Your Crew
Thanos Kourtelis Head Captain
Crew Profile
Captain: Thanos KourtelisComing from a family of sailors, he was growing up sailing with his Dad's boat and doing his first sailing steps with optimists and lasers. When he was only 18 years old, he started working as a skipper for different yachting companies having achieved his sailing license. But only sailing was not enough for him. He studied parallel engineering in order to deepen his understanding of engines, maintenance, and yachts in general. Throughout the years as skipper, he has sailed the Mediterranean extensively, has crossed the Atlantic, and knows the Aegean Sea like the back of his hand. He is responsible, hard-working, and with his good-natured attitude, he wins his guests the moment they step onboard. He is very capable as a skipper, mechanic and has the whole package needed in order to make feel everyone safe. In his spare time, he is building wooden ship models and just about anything from scratch. He loves to have children on board and does everything to make them happy! He speaks Greek and English.
Chef: Antonis Mitropoulos
Antonis completed his training at Le Monde in 2017. He has worked in several top restaurants in Greece as Head Chef at Baron Living. He also participated in 2021 in the Greek Master Chef. He is certified in molecular cuisine, Italian, Thai and Mexican. In the winter months he is an instructor in Asian cuisine. Antonis enjoys experimenting with Greek fusion dishes and adding his special flair. Always with a smile and very easy personality you will fall in love with Chef Antonis.. With his love of the sea and desire to cook for small, intimate groups, he joined the yachting world.
Antonis specializes in Greek traditional, Mediterranean, Mexican, and Asian cuisines. He loves creating dishes using authentic and fused cuisines that will excite guests and bring everyone together to enjoy fabulous foods and company. He is experienced in meeting special dietary needs and requests- such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, low-calorie, low-carb, and dairy-free meals. Antonis loves being on the water and working with his crew to offer the highest quality charter to guests on World's End. When he is not in the kitchen (or galley) preparing incredible delicacies.
Languages: Greek (native); English (fluent)
Deckhand/Stew: Dimos Papoutsakis
Dimos is a young, ambitious individual, with a Motorboat license, who is extremely friendly and will look after you in a highly professional and courteous manner. He worked as a salesman and waiter before deciding to join the yachting industry. Dimos also has a Degree from the Merchant Marine Academy of Crete and he was on board merchant ships for a few months as a Probationary Engineer. His remarkable character makes him so likable and pleasant, while his attentive attitude will ensure you have everything you need. He speaks English and Greek and likes martial arts, reading, and travelling.
