Crew Profiles:
CAPTAIN:Nikolaos Zormpas, Greek

Languages: English, Greek (native)

Captain Nikos is one of the best and most experienced Captains in the East Med.
Captain Nikos was born in Greece in 1963, holds a Captain's class A' degree for unlimited-size of vessels and has attended various training courses.

Besides being an expert as a Captain, he is a charming, polite, and pleasant person with excellent evaluations from all Guests and employers. He puts all his efforts to satisfy every Guest's need and loves to create the ideal tailor-made itineraries and organize all kinds of activities on board and onshore, ensuring that all Guests will enjoy the most unforgettable holidays on GRANDE AMORE.

What makes him exceptional is that he combines his immense experience and his excellent managerial skills with a calm character, succeeding in handling every situation in the best possible way. He loves his job, pays attention to every single detail, and attracts much of respect by his Crew.

His extensive experience with VVIP Guests and royals makes him ideal to handle all the special requests of every Client who comes on board GRANDE AMORE.

Previous Yachts as a Master: s/y PHOCEA (76 meters – charter & private), m/y MAGNA GRECIA (60 meters – charter), s/y CORELIA (48 meters – private), m/y MADIBLUE D (47 meters – charter & private) s/y AELLO (40 meters – charter & private), m/y PHALAROPE (40 meters - private), m/y ASTERI (40 meters – private), m/y GALATEA (36 meters – charter & private), m/y BOLARO (35 meters – private), m/y SEMIRALICE (32 meters – private), m/y TIME OUT I (32 meters – private), m/y LAVIMAR II (24 meters – private)

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CHIEF OFFICER: TBA



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CHIEF ENGINEER: Theodosis Gianniris - Greek

Languages: English, French, Spanish, Greek (native).

Theodosis is the Chief Engineer of GRANDE AMORE since April 2021 and is a key asset to her success. He holds a Marine Engineer Class B' Diploma and has various other licenses and certificates, including Speedboat Operator License, Sailing Yacht Operator License, Floating Crane Operator License, etc.

His professional career started in 1991 and since then he has worked on various ships, in the RION-ANTIRRION Bridge construction sea bottom excavations (2000 - 2003), in THYSSEN KRUPP Submarine Division (2005 - 2007) and on a 140 meters Mega Yacht owned by a royal family (2017 - 2021).

Theodosis was born in Athens in 1970, he lives in Athens and is married with two kids.

Previous Yacht: m/y AL SALAMAH (140 meters - private)

Previous Professional Experience: Bulk Carriers, Ro-Ro Passenger Ships, Thyssen Krupp Submarine Division, Rion-Antirrion Bridge Sea Bottom Excavations

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CHIEF STEWARDESS: Viktoriia Kapitanchuk, Ukrainian

Languages: English, Russian (native), Ukrainian (native).

Viktoria is one of the most experienced and competent Chief Stewardesses in the Mediterranean with great reputation and success in the international chartering industry.
And the GRANDE AMORE team is proud to have her on board since April 2023.

In her country Ukraine, she is often called a "legend" of the Ukrainian yachting industry and she is the head and developer of specialized training courses for Yacht Stewardesses offered by a well-known Hospitality Academy.

She entered the international Mega Yacht industry in 2013 and since then she has been working as a Chief Stewardess and Crew Manager of charter and private Mega Yachts.

Before joining the luxury yachting industry, she was working since 1999 on various cruise and passenger ships, on different posts up to the rank of the Hotel Manager.

During the winters Victoria works as a manager in her family business Hotel Spa.

She has excellent organizational and managerial skills, passion for her job, motivates teamwork, and works perfectly with everyone on board.

She has great experience in silver service, genuine talent in table decoration, a great eye for detail and is always there to ensure that the everything on board is immaculate and all Guest needs are met.

Victoria with her smile and positive attitude makes Guests' stay on GRANDE AMORE unforgettable by creating a wonderful atmosphere and a memorable experience on board.

Last but not least she makes great cocktails!

