TROPICANA

Captain: Anastasios Vikatos
Nationality: Hellenic
Date of birth: 1978
Languages: Greek, English & Spanish

Captain Anastasios holds a Captain B’ Class certificate from Aspropygros Merchant Marine Academy. He has many years of experience starting as a deckhand on motor yachts in 2003 and working his way up to captain. With his love of the sea it was only natural he ended up as a captain doing something he thoroughly enjoys and loves! His hard-working, organized, upbeat nature will make your charter an experience of a lifetime. He has all the advanced lifesaving, survival techniques, survival craft & rescue boats, firefighting, personal safety & social responsibilities as well as medical first aid certificates. He speaks fluent English and is a diving enthusiast with a love of all water sports, boxing, running, yoga, hiking and calisthenics.
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Chief Engineer: Theocharis Christos Kyriakoglou
Nationality: Hellenic
Date of birth: 1983
Languages: Greek & English

Theocharis was born in Germany and holds a Captain Class A Diploma from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos. His career started at an early age as Apprentice in 2010 on large Cargo Ships and has acquired almost 12 years of experience at sea! Theocharis has valuable knowledge and endless dedication. It is his second year onboard TROPICANA, and is responsible for the safety on board whilst ensuring that all engineering projects are completed to the highest standards. He is always very eager to work and provide all his knowledge zealously. Even though his primary focus is engineering, Theocharis is always available and will assist with all deck activities, continuously striving for precision.

Chef: Evangelos Vasileiou
Nationality: Hellenic
Date of birth: 1983
Languages: Greek, English & French

Evangelos started his career in 2008 in luxury restaurants and 5-star hotels building strong experience and professionalism. He then joined the yachting industry in 2016 as Chef pampering his guests onboard with superb cuisine, specializing in Mediterranean and French gourmet. He is also experienced in molecular gastronomy! Evangelos is an extraordinary asset to the team and holds a HACCP certificate as well as a rescue and firefighting certificate from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropirgos. He is looking forward to welcoming all his guests onboard!

Chief Stewardess: Vasiliki Sarantaki
Nationality: Hellenic
Date of birth: 1988
Languages: Greek, English (fluent) & Russian (intermediate)

Vasiliki joined the yachting industry in 2015, working aboard 30+m yachts. She holds a Captain Class C certificate, security awareness (officer level) as well as tanker safety (basic level) certificates. Additionally, she also has basic training from the National School of Life-saving and firefighting appliances. A dynamic individual with excellent organizational skills, team attitude, and proactive thinking, Vasiliki is a valued asset to the crew! Her proficiency in GMDSS, as well as rescue boats, ensures the safety of all guests onboard.

Stewardess: Maria Paraskevi Karavota
Nationality: Hellenic
Date of birth: 1990
Languages: Greek & English

Maria is a new member of the team, with excellent customer service skills and a responsible personality. Her communicative character and friendly nature make her a great asset to the team. She looks forward to building experience in the yachting industry and is always prepared to do her utmost for her guests! In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, dancing, and singing.

Deckhand: Marios Kaplan
Nationality: Hellenic
Date of birth: 1994
Languages: Greek & English

Marios is a new member of the team, he joined the yachting industry in 2019, his previous yachts include M/Y Funky Choice, M/Y Vitamin Sea, and M/Y Hasabi II. Prior to this Marios was a deckhand on passenger & cargo vessels. His organized, responsible, and communicative nature makes him an invaluable asset to the team! In his free time, he enjoys cycling, wakeboarding, reading, football, and sailing.