Crew Profiles:
Captain: Dimitar Stoyanov

Captain Dimitar was born in 1970 and he is from Bulgaria. He has an extensive experience on various vessels. In addition, he has delivered various sailing and power charter boats up to 25 meters in Greece, Mediterranean sea and Atlantic Ocean. He followed his love for the sea and joined the yachting world. Working as a captain for 8 years, he has had years of experience in yacht services management.
He is a passionate Captain with the sea and he is happy to welcome guests onboard Astoria and offer an exceptional charter experience in the gorgeous Greek islands.

Languages: Bulgarian (native), English, Greek & Russian (conversational)

Chef: Angel Malinov

Angel, the vibrant chef aboard Astoria, is fueled by a passion for culinary innovation and a relentless drive to excel in the kitchen. With years of experience under his belt, Angel has honed his skills in a variety of international cuisines, with a particular emphasis on Spanish, Japanese, and Bulgarian dishes. Having served as head chef in several esteemed Bulgarian restaurants since 2018, Angel brings a wealth of expertise to the galley. Fluent in Bulgarian, English, and Spanish, Angel is adept at communicating and crafting memorable dining experiences for guests, aiming to evoke positive emotions through every delectable creation.

Deckhand/Stew: Robert Chamasanyan

Robert, hailing from Bulgaria and born in 1997, brings a blend of maritime expertise and sporting prowess to the crew of Astoria. Currently enrolled in the South Bulgarian Maritime Education Center, he is diligently working towards becoming a skipper of sea-going vessels up to 40 GT. Beyond his maritime aspirations, Robert's exceptional talent transcends into the realm of sports, where he holds an impressive record as a nine-time national champion and two-time international champion in boxing. He is kind, disciplined, adaptable and eager to welcome guests on board Astoria this summer! With his dedication, skill, and team spirit, Robert adds both depth and dynamism to the team aboard.