Your Crew
Captain Alex Olteanu
Captain Alex Olteanu
Experienced captain and sailing enthusiast with an MBA in Switzerland in 2008, Alex chose to follow his heart and pursue a life on the water. Currently based in Greece, he spends his days navigating the serene waters, specializing in crafting unforgettable sailing holidays. He is experienced in sailing catamarans and made numerous deliveries from France England and crossed the Atlantic Ocean. With an intimate knowledge of the hidden gems tucked away in the Greek islands, Alex ensures that every guest experiences the magic of sailing in the sun. An easygoing and helpful guide, he takes pride in creating a relaxed atmosphere, making sure everyone on board enjoys life's simple pleasures while onboard. For those keen on learning the ropes, Alex is more than happy to share his sailing expertise and it is his 2nd year onboard Azul! Join him for a tranquil maritime adventure, where the focus is on savoring the beauty of the sea and embracing the joys of life under the sun. Alex speaks English and Romanian
Chef Ian McClean
Ian is born in 1975 in Germany and has graduated from Hospitality, Catering & Culinary School studies as a chef and attended many seminars in Asian, European cuisine as well as plate decoration and desserts! His love for food made him work from 2009 in various restaurants and hotels in Germany, Taiwan, London and Dubai as head and executive Chef. He believes that food and sea is the perfect combination for anyone who would like to see Greece so he decided to join yachting industry ready to face new challenges and serve his creations with fresh local ingredients. He is a valuable member to the team willing to pamper his guests with amazing recipes. He is 2nd year onboard Azul! He speaks German, English and Greek and he loves wind surfing and kayaking.
Stewardess Melina Morareff
Melinda is born in Germany and lived in and has worked in many restaurants over the year with experience in service. She had joined yachting a few years ago as deckhand and stewardess. After serving on multiple yachts from 39 to 52 feet, she found her way to our team, bringing her passion for hard work and skills on board. She loves Yoga and freediving and speaks German and English!