CAPRI I

Markellos stands bridge watches with a Captain Class C' diploma and a skipper's licence, keeping navigation and watchkeeping steady while guests are aboard. He came to Capri I from chief officer posts on 60m and 85m charter yachts.

• Greek, born 1995 in Piraeus; speaks English and Greek
• Graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra; Captain Class C' diploma and skipper's licence
• Background on merchant ships before entering yachting in 2021
• Previously Chief Officer on AE Cap D'Antibes 60m and O'ptasia 85m charter yachts

Yannis keeps the machinery, generators and systems on Capri I working so air conditioning, water and power stay available through the charter. He has run engine rooms on yachts up to 73m since 2011.

• Greek, born 1985 in Athens; speaks English, Spanish and Greek
• STCW C' Class Engineer's diploma; graduated from a technical institute in Athens in 2010
• In yachting since 2011, previously Elegant 007 73m, I Sea 40m and Lost 25m

Sotiris supports the engine room watch on Capri I, bringing an engineering degree and merchant ship experience to the daily running of onboard systems.

• Greek, born 1993 in Athens; speaks English
• C' Class Diploma in Engineering, Merchant Marine Academy of Chios
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, University of West Attica
• Worked in fuel maintenance and on merchant ships from 2017; entered yachting in 2023 on M/Y Seahorse

Giannis cooks across Greek, French, Italian, Asian and Mediterranean styles and also handles pastry and desserts on board. He joined Capri I in 2023 after restaurant kitchens in Athens and seventeen years of yacht galleys.

• Greek, born 1971; speaks English, French and Italian
• Graduate of Le Monde Culinary School; ship's cook certificate from Blue Water, Antibes
• Seminars in food safety and in Asian, Indian, French, Italian and multi ethnic cuisine
• Restaurant work at The Margi hotel and Elaikon in Athens; yachts since 2006 including Avant Garde, Ledra, Obsession and Proteus

Kyriakos works the galley alongside the chef, drawing on Mediterranean and international training and on local produce picked up along the cruising route.

• Born 1984; speaks fluent English
• Diploma in Culinary Arts, Delta Culinary Institute, Athens
• Seminars in Mediterranean and international cuisine
• Previously chef at Divani Apollon Palace and Thalasso 5 star hotel and Catch Bar Restaurant, Santorini

Yuliya ran the interior on Capri I during the 2019 and 2020 seasons and knows the yacht's layout and service routine from that time. She also has nanny experience, which helps when families with children are on board.

• Ukrainian, born 1981; speaks English, Russian and Greek
• In yachting since 2006, chief stewardess on M/Y Sunrise 52m, M/Y Alexandra 50m, P/V Moonlight II 92m and M/Y Ionian Princess 46m
• Purser courses, crowd and crisis management and anger management seminars
• Training in hospitality, bartending, mixology and food hygiene and safety level 2, with an award gained in 2019

Jr covers interior and table service on Capri I with experience gained on charter yachts from 25m to 52m, and he is an amateur DJ when music is called for.

• Greek-Filipino, born 1983 in the Philippines; speaks English, Greek and Filipino
• Graduate of the DSNT academy in Manila
• Previously on Let it be 40m, Vera 52m, Melige 34m and Nicola ii 25m

Raigie handles interior service and holds firefighting, lifesaving and first aid certificates, so guest areas are covered on both service and safety. She has worked on charter yachts since 2007.

• Filipino, born 1982 in Manila; speaks English and Greek
• Bachelor of Science in Office Administration, Philippine Christian University, major in Computer Education
• In yachting since 2007, previously M/Y Lullaby 36m, M/Y Dragon 37m and M/Y Lumar 34m
• Holds firefighting, lifesaving and first aid certificates

Alexandra has worked the interior of Mediterranean charter yachts since 2005 and covers cabin and service duties in three languages.

• Russian, born 1981 in Kazan; speaks English, Greek and Russian
• Art school graduate
• In yachting since 2005, previously Carmen Fontana 40m, Ekali 37m and Proton 40m charter yachts

Emma covers housekeeping and service on board and is a trained beautician and make up artist. Her background runs from nanny work to event organising, which helps with children aboard and with occasions on board.

• South African, born 1999; speaks fluent English
• Professional beautician and make up artist
• Seminars in yachting, food and beverage service, wine, bartending and mixology
• Previously on M/Y Aurelia, M/Y Pink Shadow and M/Y Impromptu

Tasos runs the deck with a speedboat licence and lifesaving and firefighting certificates, and puts safety at the top of his priorities during water activity.

• Greek, born 1983 in Athens; speaks English and Greek
• Seaman's certificate from the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine
• Lifesaving and firefighting certificate and speedboat licence
• In yachting since 2011, previously S/Y Gitana 36m and M/Y Dora G 35m

Nikos works the deck with a speed boat licence and an open water diving licence, supporting tender runs and swim stops. He joined Capri I in 2026 after a run of larger charter yachts.

• Greek; speaks English and Greek
• Holds a speed boat licence and an open water diving licence
• Previously on M/Y O'ptasia, M/Y O'Pari, M/Y O'ceanos and M/Y O'mathilde

Manolis has been part of the Capri I deck team since 2018 and holds a speed boat licence for tender work, so guests deal with a face that knows the yacht's routine.

• Greek, born 1984; speaks Greek and English
• Able seaman's diploma and speed boat licence
• Served on passenger motor vessels and motor yachts including M/Y Pandion
• Joined M/Y Capri I in 2018

Daniel works the deck with a speed boat licence and an engineering study background, and is a windsurfer, spearfisher and scuba diver in his own time.

• Greek, born 1996; speaks English
• Studied engineering and holds a speed boat licence
• Previously served on charter and private yachts