Captain: Grigoris Papathanasis
Grigoris was born in 1993 and grew up in Chalkida on the island of Evvia.
Being close to the sea, he naturally started all kinds of watersports as a small child. At the age of five he got affixed to Canoeing and he laid the foundations for his future membership in the Greek national Kayak Slalom team and participated in numerous European and World championships. While sailing was always a part of his everyday life, he started his professional nautical career as a crew member on a 76ft catamaran on the island of Santorini. Since then, he consistently and patiently progressed his knowledge and experience and has been a Skipper since 2018.
He likes to maintain a relaxed and friendly, yet professional atmosphere on board. Teamwork is the root of his DNA, ensuring that everyone is having a memorable time on board – getting the sails up and shutting down the engine is his priority when sailing with him.
Grigoris is a very responsible and considerate sailor, always ensuring his guests’ privacy, yet being always attentive.
He is a natural with children and enjoys teaching them Canoeing, SUP, Fishing and Seamanship. When not on a yacht, Grigoris enjoys a salty day on his surfboard or getting handyman skills to work with his family and friends.
Grigoris holds an offshore as well as speed boat license and regularly updates his safety and first aid skills. He is a non-smoker, enjoys a healthy and sportive lifestyle and fluently speaks English next to his mother tongue, Greek.
Cook/Host: Eleni Mavrodonti
Eleni, the cook and host aboard Andiamo, brings several years of experience in hospitality and guest service across charter yachts in Greece. Passionate about creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, she prepares fresh, flavorful meals tailored to guests’ preferences while ensuring every detail on board is thoughtfully taken care of. With a background in both hospitality and law, Eleni is organized, attentive, and calm under pressure. Her friendly personality, dedication to exceptional service, and genuine care for guests help create a relaxed and enjoyable onboard experience, making every charter aboard Andiamo feel effortless and memorable.
Cook/Hostess: ELENA BIZANI-TSILINGIRI (from 5th September onwards)
Elena is a talented and versatile Cook/Hostess with a strong culinary background and extensive experience working aboard sailing catamarans and monohulls throughout the Greek islands. She combines professional culinary training with a warm, service-oriented personality and a thorough understanding of life on board.
She began her culinary career in restaurants and hotels in Greece and abroad, gaining valuable experience in garde manger, pâtisserie and saucier positions, including at the Michelin-starred Varoulko Seaside in Athens. She later worked as a Chef in a kindergarten before moving into the yachting industry, where she discovered her passion for combining cooking and hospitality in a charter environment.
Since 2020, Elena has worked extensively as a freelance and crewed Chef and hostess aboard various catamarans and monohulls on both crewed and skippered charters, cruising in both the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Elena holds a Food Technology qualification from IEK Le Monde and has continued her education with studies in Applied Psychology and Integrative Psychotherapy. She is a great team player, reliable and speaks Greek and English excellently.
