COOKIE

Crew Profile

CAPTAIN: Michael Liamis

Captain Michael was born in 1967 and he is a Greek national; he is a graduate of the Greek Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra and started his professional career in 1991. Since then he has been travelling on board various types of merchant and passenger vessels until he turned into Yachting in 2006. Throughout these years he has gained experience on sailing, familiarizing with International Regulations, cooperating with other nationalities and grew up a great respect for the sea. He has offered his services onboard various motor yachts such as M/Y Jella, M/Y Four Joys, M/Y Blue Angel, M/Y Albator, M/Y Pareakki, M/Y Duke, M/Y Obsesion and M/Y Why. Safety and customer service are always on top of his priorities. He is a great commander with excellent communication skills. With a long background in Private & Charter Yachts Michael offers exclusive tailor made cruises onboard Cookie. He speaks English and in his free time he enjoys diving, swimming and music.

CHEF: Thanassis Prassas
Thanasis was born in 1985 and he is a Greek national. He is a graduate of Le Monde Institute of Hotel & Tourism Studies and he has worked on many of the most famous luxury resorts and restaurants in Athens and Mykonos such as Athenee, Zonars, Salon de Bricolage, Island Club Restaurant and Cavo Tagoo Mykonos. He has also served on board various yachts such as M/Y AQUILA and M/Y SKY. He has attended many seminars regarding food health & security and he is continuously BLU evolving his knowledge. Thanasis is a talented chef and he always wishes to offer to his guests a lifetime taste experience. He speaks English and at his spare time he enjoys swimming and travelling.

CHIEF STEWARDESS: Anastasia Kostopoulou
Anastasia was born in 1976 and she is a Greek national. She has worked many years in hospitality and yachting industry. She has graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and she is a fitness instructor. Anastasia has all the necessary certificates of a seaman and she has attended many seminars such as Wine Fundamentals Tasting and Pairing seminar. She has also deeply involved in interior and exterior decoration and she has great interpersonal skills. She is a dynamic, well-presented person with a creative and professional approach to her work and she maintains the highest levels of service at all times. When she is not working, she enjoys travelling. She speaks English.

STEWARDESS: Panagiota Devriadou

Panagiota was born in 1973 in Athens. She has studied Hotel management and started her career in Sales. She entered yachting in 2020 and has offered her services as a Cook and Stewardess at various charter yachts. Before joining M/Y Cookie in 2024 she served onboard S/Y Wind of Change & M/Y Super Toy. Panagiota always brings a positive and uplifting attitude while going above and beyond to support her team mates in order to offer excellent client service. Her pleasant personality alongside her willingness makes her a valuable member of the crew. Panagiota speaks English and at her spare time she loves reading and travelling.


DECKHAND: Antonis Panousis-Panopoulos
Antonis was born in 1997 and he is a Greek national. He holds an Off Shore sailing certificate and a power boat license. He started his career onboard tanker ships and since 2018 he has offered his services as a deckhand onboard various sailing catamarans and power boats. Driven by a great passion for the sea he is looking forward to welcoming guests and offer them a unique charter experience together with the rest of the team. Antonis speaks English and his hobbies are playing ping-pong and swimming.