Best Off - Crewed Luxury Motor Yacht Charter

George Georgakopoulos
Captain
Greek
Captain George is a highly experienced charter captain with an outstanding track record on board M/Y BEST OFF. He successfully captained the yacht during the 2023 and 2024 charter seasons, completing numerous charters in France, Corsica, Sardinia and Italy, consistently delivering exceptional guest experiences. Known for his calm leadership, strong navigational skills, and hands-on approach, Captain George combines safety, professionalism, and genuine hospitality. His deep knowledge of the Med, excellent guest rapport, and ability to lead a well-coordinated crew made both seasons particularly successful. Following this proven success, Captain George proudly returned to BEST OFF in 2026, ensuring continuity, familiarity, and the highest standards for owners and charter guests alike.
Languages: English, Greek

Ryan Scully
Chief engineer
South African
Ryan is a highly skilled and hands-on yacht engineer who joined M/Y BEST OFF in January 2026. With extensive experience on both private and charter yachts, as well as large commercial vessels, Ryan brings a strong technical background and a proactive approach to onboard operations. Having served as both Chief and Sole Engineer on yachts ranging from 100’ to 180’+, he is particularly experienced in engine room management, generator overhauls, refits, and preventative maintenance. Known for his problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and calm professionalism, Ryan plays a key role in ensuring the yacht’s reliability, safety, and smooth performance for both owners and charter guests.
Languages: English

Konstantinos Sarris
Chef
Greek
Chef Konstantinos is a highly accomplished Private and Yacht Chef with over 25 years of experience in luxury motor yachts, private estates, and Michelin-starred restaurants. He has held full galley responsibility aboard 40 - 50m yachts, including M/Y My Eden, M/Y Hello, and M/Y Celia P, delivering refined dining experiences for both charter guests and owners. His culinary approach has been shaped by stages at the three-Michelin-starred Per Se in New York and Mugaritz in Spain, blending precision, creativity, and modern techniques. Specializing in Mediterranean and international cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, Chef Konstantinos creates elegant and memorable dining experiences tailored to each guest. Fluent in English and German, with conversational Spanish, he brings professionalism, discretion, and culinary excellence on board Best Off.
Languages: English, German, Spanish

Josh Ferreira
Deckhand
South African
Josh is an energetic and motivated South African deckhand who joined BEST OFF in 2025. He brings over three years of international experience on private and charter yachts, including key roles aboard M/Y Ana (27m), M/Y Lama (24m)and M/Y Only One (65ft). With a strong background in fishing, tender operations and all exterior duties, Josh combines hands-on skills, a guest-focused mindset and a passion for watersports and the ocean.
Languages: English

Jennifer Birker
Stewardesss
French
Jennifer is a dedicated and detail-oriented stewardess currently serving on board M/Y BEST OFF. With a strong background in both yachting and high-end hospitality, she brings a polished service style and excellent guest awareness to every charter. Jennifer has experience on private and charter yachts and previously worked in fine-dining establishments under Michelin-level standards, refining her silver service, table presentation, and guest interaction skills. Known for her professionalism, discretion, and strong work ethic, she excels in housekeeping, laundry, cabin preparation, and service support, ensuring a welcoming and impeccably maintained onboard environment for guests at all times.
Languages: English, French