MELITI

Captain Yiannis Votsis

Yiannis is born in 1986 in Greece. He commenced his career as maintenance coordinator and Captain from 2000 aboard charter and private sailing and motor yachts up to 78 feet along with yacht deliveries from North France, Great Britain, Majorca, Croatia and Italy. Yachting and seafaring on a professional level are like a second nature to him as the sea keeps him fascinated and alive. Safety is also a top priority for him and he always does his utmost best to ensure the guests have an excellent time on board throughout the charter. He speaks Greek and English.

Chef Eleftherios Nikolarakos

Eleftherios brings an extensive experience in luxury yachting, fine dining, and high-end hospitality. He currently serves as Executive Chef onboard Meliti Catamaran (2025), following previous Executive Chef roles on Valium 67 Yacht (2023–2024) and Gray One Yacht (2022–2023). His background also includes Executive Sous Chef positions at Kiku Japanese Restaurant and Kivotos Mykonos Boutique Hotel, along with Chef à la Carte roles at leading resorts in Rhodes. Earlier in his career, he gained strong foundations in traditional Greek cuisine and fresh pasta production at well-regarded restaurants. Trained at the Chef d’Oeuvre Culinary Institute, he has completed specialized culinary seminars and speaks Greek (native) and English (C1).

Stewardess Yulia Vengkriniak

Yulia was born in 1996 in Russia. She has graduated shipping at New York Colleague and has worked in many hotels before she decided to move to the yachting industry as hostess. Her communication and cooperation with guests make them feel like home. Yulia is a hard working person and in her free time she likes dancing and painting. She speaks fluently Greek and English, Russian and Ukrainian conversational.