ESTIA POSEIDON

Crew Profile

CAPTAIN
Kosmas Rafael Sotiris - Greek
Languages: Greek, English, French
Rafael grew up in Athens, Greece and learnt to sail from an early age. In 2010 he joined the MT Olympic Flair, as an Apprentice Officer. He spent 4 seasons in Tankers and in the summer of 2016, he began his yachting career on a 54metre yacht as 2nd Officer, working on various yachts in different positions, ultimately gaining his Class Certificate of Competency – STCW ’78 Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra Ministry of Shipping in early 2016. Since then, he has commanded yachts until 54metres in varying parts of the world, such as Aegean, Ionian and Adriatic Sea. He is energetic and hardworking, loves the sea and will make sure that the guests will have a safe trip and greatest satisfaction.

CHIEF ENGINEER
Moiras Ilias - Greek
Languages: Greek, English
Ilias was born in Athens, Greece. He has graduated from the Maritime Department of University of Piraeus in 2010 and holds an Engineer Class B’ Diploma from K.E.S.E.N. He has worked from 2015 in the engineering. department as a 3rd Engineer on Tankers for total 3 years before joining yachting industry. He’s very hard working, easy going, well organized and does every job to the best of his ability. Ilias knows the importance of everyone on board working as a team for the common goal being a successful charter boat and has a very good eye for details. He speaks English & Greek.

CHEF
Kaliakatsos Georgios – Greek
Languages: Greek, English
Chef Georgios comes originally from Peiraeus, Greece. His passion for food came around 8 years ago, when he attended a Masterclass of the Greek Mediterranean Cuisine. Quickly inspired by the quality and taste of fresh produce he continued his trainings by doing Masteclass Thermomix, Roner and Siphon in 2015 and in early 2020 he attended Masterclass Sous Vide. He started his career to the Grand Resort Lagonissi, to develop his skills. From there George left Athens and moved to a resort in Samos. In 2017, he continued his career for 1 year in Germany in Meze Academie as a Chef de Partier. Soon, he returned to Greece to work as a Chef in a Resort in Mykonos. The yachting industry came to his life in 2020, when he took over as Chef for M / Y Alexander and the following year for M / Y Tourama. George always aims to please his customers. He goes above and beyond expectations, in order to the Estia Poseidon’s guests have the most enjoyable culinary experience whilst onboard. Chef George is determined that he wants to continue his career in the yachting industry and his objective is to satisfy culinary desires, embrace local produce, and provide guests with the highest level of cuisine. When he is not cooking, he loves playing football and tennis and he enjoys a lot travelling and discovering new destinations

STEWARDESS
Filipova Galya - Bulgarian
Languages: English, Bulgarian, Greek.
Living in the Ionian island of Corfu since 19 years old, Galya is an adventurous and energetic personality. Before entering the yachting industry, Elena has worked in customer service positions. She decided to try the maritime industry as Stewardess in 2021, and she loved that it combined her passion for travelling and talent in clients’ satisfaction. Galya has traveled extensively during her time off as a solo traveler, she enjoys making new friends and takes every opportunity to explore new cultures. She speaks English, Bulgarian and Greek

DECKHAND
Hannibal Villaret - Filipino
Languages: English
Villaret holds a Bachelor of Science & Marine Transportation since 2000 and has been working at sea since 2004. His 17-years previous experience as Deckhand includes working on motor yachts from 22-118 meters. He started his Charter career at the Atlanta Colden Yachts in 2009 and since then, he never stopped sailing . As a member of our team, he is highly motivated and performs within safety and quality guidelines at all times.
Villaret’s nickname is Bhal and he is a very hard working and valuable member of the crew that is much appreciated by our guests.