Victoria has attended the following seminars and holds the following Certificates:

- Certificate of Stewardess Proficiency
- Certificate of Bar Managers
- Security for All Seafarers (AWARENESS TRAINING)
- Safety Familiarization
- Basic Training & Instruction for all Seafarers.
- Vessel Food Sanitation System
- Yacht Service Training
- Silver Service
- Awarding of Trade

Previous Experience in the Yachting Sector:

CREW MANAGER: m/y BLISS (52m - private)

CHIEF STEWARDESS:
m/y BLISS (52 meters - private), m/y DEEP BLUE II (45 meters - charter), m/y PALMARINA (45 meters - charter), m/y LADY KATERINA (45 meters - charter), m/y LET IT BE M (38 meters - private)

Previous Cruise & Passenger Ship Experience:

HOTEL MANAGER: Golden Iris (Mano Maritime), Silver Star (Mano Maritime)

BAR MANAGER: Thompson Spirit (Louis Cruise Lines), El Greco (King Minos)

ASSISTANT BAR MANAGER: Apollon (Royal Olympic Cruises)

Hotel Manager Experience: Eden Hotel & Cafe, Odessa


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2nd STEWARDESS: Valentyna Samonenko, Ukrainian

Languages: English, Ukrainian (native), Russian

YACHTING EXPERIENCE:
m/y EMIR, 83 (meters - private), m/y RM ELEGANT (72 meters - private), m/y MOKA (51 meters - private), m/y RASHA (50 meters - private), m/y SEATALY (29 meters - charter)

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3rd STEWARDESS: Hanna Vysotska, Ukrainian

Before joining GRANDE AMORE, she had worked for 3 seasons as a stewardess on charter and private yachts. She has also worked for 2 years as a stewardess on cruise ships.

Anna is a true team player. She is very willing and hard-working and at the same time, she has a very pleasant personality.

Languages: English, Ukrainian (native) Russian, Bulgarian

Previous Yachts: m/s DEEP BLUE II (44 meters - charter), m/y DESERT (24 meters - private), m/y MILKY WAY (19 meters - charter)

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BOSUN: Dimitris Levantis, Greek

Languages: English, Greek (native).

Dimitris is one of the most experienced Bosuns, with more than 30 years of professional experience on Mega Yachts and ships in Greece and all over the world, including yachts of royal families.

He works continuously on GRANDE AMORE since the beginning of 2021 and he is very committed to ensuring both the comfort and security of GRANDE AMORE's Guests.

With his wide experience and determination, he is a key factor for her perfect maintenance and smooth operation of all deck procedures.

Dimitris is a great team player and with his long experience with VVIP and royal Guests, he contributes significantly to the high level of service offered on GRANDE AMORE.

Dimitris has studied Information Systems, holds a Speedboat Operator's License, is married with one kid, and during the last years, he lives in Athens, Greece.

Previous Yachts: m/y AL' ALMAS (110 meter - private - Spain), m/y ALEXANDER (110 meter - charter - Med), m/y HAYA (60 meter - private - Med), m/y AWAEL, (60 meter - private - Bahrein), M/Y PARIS (50 meter - charter - East Med), m/y JAMEEL (50 meter - private - Bahrein), AWAL (48 meter - private - Bahrein), m/y ACTIVE MYRINE (32 meter - private - Med), m/y VOX (38 meter - private - Greece), m/y WHY NOT (38 meter - private - Greece), m/y ANNA MARIA (25 meter - charter - Greece)

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2nd BOSUN: TBA


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STEWARD/ DECKHAND: Periandros (Perry) Bakagiannis, Greek

Languages: English, Italian, Greek(native)

Periandros works on GRANDE AMORE since the beginning of the 2021 season and has also worked in some of the most prestigious restaurants in Greece, such as the famous Aspiro in Paros and Albyon in Athens.

Before joining GRANDE AMORE on May 2021 Perry had worked as a service manager and waiter in some of the most prestigious restaurants in Greece, such as the famous Aspro in Paros and Albyon in Athens.

He is a real team player and he is always willing with a smile in his face to offer his best, both in service and as a deckhand.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Oriental and African Languages and Cultures from the University of Naples L' Orientale, in Italy. And an Open Sea Skipper Licence from YCG.

He was born in 1998, he is single, and lives in Athens, Greece. In his free time, he enjoys water sports, cooking, traveling, cinema, and basket.

Previous Service Experience: Aspro Sea Side Restaurant (Paros, Greece), Giacomo Restaurant (Paros, Greece), Albyon Restaurant (Athens, Greece)

Management Team GRANDE AMORE is managed all year round 24/7 by a very qualified permanent General & Technical Manager, who along with his team and the fantastic Crew, guarantees the highest level of maintenance, service, and client satisfaction during every charter.