Metin Karaman(Captain)
Captain Metin has been with the Karadeniz fleet for 10 years now carrying the unforgettable memories of many successful East / West Med, Caribbean and Seychelles seasons. He crossed the Atlantic for the eight time this year, leading a super crew and having a successful journey from Marmaris to St.Martin. He is always ready and eager to be a part of many memories of very successful charters and “dream journeys” to amaze his guests. He is a natural entertainer and a good team leader. Metin speaks English and he is happily married with two children.

Murat Ataklı (Chef)
Murat joined the Karyacht Family in summer season 2006.  He first started working at their family restaurant in Izmir.  Since 2000, he has been in tourism sector working at some 5-star hotels and “a la carte” restaurants.   He is a friendly person, creative and open to new ideas.  And he loves surprising his guests with his perfect culinary skills combined with the creative serving style.  He is married with two sons.

Mustafa Karaman (First Mate)
This will be Mustafa’s first season on board PRINCESS ZEYNEP.  He has been working on various charter & private boats for nearly 15 years.  Ina short period of time he proved himself as a very knowledgeable and competent crew member on a big yacht just like PRINCESS ZEYNEP.  He has a friendly personality and enjoys cooking his specialities for his guests when he has time.  Mustafa speaks good English.

Hayri Çakir(Engineer)
Hasim joined the Karadeniz Yachting in 2004.  After a long and successful journey to the Seychelles in the winter 2004 and another one to the Caribbean in 2005, he proved himself as a very competent and experienced crew member on board PRINCESS ZEYNEP.  He is an expert on marine engines and he ensures that all systems on board are working perfectly. He speaks English.


Tufan Taban(Deckhand)
He joined ZEYNEP in summer 2005.  In a short period of time he proved himself to be a hardworking and efficient crew.  He is very helpful and friendly, doing his job in perfect order as a part of the team.


Muhterem Evirgen(Chief Stewardess)
Muhterem has been working with Karadeniz Yachting for the last 4 years as the chief stewardess of PRINCESS ZEYNEP.  She is a hard working team member, aiming high standards of hosting for the guests and always ready to accomplish their needs on board.  She speaks good English and Spanish.


Mumine Yaman (Stewardess)