Grande Amore

Crew Profile

CAPTAIN:Nikolaos Zormpas, Greek

Languages: English, Greek (native)

Captain Nikos is one of the best and most experienced Captains in the East Med.
Captain Nikos was born in Greece in 1963, holds a Captain's class A' degree for unlimited-size of vessels and has attended various training courses.

Besides being an expert as a Captain, he is a charming, polite, and pleasant person with excellent evaluations from all Guests and employers. He puts all his efforts to satisfy every Guest's need and loves to create the ideal tailor-made itineraries and organize all kinds of activities on board and onshore, ensuring that all Guests will enjoy the most unforgettable holidays on GRANDE AMORE.

What makes him exceptional is that he combines his immense experience and his excellent managerial skills with a calm character, succeeding in handling every situation in the best possible way. He loves his job, pays attention to every single detail, and attracts much of respect by his Crew.

His extensive experience with VVIP Guests and royals makes him ideal to handle all the special requests of every Client who comes on board GRANDE AMORE.

Previous Yachts as a Master: s/y PHOCEA (76 meters – charter & private), m/y MAGNA GRECIA (60 meters – charter), s/y CORELIA (48 meters – private), m/y MADIBLUE D (47 meters – charter & private) s/y AELLO (40 meters – charter & private), m/y PHALAROPE (40 meters - private), m/y ASTERI (40 meters – private), m/y GALATEA (36 meters – charter & private), m/y BOLARO (35 meters – private), m/y SEMIRALICE (32 meters – private), m/y TIME OUT I (32 meters – private), m/y LAVIMAR II (24 meters – private)

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CHIEF OFFICER: George Partsinevelos - Greek

Languages: English, Greek (native)

Captain George holds a Class B' captain's degree and has worked as a Chief Officer on yachts from 2021 until 2024 when he joined GRANDE AMORE.

He has attended many seminars and holds various certificates. And his deep knowledge of all marine aspects along with his pleasant personality and service orientation make him ideal for the yachting industry.

Captain George is very capable with tender driving and water sports.

Previous Yacht Experience: m/y NATALIA V (45 meters - charter)

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CHIEF ENGINEER: Theodosis Gianniris - Greek

Languages: English, French, Spanish, Greek (native).

Theodosis is the Chief Engineer of GRANDE AMORE since April 2021 and is a key asset to her success. He holds a Marine Engineer Class B' Diploma and has various other licenses and certificates, including Speedboat Operator License, Sailing Yacht Operator License, Floating Crane Operator License, etc.

His professional career started in 1991 and since then he has worked on various ships, in the RION-ANTIRRION Bridge construction sea bottom excavations (2000 - 2003), in THYSSEN KRUPP Submarine Division (2005 - 2007) and on a 140 meters Mega Yacht owned by a royal family (2017 - 2021).

Theodosis was born in Athens in 1970, he lives in Athens and is married with two kids.

Previous Yacht: m/y AL SALAMAH (140 meters - private)

Previous Professional Experience: Bulk Carriers, Ro-Ro Passenger Ships, Thyssen Krupp Submarine Division, Rion-Antirrion Bridge Sea Bottom Excavations

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CHEF: Nikolaos (Nikos) Athanasiou, Greek

Languages: English, Greek (native)
Yachting Experience: s/y TAMARITA (47 meters - charter), m/y TYNDAREO (43 meters - private), m/y OCTANA(39 meters - private), s/y ALTHEA (37 meters - private), m/y PROJECT STEEL (34 meters charter/private), m/y ALLAHOU (33 meters charter/private), m/y DUKE (32 meters - charter/private), m/y MEMORIES TOO (29 meters - charter/private), m/y MEMORIES (25 meters -charter/private)

Restaurant Experience: Hilton Hotel, Restaurants (Andros island)

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CHIEF STEWARDESS: Viktoriia Kapitanchuk, Ukrainian

Languages: English, Russian (native), Ukrainian (native).

Viktoria is one of the most experienced and competent Chief Stewardesses in the Mediterranean with great reputation and success in the international chartering industry.
And the GRANDE AMORE team is proud to have her on board since April 2023.

In her country Ukraine, she is often called a "legend" of the Ukrainian yachting industry and she is the head and developer of specialized training courses for Yacht Stewardesses offered by a well-known Hospitality Academy.

She entered the international Mega Yacht industry in 2013 and since then she has been working as a Chief Stewardess and Crew Manager of charter and private Mega Yachts.

Before joining the luxury yachting industry, she was working since 1999 on various cruise and passenger ships, on different posts up to the rank of the Hotel Manager.

During the winters Victoria works as a manager in her family business Hotel Spa.

She has excellent organizational and managerial skills, passion for her job, motivates teamwork, and works perfectly with everyone on board.

