Captain: Panos Seferiadis

Captain: Panos Seferiadis (Greek)
Panos is 45 years old and was born 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: Panayiotis Petrakis (Greek)
Panayiotis is 46 years old born in Piraeus and has graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of Epirus in 1999. He holds an STCW A' class Captain's diploma and all the necessary certificates and professional qualifications. He also holds High Speed Craft Operator Diploma and a PADI Advance open water certificate.
In his past experience he has worked in various merchant ships. In 2005 he joined the yacht industry as a chief officer in many yachts such as Aegean Schatz 28m charter yacht, Mabrouk 40m charter yacht, Geosand 44m private yacht, Daloli 40m charter yacht, O`Neiro 55m charter yacht, O`Pari 73m charter yacht.
Panayiotis speaks English, Spanish and Greek and in his free he enjoys music, literature reading and scuba diving.


Chief Engineer: Stelios Karlas (Greek)
Stelios was born in 1988 and holds an A' class engineer’s diploma from the Naval Academy of Aspropyrgos. In his past experience he has worked in many merchant ships and eventually he joined the yachting industry as an engineer on-board various yachts. Stelios is skilled and with his 15 years’ experience ensures that everything works perfectly on M/Y Capri i. Stelios speaks Greek and English and he enjoys scuba diving, free diving and fishing.


2nd Engineer: Yannis Karydis (Greek)
Yannis is 38 years old born 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 2011as an engineer in many yachts until now such as Elegant 007 73m charter yacht, Lost 25m private yacht, I Sea 40m charter yacht. He speaks English, Spanish and Greek. Yannis is married with one child and in his free time he enjoys music and reading.

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: Sotiris Kontos (Greek)
Sotiris was born in Athens and he is a Greek national. He is specializing in Mediterranean & International Fine-Dining Cuisine. He is a graduate of Chef D ‘ Oeuvre l’art culinaire Culinary School and he has a Degree in Professional Culinary Studies. He has over 20 years of experience in professional cooking and over 10 years in kitchen management. Sotiris is well versed in creating both aesthetically pleasing and scrumptious tasting experiences. He is mastered at Sauteing and Roasting and he has great Butchery skills. Before joining Capri I’ s crew in 2022, he served on many famous restaurants in USA, UK & Greece. He speaks English and Spanish. He loves travelling and swimming.


Chief Stewardess – Zeljka Gajdek (Croatian)
Zeljka was born in 1986 in Croatia and she holds a Physiotherapy and Kinesiology bachelor degree. In the beginning of her career she has worked as Spa Manager, Personal trainer & Nutritionist and in hospitality. She joined yachting in 2016 and served 4 years as the owner’s stewardess on M/Y Radiant 110m Lurssen and after that she joined Capri’s team in 2021. 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 and received special training in luxury hospitality, bartending and she offers Silver, American and French/Butler service on board Capri I. She speaks English and Croatian. She loves spending time with her family and her hobbies are reading, music and running.



Stewardess: Raigie Kondi Pano (Philipino)
Raigie is 41 years old 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.


Steward: Jr de la Cuesta (Greek-Fillippino)
Jr is 40 years old born 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: Angela Gjata (Greek / Albanian)
Angela was born in 1994. She is studying Shipping Management and she speaks English, Greek and Albanian. She has a Guest certificate Level 1 in Wine, Bartending, Food & Beverages service and she has skills in Silver service, Table setting, cocktails. Angela has been awarded with WSPC Level 1 in wines. Before joining M/Y CAPRI I, she has served on board M/Y Armonia, M/Y George Five and M/Y Hakuna Matata. She is friendly, pleasant and reliable. She loves traveling and swimming.

Stewardess: Alexandra Yakovleva (Russian)
Alexandra is 42 years old born 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 is 40 years old born 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: Dionisios Barbaris (Greek)
Dionisios was born in 1989 and holds a Seamans diploma and a speed boat license. Before joining Capri i in 2022 he has offered his services onboard M/Y Rini, M/Y Pathos, M/Y Belita and M/Y Tueq. He is a hard working person, proactive, polite and has a great sense of humour. Dionisios is ready to assist his team anytime and provide quality customer service. In his free time he enjoys windsurfing, climbing and snowboarding. He speaks English and Greek.

AB: Manolis Maounis (Greek)
Manolis is 40 years old 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: Giannis Karavas (Greek)
Giannis was born in 1998. He has graduated from Merchant Marine Academy and he holds a C’ Class Captain certificate. He has an advanced padi open seas diving license and a speed boat license. Before joining M/Y Capri I, he has served on board many yachts such as M/Y Light Holic 60m. Giannis is very outgoing and energetic person who loves working for his team. He speaks English.