
Nationality: Greek
Languages: English, Greek
Description:
Elizabeth brings a strong background in client service, having worked across various hospitality-focused roles before joining the yachting industry. Inspired by her father, also a captain, she grew up exploring the Greek islands and developed a deep love for the sea from an early age.
Warm, attentive, and highly intuitive, Elizabeth is an excellent communicator with a natural ability to anticipate guests’ needs while always respecting their privacy. She believes in the power of teamwork and collaboration, ensuring smooth, seamless service throughout every charter.
Driven by her passion for hospitality, she consistently goes above and beyond to create a comfortable, welcoming onboard atmosphere. She also holds a lifeguard license from Life Guard Hellas Training School, adding an extra layer of safety to the guest experience.


Name: Giannis Sietos
Position: Deckhand
Nationality: Greek
Languages: Greek, English
Description:
A dedicated and proactive member of the deck team, he brings enthusiasm, strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for life at sea. Fluent in both Greek and English, he is committed to delivering exceptional guest service while ensuring the yacht is maintained in immaculate condition at all times.
He approaches every task with professionalism and attention to detail, from deck operations and line handling to preparing the yacht for guest activities. His positive attitude, reliability, and drive to support his team make him a valuable asset onboard M/Y SALTY.