Meet our Deckhand, ‘Isaac‘. Isaac grew up in Plymouth, England, a port city known for its maritime history. Isaac spent most of his childhood venturing around the harbour and Marina’s, sailing with his Grandad. Issac’s passion for the water led him to become a professional rower, he went on to win European Rowing competitions! When ashore Isaac enjoys many sporting activities such as football, skiing, golf and tennis. When aboard, you are likely to find Isaac in the ‘Beach Club‘ area, prepping our array of water toys for a day of aquatic escapades. Whether it's snorkelling in crystal-clear waters, mastering the art of paddle boarding, or exploring hidden coves on a jet ski, you will be in safe-hands with Isaac when wanting some adrenaline-pumping fun! With a commitment to excellence, he always ensures he uses his skills and knowledge to provide unparalleled service to guests.
Isaac Carrol
Deckhand
Yachtie is our experienced Chief Stewardess originally from England. Yachtie comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge after living and working on yachts in Greece for many years. This is why all her friends and family call her
Yachtie. She's highly professional, and she always comes up with creative and fun ways to provide the most exceptional services to our guests. With her calm, kind, positive and happy nature, she creates a warm environment to welcome everyone on board. Yachtie likes to explore nature, beautiful scenery, enjoys immersing herself in new cultures and learning new things, she is best described as the 'Mum' of the yacht due to her caring nature and she works closely with the crew to offer the highest level of service to our guests.
Michelle (Yachtie) Bakklava
Chief steward/ess
Introducing our Chase Boat Captain George! A Greek national, George pursued Mechanical Engineering following his completion of National Service. It was during his academic journey that he uncovered a deep passion for the art of hospitality. In his current role, George seamlessly integrates his love for the ocean, skills in mechanical engineering, and passion for hospitality. With a stellar blend of experience and guest-centric expertise, George is a real asset to our crew, and the perfect ‘cherry’ to top off your charter voyage. A magnetic smile from our Chase Boat Captain awaits you when coming aboard (although you can’t see it on his profile picture) - he is always smiling. Hence his nickname, George loves all water-sports, especially the fliteboard, and he is also one of our qualified jet ski instructors.
George (Smiles) Psarakis
Chase Boat Captain
Meet Sanctuary’s heart – our Captain! Captain Nikos is a bilingual Greek national, raised on the Aegean seas. Nikos has spent many family holidays island hopping the gorgeous coastlines that Greece has to offer, soaking up all of its beauty and opportunities for adventure. He boasts years of worldwide, commercial and private vessel experience, making him the perfect Captain for those wanting to explore untouched locations, where only the most skilled and experienced Captains can take you. Being local to Greece, you and your guests are in for an incredible experience while Captain Nikos is at the helm! Captain Nikos is fuelled by an unyielding desire for exploration, spending his time off “whizzing” around Europe on his motorbike. Whether he is conquering a new hike, skiing down a mountain, or chasing uncharted waves, he revels in the thrill of venturing into unexplored territories. His ultimate aspiration is to embark on a journey to the icy expanses of Antarctica!
Nikos Sarris
Captain
Introducing our fabulous 2nd Stew Jen! A South African National – Jen grew up in the Costal Garden Route surrounded by, and drawn to the natural forests and the ocean. Jen has a passion for people and life, working abroad as an au pair in various countries, leading her to some wild adventures and incredible experiences. With her infectious smile, boundless energy, and friendly nature, she’s always ready to go the extra mile to exceed expectations and create lasting memories. With years of experience of service hospitality, Jen’s secret talent is knowing what the client wants before they even know. Jen’s skill and attention to detail bring a finishing touch to complete our wholesome interior team! We asked Jen – “What makes you happy?” she said “having a good ‘boogie’ with my friends to all time classic songs like ‘Girls just wanna have fun’”.
Jenna (Jen) Seegmuller
Stewardess
Prepare to embark on a gastronomic journey like no other with our culinary virtuoso, Thanos! Coming from the sun-drenched shores of Greece, Thanos brings a wealth of Mediterranean flavours and a passion for culinary excellence to our luxury yacht. His career spans over 20 years since he studied in the world renowed Ecole Ritz Escofier school in Paris.
Thanos is a master of his craft, blending traditional techniques with innovative flair to create unforgettable dining experiences. From fresh seafood caught just hours before to locally sourced ingredients bursting with flavour, every dish that leaves Thanos' kitchen is a masterpiece in its own right. Whether it's an intimate dinner for two or a lavish feast for a crowd, Thanos' culinary creations are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Thanos is a wonderful family man with a wicked sense of humour, who in his spare time enjoys travelling and walking his yorkshire dog called Thor!
Thanos Paparoulas
Chef
Meet Laura our kind-hearted and fun-loving Stewardess! Originally from France, Laura is bilingual, she speaks English and French fluently, and is also currently learning Spanish (as her dream is to travel to South America). Laura has a passion for sports, health, fitness, and nutrition, leading her to become a qualified Personal Trainer - she is on-hand and eager to support guests with their fitness routines and goals. Laura also enjoys water sports, and exploring nature, spending her free-time hiking, running, surfing, diving and snorkelling. Laura's energetic nature, and passion for delivering impeccable service, are key components to our secret for creating an unforgettable adventure! Laura has a talent for making the most exquisite cocktails - her speciality is a Spicy Margarita, she is our cocktail queen!
Laura Solomon
Stewardess
Argy is our experienced First Officer, having spent several years specializing in the operation and management of gas tanker. He made the jump into the world of yachting to allow him to spend more time pursuing his passion for water sports, specifically wakeboarding, paddle boarding and kayaking! However, his true passion and connection with the sea flourished when he spent a year travelling around Australia sailing and surfing. Driven and dedicated to protecting our environment and keeping our oceans clean, he enjoys organizing regular beach clean-ups. He also enjoys cycling, motor racing and meeting new people, but above all he is a huge ‘foodie’! With an infectious, positive outlook on life, Argy exudes professionalism, ensuring he maintains the highest standards of operational compliance whilst bringing a relaxed, friendly, feel-good vibe to every charter.
Argyrios (Argy) Livas
First Officer
Mya is our talented Deck/Stew, she navigates seamlessly between supporting on deck and assisting the interior team. With a dynamic, proactive, helpful approach, you will see her ‘pop-up’ everywhere on board. Mya has spent many years on dive boats, and is one of our higly qualified dive instructors - she is ready to help you explore some of the hidden beauties below the sea. You will find that Mya exudes a blend of professionalism, composure, and discipline with a relaxed, bohemian outlook on life, she brings a refreshing perspective to every challenge! Mya is also our secret weapon - she loves to sing in her spare time and has experience as a professional singer, so get ready to listen to our signature song-bird whilst onboard.
Mya Kikupi
Deckhand
Nikos our very talented, dedicated, and super cool engineer has over 15 years in the yachting industry, specialising in maintaining and optimizing complex systems. As an avid scuba diver and fisherman, he enjoys combining technical expertise with a love for the ocean. Nikos is a very accomplished scuba diver and fisherman, he loves exploring, and is often seen resurfacing with large unusual pieces of plastic he has collected from the ocean floor. When he is not at sea, Nikos enjoys a vast array of outdoor activities and practices kickboxing, and from time to time he can be found in the ring competing! Nikos loves to be 'on-hand' to help in anyway he can, and will be on standby at the 'Beach Club' to assist guests with watersports (when he is not looking after the two MTU engines and anything else on the yacht that needs his technical wizardry).
Nikolaos (Nikos) Karagiorgis
Chief engineer