Greek brothers Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis have been named co-captains of Celebrity Ascent. The announcement was made yesterday by Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo.
The company’s fourth ship in its Edge Series is set to debut in winter 2023. Lutoff-Perlo said:
“Captain Dimitrios and Captain Tasos are our star-powered siblings, a maritime dream team. They have given so much to the Celebrity family over the years that we are like a second family.
“Seeing their emotional reaction to this appointment and understanding what it means to share this pinnacle of their career together was something I didn’t expect and will never forget.
“This ship represents a monumental milestone for our brand, taking our innovative outward-facing design further than ever, and creating a whole new class of relaxed luxury resorts at sea.
“I am so proud to leave her in the hands of these expert mariners.”
Captain Dimitrios has dedicated his entire maritime career, spanning more than three decades, to Celebrity Cruises.
He began as an Apprentice Officer onboard Celebrity’s first vessel, the Horizon, in 1990.
Born in Piraeus, port of Athens, Greece, Captain Dimitrios graduated from the Merchant Maritime Academy of Syros-Athens at the top of his class and has held his Master’s license since 2001.
He has sailed aboard every different class of ship in Celebrity’s fleet and was also part of the startup teams for Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Silhouette and Celebrity Apex.
Captain Tasos graduated from the Merchant Marine College, joined Celebrity Cruises in 1998, and over his more than 20-year career with the brand.
He was involved in the opening of Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Equinox and Celebrity Reflection.
Most recently, he has served as captain of Celebrity EdgeⓇ, the very first of Celebrity’s award-winning Edge SeriesⓇ, which launched in 2018.
The brothers will alternate their time on Celebrity Ascent in a three-months on-and-off rotation.
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