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Panos Dimitriou – Captain

Captain Panos was born and lives in Athens. He has 18 years of experience in the marine industry and more specifically in motor yachts. He joined the yachting industry in 2005 and he has extensively cruised the Eastern and Western Mediterranean.
Panos graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos (Diploma Class A’) with all the required marine licenses and certifications under his belt. He has certainly made the most of his career at sea. Some of his Diplomas are: ECDIS CERTIFICATE, RO-RO PASSENGERS CERTIFICATE, ADVANCED MEDICAL CARE CERTIFICATE, INTERNATIONAL SHIP & PORT FACILITY SECURITY CODE, SHIP SECURITY OFFICER CERTIFICATE, ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING AND LIFE SAVING CERTIFICATE, ARPA AND ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION CERTIFICATE. He brings a disciplined approach to each task. He is a very driven and energetic person, who loves his job. Panos will always make sure that the guests have an unforgettable experience whilst onboard and that everything flows as seamlessly as possible. Captain Panos has built up an experienced and efficient team that is now working alongside him and will take every effort in ensuring your charter runs smoothly and safely making a memorable vacation for all onboard Motor Yacht Rare Diamond.

Karolos Kitamrtzian – Chief Engineer

Karolos was born and lives in Athens. He graduated as an engineer from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos in 2007 and from 2019 he is a Chief Engineer A’ class. He also holds all the required Marine Licenses and certifications such as Life Saving and Fire Fighting Appliances (Α-VI/1-1 to Α-VI/4-1), Ro-Ro Passengers Ships, Crowd and Crisis management, Ship Security Officer. Karolos has 20 years of experience in the Marine Industry and more specifically in Motor Yachts. He first joined the yachting industry in 2002. Karolos is an adaptable and resourceful problem solver with extensive knowledge of marine equipment, machinery maintenance and engine installation. These skills combined with an excellent work ethic make him a valued member of the team.

Alexandros Stavropoulos – Chef

Born in Athens in 1982, Alexandros, a seasoned chef with over a decade of experience in both Greece and Austria, embarked on his culinary journey in prestigious restaurants and hotels before venturing into the yachting industry in 2008. Possessing a Class A diploma from the Hellenic Ministry of Mercantile Marine, he is dedicated to refining his craft and knowledge. Alexandros has enriched his culinary expertise through seminars in Mediterranean cuisine, rice, flour, bread, Turkish stuffed cuisine, and Greek & European Cheeses. Beyond the kitchen, he finds passion in Martial Arts, hiking and Enduro mountain bike racing. Known for his calm yet enthusiastic demeanor, Alexandros consistently goes above and beyond, striving to exceed the expectations of his clients with every culinary endeavor.

Previous Yachts: M/Y Makani, M/Y Aqua Libra, M/Y Iris, M/Y Condor A, M/Y Almea

Eleni Chantzi – Stewardess

Born in Athens in 1978, Eleni embarked on her journey in the luxury yachting industry in 2020, driven by her passion for delivering exceptional guest service. She thrives on the challenges of the industry, bringing a diligent work ethic and a positive outlook to every task. Eleni's warm demeanor and welcoming smile make guests feel right at home. Holding a Silver Service Diploma and boasting expertise in wine bartending and mixology, she continuously enhances her skills to ensure unforgettable experiences aboard M/Y Rare Diamond.


Vasiliki (Vaso) Garefalaki – Stewardess

Driven by a positive mindset and a passion for continuous learning, Vasiliki transitioned from a customer service role in the Food and Beverage industry to pursuing a career in yachting. Her tenure as a store manager in the FnB sector has not only refined her skills but also deepened her knowledge, further igniting her dedication to delivering exceptional service. Committed to ensuring guests experience their dream vacations onboard, Vasiliki prioritizes excellence in every aspect of her work. Outside of her professional pursuits, she finds solace in staying active through exercise, leisurely walks, and indulging her creative side through painting. Fluent in both English and Greek.

Jerry Calopez – Deckhand

Jerry was born in 1980 in the Philippines and lives in Athens. Before joining the yachting industry 10 years ago, he worked in tanker ships for at least 5 years. Jerry holds certificates in Safety Familiarization, Security Awareness and Designated Security Duties, and a speed boat license.
He has different duties onboard, including navigation watch, mooring, and anchoring procedures, jet-ski launch and recovery, tender driving and many others. Jerry is a hard worker, very willing, with a team spirit.