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Crew Info:
-Captain
Panagiotis (Akis) Papadopoulos
Akis, was born and raised in Athens, has been in love with the sea since he was very
young. He is very experienced captain as he works in this industry from 1979 in many different m/y. The last two years he is onboard VA BENE. He loves his job so much and he is very cooperative and helpful. Akis knows the sea really well international and Greek waters and he will introduce to the guests the beautiful beaches of Greece not only the ''famous'' ones but spots that are not crowded and are secret. Captain is very active and he never stops studies and learning new things not only regarding his work field but other professional fields too for example he has sociology courses. Akis going priority is the safety of guests and of course the clients to have fun and of course remember this one of a lifetime experience
-Chef
Panagiotis Mavroudis
Chef Panagiotis, born and raised in Athens, is an experienced & passionate culinary professional with more than 11 years of experience in high-end restaurants and luxury hospitality environments across Athens and Mykonos. Skilled in both hot and cold kitchen operations, à la carte service, kitchen organization, stock management, and team coordination. Proven experience as Chef de Partie and Sous Chef in fast-paced, demanding kitchens with strong attention to detail and high service standards.
He is known for professionalism, adaptability, multitasking abilities, and maintaining calm under pressure. Seeking to bring creativity, discipline, and fine dining expertise to a luxury yacht environment, delivering exceptional culinary experiences for both guests and crew.
-Stewardess
Milica Dapcevic
Milica is a highly professional Yacht Stewardess with more than 10 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, including private and charter yachts up to 56m, as well as private aviation. Strong background in guest relations, fine dining service, housekeeping, inventory management, event coordination, and team leadership in high-end environments. Previously served as Chief Stewardess on both private and charter yachts across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Bahamas, and New England, successfully managing interior operations and delivering exceptional 7-star guest experiences. Also experienced as a Private Jet Flight Attendant, providing premium service to VIP clients with strong attention to detail, discretion, and safety standards.
She is recognized for excellent organizational skills, adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Passionate about luxury service, teamwork, and creating unforgettable onboard experiences for guests. Fluent in Serbian and English, with additional Italian language skills and all relevant yachting certifications including STCW, ENG1, Security Awareness, and Food Hygiene Level 2.
-Deckhand
Nestor C. Abad
Nestor, was born in Philippines , was a very ambitious young man. His
dream was to travel the world, combined with his passion about ships and engineering. He is very work hard person and he has more than 10 years experience in yachting and food industry. He has an excellent relationship with the other crew members and together they combine a wonderful team, his goal is guests to have fun and an unforgettable vacation in Greece on my VA BENE. Nestor is going to help guests with everything they want and with the captain will show them the beautiful seas of Greece. In his spare time he likes travelling, diving and painting.
