Emine was born and raised in Italy, where she developed a natural passion for hospitality and the sea. She graduated from a hospitality school, where she refined her skills and confirmed her ambition to pursue a career in the industry. Yachting represents the perfect combination of her professional goals and her love for the ocean.
Adaptable, reliable, and detail-oriented, Emine thrives in fast-paced environments and approaches her role with a professional and positive attitude. She is committed to further developing her skills while consistently delivering a welcoming and well-organized onboard experience for both guests and crew.
Emine is a native Italian and Albanian speaker and speaks English.

Emine Vrapi
Stewardess
Giuseppe was born and raised in Italy, where his passion for the sea and the yachting lifestyle developed at an early age. With solid hands-on experience on both private and commercial yachts, he has sailed across the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, gaining practical knowledge in a wide range of deck operations.
Throughout his career, Giuseppe has worked as a deckhand and tender driver on yachts up to 24 meters, supporting navigation, mooring and anchoring operations, watchkeeping duties, and exterior maintenance. He is experienced in deck upkeep, seasonal preparation, water toys assistance, and works closely with the captain and crew to ensure safety, efficiency, and smooth daily operations onboard.
Known for his strong work ethic, reliability, and team-oriented attitude, Giuseppe approaches his role with discipline and attention to detail, maintaining high standards even during long hours and demanding conditions. His professional mindset and respect for maritime procedures contribute to a safe and well-maintained vessel.
Giuseppe is a native Italian speaker and speaks basic English.

Giuseppe Parco
Deckhand
Vincenzo, born in 1996 in Ischia, Naples, brings a wealth of experience to the maritime realm as a seasoned professional deckhand. Currently embarking on his second season aboard Tananai, he has previously honed his skills in various culinary roles, including stints at esteemed establishments such as Il Giardino in Ischia, Italy, and restaurants worldwide, spanning from Sydney to France.
Known for his courtesy and precision, Vincenzo possesses a natural aptitude for rapid learning, coupled with outstanding organizational skills. He thrives as a team player and exhibits technical proficiency in boat care and maintenance, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to safety protocols.
A native Italian speaker, Vincenzo is also proficient in English and possesses a basic understanding of French.

Vincenzo Maiorano
Engineer
Valeria was born and raised in Italy, where she developed a passion for hospitality, food, and wine from an early age. With solid experience in high-end service, she has gained hands-on skills as a sommelier, in guest interaction and floor management within refined and fast-paced environments across Italy and Germany.
Her professional journey includes roles as Head Waitress and Wine Service Supervisor, where she managed daily floor operations, curated wine selections, and ensured impeccable standards of presentation and guest care. Detail-oriented and discreet, Valeria is known for her calm presence, strong organizational skills, and natural ability to make guests feel comfortable and well looked after.
With a strong interest in enology and wine storytelling, she takes pride in enhancing the onboard experience through thoughtful service, elegant table settings, and personalized attention to detail.
Valeria is fluent in Italian and English, as well as Spanish and Portuguese, with a good command of German.

Valeria Principi
Stewardess
.Born and raised in Rome, Francesco Maria Priore developed a passion for Italian cuisine from an early age, inspired by strong family traditions and authentic homemade cooking. After completing his culinary training at Gambero Rosso – Città del Gusto in Rome, he gained experience in renowned restaurants across Italy, Spain, and the UK, including the Michelin-starred Hedone Restaurant in London.
Over the years, he has worked as Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, and Head Chef, building strong skills in kitchen management, Mediterranean and international cuisine, provisioning, and guest-oriented service. In recent years, he has specialized as a yacht chef, delivering high-end culinary experiences onboard luxury yachts with professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail.
Francesco is known for his adaptability, strong work ethic, teamwork, and ability to perform under pressure while maintaining excellent service standards.
Languages: Italian (native), English, and Spanish.

Francesco Maria Priore
Chef
Salvatore is a seasoned maritime professional from Naples with extensive experience at sea. He has been sailing since the age of 16 and is both an experienced sailor and engineer, deeply passionate about the sea.
Salvatore has been leading the crew of Popotine as Captain since the yacht was delivered to its first and only owner, now the owner of Tananai. Starting from the summer of 2021, he will proudly serve as the Captain of Tananai. In his early career, Salvatore worked on merchant ships, fishing vessels, and pleasure yachts.
Known for his professionalism, technical expertise, and willingness to go above and beyond, Salvatore’s sunny personality and can-do attitude have earned him numerous successful charters and excellent references over the past 13 years.
Salvatore speaks English and is a native Italian speaker.

Salvatore Iaccarino
Captain