NAIA

Name: Charalambos Efstathopoulos
Nationality: Greek
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Charalambos is a skilled and experienced professional who has worked as a deckhand on various vessels over the years, building up his expertise and versatility.
To him a knot is just another problem waiting to be solved.
With 25 years of free diving experience and a professional fisherman’s background having once owned his own fishmonger shop, he’s always prepared for any adventure on or below the water.
Charalambos has a deep love for fishing, but what he truly loves the most is to share that experience with the guests.
There’s nothing better than enjoying a catch of the day for dinner!

Previous Yachts: M/Y OPTION B, M/Y GECO.

Languages: English, Greek.

Interests: Fishing and Free Diving.

Name: Grigoris Tsomakas
Nationality: Greek
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Captain Grigoris is a highly experienced and motivated maritime professional with an extensive background commanding both private and charter yachts. Holding a Captain Class A’ License and over two decades of experience at sea, he combines strong leadership, operational expertise, and a client-oriented approach to ensure the highest standards of safety and service onboard M/Y NAIA.

Throughout his career, Captain Grigorios has successfully commanded yachts such as M/Y NOMAD (70m), M/Y ENDLESS SUMMER, M/Y ALEXIA AV, and M/Y MARTINA, cruising extensively throughout the Mediterranean and beyond. His deep understanding of navigation, weather prediction, and crew coordination allows him to deliver seamless charters and unforgettable itineraries tailored to each guest.

Known for his professionalism, attention to detail, and approachable leadership style, Captain Grigoris ensures every voyage is executed with precision and care. His calm demeanor and passion for the sea inspire confidence among both guests and crew, making him an invaluable asset to M/Y NAIA.

Languages: Greek, English
Previous Yachts: M/Y NOMAD, M/Y ENDLESS SUMMER, M/Y ALEXIA AV, M/Y MARTINA, M/Y OCEANE II

Name: Louis Hobballah
Nationality: Greek
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Louis is a professional and service-oriented Deckhand with a strong passion for the yachting industry and a hands-on approach to daily deck operations. With a calm personality and positive attitude, he brings reliability, teamwork, and excellent guest interaction skills onboard M/Y NAIA.

Experienced in exterior maintenance, mooring operations, tender assistance, and overall deck support, Louis works efficiently to ensure the yacht is always maintained to the highest standards. His proactive mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to assist in all aspects of deck operations make him a valuable member of the crew onboard.

Friendly, adaptable, and hardworking, Louis enjoys working in dynamic charter environments and contributes to creating a smooth, safe, and enjoyable experience for both guests and crew.

Languages: Greek, English

Name: Marios Manolis
Nationality: Greek
Position: Chase Boat Captain
Position details: Chase Boat Operator
Languages: Not specified
Description: Marios is an experienced and versatile maritime professional with several years of hands-on experience onboard luxury motor yachts up to 59m. With a strong background in deck operations, technical maintenance, and guest-facing hospitality, he brings a practical, reliable, and service-oriented approach to his role as Chase Boat Captain onboard NAIA.

His yachting career includes positions onboard M/Y I AM OUT (35m), M/Y HASABI (59m), and M/Y LOULOU (35m), where he developed valuable experience in day-to-day deck operations and life at sea. His technical education as an Electrical Engineer further complements his maritime experience, providing him with a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Prior to yachting, Marios built an extensive career in hospitality and management, spending many years at a busy marina-based restaurant in Piraeus, where he progressed from waiter and barista to Manager. This experience strengthened his communication, organizational, leadership, and customer-service skills, allowing him to interact confidently and professionally with guests.

Hardworking, approachable, and technically minded, Marios combines practical seamanship with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong sense of responsibility. His ability to support both operational and guest requirements, together with his extensive experience in the marine environment, makes him a valuable member of the crew onboard NAIA.

Languages: Greek, English
Previous Yachts: M/Y I AM OUT, M/Y HASABI, M/Y LOULOU

Name: Konstantinos Touloumis
Nationality: Greek
Position: Chief engineer
Position details: Engineer
Languages: Not specified
Description: Konstantinos, the Chief Engineer of M/Y NAIA, brings over a decade of dedicated maritime engineering expertise from his extensive background on bulk carriers, cruise ships, and luxury yachts. As a graduate of the National Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos , he is a highly skilled professional with a calm and charismatic personality. His methodical and logical approach to troubleshooting and maintenance ensures the optimal performance and operational efficiency of his vessel at all times.

Holding a Chief Engineer Class A’ Unlimited certificate and a suite of specialized qualifications, including Ship Security Officer (SSO) , Crowd & Crisis Management , and Advanced Tanker Safety, Konstantinos is exceptionally well equipped to manage complex onboard systems and lead his team with diplomacy. His deep technical knowledge and experience in major yacht refurbishment and dry dock projects guarantee smooth sailing and a seamless experience for all on board.

Outside of the engine room, he is an active outdoorsman who finds balance through nature and physical challenge. Whether he is navigating rapids while rafting or exploring rugged trails while trekking, he brings the same energy and focus to his hobbies as he does to his professional life.

