MENANGIO X

Captain – Georgios Papandreou
Nationality: Greek
Date of Birth: 1992
Languages: Greek & English

Captain Georgios is a highly experienced Greek captain with over ten years of professional seagoing experience. A graduate of the Hellenic Naval Academy, he began his career in the Hellenic Navy as a Navigation Officer before transitioning into luxury yachting. He has captained several charter yachts up to 92ft throughout the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean, bringing strong expertise in navigation, safety management, and crew leadership. Calm, professional, and service-oriented, Captain Georgios is dedicated to delivering a safe, seamless, and enjoyable charter experience for his guests. He holds a Master 200GT Certificate of Competency, with Master 500GT expected in 2026, along with all required STCW certifications.

Chef - Elissavet Mytiliniou
Nationality: Greek 
Languages: English, Greek

Elissavet Mytiliniou is a highly experienced yacht chef with over 17 years in luxury hospitality, having worked on private yachts as well as in five-star hotels and fine dining restaurants in Greece. A graduate of Le Monde Culinary School of Athens and a member of the Greek Academy of Executive Chefs, she brings exceptional creativity and professionalism to every galley. Elissavet specializes in Mediterranean cuisine with a strong passion for Greek and Cretan gastronomy, while also expertly preparing Japanese, French, Italian, and modern international dishes. Known for her versatility, organization, and ability to adapt menus to guests’ dietary preferences, she consistently delivers refined, fresh, and beautifully presented cuisine that enhances the onboard experience. Always enthusiastic and highly creative, Elissavet is dedicated to providing memorable culinary moments for every guest onboard

Chief Stewardess – Nathalia Urcia
Nationality: Filipino
Languages: Greek, English, Tagalog

Nathalia is an experienced and dedicated Chief Stewardess with a strong background in yachting, cruise ships and luxury hospitality. Having worked as a Sole Stewardess aboard M/Y MANTA RAY 2, she is experienced in managing interior operations, guest service and maintaining high standards of onboard presentation. Her previous roles in guest relations and maritime operations have further developed her organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to provide a welcoming and personalised experience for guests. Originally from the Philippines, Nathalia holds a degree in Tourism Management and speaks English, Tagalog and basic Greek. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and swimming, having also participated in competitive swimming. Friendly, adaptable and calm under pressure, she brings a positive attitude and a genuine passion for hospitality to her role onboard M/Y MENANGIO X.
 

2nd Stewardess - Anna Vlachou

Nationality: Greek

Languages: Greek, English 

Anna is a dedicated and enthusiastic stewardess with experience in both private and charter yachts. Having most recently served as Sole Stewardess aboard the 23m M/Y GRACE XI, she is experienced in all aspects of interior operations, including housekeeping, laundry, provisioning and guest service. Her previous experience on sailing catamarans has further developed her skills in food and beverage service, guest relations and maintaining high standards of onboard presentation. Calm under pressure, well organised and a strong team player, Anna is committed to providing guests with a welcoming and professional onboard experience.

Deckhand – Athanasios Kitsikopoulos
Nationality: Greek 
Languages: English, Greek, French. 

Thanasis is a dedicated and energetic deckhand currently serving onboard M/Y Menangio X, where he brings a strong combination of yachting experience, watersports expertise, and attentive guest service. With a positive attitude and calm professionalism, he contributes to the smooth daily operation of the yacht while ensuring guests feel comfortable and well looked after throughout their time onboard. He previously served onboard M/Y Miren, where he developed solid deck skills including exterior maintenance, tender assistance, mooring operations, and guest support. Prior to entering yachting, Thanasis built extensive experience in premium hospitality and watersports instruction at the Watersports Ski Club Vouliagmeni, based at Astir Vouliagmeni and the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, where he worked closely with international clientele in a high-standard service environment. A graduate of the School of Physical Education and Sport Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, he specialised as both a waterski and snow ski instructor. He is highly skilled in waterskiing, wakeboarding, towable toys, stand-up paddleboarding, and canoeing, making him particularly valuable for active guest experiences onboard. Thanasis holds a speedboat licence, ski instructor licence, Seaman’s Book, Basic Safety Training certification, and First Aid certification. He speaks English and French, and is known for his team spirit, adaptability, and genuine enthusiasm for delivering a safe and enjoyable guest experience.