Greek Seafarers

Maria Sarri, Director of the Aegean Maritime Museum, and board member Achilleas Viliotis join Antonis Karagiannakis on “Saturday Shift”, the weekend special edition of the show “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, broadcast by Voice of Greece. They speak about their deep bond with the sea, the museum’...

On “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, airing on Voice of Greece, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Sustainable Development of the Municipality of Piraeus Dimitris Karydis and economist–collector–author Giannis Vasilakis—whose work is currently on display at the city’s Municipal Art Gallery—discuss the sea, the ...

On “Fair Winds and Following Seas” we share exceptional stories from our sailors, each told in their own unique way, giving them a personal and meaningful touch. These are incredible accounts from ships, ports, and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves as the true heroes of these adventures. Produced and...

Speaking from aboard his tourist vessel DISCOVERY, Captain Manolis Rizos from Lipsi shares his lifelong bond with the sea, a passion he’s nurtured since childhood. His journey begins in Rhodes and continues to Symi, part of a life dedicated to Greece’s remote island communities.“I used to run a rou...

Captain George Koumpenas, President of the Union of Cruise Ship Owners and Celestyal Cruises CEO, joins “Saturday Shift", the Saturday special edition of the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas” with Antonis Karagiannakis. In this insightful conversation, Captain Koumpenas affirms Greece’s posit...

Just before setting sail on a ten-day voyage aboard a yacht with international guests, Captain Panagiotis Zorzos - graduate of the prestigious Hydra Maritime Academy- spoke on the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas" and Voice of Greece. Hailing from a long line of seafarers, Captain Zorzos naturally...

On “Fair Winds and Following Seas” we share exceptional stories from our sailors, each told in their own unique way, giving them a personal and meaningful touch. These are incredible accounts from ships, ports, and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves as the true heroes of these adventures. Produced and...

Second Officer Captain Stylianos Koutsodontis, hailing from Aegina and Syros, joined us on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” on Voice of Greece for a heartfelt conversation about life at sea. “My whole life, since I was a child, has revolved around the sea—swimming, boats, fishing, and the stories...

Eliza Karampetian-Nikotiian, Head of Public Relations and Advertising for the NGO Safe Water Sports, joined “Fair Winds and Following Seas” to speak about water safety and awareness initiatives. She shared the official 2024 statistics on drownings and water-related accidents in Greece, and introduced the...

On “Fair Winds and Following Seas” we share exceptional stories from our sailors, each told in their own unique way, giving them a personal and meaningful touch. These are incredible accounts from ships, ports, and seas around the world, with the sailors themselves as the true heroes of these adventures. Produced and...

Captain Lefteris Kehagioglou is the president of the Alumni Association of the Hydra Maritime Academy—the oldest naval academy in the world—and also serves as president of the Greek Network of Small Islands. Mr. Kehagioglou spoke about the upcoming conference on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, titled “The...

Author Manolis Lampridis takes readers on a lyrical journey through time in The Brave Men of Kasos, a novel set in 1732 on the eve of revolution, against the backdrop of Kasos—the storied island of the southeastern Aegean, known for its proud seafaring tradition. Through richly drawn characters —...

Retired Navy Captain Manthos Dimitriou shared his unique stories and experiences on Voice of Greece and the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas". He served aboard the legendary destroyer Themistoklis from 1973 to 1978, making him one of the few naval officers to have spent such an extended period...

Captain Ourania Syka, originally from Skopelos, shares her journey on Voice of Greece and the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas". “I graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos and began my career in coastal shipping to see if the profession was right for me—if I could handle it,...

PASOK MEP Sakis Arnaoutoglou discussed the recent visit of 40 mayors and local officials from Greece’s small islands and remote mountain villages to Brussels, where they brought forward the most pressing challenges facing their regions. “In our meetings, I saw genuine interest and commitment fro...

Award-winning show dedicated to Greek seafarers, featuring stories of their day-to-day lives, live testimonies, and connections with Greek ocean liners sailing across the world’s oceans. Produced and presented by Antonis Karagiannakis

Lawyer, sailor, and lifelong devotee of the sea, Dimitris Panteleimonitis returned for a second conversation on “Fair Winds and Following Seas” on Voice of Greece. “Sailors must approach everything they do with passion, dedication, and genuine enthusiasm—otherwise, they’re bound to fail,” he remarked...

The lawyer, sailor, and devoted enthusiast of the sea and maritime life, Dimitris Panteleimonitis, speaks on Voice of Greece and the show "Fair Winds and Following Seas". Driven by his love for the sea, he chose to serve his military duty in the Hellenic Navy, specifically aboard the destroyer Themistocles. “I c...