CAPTAIN Christianna Kivirtziki & CHEF Ilias Vekris

Christiana Kivirtziki - Captain

Christiana was born and raised in Athens. She is a graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos. Although she is young, she has worked both on commercial ships and charter yachts during her career. After logging many of nautical miles on deck and in the wheelhouse as Chief officer, she found her way onboard Shooting Star as a captain. She holds all the necessary certificates for lifesaving, first aid and fire fighting.

Languages: English, Greek
Previous Yachts: M/Y O’Pati, M/Y Opari 3 and M/Y O'Ceanos
Interests: Sailing, fishing, diving, travelling

Konstantinos Sklavos - Chief Engineer

Konstantinos, an engineer with vast experience. He began his career in 2009 as an apprentice engineer on M/T Strofades and M/T Angistri, carried on as a third engineer on M/T Antikeros and M/T Amphitrite and moved on as a second engineer on M/T Byzantion and M/T Paris. His training and education includes graduating from the Naval Academy of Chios and has also attended a list of seminars targeted in life saving and fire fighting , chemical Tanker Advanced safety, RO-RO passenger, ship security officer.

Languages: English, Greek
Previous Yachts: M/Y Idyllic
Interests: Fishing, football and basketball

Ilias Vekris - Chef

Chef ilias has over 10 years of experience working as a chef, with a specialization in French and Greek cuisine. He has also worked as a private chef for high-profile clients, including the French embassy for 9 years.Ilias family owns a traditional taverna in Amorgos island so he has been into cooking from a very early age.

Ilias has a wealth of culinary skills, including the ability to create complex and sophisticated dishes that showcase the best of Greek and French cuisine.

He also has a talent for creating visually stunning dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. He is well-versed in creating menus that cater to a variety of dietary needs and preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

Personality: Ilias is a consummate professional, with a calm and confident demeanor that inspires trust and respect in his colleagues and guests. He is passionate about his work and takes great pride in his ability to create memorable culinary experiences for the guests.

Certifications: Ilias holds a valid STCW certification and has completed advanced training in food safety and sanitation. He also holds a valid yacht chef certification from a recognized culinary school.

Languages: English, Greek

Sofia Markopoulou - Chief Stewardess

Sofia is a very energetic and passionate person. With attention to detail she manages all aspects of the yacht interior. Her organizational skills are exceptional and her service standards are really high. She is a friendly, supportive person and her first priority is to keep guests happy. In her free time, she likes playing tennis, bicycling and taekwondo. Her hobbies are cinema, theater and photography.

Languages: English, Greek
Previous Yachts: M/Y Rini V, M/Y Makani

Marianna Chovban - Assistant Stewardess

Marianna is a skilled yacht stewardess with several years of experience in the hospitality industry working for Hotels and yachts around the world. She has a passion for providing exceptional service and ensuring that guests have a memorable experience on board. Her warm and friendly demeanor puts guests at ease, and she has a natural ability to anticipate their needs before they even have to ask.

Marianna's attention to detail is second to none. She takes pride in ensuring that the yacht is always impeccably clean and well-organized.

In her spare time, Marianna enjoys exploring new destinations and immersing herself in different cultures. She has a love for the ocean and enjoys water sports such as snorkeling and paddleboarding. Her passion for travel and adventure is contagious, and she loves sharing her experiences with guests.

Languages: English, Ukrainian

Ioannis Zourdos - Deckhand

Following multiple successful seasons as a deckhand on luxury motor yachts Ioannis recently became a member of our skilled crew. He holds a speed boat operator license and loves watersports. He is a hard worker, discreet and efficient when it comes to our guests’ safety and security.

Languages: English, Greek
Previous Yachts: M/Y Al Mirqab
Interests: Football, fishing, beach volley, motocross