Growing up in Piraeus, Greece’s largest port and a city with a rich maritime heritage, Panos developed a passion for engineering and the sea. He began his career at sea in 2008, building a strong foundation within the commercial shipping industry before making the transition into the superyacht sector. Over the years, he has sailed across every ocean and gained valuable experience on a wide variety of vessels, developing a reputation for his technical expertise, reliability, and commitment to safety.
His proactive, hands-on approach, combined with a strong focus on environmental responsibility and operational excellence, helps create a smooth and enjoyable experience for both guests and crew.

Panos Lazarou
Chief engineer
Captain Andy is originally from the picturesque seaside town of East Looe in Cornwall, and he brings extensive experience and genuine warmth to his role as Captain on board LE VERSEAU. With 39 years at sea—and 35 of those as a captain—Andy has spent a lifetime navigating waters around the globe, most recently as a motor yacht charter captain for the past five years. Before transitioning to luxury yachts in 2019, he spent an impressive 28 years captaining his own commercial fishing vessels around the UK coast, racking up over 100,000 sea miles along the way and overcoming numerous challenging situations.
On board, Andy combines seasoned maritime expertise with a relaxed, guest-focused style that makes every charter feel just like home—albeit with better views and weather. Known not only for his professionalism but also for his approachable personality, great sense of humour, and enthusiasm, Andy creates a welcoming atmosphere on board. When he’s not expertly manoeuvring the yacht, you’ll find him fishing, enjoying a round of golf, exploring coastal towns, watching football, or cracking dad jokes that are almost as legendary as his docking skills.
Time Onboard M/Y LE VERSEAU: 2nd season
Previous yachts: M/Y RARE GEM (30m), M/Y SCORPION A (100ft), M/Y SERENDIPITY (V78ft), M/Y XM (Y75), 33m RIVA

Andy Giles
Captain
Freddie is our enthusiastic and dependable First Officer whose passion for boating began on family-owned jet skis and RIBs along the South West coast of England. This early exposure provided him with a strong foundation in vessel operation, maintenance, and safety.
Since then, he has further developed his expertise through extensive maritime training and experience delivering Princess Yachts, contributing to the seamless transport and handover of luxury vessels 80ft and above.
Now in his third season onboard LE VERSEAU, Freddie is committed to combining his passion for travel with his enthusiasm for watersports, while continuing to build on his professional experience at sea.
A dynamic and energetic team member, Freddie has a keen interest in tennis, golf, and fitness and spends much of his spare time in the gym. He looks forward to welcoming guests onboard and ensuring they make the most of their time on the water, creating memorable experiences.
Time Onboard M/Y LE VERSEAU: 3rd Season

Freddie Ryland
First Officer
Craig grew up around the seaside town of Padstow, Cornwall, and after 16 years as a professional chef, he is taking the leap into yachting so that he can combine his two passions of creating great food and travel together.
After obtaining his culinary qualifications, Craig worked his way up the ranks of award-winning restaurants and hotels, expanding his skill set and knowledge of multiple cuisines, particularly that of the Eastern Mediterranean and Modern British. His aim is to make your experience memorable from your first bite to your last. In his spare time, you’ll find Craig exploring the culinary world or back home in Cornwall fishing, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. Calm and experienced, Craig is the perfect addition to our crew, and we are all looking forward to experiencing his creations in the Galley.
Time Onboard M/Y LE VERSEAU: 3rd Season

Craig Jeffrey
Chef
Leah is our Chief Stewardess onboard and brings her warm, thoughtful approach to life on board. Now in her fifth year in yachting, she previously spent three years on LE VERSEAU as Second Stewardess before stepping up into her current role. After gaining fresh experience on another vessel, she returns with renewed energy, a strong eye for detail, and a genuine passion for creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for guests.
Originally drawn to yachting through her love of travel, Leah moved from Scotland to Australia at 19 and spent the following six years exploring different parts of the world. When she is not on the water, she enjoys hiking, running, and camping, anything that keeps her active and outdoors. She’s looking forward to welcoming you aboard and making sure your time at sea is as special as it should be.
Time Onboard M/Y LE VERSEAU: 4th Season

Leah Burns
Chief steward/ess
Meet Antonia, our warm and personable stewardess from North Wales, now entering her second season in yachting. What began as a chance opportunity soon became a genuine passion, as she quickly fell in love with life at sea, meeting new people, and creating memorable experiences for guests.
With a strong hospitality background, Antonia brings confidence, care, and a natural eye for detail to her role. She enjoys the pace of life on board and takes pride in helping guests feel relaxed, welcomed, and well looked after. In her free time, she loves reading and exploring new destinations, always embracing the adventure that comes with yachting.

Antonia Livingstone
Stewardess
Corey is our friendly and hardworking deckhand with a genuine love for life on the water. Having gained hands-on experience across a range of busy yachts and cruising programmes, he takes real pride in keeping the vessel looking its best and helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes.
Approachable and always happy to lend a hand, Corey enjoys helping guests feel relaxed and well looked after on board. Confident with tender driving and water activities, he brings a calm, capable presence in all conditions. In his spare time, he is a keen badminton player, competing at county level back in the UK, and enjoys staying active whenever he can.

Corey Churchman
Deckhand