BABALU 51

Stelios Chatziemmanouil

Captain

Captain Stelios brings extensive experience and a calm, professional presence on board, with more than 15 years in the yachting industry and over 50,000 nautical miles sailed across the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Caribbean. He has captained and served as first mate on a wide range of sailing yachts and luxury catamarans, including Lagoon 62, Fountaine Pajot Samana 59, and FP Saba 50, undertaking both crewed charters and long-distance yacht deliveries. His cruising expertise covers the Cyclades, Ionian Sea, Aegean, Caribbean, and transatlantic routes, always with a strong focus on safety, itinerary planning, and guest satisfaction.

Captain Stelios is known for his excellent leadership skills, transparent communication with guests, and steady crew management, even under demanding conditions. His background in fleet management and customer service further enhances the onboard experience, ensuring smooth operations and a highly professional yet friendly atmosphere. He holds Offshore & Ocean Sailing Certification, High Speed Craft Operator License, and valid STCW certification, and speaks Greek and English fluently. Guests consistently praise his professionalism, warm approach, and ability to create memorable and relaxed charter experiences.

Marios Vrachatis

Cook

Marios Vrachatis is an experienced and passionate Chef with over 15 years of experience across restaurants, private dining, and luxury yachting. He has extensive expertise in modern cuisine, meat preparation, menu development, and kitchen management. Marios is responsible for delivering high-quality, personalized culinary experiences for VIP guests and crew. Creative, organized, and highly adaptable, he combines strong culinary skills with excellent knowledge of provisioning, food safety, and kitchen operations, always maintaining a high standard of quality and presentation. Previous yacht: M/Y Elysium (30m).

Anna Vlachou

Stewardess

Anna Vlahou is a dedicated and personable Yacht Hostess with experience in luxury sailing cruises and a strong background in hospitality, guest relations and customer service. She has experience welcoming international guests, food & beverage service and maintaining high onboard presentation standards. Anna is friendly, organized, responsible and calm under pressure, with excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude. She holds Luxury Guest Service & Yacht Hospitality training and has completed STCW Basic Safety Training.