After completing high school, Nikos attended the “Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos” in Greece, where he obtained his Engineer B’ Diploma, He also holds Engineer A’ Diploma, and all the necessary safety certificates. Nikos began his services at sea in 2000 where he served as Apprentice Engineer on a merchant vessel, Further on, he served as 3rd Engineer and then as 2nd Engineer on motor tankers. In 2009 Nikos brought his services and training on luxury motor yachts serving as 2nd Engineer on board motor yachts. Today Nikos is serving alongside the immaculate crew of m/y “Helios”.
Previous Yacht: “Alfa”
Interests: He enjoys playing sports
Nikos Nikolidakis
Engineer
Maria graduated from the Naval School of Aspropirgos in 2000. She has attended cooking courses in food styling and decoration, multiple massage therapy seminars and holds a diploma in hairdressing. Maria also holds a coastal skipper and a speed boat license. Her previous experience as a crew member for many years ensures a memorable hosting experience to all the guests.
Languages: English, Portuguese, Italian, Greek
Previous Yachts: “Iris”, “Lozac”, “O’Pati”
Interests: Playing football and coaching, reading books, travelling, listening to music, dancing
Maria Gampieraki
Stewardess
Babis holds a Chief Steward Diploma, and Certificates for Life Saving & Fire Fighting Appliances, and Professional Lifeguard. He has been on board luxury yachts since 1999 and is very experienced. Charalambos is dedicated hardworking and a wonderful asset to the highly professional crew of “Helios”.
Previous Yachts: “O’Mega”, “Pandora”, “Perseus”, “Happy Dolphin”
Interests: Cooking, fishing, water sports, mountain climbing, reading
Charalambos Meremetis
Chief steward/ess
Alexandros served in the Greek Army on the Special Forces department (1993-1995) and from 1995 to 2009, he ran his own business on Sports Facilities and Activities. In 2010 he started working on Charter and private yachts as Bosun and in 2016 he acquired his RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore 200gt diploma. He is a hard worker and a great team player. Flexible and adaptable, able to assist with engine and navigation duties.
Previous Yachts: LADY G, ESTATE, CAPRI I, ALEXANDRA, CELESTIAL, PARENTHESIS
Interests: Parachuting, scuba diving, spearfishing, swimming
Alexandros Sotiris
Bosun
Chef Konstantinos graduated in 2007 from IEK “Le Monde” where he attended courses for Technical of Culinary Arts. He also holds Certificates and Diplomas for: RO/RO Passenger and Basic Training for Life Saving and Fire Fighting. Konstantinos has attended seminars for “Food Professionals” and “Best of international d’ Alain Ducasse” in Athens, and “Thai Cooking Lessons” in Thailand. As Chef, Konstantinos enjoys creative cuisine and can please the most demanding clients with French, Italian, Spanish, and Mediterranean Cuisine. He has worked as Chef for many restaurants such as: “L’Artigiano”, “Kyma”, “Best Friends”, “Cosica”, “Kouzina”, on board cruise ships, and on board motor yachts. Konstantinos was awarded 3rd place at the Chefs’ Competition at the “Mediterranean Yacht Show 2014” in Nafplion.
Previous Yachts: “Iris” and “Suncoco”
Interests: He enjoys playing soccer and relaxing listening to music
Konstantinos Balatsoukas
Chef
Captain Stavros holds a Captain’s Class C’ Diploma from the Merchant Marine Academy of Preveza and multiple certificates. He also holds a speed boat operator license as well as a sailing license. He commenced a career at sea in 2000 and served on board merchant vessels for many years as an Apprentice Officer and Chief Officer but in 2005 decided to join the yachting industry and has since served at the helm of multiple motor yachts of the same owner. Stavros is a very determined and polite person, loyal, professional and he enjoys creating unique moments for the guests’ pleasure.
Previous Yachts: “Asteras”, “Princess”, “Phalarope”, “O’Rion”
Interests: Diving, swimming, fishing, ski, sailing, playing soccer
Stavros Zacharopoulos
Captain
Price: €69,000 - €79,000 / Per Week
Length: 116' 6" Ft
Guests: 12
Speed: 27 Knots
Cabins: 5
Build year: 2010
Crew: 6
