ASTERIA Yacht Charter

Chris locks down Asteria’s deck operations with dive-instructor precision and filmmaker eyes, so every tender run, water session, and passage feels sharp, safe, and worth remembering. He’s used to long days in remote tropics, which means your adventure runs hard without running ragged.

• Canadian, former scuba instructor since 2004
• 9 years working across Caribbean islands as dive pro
• Former First Mate on liveaboard Aqua Cat in the Bahamas
• Holds MCA Chief Mate 3000 GT license

Niksa brings big-ship discipline onto Asteria’s bridge, keeping watches tight and navigation clean so the yacht threads complex coastlines without drama. He moves quiet and methodical, which is exactly how you want your safety margin handled.

• From Montenegro
• Graduate of Maritime University
• Previous experience on cargo ships
• Holds OOW (Officer of the Watch) license

Josh runs the toys and the rail like a water-born mechanic, turning kites, boards, and tenders into a smooth, fast-moving playground. He’s fished and surfed wild oceans since he was a kid, so he knows when to push the fun and when to throttle back.

• Born and raised in Barbados with UK/Canadian family roots
• Trained in mechanics and welding in Australia
• Owner of a commercial fishing business in the Atlantic
• 7+ years’ experience in the yachting industry

Fotis runs lines, toys, and tenders with the easy snap of someone who’s spent years pulling guests across Aegean chop. He knows what clean boat handling feels like at speed, and he brings that to every docking and beach run you make.

• Greek nationality
• Professional water ski instructor for six years
• Experienced skipper on 40–80 ft yachts in the Cyclades and Mykonos
• Holds Yachtmaster Offshore 200 GT certification (since 2023)

Rebecca runs the interior like a moving five-star hotel, flipping from polar expedition to cocktail service without missing a beat. She’s worked for royalty and research teams, so she knows how to dial service up, down, or invisible on command.

• From Sorsogon, Philippines; based in Manila
• Early career on passenger cruise ships
• Former stewardess on 147 m M/Y Prince Abdul-Aziz
• Service experience on charter, private yachts, and research vessel OceanXplorer

Elvie keeps the guest areas tight and polished, reading tables and cabins like a pro so your days roll from breakfast to nightcap with no friction. She runs service with calm restaurant discipline, not guesswork.

• From Bohol, Philippines
• Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management
• First yachting position as service stewardess on M/Y Alexander
• Promoted to Dining Supervisor on a 147 ft motor yacht

Hyden moves through the yacht with cruise-line efficiency, turning cabins and lounges fast so everything looks reset every time you walk in. She likes the constant travel, and it shows in how easily she syncs with shifting guest plans.

• From southern Philippines near Boracay Island
• Graduate in Restaurant Management
• Background with a luxury cruise line
• Over 10 years’ experience in the yachting industry

Eva jumps between deck and interior without losing pace, backing up beach runs one minute and guest service the next. She grew up on a Greek island and in a family restaurant, so sea sense and hospitality are both wired in.

• Greek island background
• Early hospitality experience in a family-owned restaurant
• Professional yachting career combining service and deck duties

Bibi fires the galley like a focused Italian kitchen, dropping clean, confident plates that track the day’s weather, dives, and appetite. She can swing from rich Sicilian comfort to light, precise, healthy menus without losing flavor or speed.

• From Southern Italy (half Sicilian, half Apulian)
• Professional start at the InterContinental Hotel in Malta
• 15+ years’ experience cooking on yachts
• Has opened several restaurants in Italy, including in Puglia

Dimitris keeps Asteria’s machinery tuned for harsh water and long legs, so you get hot showers, quiet nights, and serious range without thinking about what’s spinning below. He treats remote cruising like an engineering test he intends to ace.

• From Nafplio, Greece
• 15+ years’ experience in the maritime industry
• Background on expedition yachts and large commercial vessels
• Operational experience in remote regions including the Arctic Circle

Manuel backs up Asteria’s engine room with offshore discipline, watching systems and numbers so the yacht can push remote routes without soft spots. He came off hard-working tugs and offshore ships, so long hours and heavy cycles don’t faze him.

• Born and raised in Mexico
• Engineer Officer of the Watch license from Tampico’s marine school
• Completed engineer cadet internship on tugboats in Altamira and Tampico (2017)
• Five years’ experience as Third Engineer in the offshore maritime industry