Vangelis embarked on his engineering education at the Merchant Marine Academy in Athens (Aspropyrgos). Upon the completion of his studies, he initiated his professional journey in the shipping sector, accumulating more than a decade of experience aboard tanker vessels. Transitioning from a lengthy career in shipping, Dimitris redirected his path to yachting and assumed the role of Chief Engineer on the 31-meter yacht Sofia Y. He recently became part of the Whisper V crew in late 2023. Demonstrating remarkable adaptability, he showcases a strong willingness to explore various aspects and domains within the yachting industry. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is an enthusiastic traveler with a passion for hiking.
Previous work: M/Y Sofia Y
Interests: Travelling, hiking, gym
Evagelos Ntzouvalis
Chief engineer
Kyriaki has consistently been drawn to the service industry. Possessing a natural talent for connecting with people, she commenced her professional journey in the restaurant sector, where she excelled as a store manager, demonstrating exceptional skills in both client and staff interactions. Her experience extended to the hotel sector, where she served as an F&B manager. Recognizing her affinity for yachting, Kyriaki made a transition to the maritime field, starting as a stewardess on the 44-meter yacht Smile. Bringing valuable enthusiasm and team leadership skills to the WHISPER V team, Kyriaki ensures she goes above and beyond to craft an unforgettable experience for guests. Beyond her professional life, Kyriaki finds joy in hiking and has a deep appreciation for cinema.
Previous Work: M/Y Smile, M/Y Marnaya, M/Y Rospiya, M/Y Efmaria
Interests: hiking, cinema
Kyriaki Gagani
Chief steward/ess
George is an experienced bosun committed to ensuring the safety of passengers while at sea. He can carry out any given assignment easily and perform minor maintenance when required. He has been working at sea for more than two decades mostly on passenger vessels and motor yachts. His long career ensures that he has all the necessary skills and knowledge to be a member of our team and we are thrilled to have him on board.
Previous Yachts: “Clorinda”
Interests: Travelling, Swimming, Water sports
George Vatikiotis
Bosun
Chef Nikos holds a Culinary Arts degree from Le Monde College and has attended numerous seminars such as Sous Vide-Thermomix-Siphon, Greek Modern Cuisine, Molecular Cuisine, Cuisine of Corfu Island, Scandia Cuisine and modern techniques, Italian cuisine and A’ La Carte Plating. Prior to joining yachting, Nikos had worked in numerous renowned restaurants throughout Greece. However, he decided to bring his knowledge and experience to private motor yachts. His professionalism and superb skills are only some of his assets and he is eager to go the extra mile for our guests’ delight during their holidays.
Previous Work: “Colonial Golf Prive”, “Lefkes”, “Nice n Easy”, “Bacoa”, “Hytra”, “Atlantica”, “Fasta Pasta”, “Faces Restaurant”, “Dioskouroi”, “17”
Interests: Travelling, swimming
Nikos Maras
Chef
Matina is an enthusiastic and motivated individual passionate about delivering exceptional results in all aspects of her work. Her experience in hospitality especially on yachts has honed her skills in customer service, problem-solving and teamwork. Matina thrives in roles that allow her to bring joy to people and aims to continue growing in environments that value dedication, positivity and professionalism. Matina despite her young age joins us with 12 years of experience in luxury and high-end customer service environments, specializing in hospitality, event coordination and premium guest services. Highly skilled in managing high-pressure situations, anticipating client needs and ensuring seamless operations. Passionate about delivering excellence and creating memorable experiences for our guests.
Previous work: Hostess, Saint Yachting, Santorini
Matina Stathaki
Stewardess
Captain Panagiotis is a graduate of the RYA/MCA Yacht Master Navy School and also holds a Captain’s Class A Diploma and a degree in Hydrobiology and Marine Biology. He holds certificates in Life Saving & Fire Fighting Appliances, Underwater Photography, Ichthyology, and a Lifeguard license. He also holds a PADI diving license. He commenced a career at sea in 2005 working as a water sports instructor on motor yachts and gradually worked his way up the ranks. He is now a successful Captain, loyal to the owner of the yacht, with many years of experience in yachting under his belt. He is skilled, professional, pays attention to the details and the guests’ safety is his top priority.
Previous Yachts: “Aetos 1”, “Summer Cup”, “Blue Bay”, “Kentavros II”, “La Fenice”
Interests: Mountain climbing, diving and fishing
Panagiotis Arnaoutopoulos
Captain