CAPTAIN: Stavros Ketsitzis
Captain Stavros brings a lifelong passion for the sea and extensive maritime experience to Lagoon 51 EFKRATI. Coming from a naval family, his connection with sailing began at the age of seven and has evolved into a dedicated professional career as a skipper since 2018. With experience on both monohulls and catamarans, Captain Stavros has served as a permanent skipper for leading charter fleets in Greece, specializing in multi-day and luxury cruising experiences. His background also includes yacht maintenance and dry dock management, ensuring every vessel he commands is maintained to the highest standards of safety and performance. He combines strong leadership skills with exceptional teamwork, crisis management expertise, and certified offshore sailing credentials. He is also known for his calm demeanor, attention to detail, and guest-focused approach. Professional, safety-oriented, and deeply committed to delivering unforgettable sailing experiences, Captain Stavros ensures that every journey aboard EFKRATI is seamless, secure, and truly memorable.
COOK/HOST: Vasileios Georgiou
Vasileios brings refined culinary artistry and warm hospitality to Lagoon 51 EFKRATI, creating an elevated onboard dining experience tailored to each guest. With over a decade of experience in fine dining restaurants, luxury villas, and high-end yachts across Greece, Vasileios specializes in Mediterranean and international cuisine, delivering bespoke menus designed around guests’ tastes and dietary preferences. He combines creativity with precision, offering beautifully presented dishes, thoughtful wine pairings, and a seamless dining atmosphere onboard. Fluent in English and experienced in luxury hospitality environments, Vasileios ensures that every meal aboard EFKRATI becomes a memorable highlight of the journey. Professional, discreet, and detail-oriented, he is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and a true taste of Greek and international gastronomy at sea.