Captain’s Name:
Number in Crew:5
Crew Profiles:

Captain’s Nationality:Greek
Languages Spoken: Greek, English, Turkish

CAPTAIN - Evangelos (Vaggelis) Gkezis (Greek)
Captain Vaggelis was born in 1972 in Spetses island, Greece. He is a graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra. Among other certificates, he holds a Ro-Ro certificate, Advance Medical Certificate, and National Academy of Life Saving and Fire Fighting Certificate. Before entering the yachting industry in 2002 he was 10 years in the Merchant Marine. His previous experience onboard motor yachts was onboard M/Y LUCKY ME, M/Y KINTARO, M/Y ELIAS. Captain Vaggelis, having extensive knowledge of the Greek islands and a great experience, will cruise with the guests to unique bays. He holds a true passion and enthusiasm for his job and is highly organized and trustworthy. He speaks Greek and English.

CHIEF ENGINEER - Ioannis (Giannis) Rodis (Greek)
Giannis was born in 1992 in Athens and is married. He is a graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos (Marine Engineers) and holds the second Engineer Diploma from Cosmos Nautical Training Center Piraeus. Giannis has also a skipper and powerboat license. He is a skilled engineer, very meticulous in fulfilling any requirement or duty to reach the maximum level possible. When not working, he loves sailing, water sports and spending time with his family. He speaks Greek and English.

CHEF - Niki Mystegnioti (Greek)
Niki was born in 1991 and is a graduate of OTEK EPAS Anabyssou (Culinary Art) in 2012. Moreover, she has graduated from KE.PSY.SY as a mental health counselor and she owns a First Aid Certification. Niki has a great experience in cooking and has worked in many restaurants such as Phos in Mykonos, ‘17 and Lowcal in Kolonaki. Niki has also worked in many hotels as a cook and sous chef such as Porto Carras Grand Resort/private chef in a 26m. yacht, Anemomylos Hotel in Santorini, Saint John Villas and Spa in Mykonos and Acropolitan Spirit Boutique in Athens. Niki has learned to work under pressure and being a multitasker in order to satisfy her guests. When not working she loves dancing, cooking and exercising. She speaks Greek and English.

STEWARDESS - Anastasia Zhula (Greek)
Anastasia holds a degree in Hotel Business and a second degree of Administrative Support. Before joining the yachting industry in 2019, Anastasia was working in Istanbul at high-end hotels as customer service and public relations employee. Her previous experience in yachting was onboard M/Y KISS and M/Y PARENTHESIS. She displays a high level of attention to detail and organization which are essential attributes for her role. She is very organized and always does her best to satisfy the guests. She speaks Greek, English and Turkish.

DECKHAND/SAILOR - Adeel Ansar (Pakistan)
Adeel was born in 1988 and he is from Pakistan. He has gained a valuable experience on board commercial motor yacht DANA and joined M/Y THEION in 2022. His friendly personality will surely make the guests feel very comfortable as they will be fully pampered onboard. Being a very confident and energetic person, Adeel is offering the best service, while giving the utmost attention to each detail. He speaks English.