Captain / Greek

Kyriakos

Vgenopoulos

Kyriakos was born and raised in Elefsis (the outskirts of Athens). In 1995, he entered the Merchant Marine Academy where he followed a model of sandwich courses (12 month sea service on Merchant vessels) up to his graduation in 1999 as 2nd Officer. Since then he realised his unconditional love for the sea and developed his skills as Deck Officer on Merchant Vessels (Cargo/Tankers) travelling worldwide. He then decided to join the yachting industry in 2004 when he joined his first charter yacht as second and then first mate, navigating in the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic and Indian Ocean. In 2007, he obtained his Master 3000 and has since been at the helm of various yachts including his last Captain’s position onboard M/Y MABROUK &M/Y ROSPIYA. During those years, he deepened his knowledge of the industry as well as strengthening his managerial skills allowing him to better look after his crew. Kyriakos speaks fluent English and he has a vast knowledge and experience of the Mediterranean Sea. He is very sociable; he enjoys looking after his guests and sharing his knowledge with them. In his free time, he likes watching and playing basketball, sailing, practicing aikido, cycling and reading books. Kyriakos is a family man, married with a 12 year old daughter.