Your Crew
CAPTAIN Apostolis Papadopoulos & HOSTESS/COOK Julie Aragianni
Apostolis - Captain
Apostolis was born in Patras in 1981.He graduated as a primary school teacher from the Educational Department of Patras University in 2003. Apostolis has always been interested in the sea and from a very young age decided that he would also like to turn his hobby into his summer work.
At the age of 17 he started working as a deck hand on crewed motor yachts during the summer period and travelled around the Greek islands many times. He acquired a large amount of knowledge which later on he put into practice when he himself became Skipper on motor yachts and sailing boats. He is a holder of offshore sailing license , speedboat license issued by the Greek coastguard and also is a licensed sailing instructor issued by the Greek Ministry of Athletics.
Apostolis’s passion has always been sailing and this is what he returned to when he graduated from University. He has been skippering on sailing yachts and large Catamarans in the Ionian for the last 20 years and knows the area like the back of his hand. He is also well known for his kind nature and has many clients who visit the Ionian every year just to have him as their skipper.
Apostolis is characterized by his professionalism and sea awareness – assets he acquired while working on crewed VIP motor yachts.
When Apostolis isn’t skippering he is either taking part in sailing races, fishing or else tending to his olives and vines in his village.
Apostolis is a proud father of a daughter. He speaks English and Greek and gets on great with children as they love him.
He has been on board El Marita since 2021 and he also delivered the catamaran from France to Greece .
Juli Aragianni - Hostess/Cook
Juli was born in Greece but spent many years abroad for studies and work. Juli is a fluent English and German speaker as she has studied German at University. Juli has worked in the tourism industry for many years but decided that she prefered working on the sea . In 2019 she took a job as a hostess on a 30mt motor yacht ,catering to upscale clients and has also completed a silver service course . She has been on board El Marita since 2021. She is hard working , motivated and a team player. Her friendly personallity and adaptility make her stand out.
In her free time Juli loves playing the piano , sailing and travelling.
04.07-18.07.2026 Maltese Clients
<p>Dear Apostolis & Julie, </p><p> </p><p>Thank you for two unforgettable weeks on board El Marita! You guys are such a great crew and work so well together. Thank you for the amazing beaches, the beautiful ports you took us to and of course the amazing homemade food!</p><p>Thank you also for your patience with our energetic kids!</p><p>We have created memories that will last a lifetime and can not wait to come back to the beautiful Ionian!</p><p>Lots of love,</p><p>Alan & Lara</p><p>Henry & Elizabeth</p>
27.06-04.07.2026 South African Guests
<p>Dear Apostolis and Maria, Thank you for such an amazing week. I had the most amaing boat trip ever. It was so fun and hot. You guys are the most amazing crew ever and you are so sweet. I hope we can have many more amazing boat trips on El Marita. my favourite stop was at Fteri Beach with the white cliff and clear turquoise waters. </p><p>-Lots of Love Issy, Age 12, South Africa-</p><p> </p><p>Dear Apostolis & Maria, </p><p>Thank you for making this week so special and memorable. You guys are lovely and you made this boat trip. I really like Fteri beach. You guys are such great crew and this was the best trip so far and i hope we can sail many more times together. </p><p>-From Josh, Age 12, South Africa-</p><p> </p><p>Dear Apostolis & Maria, </p><p>Thank you for the most unforgettable week. Thank you for making everything seem easy & no trouble. Thank you for taking us to so many special places. Places we have never seen before. Our dinner in Efimia was amazing. Memories that will last a life time. until next year! </p><p>-Graham & Jennifer-</p>