Crew Profiles

Captain - Manthos Markoulis

Captain Manthos holds Diploma Captain Class A’ and certificates in S.S.O., B.M.S, Medical Care,
Hazardous Materials, ISPS, Ro-Ro Passenger Ships, A.R.P.A and Fire Fighting. Manthos is familiar
with multiple safe anchorage locations and fascinating bays throughout the Mediterranean Sea as
he has been at the helm of charter and private luxury motor yachts since 2006. He is constantly
informed and trained regarding safety issues as well as regarding the provision of high-quality
services to guests.


Chef - Manolis Panagiotou

Chef Manolis is a graduate of Gastronomy Chef d’ Oeuvre School. With over 30 years onboard
luxury yachts, he has refined his skills in crafting tailored menus, managing provisions, and
delivering exquisite meals. He is creative and versatile and with attention to detail he can
transform a fresh local raw material to a dish that offers an unforgettable gastronomic
experience.


Chief Stewardess - Efi Diamantakou

Efi is a very experienced stewardess with more than twenty years in luxury yachts. She is an
expert in housekeeping, flower decorations and dinner silver service. Her exquisite skills,
professionalism, and knowledge can assist towards impeccable service provision to all our guests
onboard.


Stewardess - Kleopatra Gkini

Kleopatra is a dedicated and passionate stewardess. She is eager to provide high-end guest
service. Her exceptional manners and kind smile guarantee an immaculate experience on board.


Stewardess - Christina Mehmeti

Christina has a well-rounded background in hospitality, massage therapy, and childcare. She is highly professional, adaptable, and service-oriented, committed to ensuring a pleasant and comfortable experience for all guests on board.


Chief Engineer - Marios Papadias

Marios is a graduate of the National Merchant Marine Academy and holds an Engineer Class A’
Diploma. His professional experience varies from passenger ships, tankers and bulk carriers to
luxury motor yachts. He holds all necessary safety certificates for life saving, firefighting
appliances, first aid, survival techniques, rescue boats and many more. He stands out for his
passion for his job and works with determination to make sure that the yacht runs smoothly at all
times.


Third Officer - Nikos Lymperopoulos

Nikos, is a very promising seaman. He started his career as a sailor and has developed into an
outstanding bridge officer. He is a very friendly and gentle person with great interpersonal skills
who truly defines the phrase "ready, willing and able", and, along with the rest of the crew, is very
attentive to the guests’ needs and desires.


Bosun- Marios Xanthoulis

Marios, is the soul of XANA. Having extensive experience as a Bosun in private yachts ensures the
smooth operation of the yacht’s deck, oversees crew and equipment, and ensures guest safety
and satisfaction.


Deckhand - Dimitris Arvanitis

Dimitris turned his dream of working on a yacht into reality. After multiple successful seasons as a
deckhand on luxury motor yachts he is now a member of our skilled crew and asset to our team.
He is hard worker, discreet and efficient when it comes to our guests’ safety and security.