Venetico

Captain: Christos Lekkas
Nationality: Greek
Languages: Greek & English 

Captain Christos Lekkas is a seasoned master with over 30 years commanding luxury yachts in the Mediterranean. Currently at the helm of M/Y Venetico, he combines extensive technical expertise with a refined understanding of guest service, ensuring every charter is seamless, safe, and unforgettable.
Christos’ career spans some of Greece’s most prestigious motor yachts, including M/Y Irene’s, M/Y Pollux, and M/Y Dynasty, where he developed a reputation for professionalism, discretion, and excellence in luxury yachting. He holds an Open Sea Sailing Captain Class B diploma from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos and is certified in GMDSS, advanced firefighting, survival craft, and medical first aid. His additional training in leadership, conflict management, and customer care ensures the highest standards of onboard experience. Fluent in English and highly skilled in yacht operations, Christos expertly balances technical command with attentive, personalized service, creating a charter environment that is both safe and indulgent.


Chief Engineer Nikolaos Koulouris
Nationality: Greek
Date of birth 22 July 1986
Languages: Greek & English

Nikolaos was born in Corfu, Greece and graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos. He has built a strong career at sea, progressing through all engineering ranks across merchant vessels, tankers, ferries, and yachts, gaining extensive technical knowledge and operational experience. He currently serves onboard M/Y Venetico as Chief Engineer, responsible for the overall management of the engineering department, maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and safety systems, and ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the vessel at all times. His background includes both commercial shipping and luxury yachting, supporting a well rounded and highly reliable technical approach. Nikolaos is experienced in audits, inspections, and compliance procedures, with strong exposure to Port State Control, Rightship, vetting inspections, and internal audits throughout his career. Hobbies and interests include travelling, swimming, fishing, reading, and technology.

Chef: Vasilis Sokianos
Nationality: Greek
Languages: Greek, English

With over 20 years of culinary experience across luxury restaurants, boutique hotels, and the yachting industry, Chef Vasilis brings creativity, passion, and consistency to every dining experience on board. His career has taken him from acclaimed restaurants in Greece and the UK to private and charter yachts, where he has developed a reputation for delivering refined cuisine tailored to each guest's individual preferences. Inspired by Mediterranean flavours and seasonal ingredients, Vasilis enjoys combining traditional recipes with modern techniques to create elegant, memorable dishes. He believes that great food is about more than presentation; it is about bringing people together and creating moments that guests will remember long after their charter has ended. Calm, adaptable, and highly organised, Vasilis is equally comfortable working independently or as part of a close-knit crew. He takes pride in accommodating a wide range of dietary requirements and tastes while maintaining the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and service. Passionate about continuous learning and exploring new culinary ideas, Vasilis approaches every season with enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to exceeding guests' expectations, ensuring every meal on board M/Y Venetico is both relaxed and unforgettable.

Chief Stewardess: Dimitra Tzani
Nationality: Greek
Languages: Greek & English

Dimitra is an experienced Chief Stewardess with a genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences for her guests. Having worked on both private and charter yachts, she brings a calm, organised approach to every season and takes pride in maintaining the highest standards throughout the interior. Known for her warm personality, positive attitude, and eye for detail, Dimitra enjoys making guests feel relaxed and well looked after from the moment they step on board. Whether coordinating special celebrations, creating elegant table settings, or anticipating guests' individual preferences, she believes that thoughtful, personalised service makes all the difference. With experience leading interior teams on yachts up to 45 metres, Dimitra is confident in managing all aspects of the interior, including provisioning, inventory, housekeeping, laundry, service, and crew training. She works closely with the galley to ensure seamless service and is committed to creating a welcoming and professional atmosphere for both guests and crew. Fluent in English and Italian, Dimitra is adaptable, discreet, and thrives in dynamic environments. She is dedicated to delivering exceptional service with professionalism, kindness, and attention to every detail, ensuring every guest enjoys a relaxed and unforgettable time on board.

2nd Stewardess: Maria Petrou
Nationality: Greek
Date of birth: 4 December 1994
Languages: Greek & English 

Maria is a hospitality professional with a strong background in luxury yacht service, five-star hotel operations, and aviation cabin crew training. She combines formal service education with hands-on experience in high-standard guest environments, bringing a polished and attentive approach to interior service onboard. She currently serves as Second Stewardess onboard M/Y Venetico, supporting the interior team in delivering seamless guest service, cabin preparation, table service, and day-to-day operational duties. Her role includes assisting with guest care, provisioning, housekeeping standards, and contributing to a smooth and well-coordinated onboard experience. Maria has prior yachting experience on several private and charter yachts, including Flori, Souraya, Hakuna Matata, Endless Summer, and Plan B. Her responsibilities across these vessels have included full guest service, turndown preparation, event assistance, table setting and service, cabin management, and adapting service to diverse guest profiles and cultural expectations. Before entering the yachting industry, she gained extensive experience in five-star hotel food and beverage departments in Athens, working in guest-facing roles as a waitress and barista. She also holds professional training in silver service, including table service styles, wine and beverage service, and formal dining standards. Maria also has a background in occupational therapy, which adds strong interpersonal awareness and a calm, attentive approach to guest interaction.

Bosun: Rolly Talania
Nationality: Filipino
Date of birth: 29 April 1979
Languages: English & Filipino

Rolly is an experienced maritime professional from the Philippines with a strong background in deck operations and vessel support roles across both commercial shipping and private yachting. He holds a Bachelor of Secondary Education (Major in Filipino) from Urdaneta Community College, and later transitioned into the maritime industry where he has built long-standing practical experience at sea. He began his career as Ordinary Seaman and Messman in the bulk carrier sector, gaining foundational knowledge in seamanship, safety procedures, and shipboard operations. He then moved into the yachting industry, where he has worked extensively as General Purpose / Deckhand onboard private and charter vessels, including M/Y Irene, where he has remained in service for many years, developing strong familiarity with yacht operations and guest-focused environments. As Bosun onboard M/Y Venetico, Rolly is responsible for leading deck operations, exterior maintenance, tender handling, and ensuring the vessel is kept to high standards of safety, cleanliness, and presentation. His long experience onboard yachts allows him to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team, supporting smooth daily operations and guest activities. He holds multiple STCW-compliant certifications including Basic Training, Navigation Watch Rating, Survival Craft and Rescue Boats, and Superyacht Deck Crew with Small Powerboat and RIB Master qualifications. Rolly is known for being reliable, hardworking, and steady under pressure, with a strong commitment to maintaining safe and efficient deck operations onboard.

Deckhand: Joe Mark Pedrera
Nationality Filipino
Languages: English & Filipino

Joe is a maritime professional from the Philippines and holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering from the University of the Visayas. He began his career in the commercial shipping industry, where he gained valuable experience onboard merchant vessels and developed a strong understanding of vessel operations, safety procedures, and teamwork at sea. Before joining M/Y Venetico Joe worked onboard M/Y Irene, where he served alongside the Captain and further developed his skills within the yachting industry. His background in marine engineering provides him with a solid technical foundation, while his practical deck experience has equipped him with the versatility required in yacht operations. As Deckhand onboard M/Y Venetico, Joe is responsible for maintaining the vessel's exterior to the highest standards, assisting with docking operations, tender handling, water sports activities, and ensuring guest areas are always presented impeccably. His positive attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail make him a valued member of the crew, helping to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests onboard.