Meet The Crew
Our specialists are at the heart of Astoria Catamaran. They have travelled extensively and documented it perfectly so you can enjoy your adventures.

Christo Dimitrov
Chef
Christo Dimitrov, born in 1993 from Bulgaria is joining Astoria to fulfill the needs and tastings of our customers on their vacation with carefully selected food and varieties of different cuisines.
Our amazing chef has worked in Michelin star restaurants in France for six years, and completed his education in a French culinary institute in Brussels. Christo is dedicated to delighting customers while continually striving to improve culinary expertise. He speaks perfect French, Russian, English and his mother language Bulgarian. He is a young, ambitious, fun, outgoing and a perfect addition to the crew to deliver a delicious experience with Astoria.
George Kalakov
Captain
Captain George, born in 1969, comes to Astoria from Bulgaria. With a Master’s Degree in International Tourism from the University of national and world economy – Sofia, he knows all the details that make for the perfect holiday. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience of both life at sea and the world of hospitality, bringing a passion for yachting to his charters.
For nearly 20 years he has sailed a variety of yachts throughout the Aegean, Marmara, and Black Seas. He holds an RYA Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore 200 GT license and many safety at sea certifications along with Marine Environmental Awareness. He is eager to welcome guests onto the brand new 2021 Samana 59- Astoria and treat them to exceptional service and an incredible chartering experience!