Languages: Greek, English
Previous Yachts: M/Y R JUNIORS , M/Y I SEA , M/Y STELLA II

Name: Ifigeneia Nikolaidi
Nationality: Greek
Position: Chief steward/ess
Position details: Chief stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Ifigeneia is an experienced and highly professional Chief Stewardess with an extensive background in the luxury yachting industry. Having worked onboard prestigious private and charter yachts ranging from 60m to 128m, she brings a wealth of knowledge in interior management, refined guest service, housekeeping, provisioning, and the organization of high-end onboard experiences.

Her yachting career includes several seasons as Chief Stewardess onboard the 60m charter yachts SATEMI and MEAMINA, as well as experience aboard the 60m JO, the 128m private yacht ALEXANDER, and the 60m charter yacht CAPRI I. Her responsibilities have included formal dining and cocktail service, creative table settings and themed dinners, flower arrangements, provisioning, interior inventories and accounts, suite preparation, and the supervision of housekeeping operations.

With strong organizational and leadership skills, Ifigeneia is accustomed to coordinating all aspects of the interior department while maintaining impeccable standards throughout the yacht. Her experience also includes caring for younger guests and organizing creative activities, allowing her to adapt her service naturally to families and guests of different ages. She is additionally trained in passenger safety, crowd and crisis management, firefighting, first aid, and personal survival techniques.

Professional, attentive, and detail-oriented, Ifigeneia takes pride in creating a polished yet welcoming atmosphere onboard. Her extensive charter experience, refined service skills, and ability to anticipate guests' needs make her a valuable member of the crew onboard NAIA.

Languages: Greek, English, Italian
Previous Yachts: M/Y JO, M/Y SATEMI, M/Y MEAMINA, M/Y ALEXANDER, M/Y CAPRI I

Name: Harris Nakos
Nationality: Greek
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Harris is a talented and highly skilled Chef with over 15 years of culinary experience across yachting, fine dining restaurants, and renowned hospitality establishments in Greece and abroad. With a passion for Greek, Italian, and Spanish gastronomy, he combines strong technical expertise with creativity and a contemporary approach to deliver refined and memorable dining experiences.

His recent yachting experience includes serving as Chef onboard SEA WOLF and XASTERIA, where he was responsible for menu creation and costing, provisioning, galley organization, food production, and maintaining strict HACCP hygiene standards. His extensive restaurant career also includes senior positions at Basegrill in Glyfada, Piqantro at Costa Navarino, Jul's in Ibiza, Interni in Mykonos, and Asterias of the Doryssa Group in Samos.

Harris has developed an impressive range of culinary specialities, including fresh pasta, artisan pizza and bread doughs, seafood preparation, meat processing and dry-aging, and cheesemaking. In addition to his professional culinary qualification, he has completed specialized training in butchery and cheesemaking, as well as seminars in modern creative cuisine, oenology and wine tasting, and Scandinavian cuisine.

Creative, organized, and passionate about quality ingredients, Harris enjoys adapting his menus to individual preferences while showcasing fresh Mediterranean flavours and sophisticated presentation. His diverse culinary expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to high standards make him a valuable addition to the crew onboard NAIA.

Specialities: Greek, Italian & Spanish Cuisine, Fresh Pasta & Artisan Doughs, Seafood, Dry-Aged Meat, Cheesemaking
Previous Yachts: SEA WOLF, M/Y XASTERIA

Name: Emmanouela Kali
Nationality: Greek
Position: Stewardess
Position details: Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Emmanouela is a highly capable and versatile Stewardess with extensive experience in private yachting and a strong professional maritime background. A graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy of Chania, she combines refined interior service skills with excellent seamanship, bringing a valuable understanding of both guest hospitality and vessel operations to her role onboard.

Her yachting career includes several seasons onboard the 36m M/Y MARQUISA, where she gained extensive experience in housekeeping, cabin management, laundry and garment care, inventory organization, and guest service. She has also worked onboard the 42m private yacht CHRISTIANNE B, further strengthening her understanding of the high standards, discretion, and attention to detail required within luxury yachting.

What distinguishes Emmanouela is her comprehensive maritime expertise. In addition to her interior experience, she has served as a Deck Cadet aboard passenger vessels and as Second Officer onboard the general cargo vessel ANASTASIA KII. She is confident assisting with mooring and line handling, anchor operations, tender driving, and guest transfers, while her extensive maritime qualifications include Chief Officer certification, ECDIS, Radar ARPA, BRM, Advanced Fire Fighting, and Medical First Aid.

Hardworking, reliable, and naturally adaptable, Emmanouela approaches her role with professionalism and a positive team spirit. Her combination of hospitality experience, practical seamanship, and commitment to maintaining excellent standards makes her a valuable addition to the crew onboard NAIA.

Languages: Greek, English
Previous Yachts: M/Y MARQUISA, M/Y CHRISTIANNE B