Crew Profiles:
CAPTAIN - George Tsagarakos (58 years old)
Captain George is a graduate of the Merchant Marine Academy and holds a Captain Class B’ Diploma. He began his career on board commercial vessels traveling around the world and for the past 20 years he has served on board professional and
private yachts. He has all the necessary updated qualifications & certificates in Fire Fighting and First Aid, GMDSS, Personal Safety and Ship Security.
He is gentle, kind and eager to please his guests, always ensuring their safety and comfort. He has long experience on Motor Sailers and has been onboard M/S ALTHEA as Captain from the beginning of 2016.
Captain George speaks fluent English.
In his spare time he enjoys studying history and jogging.
Captain George is married with one child.

ENGINEER - Samir (61 years old)
Samir is the man who keeps Althea going for the last 24 years.
After studying Engineering in Russia he worked on Greek ocean going vessels and in different companies in Canada until 2000. Since then he has been caring for Althea as an engineer and assistant to the Captain. Samir’s calm personality often hides a delicate sense of humour which delights all
those who discover him.
He is married with 2 children and has many interests: fishing, travelling, reading,
design, tennis and chess.
Samir speaks Greek, English, Arabic, Russian and French.

MATE
Fred (53 years old)
It is thanks to the year round efforts of Fred that Althea’s deck is always in pristine condition. Fred who is sportsman and a sailor does a lot more than maintenance. He takes care of water sports and his welcoming personality puts his guests at ease and helps them enjoy all the sport activities of their cruise. Fred who has always worked on sailboats has been with Althea for the last 16 years.
He is married with 2 children and loves water sports and running.
He speaks Greek, Albanian and English.