She has great experience in silver service, genuine talent in table decoration, a great eye for detail and is always there to ensure that the everything on board is immaculate and all Guest needs are met.

Victoria with her smile and positive attitude makes Guests' stay on GRANDE AMORE unforgettable by creating a wonderful atmosphere and a memorable experience on board.

Last but not least she makes great cocktails!

Victoria has attended the following seminars and holds the following Certificates:

- Certificate of Stewardess Proficiency
- Certificate of Bar Managers
- Security for All Seafarers (AWARENESS TRAINING)
- Safety Familiarization
- Basic Training & Instruction for all Seafarers.
- Vessel Food Sanitation System
- Yacht Service Training
- Silver Service
- Awarding of Trade

Previous Experience in the Yachting Sector:

CREW MANAGER: m/y BLISS (52m - private)

CHIEF STEWARDESS:
m/y BLISS (52 meters - private), m/y DEEP BLUE II (45 meters - charter), m/y PALMARINA (45 meters - charter), m/y LADY KATERINA (45 meters - charter), m/y LET IT BE M (38 meters - private)

Previous Cruise & Passenger Ship Experience:

HOTEL MANAGER: Golden Iris (Mano Maritime), Silver Star (Mano Maritime)

BAR MANAGER: Thompson Spirit (Louis Cruise Lines), El Greco (King Minos)

ASSISTANT BAR MANAGER: Apollon (Royal Olympic Cruises)

Hotel Manager Experience: Eden Hotel & Cafe, Odessa


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2nd STEWARDESS: Valentyna Samonenko, Ukrainian

Languages: English, Ukrainian (native), Russian

YACHTING EXPERIENCE:
m/y EMIR, 83 (meters - private), m/y RM ELEGANT (72 meters - private), m/y MOKA (51 meters - private), m/y RASHA (50 meters - private), m/y SEATALY (29 meters - charter)

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3rd STEWARDESS: Hanna Vysotska, Ukrainian

Before joining GRANDE AMORE, she had worked for 3 seasons as a stewardess on charter and private yachts. She has also worked for 2 years as a stewardess on cruise ships.

Anna is a true team player. She is very willing and hard-working and at the same time, she has a very pleasant personality.

Languages: English, Ukrainian (native) Russian, Bulgarian

Previous Yachts: m/s DEEP BLUE II (44 meters - charter), m/y DESERT (24 meters - private), m/y MILKY WAY (19 meters - charter)

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BOSUN: Dimitris Levantis, Greek

Languages: English, Greek (native).

Dimitris is one of the most experienced Bosuns, with more than 30 years of professional experience on Mega Yachts and ships in Greece and all over the world, including yachts of royal families.

He works continuously on GRANDE AMORE since the beginning of 2021 and he is very committed to ensuring both the comfort and security of GRANDE AMORE's Guests.

With his wide experience and determination, he is a key factor for her perfect maintenance and smooth operation of all deck procedures.

Dimitris is a great team player and with his long experience with VVIP and royal Guests, he contributes significantly to the high level of service offered on GRANDE AMORE.

Dimitris has studied Information Systems, holds a Speedboat Operator's License, is married with one kid, and during the last years, he lives in Athens, Greece.

Previous Yachts: m/y AL' ALMAS (110 meter - private - Spain), m/y ALEXANDER (110 meter - charter - Med), m/y HAYA (60 meter - private - Med), m/y AWAEL, (60 meter - private - Bahrein), M/Y PARIS (50 meter - charter - East Med), m/y JAMEEL (50 meter - private - Bahrein), AWAL (48 meter - private - Bahrein), m/y ACTIVE MYRINE (32 meter - private - Med), m/y VOX (38 meter - private - Greece), m/y WHY NOT (38 meter - private - Greece), m/y ANNA MARIA (25 meter - charter - Greece)

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2nd BOSUN: Dimitris Lymperopoulos, Greek

Languages: English, Greek (native).

Dimitris is a very experienced mariner having worked on charter and private Mega Yachts as a Bosun and as a Sailor. His deep knowledge of sailing makes him extremely competent in all marine aspects.

Previous Yachts: m/y SHAF (55 meters – private), m/s ARKTOS (35 meters – charter) m/y 4LIFE (28 meters – charter), m/y IRIS (24 meters – charter)

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STEWARDESS/ DECKHAND: Dimitra Levanti, Greek

Languages: English, Greek(native)

Dimitra is a real team player and she is always willing with a smile in his face to offer his best, both in service and as a deckhand.

She holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Law & Political Science.

She was born in 1985, and lives in Athens, Greece. In her free time, he enjoys water sports, cooking, traveling, and cinema.

