Capri i CY

Captain: Panos Seferiadis (Greek)
Panos was born in 1978 in Piraeus, Greece. He holds a STCW A' class Captain's diploma from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos in Athens. Panos holds an open sea skipper diploma and numerous certificates such as RO-RO and passenger ships certificate, SSO Ship’s Security Officer Certificate, Advanced Life Saving and Fire Fighting Appliances Certificate (STCW), speed boat license, Medical care and Hazardous materials and Crisis Management etc. He started his career in various merchant and ferry ships and in 2004 he joined the yachting industry. Before joining Capri in 2016 he has served in many yachts such as Nicola ii 25m charter yacht, Paradis 37m charter yacht, Vera 52m charter yacht, Pia 36m private yacht and Melige 34m private yacht. He is a great commander of the yacht ensuring the safety of all passengers and expert in organising his crew. Panos is highly experienced in the Mediterranean Sea and he loves creating tailor made cruises according to guests’ requests. Panos speaks English and Greek. He is married with one child and he loves music and scuba diving.


Chief Officer: Markellos Polikandriotis (Greek)
Markellos was born in 1995 in Piraeus and has graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra. He holds a Captain Class C’ diploma and all the necessary certificates and professional qualifications. He also holds a skipper’s licence. In his past experience he has worked in various merchant ships. In 2021 he joined the yacht industry as a chief officer in many yachts such as AE Cap D’Antibes 60m charter yacht, O`ptasia 85m charter yacht. Markellos speaks English and Greek and in his free he enjoys music, literature reading and scuba diving.


Chief Engineer: Yannis Karydis (Greek)
Yannis was born in 1985 in Athens and has graduated from technical institute of Athens in 2010. He holds an STCW C' Class Engineer’s diploma. He joined the yacht industry in 2011 as an engineer in many yachts until now such as Elegant 007 73m charter yacht, Lost 25m private yacht, I Sea 40m charter yacht. Yannis’s experience ensures that everything works perfectly on M/Y Capri i. He speaks English, Spanish and Greek. Yannis is married with two children and in his free time he enjoys travelling, fishing, listening to music and reading.


2nd Engineer: Sotiris Machairas (Greek)
Sotiris was born in 1993 in Athens. He holds a C’ Class Diploma in Engineering from the Merchant Marine Academy of Chios, a Bachelor Degree in Engineering from the University of West Attica and all the necessary certificates for his position. He started his career in 2017 working in the field of fuel maintenance and then onboard merchant ships. He entered yachting industry in 2023 onboard M/Y SEAHORSE. Sotiris speaks English and at his spare time he enjoys spearfishing, swimming, diving, windsurfing and playing tennis.


Chef: Giannis Karageorgiou (Greek)
Giannis was born in 1971 and he is a Greek national. He is a graduate from Le Monde Culinary School and he also holds a ship’s cook certificate from Blue Water in Antibes. He has attended many seminars regarding food safety, Asian , Indian, French, Italian & Multi Ethnic cuisine. He has worked in many famous restaurants such as The Margi Luxury Hotel’s restaurant in Athens, Elaikon Greek restaurant etc. He started working on yachts in 2006, and since them he had served on board Avant Garde, Ledra, Obsession, and Proteus before joining Capri I in 2023. He speaks English, French & Italian and he is an expert in Greek, French, Italian, Asian and Mediterranean cuisine. He has also great knowledge of pastry and sweets. He is always ready to give a hand to the team. When he is not cooking, he enjoys swimming, going to the gym, cinema and travelling.

Sous Chef: TBA


Chief Stewardess – Yuliia Hyrych (Ukranian)
Yuliia was born in 1987 and holds a Translation & Interpretation degree from the National University of Kiev. Yuliia was born in 1987 in Ukraine and she holds a Translation & Interpretation degree from the National University of Kiev. She has been working in hospitality for over 15 years. In the beginning of her career, she served in many famous restaurants and bars and from 2012 until 2020 she has served onboard cruise ships as senior bartender & mixologist. In 2020 she joined the yachting industry serving onboard M/Y Christina O 100m, M/Y Yas 140m and M/Y Synthesis 73m. She joined Capri’s team in 2024. She is extremely professional with excellent organisational skills, very active with a lovely and friendly personality. She is hardworking, responsible and always gives her outmost to offer a flawless service. She has attended numerous seminars such as purser courses, crowd and crisis management and anger management essentials and received special training in luxury hospitality, bartending, mixology, food hygiene & safety level 2 and she offers top quality service on board Capri I. She loves children and has also experience in nanny duties. She speaks English, Ukrainian and Russian. Her hobbies are reading, running, cycling, travelling.

