BARACUDA VALLETTA Yacht Charter

George runs the machinery spaces like a tight, methodical engine room on a blue-water ship, so power, air, and systems stay steady while you forget there’s a heavy-metal plant humming under your feet. He treats every passage like a technical brief, catching issues before they even look like problems.

• Greek nationality; Chief Engineer Unlimited License holder
• Career at bulk and LNG carriers from 2005 before entering yachting in 2015
• Joined S/Y BARACUDA VALLETTA in 2023
• Qualified in SSO, Ro-Ro passenger, Advanced Firefighting, LNG firefighting, High Voltage (ABS), and holds speedboat license

George brings racer’s instincts and calm deck discipline, turning sail trim, maneuvers, and tenders into a smooth, controlled show for guests instead of a scramble. He reads weather and water fast, then sets up the deck so you move through it cleanly, without friction.

• Greek nationality; age 37
• Background in club racing around Greece from a young age
• Long-term career in the yachting industry

Raemon is the roaming problem-solver on deck, a carpenter-turned-seaman who keeps gear solid, lines clean, and the vibe easy while you move from swim platform to sail trim to sundowners. He stitches his world-travel grit into calm, guest-facing service that never feels forced.

• Irish nationality; age 47
• Joined S/Y BARACUDA VALLETTA in 2015
• Professional carpenter with global work experience across multiple careers

Petros runs the toys and lines with quiet precision, flipping between fine sail work and fast tender support so your water time stays tight and hassle-free. He’s tuned into the sea, and it shows every time he rigs something for you to ride, ski, or explore.

• Greek nationality; age 29
• More than 8 years of experience in the yachting industry
• Service on motor and sailing yachts including M/Y ANTHEY III and S/Y WEATHERBIRD
• Joined BARACUDA VALLETTA in 2023; speaks English

Yiannis builds stripped-back, flavor-tight menus that track the day’s rhythm—light and clean when you’re chasing wind, layered and indulgent when the boat slows and the lights drop. He pulls Mediterranean produce into focused plates, not fuss, and nails the wine match while he’s at it.

• Greek nationality; age 30
• Graduate of Le Monde Culinary Institute, Athens
• Background in luxury restaurants and as a private chef
• Formal studies in Oenology with strong food-and-wine pairing skills

Tania runs the interior with racer’s discipline and island-town warmth, snapping service into place so cabins, tables, and details stay sharp while the atmosphere stays loose and human. She spots what needs tightening before guests ever notice it’s loose.

• Greek nationality; age 46; born and raised in Nafpaktos
• Yachting industry experience since 1997
• Many years racing offshore sailing boats in the Aegean and Mediterranean
• Working on charter yachts as stewardess since 2010

Natalia moves through the guest spaces with fast, precise energy, folding high-end fashion service instincts into yacht life so requests are handled quickly, quietly, and exactly the way you wanted them. She runs on optimism and work ethic, and it shows in the way small things just get done.

• Greek nationality; born 1992 in Athens (age 32)
• Background in managing client requests in luxury fashion sector

Maro brings a numbers mind to hospitality, turning cabins and service routines into a calm, efficient flow that feels personal instead of scripted. Her tourism background means she reads different guest styles fast and adjusts without fuss.

• Greek nationality; born 1984; age 40
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics
• Multiple years’ experience in the tourism industry