CAPRI | Thira 80

Name: Sonia Avino
Nationality: Italian
Position: Chief steward/ess
Position details: Chief Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Sonia is a dedicated hospitality professional whose deep appreciation for exceptional service naturally transitioned into the yachting industry. Bringing extensive high-end hospitality and management experience, she most recently applied her versatile skill set as a Stewardess, Cook, and Deckhand assistant for several catamarans. With a strong foundation built in luxury resorts and international venues, Sonia excels in housekeeping, culinary support, and guest relations. Her warm, empathetic nature makes her particularly adept at anticipating guest needs and creating a welcoming environment, especially for families with children. Driven by a collaborative spirit, Sonia is eager to bring her organizational prowess and passion for the sea to CAPRI.
Languages spoken: Italian (Native), Spanish, English

Name: Claudio Luciani
Nationality: Italian
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Claudio’s transition into the yachting industry is fueled by a lifelong passion for the sea and a disciplined professional background. With a career that began in technical construction at the prestigious Ferretti Custom Line, he developed an intricate understanding of deck hardware and vessel maintenance on yachts up to 42 meters.
His maritime journey evolved from the shipyard to the helm, serving as Skipper on the 19-meter Hanse 630E, Abracadabra, where he managed complex navigation and guest safety across the Adriatic and Croatia. Most recently, Claudio excelled as a Deckhand aboard the 36-meter Benetti superyacht, Big Five, honing his skills in tender driving, teak care, and high-standard deck operations throughout the Western Mediterranean. Reliable and composed, Claudio is now eager to bring his technical precision and collaborative spirit to CAPRI.
Languages spoken: Italian (native), French, English

Name: Flavia Petrelli
Nationality: Italian
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Flavia is a passionate Head Chef who brings over three decades of rich culinary expertise to the yachting industry. Her maritime journey began in 2017 as a Stew/Deck , rapidly evolving into commanding the galley on prominent vessels like the 50m MY 2 LADIES and the 46m MY GRANDEUR. Drawing from an extensive background managing fine dining establishments ashore, Flavia crafts extraordinary gastronomic experiences tailored to precise guest preferences and dietary needs. She excels in Mediterranean cuisine, fusion dishes, exquisite seafood, and homemade pastries. Known for her ever-present smile, impeccable organization, and ability to thrive under pressure, Flavia masterfully elevates onboard dining.
Languages spoken: Italian (native), English (fluent).

Name: Giancarlo Tosca
Nationality: Italian
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Giancarlo takes the helm of Capri with over a decade of hands-on experience across the Mediterranean and beyond. He spent years aboard the Lagoon 620 catamaran Kaskazi Four Play, working up from deckhand to first officer and relief captain, building deep charter experience in the Aeolian Islands and Caribbean and completing a transatlantic crossing from Italy to the Caribbean along the way. His sailing résumé stretches further still, from captaining the Swan 68 Defiance in private and race settings to ocean racing aboard the Swan 56 Why Not in the ARC and Bermuda Race.
A Yachtmaster Offshore Sail with a degree in automation engineering, Giancarlo pairs strong navigation and charter operations knowledge with genuine technical depth, having worked hands-on with electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems throughout his career. Naples born, he brings a calm, capable presence on board and a real passion for getting guests safely and comfortably to where they want to go.
Languages spoken: Italian (native), English, French (fluent)