ASTORIA

Crew Profile

Captain: TBA

CHEF: Nikola Statev
Nikola was born in 1993 and is from Varna, Bulgaria. He graduated from the
University of Economics with a specialty in Industrial Business in 2016. During
his schooling, he worked as a Junior Chef in a hotel in Varna, this is where his
culinary career took off. After years as a chef in 5* restaurants in both Bulgaria
and Germany, he took his skills to boats and began work on River Cruises.
With his love of travel and adventure, he was then led into the yachting world.
In joining the crew of Astoria, he is excited to be able to create menus and tailor
the dishes to his guests. He is passionate about seafood and using fresh, local
catches. His fabulous risottos and pasta will delight the palate. To him, cooking
is an art form and a way of expressing himself.
In his time off the yacht, Nikola loves being with his wife and daughter traveling
together and meeting new people. He enjoys playing darts and watching
football. Nikola is excited to welcome guests onboard Astoria and spoil them with
incredible creations!
Languages: Bulgarian and English; German (basic)

Previous yacht: Adara

Deckhand/Stew: Robert Chamasanyan
Robert, hailing from Bulgaria and born in 1997, brings a blend of
maritime expertise and sporting prowess to the crew of Astoria.
Currently enrolled in the South Bulgarian Maritime Education
Center, he is diligently working towards becoming a skipper of
sea-going vessels up to 40 GT. Beyond his maritime aspirations,
Robert's exceptional talent transcends into the realm of sports,
where he holds an impressive record as a nine-time national
champion and two-time international champion in boxing. He is
kind, disciplined, adaptable and eager to welcome guests on
board Astoria this summer! With his dedication, skill, and team
spirit, Robert adds both depth and dynamism to the team aboard.