ELENA

Crew Info:

CAPTAIN: STELIOS PANTAZOPOULOS

AGE:40

Captain Stelios graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of Preveza and is an experienced maritime professional with over 18 years of experience in the industry. Throughout his career aboard commercial vessels, he has navigated international routes across a wide range of sea conditions, continuously developing his navigational expertise and maritime knowledge. He has also gained extensive experience in vessel safety, security procedures, and maintenance management, ensuring the highest operational standards on board. In May 2019, Stelios joined the team of a 70-meter yacht as Second Officer, cruising throughout the Mediterranean. In April 2021, he advanced to the position of Chief Officer aboard M/Y Serenity, a 72-meter yacht, further strengthening his leadership and operational skills. Since 2023, he has worked as Captain on charter yachts ranging from 21 to 32 meters, cruising the Greek islands and delivering safe, professional, and enjoyable experiences for guests.

Captain Stelios joined the M/Y Elena team in early 2026. He speaks English and is known for his calm leadership, strong seamanship, and dedication to guest satisfaction.

 In his free time, he enjoys reading, travelling, playing football and basketball, and fishing.

ENGINEER: GIORGOS PAPADOPOULOS

AGE: 44

Giorgos has been a valued member of the M/Y Elena crew for the past 12 years, serving as the yacht’s mechanic and ensuring the highest standards of technical operation and maintenance on board.With extensive knowledge of all mechanical and technical systems, Giorgos plays a key role in maintaining the yacht in excellent condition and ensuring smooth and safe operations throughout each charter. His expertise, reliability, and attention to detail make him an essential part of the team.In addition to his engineering duties, Giorgos is responsible for operating the tender during water sports activities, including waterskiing and tubing, always ensuring guests enjoy these experiences safely and comfortably.Known for his kind personality, great sense of humour, and professional approach, Giorgos combines technical expertise with a warm and helpful attitude towards guests and crew alike.In his free time, he enjoys sailing and spending time caring for his olive trees and vineyards.

YACHT OPERATIONS MANAGER : APOSTOLIS PAPADOPOULOS 

AGE: 72

Known to everyone as Captain Tolis, Apostolis Papadopoulos graduated from the Greek Merchant Marine Academy and furthered his maritime education at the Nautical College of Southampton, England.

He began his career serving aboard Greek-flagged tanker vessels, navigating worldwide routes and gaining extensive experience in seamanship and vessel operations. In 1992, he joined M/Y Elena as Captain, a position he held with distinction for many years before assuming the role of Yacht Operations Manager.

Today, Captain Tolis oversees the yacht's operations, ensuring that every aspect of each charter runs seamlessly and that both guests and crew enjoy the highest standards of service and safety. With over three decades of experience aboard M/Y Elena and exceptional knowledge of the Greek coastline and islands, he is invaluable in planning unique itineraries, recommending secluded bays, crystal-clear swimming spots, and authentic destinations that create unforgettable charter experiences.

Highly respected for his professionalism, leadership, and warm personality, Captain Tolis is the driving force behind the smooth operation of M/Y Elena. His dedication, attention to detail, and genuine care for guests have made him an integral part of the yacht's success.

He speaks English and, in his free time, enjoys spending time in his village with his two dogs, caring for his olive groves, and reading history books.

COOK: KYRIAKOS KAROUSIS

AGE: 65 

Kyriakos has graduated from the Athens Cook school and has acquired a vast experience as a cook during his career. Before joining M/Y Elena he worked as a chef in 5 star hotels in Athens, later on he joined the yachting industry adding many years of cooking on yachts. Whereas during the winter months he works as a private cook in villas. Kyriakos joined M/Y Elena in 2019 and has been the cook on board this yacht since. He specializes in Greek cuisine and keeps his guests extremely happy with offering them all kinds of Greek specialties. 

HOSTESS – SOFIA STAMATAKOPOULOU

AGE: 50

Sofia has been working as a hostess aboard luxury yachts for the past four years, delivering exceptional service with professionalism, discretion, and genuine hospitality. She is highly experienced in guest service, housekeeping, tablesetting, and creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere on board. Her calm, positive personality, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence ensure that every guest enjoys a seamless and memorable charter experience. Sofia takes pride in anticipating guests' needs and maintaining the highest standards of comfort and care throughout each charter.

HOSTESS : IRYNA KOROTCHENKOVA

AGE: 44 

Iryna was born in Ukraine and holds full qualifications from a professional stewardess school in Ukraine. After an initial career in banking, she decided to pursue her passion for hospitality and successfully transitioned into the luxury yacht charter industry.

She speaks Ukrainian, Russian, and English, Iryna brings strong communication skills, professionalism, and a genuine dedication to guest care. She joined the M/Y Elena team in early 2026, where she quickly became a valued member of the crew. With her kind and elegant personality, excellent manners, and attentive approach, Iryna is always focused on anticipating guests’ needs and ensuring a comfortable, memorable, and personalized charter experience.

DECKHAND: ALEXANDROS ORFANOS

AGE: 20 

Alexandros is the youngest of the team and joined M/Y Elena in 2024 He is the deckhand on board always keeping the yacht ready for the clients. Alexandros is always there to greet the guests with a warm smile and assist wherever is needed. He is a fluent English speaker , Russian speaker and also Greek which is his first language.