ESTIA YI Yacht Charter

Captain: Drivas Isidoros/Akis

CAPTAIN
Drivas Isidoros/Akis - Greek
Languages: Greek, English
Captain Isidoros was born and raised in Salamina, Greece and his friends and family call him “Akis” . He has diploma as a Captain B’ and he started his career as an Apprentice Officer in 2015 and since then he realized his unconditional love for the sea and developed his skills as a 2nd officer in Sea Jet and Anek lines. In 2021, he started his career as Captain navigating the Callisto & Gallileo. During those months, he deepened his knowledge of the industry as well as strengthening his managerial skills allowing him to better look after his crew.Akis speaks fluent English, and he has a great knowledge and experience as a Navigation-Safety Officer. Captain Akis owns Lifesaving Certificate with fast rescue boat add-on, and he is very sociable, he enjoys looking after his guests and sharing his knowledge with them.

CHIEF ENGINEER
Sarimanolis Chrysostomos - Greek
Languages: Greek, English

Chrysostomos was born in Mytilene in 1989. He has graduated from the Marine Academy of Chios and holds an engineer diploma. He has worked in the engineering on various tanker and F/B before joining yachting and is very competent in his job. He holds the basic safety training and survival certificate, and he has also attended a lot of courses such as training for high voltage installations and medical first aid on board ship. Chrysostomos is a very kind and enthusiastic person with passion for the sea and with focus in the safety of the yacht and the clients.

STEWARDESS
Stergianou Foteini – Greek
Languages: Greek, English

Foteini has attended Maritime Studies in 2013 at the University of Aegean in Chios and she holds also a Master Degree in Shipping and Transport from the University of West Attica. Before entering the yachting industry, Foteini worked in Customer Service and Accounting in Shipping Companies, gaining valuable customer service experience. Since 2020, Foteini has enjoyed putting that knowledge to great use in the yachting industry with experience on prestigious private yachts as a Stewardess. Foteini has traveled extensively during her time onboard yachts and takes every opportunity to explore new places and cultures. She welcomes you onboard!

CHEF
Zogopoulou Maira - Greek
Languages: Greek, English

Very friendly and open minded, Maira has the ability to respond and adapt to every clients’ demand. Having graduated from «Le Monde» Cooking School and from IEK “Homeros” as a Bakery and Pastry Technician, Maira attended Sushi, Pasta and Raw Food Recipe seminars in 2019. Thanks to her extensive knowledge of public relations and after attending cooking classes, Maira started working as a Sous-Chef in a lot of restaurants and hotels in Athens and Santorini. Yachting industry came to her life in 2022, when she started as a Chef in M/Y Maya. Her communication skills and proven experience as a Chef allowed her to join and form a great team aboard M/Y For Ever, delivering high standards of cooking services to guests aboard. The constant search for new techniques and taste experiences, has equipped Maira with the ability to create original flavors and high-quality cuisine creations.

DECKHAND
Syntzakis Thanos - Greek
Languages: Greek, English

Thanos has 8 years of experience in various maritime professions. He is a Speed Boat and Ship Security Officer certificate holder. An experienced Deckhand, Thanos works closely with the other members of the crew in preparing the Yacht to look C perform at its best at all times.
A qualified Boat Rescuer, Thanos is an experienced deckhand while embraces helping others. His number one priority is the safety of the clients. In his free time, he enjoys travelling and exploring different cultures and he is also practicing self-defense, especially Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.