ARKTOS

Crew Info:

Captain: Panos Georgakopoulos

Captain Panos, is a Greek native born in 1961. He has large experience in both sailing and motor charter yachts. As Master of the Vessel, Panos’ primary focus is the safety of the guests and crew planning and managing charters, to the overall management of the yacht and crew.
He encourages a service-oriented daily work ethic among the crew while maintaining just the right toneof formal or casual ambiance aboard as desired by the guests.
Having travelled with guests from all over the world for over 14 years now he can understand his guestsand has managed to please even the most demanding customer.
He is very communicative, polite, he has positive thoughts and is always keen to share his knowledge of the hidden beauties of Greece with the guests.
He speaks English.
He enjoys sailing, yachting, and traveling.


Chef: Victor Antonatos

Chef Victor is a Greek native born in 1995. He has solid experience as a sole chef on both sailing and motor charter yachts in Greek waters.
As Sole Chef, Victor's primary focus is to autonomously run the galley at sea, designing menus around guest preferences and dietary restrictions while keeping the boat to strict HACCP food-safety standards.
His cuisine is rooted in the Mediterranean — modern, comfort and traditional Greek — with confident excursions into French and Asian flavours, complemented by thoughtful wine pairings tailored to each guest.
Having cooked for charter guests of up to eight aboard M/Y Opera, S/Y Gigreka and S/Y Darlin over the past two seasons, he is used to the rhythms of small-crew life and adapts easily to international tastes.
He is calm, communicative and a natural team player, equally at ease in a compact wooden-yacht galley or lending a hand on deck when the sails call for it.
He speaks Greek and English, with a basic working knowledge of Russian and Romanian.
He enjoys sailing, cooking, and exploring new flavors.


Chief Stew: George Baras

As Chief Steward aboard Arktos, George brings over 20 years of refined hospitality experience spanning fine dining, luxury villas, private aviation, and high-volume venues across Greece and the UK. A natural host with an instinct for connection, he has consistently delivered exceptional service across diverse, fast-paced environments, creating a sense of ease and belonging for every guest he encounters. Multilingual and resilient, George thrives under pressure, transforming challenges into seamless service moments with confidence and discretion. He leads the interior team by example, combining hands-on training with a sharp eye for detail to elevate standards and consistently enhance guest satisfaction and gratuities. Passionate about crafting intimate, personalized experiences, he believes true luxury lies in anticipation, subtlety, and genuine human connection. On board Arktos, George channels his energy into delivering polished, efficient, and heartfelt service, ensuring every charter feels effortless, every guest feels valued, and every voyage becomes an unforgettable experience

Deckhand/Mechanic: Lefteris Abdel-Aal

Lefteris has been connected to the sea since childhood and has built a lifetime of experience working on the water. He joined the M/S Arktos family in 2004 and has been an invaluable member of the crew ever since. A kind, pleasant, and extremely hardworking individual, Lefteris takes his role very seriously and is dedicated to ensuring that guests enjoy the safest and most enjoyable experience onboard. His vast knowledge of the sea and marine life adds a unique dimension to the Arktos experience — and for those interested, he can even organize fishing activities during the trip. Fluent in Greek, English, and Arabic, Lefteris' friendly personality and deep expertise make him a trusted and beloved part of the crew, always ready to enhance each guest's journey on the beautiful Greek waters.

Deckhand: George Lambrinidis

Deckhand George is a Greek native born in 1958. He has a lifetime of experience on the water, both at the helm and on deck, on sailing yachts and motor vessels alike.
As deckhand on S/Y Arktos, George’s primary focus is the daily care of the boat — sail handling, rigging, lines, anchoring, tender operations, and the upkeep of her decks and woodwork—supporting the Captain in the safe running of the yacht.
A graduate of the School of Naval Architects in Piraeus, he spent years in the design and build department at Draco A.E., constructing leisure boats and repairing inflatables, giving him a craftsman’s understanding of how a wooden sailing yacht is put together and maintained.
Having owned and skippered S/Y Asteri II for twenty-five years and crewed on S/Y Callisto and M/S Rota II, he brings the calm, hands-on experience of a man who has lived with boats his entire life.
He is reliable, methodical, and easy to work with, equally at home tuning a rig, polishing brightwork, or showing a guest the ropes.
He speaks Greek and English.
He enjoys sailing, music, and travelling.


Deckhand: TBA