Crew Profiles

CAPTAIN –Konstantinos Tziovani Gkontzos
Konstantinos was born in 1984 in Arta, Greece. He graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy in Epirus, Greece in 2007. He holds all Certificates such as Advanced Fire Fighting, Tanker Safety, Ship Security Officer, Life Saving Appliances, Crisis Management/Simulator/Ship Handling, Management of Change, Medical Care on Board Ship, Passenger Safety, Specialized Training for ‘Gas Instruments’, for ‘RO-RO/PASENGER SHIPS’ and has also a speedboat license. He has many years of experience in yachts of all types and sizes and has travelled in East & West Med and Croatia. He joined Zaliv III in 2012 and he is a valuable member of the team knowing the yacht like the back of his hand. Since 2020 he serves as Captain onboard and with his extensive knowledge and pleasant personality, he ensures a successful charter. Konstantinos speaks fluent English and he has a passion for traveling, diving and all water sports.

CHIEF OFFICER – Konstantinos Anagnostou
Konstantinos is a Greek national and holds a Captain’s Class B’ diploma. Konstantinos has acquired numerous Certificates and started his career on cargo and tanker vessels before joining yachting in 2022 onboard M/Y Light Holic. He is a great team player and always available to assist with Jet skis and water sports equipment and ensure endless fun for guests of all ages. He speaks English & French and enjoys cinema, photography and playing basketball.

CHIEF ENGINEER- Thodoris Kikidas
Thodoris was born in Greece in 1974. He holds an A Class Engineer Diploma and all the necessary certificates; Higher Level Training, Advanced safety and Firefighting, ERM/ERS, RO-RO Passengers ships V/2, V/3. He started his career in 1994 onboard merchant ships and entered the yachting industry in 2003 serving on charter yachts such as M/Y Gina M, M/Y Celeste & M/Y Allegra. He speaks fluent English. He is married and in his free time enjoys computers and music.

ENGINEER – Ioannis Kazakis
Ioannis was born in Greece in 1994 and he holds the 2nd Engineer Certificate. He graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of Macedonia and holds all the necessary certificates. Ioannis has attended various seminars and trainings over engineering. Before joining M/Y Zaliv III, he worked on commercial ships and tankers. He speaks fluent English and he holds a speed boat license and loves all water sports.

CHEF – George Vachamidis
George was born in 1986 in Greece and he is a graduate of Le Monde Institute of Culinary Arts. Furthermore, he has attended numerous gastronomy seminars in order to extent his knowledge. George started his career in 2008 and since then he has worked at famous hotels and restaurants in Athens, Paris, Germany such as Hotel Grande Bretagne and Pinxo Restaurant with 2 Michelin Stars. In 2022 he joined the yachting industry. Prior joining Zaliv III team in 2025 he has served onboard M/Y Pareaki, M/Y Reve D’or and onboard Saudi Arabia Royal family’s superyacht during 2024. George specializes in international cuisine, with a particular passion for Greek and Mediterranean gastronomy. Whether preparing elegant haute cuisine or simple, soul-satisfying dishes, he approaches every plate with precision, creativity, and deep respect for quality ingredients, balancing exquisite flavors with thoughtful presentation and personalized service. Chef George speaks English, French and Greek, enjoys windsurfing, snowboarding, and gardening, all of which inspire his cooking philosophy centered on freshness, balance, and harmony with nature. Onboard M/Y Zaliv III, guests can expect an exceptional culinary journey led by a chef who combines world-class technique with genuine hospitality and Mediterranean warmth.


CHIEF STEWARD – Stavros Christodoulou
Stavros was born in 1975 and he is a Greek national. He joined Zaliv III‘s crew in 2024 and has become a valuable team member. He has been working in the hospitality industry for over 30 years, started his career onboard cruise ships, then he served at many high end restaurants, such as Ithaki and Lycabettus Horizon and finally opened his own Italian bar-restaurant. He entered yachting industry in 2020 on board M/Y TURAMA, M/Y AL SALAMAH, M/Y TUEQ. He speaks fluent English and has excellent knowledge of Russian, English, French serving terminology. He is a polite and trustworthy person with excellent communications skills and guarantees impeccable service to all guests. He loves reading and trekking.


STEWARD - Vic Arquealada
Vic was born in Philippines and he has been living in Greece since 1991. He joined yachting in 1997 on M/Y ZALIV till 2002, M/Y ZALIV II till 2003 and then M/Y ZALIV III. Before Yachting he had 6 years’ experience in restaurants and hotels. Vic speaks Greek and English He is married with two children and he likes swimming and listening to music.


STEWARDESS – Marites Daep
Marites is a Philippine national. She holds a bachelor in Business Administration and she has been working in hospitality for many years. Before joining Zaliv III in 2024 she has offered her services onboard various yachts such as M/Y Wind of Fortune. Marites is a great team player and an enthusiastic person who is ready anytime to offer the best service to the guests. She speaks English, Greek & Tagalog and she loves cooking.


MASSEUSE – Emerita Cardenas Patolombon
Emerita is a Philippine national and she is a licensed beautician. She has worked in various luxurious Spas in Philippines, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Emerita is proficient in different types of massages. and offers them to all guests during their charter. She speaks English and in her free time she enjoys cinema and reading.


BOSUN- Vasileios Karathanasis
Vasileios was born in 1982 in Greece. He holds a Sailor’s License and Life Saving & Fire Fighting, S.T.C.W. A-V/3, A-V/2, and Ship Security Officer (SSO) Certificates. He entered yachting in 2013 and since then he has worked onboard M/Y Tropicana, M/Y Cudu, M/Y Endless Summer and M/Y Apanemia. Vasileios is full of willing and team spirit. He speaks English. He is single and enjoys sports and travelling.

AB- Evangelos Lorandos
Evangelos was born in Athens in 1994 and has graduated from a naval private institute. He entered the yachting industry in 2016 and since then he has served on board M/Y Capri I, M/Y Lady G II, M/Y Sanjana and M/Y Celia. He is very enthusiastic, polite and has a great sense of humor. He is single and he loves music and football. Evangelos speaks English.