MARLA

John Papafaklis

2nd Engineer

Greek John is a graduate of the Greek Marine Engineering Academy of Aspropyrgos and holds an Engineer Class C’ Diploma. His career on board tanker ships lasted a lengthy period of 10 years until he discovered yachting and decided to switch to the luxury marine industry on board MARLA. He also holds Certificates in Ro/Ro & Passenger Ship Safety, Life Saving & Fire Fighting and Proficiency in Medical First Aid. John enjoys having charterers on board and working with the array of sports equipment. He speaks fluent English. John is 30 years old and he enjoys soccer, snowboarding and padel tennis.

George Kalavros

Chef

Greek George graduated in 2004 from Le Monde Culinary School. He began his career at restaurants where he learnt and performed his trade and gained experience. He has served as chef on board M/Y ENDLESS SUMMER, RINI V and MONTE CARLO. George learnt a vast range of recipes and cooking skills and now specializes in Greek, Italian and French cuisine. George has a wide range of gastronomic knowledge and menu specialties coupled with a strong combination of restaurant operations management and leadership skills, promising to offer an unforgettable tasting experience to all the guests. George is a key personality on board MARLA and the boat is now characterized by the high level of gastronomy. George speaks fluent English. He is 38 years old and married with one child. Chief Steward – John Tezas Greek John is a graduate of Le Monde at Hotel Management. He began his career in 2007 as Steward on private and charter yachts throughout the Mediterranean Sea. He has served as assistant steward on board M/Y PRINCE ABDULAZIZ (147m) and as chief steward on board M/Y S CAPE (57m) and M/Y AL DIRIYAH (86m). He joined the crew of MARLA in winter of 2017 and became familiarized with the yacht. John is extremely good at providing exceptional services. He is a certified barista, bartender and sommelier. He also holds all relevant marine Certificates (HACCP diploma, life-saving and fire-fighting, SSH, Ro-Ro passenger). His hospitality and communicative skills are second to none and he prides himself on maintaining the highest levels of service at all times. John looks forward to receiving guests on board MARLA and strives to provide the best service possible. He speaks English and Greek. John is 34 years old and married. He enjoys sports, football, travelling and swimming.

Oleksandra Barantseva

Stewardess

Ukrainian Oleksandra has a Law Degree from Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University and she holds Safety and Training certificates. Oleksandra entered the yachting industry in 2020 on board “AL SALAMAH” as a leading stewardess. She has also extensive experience working as a consultant and salesperson in VIP-class clothing stores. She is extremely hardworking sociable, stress-resistant, attentive and polite, while she is able to establish trusting relationships. She is 26 years old and single. She speaks English, Russian and Ukranian. Oleksandra is also a Master FIDE of chess.

Liudmyla Melnyk

Stewardess

Ukrainian Liudmyla is a graduate of School of Maritime Tourism Service and she has extensive experience in leading service with VIP guests. She has worked on board MY ALEXANDR as a stewardess and as well as on board cruise ship, while her professional background also includes working as a Travel Agent. Liudmyla is pleasant, hard-working, responsible, punctual and sociable. Her hobbies include fitness, reading and traveling. She is 20 years old and single. Assistant Steward – Konstantinos Xanthopoulos Greek Konstantinos’ extensive background in the hospitality industry in accordance with his studies/seminars in hotel services and tourism turned him to focus on the yachting industry. Konstantinos began his career working in hotels and restaurants when in 2017 he entered the yachting industry on board M/Y BLUE EYES. Konstantinos’ charming character makes guests feel at home and he will do his best to offer them wonderful services. Konstantinos speaks fluent English and basic German. He is 26 years old and single.

Nikos Boudouris

Bosun

Greek Nikos started working on yachts at a young age and discovered yachting through his father who had many distinctions in international sailing competitions, including first world championship and third place in Olympic Games in 1980. Since then he has worked as sailor on board M/Y PROTON, OURANOS TOO and BELLA STELLA. He is a hard worker and his love for the sea and yachts proved him to be a valuable member of MARLA’s permanent crew. He holds a Ship Security Officer Certificate, Life Saving and Fire Fighting Certificate, Ro-Ro passenger and speed boat licence. Nikos speaks fluent English. He is 27 years old and he enjoys water sports and sailing.