THEION

Name: Vasilis Samiotis
Nationality: Greek
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Vasilis was born in Greece in 1983. He is a highly experienced and capable captain, known for his deep knowledge of navigation and ability to handle challenging situations at sea with confidence and precision. He holds a Class A’ Diploma and he has built a distinguished career in the maritime industry, earning a reputation for precision and operational excellence across a diverse fleet of commercial ships and yachts. With extensive cruising experience throughout Greece, he possesses in-depth knowledge of Greek waters. His strong understanding of local weather patterns, port infrastructure, and secluded anchorages enables him to design efficient and highly tailored itineraries, delivering both operational confidence and unique guest experiences while maintaining high standards of safety. He speaks English and in his free time he enjoys sports.

Name: Kokkalis Panagiotis
Nationality: Greek
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Panagiotis was born in 1978 and he is a Greek national. He holds a certificate of Professional in Culinary Arts from the Le Gourmet Institute in Greece. During his career he has worked at various restaurants and luxury hotels in Pelion. He also was the owner and Chef of Svolos restaurant in Volos. He has been working on yachts gaining valuable experience before joining THEION in 2026. He specializes in Mediterranean and International cuisines and Greek gastronomy. He loves cooking with fresh ingredients from the Greek tradition, and he is eager to tailor make his guests’ menus and keen to present them with delicious dishes.

Name: Sibel Todorova
Nationality: Greek
Position: Stewardess
Position details: Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Sibel is a highly experienced stewardess with over a decade of service in hospitality industry at various hotels and charter yachts. She is serving on board M/Y Theion since March 2024, where she oversees the full scope of interior operations, including high-end guest service, detailed housekeeping and refined table settings—all executed with professionalism, discretion, and a strong eye for detail. Before joining M/Y Theion, she served aboard M/Y Sofia 2. With a calm presence under pressure, exacting standards, and a passion for ensuring a smooth and hospitable environment, Sibel consistently proves to be a dependable and integral part of the interior crew. She speaks Greek, Bulgarian and English and enjoys reading books.

Name: Ansar Adeel
Nationality: Greek
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Ansar is an experienced sailor with over 15 years working on charter yachts. He has been serving onboard M/Y Theion since 2022. He is responsible for daily deck operations, maintenance, and supporting safe navigation. Previously worked on M/Y Dana from 2017 to 2022 and M/Y Cosmos 2 from 2008 to 2017. Reliable, hardworking, and dedicated to maintaining high standards of vessel upkeep and guest safety. He speaks English and loves water sports.

Name: Stelios Babatzianis
Nationality: Greek
Position: Engineer
Position details: Engineer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Stelios was born in 1975 and he is a Greek national. He is a graduate of Merchant Marine Academy of Chios and he holds an Engineers’ diploma. He started his career onboard commercial ships, transitioned to passenger ships and entered yachting industry in 2010. Since then he has worked on various motor yachts such us Obsession, Absolut King, Sanjana, Puaro, Rini V, Gioe I, Thirty Love among others. With a strong background in marine engineering and a commitment to safety and reliability, Stelios ensures all technical aspects of the yacht’s function at optimal performance, allowing smooth, uninterrupted cruising. Stelios speaks English.