Highjinks

Crew Profile

Captain: Vangelis Pantazis

Captain Vangelis, with over a decade of experience at sea, brings an unparalleled blend of navigation expertise and technical proficiency to Highjinks. Serving as Captain since 2012, he’s adept at handling everything from the intricacies of navigation to swiftly addressing mechanical or technical issues. His hands-on experience extends beyond leadership; Vangelis personally maintains and manages a yacht fleet during the winter, giving him a keen understanding of resource management, budget control, and problem-solving on board. During the summer as Captain, he oversees the entire operation of the vessel, ensuring smooth coordination between the crew and high-quality service for passengers. Above all, Vangelis places the utmost priority on safety, ensuring that the crew and passengers are always in safe hands while adhering to maritime regulations and standards. With his steady hand at the helm, guests are guaranteed a memorable sailing experience of a lifetime!



Chef: Anastasios Lamprakis

Anastasios, born in 1971, brings a wealth of culinary expertise and uniqueness to the crew of Highjinks. With a Diploma in Professional Cookery, he has honed his skills through numerous specialized seminars, delving into Japanese and Oriental Cuisine, as well as mastering the knowledge and use of herbs. Since 2010, he has been a fixture in the yachting industry, showcasing his culinary prowess aboard various motor yachts as a seasoned chef. He is organized, adaptable to different kitchen environments and has a wide repertoire of cuisines to offer. Fluent in Greek, English, and German, Anastasios not only crafts delectable dishes to different guest preferences but also ensures a warm and welcoming atmosphere on board through easy communication with his guests, elevating their dining experience to the fullest!

Stewardess/Deckhand: TBA

Sample Menu

BREAKFAST
Cake, Jam, Yoghurt, Cereals, Milk, Coffee, Butter, Muffins, Crepes, Pancakes, Plate with different types of cheese, Plate with cold cuts and a’ la minute (Scrambled eggs, French toast, omelet, etc.)

Day 1 

Lunch

Tagliata Salad (Green salad with smoked ostrich fillets and lightly spicy dressing with avocado and lime) 
Appetizer 
Gondolas with cottage cheese, prosciutto, and anise - Goat cheese balls with herbs and grated peppers                                     
Main course 
Lamb de samples: - Baby potatoes with citrus juice and rosemary, baked in the oven
Dessert
Fried pineapple with mascarpone, liqueur and maple syrup

Dinner

Green Salad with mango and papaya
Appetizer 
Napoleon grilled vegetables with mastelo cheese (local cheese) - Stuffed mushrooms with tomato, pancetta, and parmesan cheese  
Main course
Beef escalope with tomato sauce, mushrooms, baby carrots, and white wine white Egyptian rice
Dessert 
Cheesecake with wild cherries

Day 2

Lunch

Salad with lettuce and orange, in parmesan cheese “nest”, dressed with sweet paprika, honey, garlic, and orange juice
Appetizer 
Mini pizza with seafood—sardines wrapped in vine leaves
Main course 
Spaghetti with crawfish or lobster 
Dessert
Ravani and ice cream with mastic flavor and rose water  

Dinner

Greek Salad
Appetizer
Chickpeas balls - Tzatziki - Anthotiros (local cheese) with herbs, baked in the oven
Main course 
Grilled baby chicken with honey and herbs - Sweet potato puree
Dessert
Crème brulee “Catalana” (with buffalo milk)

Day 3

Lunch

Green Salad with arugula, spinach and pomegranate
Appetizer 
Mini pies with herbs, stuffed vine leaves with rice and Carrot balls with honey
Main course 
Caramelized pork fillet; potatoes “oftes” (local way of cooking)
Dessert 
Baklava of Lebanon

Dinner

Green Salad with salmon, avocado, anise and lime
Appetizer
Shrimps with tomato sauce, chili and Roquefort, baked in the oven - Mini burgers with seafood - Fish roe salad Main course
Grilled (local) fish (sea bass, sea bream etc.) - Red rice in broth of herbs 
Dessert 
Truffles with goji berries and dates

Day 4

Lunch

Salad with smoked chicken, chili sauce and lime
Appetizer
Eggplant mousse - Meatballs
Main course
Stuffed chicken roll with vegetables - Mashed sweet potatoes
Dessert
White halva with strawberries and peaches

Dinner

Salad with arugula, cherry tomatoes and cottage cheese
Appetizer
Carpathian mushroom - Zucchini balls - Split peas 
Main course
Pasta with smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes and red wine  
Dessert
Mille Feuille with feta and anthotiros cream

Day 5

Lunch

Nicoise Salad
Appetizer 
Different types of tapas - Humus with basil - Falafel
Main course
Stuffed cutlets with feta cheese - Potatoes with rosemary garlic chili and curry, baked in the oven
Dessert
Galaktoboureko (local sweet)

Dinner

Potato Salad (Greek traditional salad) with pancetta, spring onions and pickles
Appetizer
Stuffed zucchini flowers - Spicy cheese salad - Grilled red sweet peppers with balsamic and herbs
Main course 
Stuffed wild boar roll with cheese and asparagus—mushroom risotto 
Dessert
Panna cotta with wild cherry syrup  

Day 6

Lunch

Salad with black-eyed peas, spring onions, colored peppers and oregano 
Appetizer
Eggplants with mozzarella, basil and balsamic - Fried cheese (saganaki) 
Main course
Fish with salt crust - Mussel risotto
Dessert 
Profiterole  

Dinner

Greek Salad 
Appetizer
Gruyere with honey and four peppers - Traditional cheese pies - Stuffed cherry tomatoes with mozzarella and basil 
Main course 
Pasticcio - Green beans with tomato sauce 
Dessert
Chocolate mousse  

Day 7

Lunch

Salad dakos with tomato, feta cheese, caper and oregano 
Appetizer 
Elephant beans with tomato sauce - Kagianas (fried eggs with tomato) 
Main course 
Grilled lamb chops - Steamed vegetables and asparagus 
Dessert
Orange pie  

Dinner

Salad with shrimp and noodles 
Appetizer
Baby squid in marinade; - Grilled shrimp, marinated with lime and ginger crab salad  
Main course
Sea bass with olives, caper, and basil - Wild rice in broth of fish 
Dessert 
Chocolate pie  

*All kinds of breads served at meals are handmade.

More Locations Details

Summer Operations
Greece

Winter Operations
Greece