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Management Team GRANDE AMORE is managed all year round 24/7 by a very qualified permanent General & Technical Manager, who along with his team and the fantastic Crew, guarantees the highest level of maintenance, service, and client satisfaction during every charter.

Sample Menu

BREAKFAST

 ▪ Salty muffins with greek gruyere cheese & chives   
 ▪ French toast with greek honey & fruits   
 ▪ Various omelettes  
 ▪ Eggs "sur le plat" with greek goat cheese & tomato coulis  
 ▪ "Strapatsada" eggs cooked with fresh tomato sauce, onions & feta cheese  
 ▪ Variety of pies  
 ▪ Variety of cheese, cold cuts & sausages  
 ▪ Variety of breads & rusks  
 ▪ Pancakes with caramelized fruits   
 ▪ "Diples" fried crunchy dough with honey & wallnuts  
 ▪ Variety of cakes
 ▪ Variety of marmalades & greek honey
 ▪ Super food granola with greek yogurt
 ▪ Variety of cereals
 ▪ "Pasteli" traditional bar with honey & nuts or seasame
 ▪ Variety of coffees & teas
 ▪ Variety of fresh juices
 ▪ Variety of smoothies
 ▪ Variety of water infusions

SALADS

▪ Salad with grilled calamari, snow peas & escarole 
▪ Green salald with shrimps & asian vinaigrette 
▪ Quinoa salad with smoked salmon & herbs 
▪ Black eyed peas, beetroots, turnip & grilled "manouri" cheese
▪ Green salad with roquefort cheese, grapes & wallnuts
▪ Green salad with fried goat cheese, roasted pine seeds, raisins & chef's vinaigrette
▪ Chef's greek salad, with tomatoes, cucumber, caper leaves & berries, "paximadi"
   (tranditional rusk), greek oregano, "xinomyzythra" cheese & greek olive oil 

STARTERS & SNACKS

▪ Shrimp dumplings with soy dip  
▪ Sea bass ceviche with mango & chili 
▪ Beef capraccio
▪ Grilled octopus with baby tomatoes confit & smoked mayonnaise
▪ Shrimps "saganaki" with feta cheese foam & finocchio  
▪ Shrimp bruschettes with tarama & truffle oil
▪ Salmon gravlax with carob sauce & orange peel
▪ Fava beans puree with caramelized onions
▪ Fava beans puree with calamari conflit & parsley oil

FISH & SEAFOOD MAIN COURSES 

▪ Sea bass fillet with tamarisk leaves & tangerine sauce
▪ Cod fillet with carrot puree & vegetables
▪ Octopus in red sauce with onion emulsion & watermelon pearls
▪ Fresh local fish grilled with vegetables
▪ Salmon teriyaki with jerusalem artichoke emulsion

MEAT MAIN COURSES

▪ Beef fillet with "mavrodafni" wine sauce, celeriac puree & vegetables  
▪ Rib eye with carrot puree & king oyster mushrooms  
▪ Chicken breast fillet with sweet potato puree, black raisins, balsamic vinegar & thyme  
▪ Pork fillet with glazed vegetables & salsify cream  
▪ Pork belly with orange sauce & potato puree  
▪ Variety of meats & burgers barbeque on the beach  

PASTA & RISOTTO

▪ "Frutti di mare" risotto with bisque & lime peel
▪ Mushroom risotto with truffle oil
▪ Mushroom pappardelle with "naxos" gruyere cream
▪ Shrimp spaghetti with finocchio
▪ Lobster spaghetti
▪ Pasta with clams & lemon sauce
▪ Orzo with shrimps & cretan "staka" butter

GREEK TRADITIONAL MAIN CUSRCES

▪ "Exohiko" lamp cooked in the oven in wax paper with fresh broad beans, potatoes, "kefalotyri"
  cheese, garlic, lemon & oregano
▪ "Chef's mousaka" with eggplants, minced veal meat, feta cheese & bechamel 
▪ "Chef's lahanodolmades" minced meat, rice & hebs cooked in cabbage leaves
▪ "Chef's gemista" tomatoes, peppers, eggplants & zucchini stuffed with minced beef meat, roasted
  pine seeds, raisins & rice

DESERTS 

▪ Lemon cremeux with cinnamon biscuit & magadascare vanilla ice cream  
▪ White chocolate namelaka with cocoa grumble & pistachio ice cream
▪ Cheese cake with strawberry or forest fruit sauce  
▪ Lemon tarte with chocolate ganache or forest fruits  
▪ Chocolate tarte
▪ Chocolate souffle with marengue in caramel sauce

More Locations Details

Summer Operations
W. Med -Naples/Sicily, Greece, W. Med -Riviera/Cors/Sard., Turkey, W. Med - Spain/Balearics, Croatia, Red Sea, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Winter Operations
Greece, Turkey