Captain - Konstantinos Kourliaftis
Captain Konstantinos has graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of Hydra. He was born in 1965 and is a Greek national. He has an extensive background in shipping and yachting from 1965 on various yachts such as M/Y Athina, M/Y Aquarella, M/Y Polar Star, M/Y Sahara etc. His experience at the Mediterranean Sea is a valuable asset and he will make you feel safe and secure an unforgettable experience onboard. He speaks Greek & English
Engineer – Epaminontas Katsaros
Epaminontas was born in 1969, he is a Greek national. He holds an engineer diploma and all the necessary certificates for his position. He started his yachting career in 1992 and since then he served onboard numerous yachts such as, M/Y Obsesion, M/Y Solaris and M/Y Happy Dolphin II among others. He is a valuable and respected crew member, essential part of the team with his long time experience in all Mediterranean waters. He is married, he speaks Greek and English.
Chef Pelekanou Ioanna
Ioanna was born in Greece in 1969, working in various motor yachts as a chef ( M/y Polar Star, M/y Sahara, M/y Safad, M/y Magnificent etc)She loves preparing tasty meals inspired by the Mediterranean cuisine, always using the freshest ingredients. Ioanna knows how to satisfy the guests' needs and is ideal for guests who enjoy family style meals and would love to try delicious Greek flavors! Speaks Greek and English
Steward/Deckhand - Adeel Ansar
Adeel was born in 1988 and he is from Pakistan. He is working joined Dana in 2019 and his friendly personality will surely enthusiast the guests, which will be fully pampered onboard. Being a very confident and energetic person, Adeel will try to offer the best service, while giving the utmost attention to each detail. He speaks English
Deckhand – Ioannis Kourliaftis
Ioannis was born in 2000 in Athens. He has all the necessary qualifications for this position including experience in various motor yachts. His good technical knowledge ensure he will offer the best service onboard and assist his team anytime. He speaks Greek and English.
BREAKFAST Variety of baked goods (fresh bread, cake, croissants, tsoureki) Fruit marmelades Greek honey & butter Hazelnut praline Local cold cuts & cheeses Greek yogurt with walnuts & honey Traditional Greek milk rice pudding (rizogalo) Eggs (omelets,boiled,fried,scrambled) Fresh summer fruit platter French toast with maple syrup & crispy bacon Coffee, Tea, Fresh orange juice, Greek cow milk
SALADS Traditional Greek salad with feta cheese Cretan "dakos" with rusks, cherry tomatoes, myzithra cheese, olives, origano & capers Green mixed leaves with grilled goat cheese, pistachios of Aegina island, green grapes & citrus dressing Tabouleh super salad, with kinoa, crushed almonds & dried hurma
APPETIZERS Traditional yellow fava with marinated anchovies "Spetzofai", Greek sausages cooked with peppers, in tomato sauce Handmade spinach pie with feta cheese Roasted octopus with caper leaves and lemon vinaigrette Tzatziki sauce Eggplant salad with Greek pita bread
MAIN COURSES Crispy calamari with saffron aioli sauce Traditional fish soup with egglemon sauce Fresh baked whole fish on platter (sea bream, sea bass etc.) Shrimp spaghetti pasta with bisque & ouzo Beef tagliata with rocket leaves and parmezan flakes Traditional Greek "gemista", stuffed vegetables with rice and herbs "Soutzoukakia", traditional beef meatballs cooked in tomato sauce, served with rice and Greek yogurt.
DESSERTS Greek Ravani, served with kaimaki ice scream Constantinople semolina halva with raisins & cinnamon Chocolate brownies, with vanilla ice cream & salted caramel sauce Tiramisu Bitter chocolate panacotta with passion fruit glazed sauce
