EVA

Crew Profile

Captain : Panagiotis Stratis
Captain Panagiotis was born in 1980 and holds a Class A’ Diploma. With his 21 years’ sea going experience he can guarantee to the guests an unforgettable experience onboard. He started his career on Tanker Ships, served onboard Cruise Ships for more than 10 years and then joined yachting industry having served onboard many yachts such as M/Y Al Mirqab, M/Y Al Mirqab III, M/Y Riva I, M/Y Al Salamah. He has all the necessary certificates, he has attended many courses regarding Human Element Leadership and Management and also holds speed boat and open water diver license. In 2022, he joined M/Y Eva crossing with her from Spain to Greece. He is fully familiarized with modern ship equipment with vigorous interpersonal and communication skills. He is energetic, reliable and proactive. Panagiotis is an expert in the Greek and Med waters and loves to offer tailor made cruises and organizing all kinds of activities. He speaks English and his hobbies are diving, travelling and jet-skiing.

Engineer: Argiris Vasalos
Argiris was born in 1987, he is a Greek national and he holds an Engineer’s A Class diploma and all the necessary certificates for his position. He started his career on tanker, passenger and cruise ships in 2007 and then moved to the Yachting Industry in 2021. Since the he has served onboard M/Y Galaxy and M/Y Duke before joining M/Y Eva in 2024. He can assure your safety onboard and he is always keen to assist with deck activities and water sports on M/Y Eva. Argiris speaks English and enjoys fishing and speed boat driving.

Chef : Spiros Totosis
Spiros was born in 1995 and he is a Greek national. He has studied Culinary Arts and he has attended numerous seminars. He has worked in luxurious hotels, restaurants & villas in Greece, such as Afroditi Venus Hotel, Kasteli Resort Hotel and Mesogaia Wine Bar both in Santorini as well as Melian Boutique Hotel in Milos and many luxury villas in Athens. He has also offered his services as a private Chef. He is skillful in menu planning, food presentation and quality assurance and extremely experienced in crafting innovative menus while committed to maintaining high standards of quality and food safety. Spiros has a passion for cooking and he produces exceptional dishes with fresh local ingredients which can satisfy the most demanding guests. Spiros speaks English and enjoys swimming and travelling.


Chief Stewardess : Emilyn Ribao
Emilyn is a very hard worker, efficient and high energy individual with multitasking ability. She studied Food Technology and she holds a Silver Service Certificate. She has also a Certificate of Culinary Arts Management and a Certificate of Bartending. She had worked in childcare and in hospitality for many years and then joined the Yachting Industry. She has served onboard M/Y HPD and she joined the team of M/Y Eva in 2022. She is flexible, willing to learn, approachable and hospitable. Emilyn has an eye for detail and with her welcoming personality assures a comfortable stay onboard. In her spare time she likes reading, cooking, swimming and hiking.

Stewardess : Vera Balaban
Vera was born in 1977; she is an Ukrainian national and a Greek resident. She is a graduate of the Culinary School in Ukraine and she has attended many seminars for hospitality. She is very reliable and communicative. Before joining M/Y EVA team, she has worked for many years in the yachting industry assisting in all interior activities regarding the guests’ needs having served onboard many yachts such as M/Y Bliss, M/Y Rare Find, M/Y Tueq. She speaks Russian, Greek and English.


Deckhand : Michael Curada
Michael was born in 1966. He speaks English and Greek and he is a Filipino national. He holds a Bachelor in Marine Transportation and he has all the necessary certificates. He also has a speed boat license. He started his career onboard commercial ships and then joined the Yachting Industry. Before joining M/Y Eva team in 2022, he had served onboard many motor yachts such as M/Y Seralia, M/Y Princess L, M/Y Lady L. He is pleasant, honest, hardworking and always ready to help his crew mates.


Deckhand : Amancio Cabuga
Amancio was born in 1972 and he is a Filipino national. He has a certificate in Marine Engineering from Namei Polytechnic Institute and all the necessary certificates of a seaman. He started his career onboard Cargo ships and then joined yachting industry onboard various yachts such as M/Y Disco Volante, M/Y Elena III, M/Y Karma. Amancio speaks English, Greek and Tagalog and he enjoys travelling and water sports.