2nd Steward: Jr de la Cuesta (Greek-Fillippino)
Jr was born in 1983 in Philippines and has graduated from the DSNT academy in Manila. Jr is very happy person always smiley but the same time very serious professional and very experienced in his work. He has worked in many yachts such as Let it be 40m charter yacht, Vera 52m charter yacht, Melige 34m private yacht, and Nicola ii 25m charter yacht. Jr is single and he is an amateur dj. He speaks English, Greek and Pilipino.

Stewardess: Raigie Kondi Pano (Philipino)
Raigie was born in 1982 in Manilla and is a graduate of the Philippine Christian University with a Bachelor of Sience in Office Administration and a Major in Computer Education. Raigie is highly motivated and enthusiastic person, very flexible and a great team player. She joined the yachting industry in 2007 and worked in many yachts such as M/Y Lullaby 36m, M/Y Dragon 37m and M/Y Lumar 34m. She holds all necessary certificates for her position such as firefighting, lifesaving, first aid etc. Raigie speaks English and Greek and loves computers.

Stewardess: Daria Kryshtal (Ukranian)
Daria was born in 1997 and she is a graduate of International Humanitarian University in Art and Design. She has attended seminars in Yachting, Food & Beverage service and Wine, bartending and Mixology. Daria has all the necessary certificates for her position. She has great experience in hospitality from waitress in restaurants to administrator in hotels. Before joining M/Y CAPRI I, she has served on board M/Y Alexander 122m, M/Y Celia 35m and M/Y Dinaia 32m. Daria is a hardworking person who pays great attention to detail, reliable with a pleasant personality. She loves photography, reading and sports. Daria speaks fluent English, Ukrainian and Russian.

Stewardess: Alexandra Yakovleva (Russian)
Alexandra was born in 1981 in Kazan - Russia and has graduated from an art school. Alexandra is always in smiley with unlimited strength for her work. She joined the yacht industry in 2005 and worked in many yachts such as Carmen Fontana 40m charter yacht, Ekali 37m charter yacht and Proton 40m charter yacht. She is single and loves classical music, dance and travelling. Alexandra speaks English, Greek and Russian

Bosun : Tasos Zafiropoulos (Greek)
Tasos was born in 1983 in Athens. He holds a seaman’s certificate from the Hellenic ministry of mercantile marine, lifesaving & Firefighting certificate and a speedboat license. He entered the yachting industry in 2011 and his previous yachts among others are S/Y Gitana 36m M/Y Dora G 35m. He`s very active and friendly and safety is at the top of his priorities. He is married and he loves travelling, music, swimming and motorsport activities. Tasos speaks English and Greek.


AB: George Lykakis (Greek)
George was born in 2000 and has graduated the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos as Deck Officer. He now continues his studies to obtain the Captain Class C diploma. He has experience in merchant ships and also in yachting; before joining Capri i in 2023 he has offered his services onboard M/Y Princess Sofia, M/Y Elysium, M/Y Optasia and M/Y Stella M. He is a detail-oriented and dedicated person, always maintaining the highest standards of safety and guests’ satisfaction. George is ready to assist his team anytime and ensure a smooth opeation. In his free time, he enjoys watersports, basketball and exploration. He speaks English and Greek.

AB: Manolis Maounis (Greek)
Manolis was born in 1984 and holds an able seaman’s diploma, a speed boat licence and all the necessary certificates for his position. He has served on board various passenger motor vessels and motor yachts such as M/Y Pandion. In 2018 joined the team of M/Y Capri i. He is a hardworking person with strong communication skills and a great team player. Manolis speaks Greek and English and he enjoys music.

AB: Ioannis Damalitis (Greek)
Ioannis was born in 1991. He has graduated from nautical school, he holds a deckhand, a skipper and a speed boat license. Before joining M/Y Capri I, he has served on board many yachts such as M/Y Akira One 50m. Ioannis is very outgoing and energetic person who loves working for his team. He speaks English.