Lady Rina

Crew Profile

CAPTAIN – Ioannis Kourtis (Giannis)
Captain Giannis was born in 1985 in Athens, Greece. He is a graduate of the Maritime Academy of Aspropyrgos and holds a Captain Class A Certificate. He also holds skipper's and speedboat licenses. Before entering the yachting industry in 2013 he was 9 years onboard various passenger ferries. This is his fifth year onboard M/Y LADY RINA. His previous experience onboard motor yachts and motor sailers was onboard M/S ERATO, M/S AEGEAN SCHATZ, M/S SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL, M/Y A.M.Z. He is very reliable, hard-working, and really loves his job. Also, he has extensive knowledge of the Greek seas, and he will cruise with the guests to unique bays. You can expect a truly safe and unforgettable holiday experience! He constantly receives excellent comments from the guests. When not working, he enjoys diving and fishing! He speaks Greek and English.

CHIEF ENGINEER - Antonis Pantelis
Antonis is 53 years old and owns a second engineering degree. He has been working on ships and ferries for 22 years and in 2015 he joined the yachting industry. Antonis has been working as a Chief Engineer on board M/Y LADY RINA along with captain Giannis since 2020. He is passionate with his work and he loves to help his guests with fishing, taking them to beautiful beaches and caves and doing water sports. He speaks Greek and English.

CHEF – Marinos Fakis
Chef Marinos was born in 1983, is married and has two children. He is a very experienced Chef with over a decade of professional experience at high-end restaurants. He holds a Culinary Arts degree from Le Monde Institute of Hotel and Tourism Studies. He truly loves Greek, Italian & Mediterranean cuisine but has extensive knowledge of German and Asian cuisine as well. Chef Marinos always does his best to satisfy even the most exquisite tastes. In his free time, he loves snorkelling, kayak, spearfishing and swimming. He speaks Greek, English, and basic French.

CHIEF STEWARDESS - Anna Ilidzheva Iliadi
Anna was born in 1987 and holds both a diploma in modern Greek language from National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and a diploma in international relations from Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. She also holds silver service certificate for yacht stewardess in A.S.T. She joined the yachting industry in 2022 onboard M/Y ENDLESS SUMMER, and before that she was a flight attendant. Anna has great enthusiasm and love for her job and pays great attention to every single detail. She is very organized and always does her best to satisfy the guests. She speaks Greek, English, Russian and Spanish.

STEWARDESS – Maria-Eleni Panteli
Maria-Eleni was born in 1999 in Athens, Greece. She holds a degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management. She has also attended Public Relations & Customer Service Training Seminars and Wine Seminars. Before joining the yachting industry, Maria-Eleni worked in high-end restaurants in Santorini. This is her second year onboard M/Y LADY RINA. She displays a high level of attention to detail and organization which are essential attributes for her role. She speaks Greek, English and German.

DECKHAND/SAILOR – Marios Drakogiannis
Marios was born in 1987. He is married and has two children. He has successfully passed all the required courses in life saving & fire fighting and first aid. He also holds a speedboat license. He joined the yachting industry three years ago. Marios with his kind, hard-working and friendly personality will do his best to satisfy the guests onboard LADY RINA! When not working, he enjoys fishing, cycling, and travelling. He speaks Greek and English.

Sample Menu

BREAKFAST

Greek cheese & meat platter

Bread variety

Scrambled eggs

Omelette

Homemade Greek pies

Homemade jams & pastries

Pancakes

Greek yogurt with honey & fresh fruits

Variety of cereals

Fresh juices

1st DAY

LUNCH

Fresh fish with herbs and Greek 'fava' ('Fava'is a dish made with yellow split peas pureed)
Sushi dolma! Marinated sardines in ricevinegar, cucumber, lemon-dill mayonnaise,sushi rice, grape leaves and fleur de sel
Mediterranean salad

DINNER

Greek traditional pasta beef casserole ('Giouvetsi')
Roasted vegetable medley
Fresh fruits with yogurt mousse

2nd DAY

LUNCH

Stuffed Vegetables ('Gemista' is a Greekstyle risotto with in-season vegetables)
Tzatziki dip
Spicy feta mousse dip
Authentic Greek salad ('Choriatiki')

DINNER

Rib-eye steak with caramelized onions
Quinoa salad
Apple ice-cream with biscuits andcaramel syrup

3rd DAY

LUNCH

Authentic Greek moussaka
Green salad with caramelized nuts,citrus fruits and manouri cheese

DINNER

Mushroom risotto
Prosciutto & melon salad with
balsamic vinaigrette
Tiramisu

4th DAY

LUNCH

Pancetta BBQ
Grilled vegetables
Greek saganaki cheese

DINNER

Sea bass en papillote
Crispy shrimps in kataifi crust
Flamed with squids' ink, salad octopus
Mille-feuille with ice cream

5th DAY

LUNCH

Greek souvlaki kebabs
Roast potato and rosemary
Grilled zucchini salad

DINNER

Stifàdo slow cooked beef tempúra, kokkàrionions purée with tomato sauce, red wineand mushrooms sauté
Caprese salad
White chocolate raspberry cheesecake

6th DAY

LUNCH

Spaghetti carbonara
Caesar salad with boiled chicken and kale

DINNER

Saint Jacques ceviche "a la polita", with peas, carrots,sweet and sour lime-mint vinaigrette
Baby arugula salad with Parmesan
Red wine poached pear filled with vanilla ice-cream

7th DAY

LUNCH

Grilled chicken with spicy marinade
Feta stuffed sweet potatoes
Beetroot salad

DINNER

Grilled mackerel
Balsamic lentil salad
Tomato tartar
Banoffee moelleux

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Summer Operations
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Winter Operations
Greece