MILOS Yacht Charter

Captain: Manolis Moustakis

Manolis Moustakis
Captain - Greek

Manolis, born in 1979, is a skilled captain with solid professional experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration as well as a master’s in Computer Science by the University of Hertfordshire. Additional certifications include a RYA Yacht Master Offshore certificate, the STCW95 Open Sea Skippers Licence as well as an INTD Scuba Diving Licence. He has also attended numerous seminars including “Food Safety” and “Safe Engineering”. Manolis is eager to take on new challenges and this is evident by his broad professional background. His major drive and hands-on approach have allowed him to experience the tourism industry extensively. By working for a travel agency in his early years, he gained an in-depth understanding of the organizational aspects, later managing the chartering operations of a fleet of 12 boats in Santorini, where he acquired the necessary operational skills. Meanwhile, his sea legs were built up and in 2015 he started commanding catamarans and motoryachts offering day cruises, island-hopping, and private tours. Manolis is a great team payer with a proactive and creative personality who perfectly understands the ingredients that make up a successful charter experience. His excellent problem-solving skills will ensure a smooth journey. He speaks fluent Greek and English, as well as basic Spanish.

Marina Varnali
Stewardess Cook - Greek
Marina was born in 1992, and is an energetic professional with strong experience in customer service, supervision, and management. She graduated from the University of West Attica's Department of Biomedical Science in Athens with a degree in Aesthetics & Cosmetics. She soon after started training to become an Ashtanga yoga instructor offering courses in Santorini and Athens. In 2015, she joined the charter industry as a hostess on board catamarans and motorboats catering to guests, supporting the captain and crew, and helping with upkeep. Since then, she has also worked as the General Manager of a medical spa in Athens, supervising employees, managing schedules, and catering to customers’ needs.
Marina has great communication skills, is very organised, and has high attention to detail. She prides herself in being a competent cook and loves healthy food and Mediterranean recipes. In her free time, she enjoys surfing, yoga, rock climbing, and sailing. She speaks fluent Greek and English, and basic French.