Karma - Crewed Motor Yacht Charter

Name: Kriton Garafas
Position: Captain
Nationality: Greek
Captain Kriton Garafas holds a Captain certificate and his highly experienced, having begun his career in 2010. He is certified in ship security, fire-fighting, life-saving and medical care as well. He has extensive knowledge of the Mediterranean Sea and knows all the secret beaches, isolated coves and hidden treasures the Greek islands have to offer! On his spare time, if not on the water then you can find Kriton enjoying nature, snowboarding, or relishing in fine dining. Kriton´s knowledge and dedicated attention to safety onboard and his excellent leadership skills, ensure a strong and healthy collaboration with his crew, thus guarantees a successful and pleasurable cruise for his guests! He is highly professional, hospitable by nature, with strong communication skills.
Languages: English, Greek (native)

Name: Panagiotis Sarantopoulos
Position: Chief Engineer
Nationality: Greek
Panagiotis is an experienced Chief Engineer with many years of service in the maritime industry. He possesses strong technical knowledge and extensive experience in engine room management, maintenance, and the safe operation of mechanical systems.
Being responsible for the maintenance, technical support, and efficient operation of onboard engineering systems reassuring a smooth charter.
Languages: English, Greek (native)

Name: Athanasios Vitiniotis
Position: Chef
Nationality: Greek
Chef Athanasios brings over 12 years of professional experience in 5-star luxury hotels and yachts, specializing in Modern Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Passionate about Greek gastronomy, he combines authentic traditional flavors with contemporary culinary techniques, creating refined dishes that highlight the richness of seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
He has extensive experience in working in demanding hospitality environments, demonstrating strong leadership, organization, and a consistent commitment to high culinary standards and quality.
Driven by his love for Greek cuisine and its modern evolution, he looks forward to enhancing your onboard experience with his signature delicacies.
Languages: English, Greek (native)

Name: Nikos Nikolopoulos
Position: Steward
Nationality: Greek
Always smiling Steward Nikos has over 8 years of experience in luxury hospitality and service. He has worked in high-end resorts, fine dining, and luxury bars, bringing strong expertise in premium guest service, cocktail mixology, wine and beverage presentation, with a clear focus on delivering exceptional onboard experiences .
With experience from the Hellenic Navy and professional training in hospitality, he stands out for his discipline, adaptability, and attention to detail. Passionate about the sea and life onboard, he is looking forward creating memorable experiences for the guests.
He aims to provide high-level service and a comfortable atmosphere on board, always welcoming guests with professionalism, positive energy, and a warm smile.
Languages: English, German, Greek (native)

Name: Marivel G. Runas
Position: Second Stewardess
Nationality: Filipino
Marivel is a dedicated and experienced hospitality professional with a strong background in housekeeping and private household service over the last 10 years. With experience in hotels and private residences, she is highly organized, reliable, and attentive to detail.
She is adaptable, professional, and committed to providing excellent service, always welcoming guests with a warm smile and creating a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere for everyone on board.
Languages: English, Filipino (native)

Name: Danilo Harbon
Position: Deckhand
Nationality: Filipino
Dan is the person everyone can count on. More detailed, he is a hard working, competent and agreeable person, who truly defines the phrase ‘ready, willing and able’. He is highly motivated and always aims to provide high quality services. Dan is very friendly and discreet.
Languages: English, Greek, Filipino (native)