ELENA

Crew Profile

CAPTAIN: DIMITRIS HANTAKIAS
AGE:33
Dimitris graduated from the Merchant Marine School of Preveza in 2019. He spent his initial years working on oil tankers. He is a holder of numerous certificates such as shipboard safety certificate , First aid and Fire Fighting, Speed Boat operators License. He joined M/Y Elena’s team in early 2024. One of his many qualities is his calm nature and willingness to learn new things. Dimitris is a fluent English speaker and his hobbies are water sports , football and travelling among others.

MECHANIC: GIORGOS PAPADOPOULOS
AGE: 42
Giorgos has been the mechanic on board M/Y Elena for the last 11 years. He has a very wide knowledge of all technical issues and keeps the yacht very well maintained. Giorgos is also the one who will drive the tender when the clients want to waterski or ride on the tubes. Giorgos has a sweet character and a good sense of humour but is always thorough with his work. In his free time he likes going sailing and looking after his olives and vines.

YACHT OPERATION MANAGER : APOSTOLIS PAPADOPOULOS
AGE: 69
Captain “Tolis” as he is known, graduated from the Greek Marine Academy and also from the Nautical College of Southampton England. In his early carrier he worked on Greek flagged tanker ships all over the world. In 1992 he took the post of Captain of M/Y Elena and has been part of the team since then. He now holds the place of Yacht Operations Manager and he makes sure that everything runs smoothly on-board ensuring guests satisfaction. His vast knowledge and experience of the Greek waters enables him to suggest the best places for the passengers to visit, picking out small coves and nice swim areas for them. He is the “organizer” of MY Elena and makes sure that everything goes to plan. He speaks English and has a very warm and friendly character. He likes to spend his free time in his village with his two dogs tending to his olives and reading history books .

COOK: KYRIAKOS KAROUSIS
AGE: 62
Kyriakos has graduated from the Athenian Cook school and has acquired a vast experience as a cook during his career. Before joining M/Y Elena he worked as a chef in 5 star hotels in Athens, later on he joined the yachting industry adding many years of cooking on yachts. Whereas during the winter months he works as a private cook in villas. Kyriakos joined M/Y Elena in 2019 and has been the cook on board this yacht since. He specializes in Greek cuisine and keeps his guests extremely happy with offering them all kinds of Greek specialties.

HOSTESS: FOTINI SALAMOURA
AGE:34
Fotini studied economics , however she always enjoyed working in the tourism industry and this is the path she followed. Fotini previously worked in the hotel industry where she was in charge of clients service, tablescapping and waitressing. She joined M/Y Elena's crew in early 2024. Fotini has a very welcoming manner and is always there to cater to her guests. She has a warm smile and a vibrant personality. She speaks English and in her free time she enjoys travelling , reading and trekking.

DECKHAND: JIMMY SEVITS
AGE: 44
Jimmy has worked as a deckhand on M/Y Elena since 2020 . He is the top guy to “pull on the ropes” and keep the yacht ready for the clients. Jimmy is always there to greet the guests with a warm smile and assist wherever is needed.