SERENISSIMA

Crew Profile

Captain: Jordan Arzoglou

Jordan is from Greece and was born in 1998. He attended Leonteios Private French-Hellenic High School and is very proficient in both English and French. After graduation, he followed his passion for the sea into the yachting industry. He received his licensing and immediately started on yachts- first as a deckhand and soon after as a skipper. For the past 4 years he has been working successfully as charter captain in different catamarans from 40-56 ft showing his guests Greek hospitality and providing them safe and fun holidays!
Jordan is eager to welcome his guests to beautiful Greece and show them the stunning islands . In his free time, Jordan loves open sea sailing, swimming, free diving, spearfishing, SCUBA diving, kayaking, listening to music, and hiking.
Skippers license, Lifeguard, First Aid, Diesel Engine Maintenance

Previous yacht: Lucky Clover

Chef: Dimitris Fotopoulos

Chef Dimitris aboard Serenissima brings a wealth of culinary expertise, with years of experience crafting exceptional dishes at sea. For the past two seasons, he served as the chef on Lagoon 56 FOR SAIL, where his talent was recognized with top honors—winning third place in the EMMYS 2023 chef competition and securing first place in 2024. His passion for gastronomy extends beyond the kitchen, as he has specialized studies in wine tasting and pairing, with a particular focus on Greek wines. This expertise allows him to create perfectly harmonized dining experiences, elevating each meal with thoughtfully selected wine pairings. Committed to quality and sustainability, he prioritizes sourcing fresh, local ingredients from nearby producers, ensuring that every dish highlights the best flavors of the region. Guests aboard Serenissima can look forward to a season of exquisite flavors, creativity, and award-winning cuisine.


Deckhand/ Stew: Vaios Paparisoulis

Vaios, the deckhand/stew aboard Serenissima, brings a diverse skills set and experiences to the vessel. Born in Thessaloniki, he has been immersed in the maritime world since 2015, serving as an assistant skipper and sailor in Santorini. With a speed boat license and a skipper coastal sailing license, his proficiency in navigating the seas is unmatched. Armed with a technical background with a degree in Information and Electronic Systems Engineering, Vaios also showcases his athletic prowess as a semi-professional basketball player. He is kind, professional and his positive, helpful attitude make him a great team player. Fluent in both Greek and English, he ensures seamless communication on board, adding to the dynamic and efficient operation of the crew.

Previous Yacht: Flo