Your Crew
Lefteris Fanioudakis Head Captain
Crew Profile
Captain Lefteris FanioudakisLefteris was born in 1989 in Crete island. Among other certificates he holds the MCA/RYA certificate of Competence Yacht master Ocean for Power & Sailing vessels, Captain’s Medical Care and PADI Dive Master certificate. Lefteris could not think of a life away from the sea, so he was always seeking to combine his job with it. When he was younger he started working as a windsurfing instructor in Crete, then he continued as a skipper on various commercial sailing vessels and since then he has worked both on sailing yachts/catamarans and motor yachts in Greece. During his spare time, if he is not sailing, she likes cycling, travelling, windsurfing, taking photographs and paragliding. Also, he is a volunteer fireman. Apart from Greek he also speaks English. He is always ready to welcome his guests on board to ensure an unforgettable experience and show the most beautiful hotspots of Greek islands!
Cook Christos Misirlis
Christos is a highly skilled Cook and Pastry Chef with extensive experience in both land-based and maritime gastronomy. Most recently, he served as Head Cook on a P2’ Catamaran in Greece for the 2024 season. Before that, he was the Head Pastry Chef at Zion in Chalandri, Attica (June 2023 – March 2024) and Head Cook for Variety Cruises in French Polynesia (March 2023 – June 2023). His expertise in pastry includes roles at renowned establishments such as Kiku Kolonaki, Freud Oriental Athens, and Giacomo Restaurant in Kifisia. Dedicated to continuous professional development, he has completed specialized culinary training at Le Monde in Athens, focusing on pastry techniques, traditional island sweets, pizza-making, and barista expertise. With a strong international background and a refined culinary skill set, he brings innovation, precision, and creativity to every kitchen he joins.
Hostess Sofia Arvaniti
Sofia is born in Greece. She has recently joined yachting as she is very enthusiast about the sea and decided that life on board is what will allow her to combine her passion with her job. Now, Sofia is on board BABALU completing her amazing team of three! Her strong empathy and attention to others help create a relaxed and well-being atmosphere onboard. Sofia speaks English and Greek.
