ESTIA POSEIDON

Greek, English, French

Kosmas Rafael Sotiris - Greek Rafael grew up in Athens, Greece and learnt to sail from an early age. In 2010 he joined the MT Olympic Flair, as an Apprentice Officer. He spent 4 seasons in Tankers and in the summer of 2016, he began his yachting career on a 54metre yacht as 2nd Officer, working on various yachts in different positions, ultimately gaining his Class Certificate of Competency – STCW ’78 Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra Ministry of Shipping in early 2016. Since then, he has commanded yachts until 54metres in varying parts of the world, such as Aegean, Ionian and Adriatic Sea. He is energetic and hardworking, loves the sea and will make sure that the guests will have a safe trip and greatest satisfaction.

Greek, English

Moiras Ilias - Greek Ilias was born in Athens, Greece. He has graduated from the Maritime Department of University of Piraeus in 2010 and holds an Engineer Class B’ Diploma from K.E.S.E.N. He has worked from 2015 in the engineering. department as a 3rd Engineer on Tankers for total 3 years before joining yachting industry. He’s very hard working, easy going, well organized and does every job to the best of his ability. Ilias knows the importance of everyone on board working as a team for the common goal being a successful charter boat and has a very good eye for details. He speaks English & Greek.

Greek, English

Kaliakatsos Georgios – Greek Chef Georgios comes originally from Peiraeus, Greece. His passion for food came around 8 years ago, when he attended a Masterclass of the Greek Mediterranean Cuisine. Quickly inspired by the quality and taste of fresh produce he continued his trainings by doing Masteclass Thermomix, Roner and Siphon in 2015 and in early 2020 he attended Masterclass Sous Vide. He started his career to the Grand Resort Lagonissi, to develop his skills. From there George left Athens and moved to a resort in Samos. In 2017, he continued his career for 1 year in Germany in Meze Academie as a Chef de Partier. Soon, he returned to Greece to work as a Chef in a Resort in Mykonos. The yachting industry came to his life in 2020, when he took over as Chef for M / Y Alexander and the following year for M / Y Tourama. George always aims to please his customers. He goes above and beyond expectations, in order to the Estia Poseidon’s guests have the most enjoyable culinary experience whilst onboard. Chef George is determined that he wants to continue his career in the yachting industry and his objective is to satisfy culinary desires, embrace local produce, and provide guests with the highest level of cuisine. When he is not cooking, he loves playing football and tennis and he enjoys a lot travelling and discovering new destinations