Professional Background:
Captain Andrija is 42 years young and has over 20 years of experience sailing the Adriatic coast. His teacher was his father, who proudly passed down his love and knowledge of the sea.

He has a degree in Nautical engineering from the Maritime University in Split and is a seasoned entrepreneur. The Cristal is the third boat in his family business, with aspirations of adding others.

Personal Interests:
When he’s not sailing, he takes pride in upkeeping the Cristal. He enjoys attending town council meetings and sitting as the president of boat owners in Krilo Jesenice. He also enjoys traveling to faraway places.

Languages Spoken:
English, Croatian

Chef Petar is from Sinj, Croatia. After finishing culinary school, he spent 6 years in Germany cooking at 5-star restaurants. For the past six years, he has been perfecting his culinary skills and creating masterpieces as a Chef on a yacht.

His love of cooking and attention to detail will surely please all taste buds. His favorite meals to prepare are Croatian specialties with a modern twist. He also loves great steaks and delicious homemade desserts.

Languages spoken: English, Croatian

Experienced sous chef with 30 years of hospitality expertise, specializing in desserts and providing significant support to the head chef.

Languages spoken: English, Italian, Croatian

Experienced Waiter with a strong background in hospitality, including 2 years on yachts, 8 years as a Chef de Rang in a 5-star hotel, and 5 years as a manager at Joe's Beach Bar. High school education in culinary arts, certified sommelier, Class Master, and skilled in bartending.

Languages spoken: English, Croatian

Waiter with diverse experience, including 1 year in the yacht industry, 3 years in a ski resort in Austria, and 2 years in a beach bar setting. Holder of a college degree in Kinesiology. Detail-oriented and committed to delivering exceptional service.

Languages spoken: English, Croatian

Experienced hospitality professional with a background in various service roles, including 2 years as a waitress in Split, Croatia, and international experience in Paris and Frankfurt. Skilled in customer service with additional expertise as a bartender and makeup artist. Holder of certifications in Makeup Artistry and Eyebrow Threading. Adaptable, hardworking, and able to quickly adjust to new environments.

Languages spoken: English, Croatian

Dedicated and experienced housekeeper with 4 years of work on yachts and 1 year in a 5-star hotel. Skilled in providing top-notch cleaning services and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.

Languages spoken: English, Italian, Croatian

Experienced Chief Mate with 5 years of international navigation experience and 6 years on yachts. Skilled in managing navigation operations, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a team for efficient yacht operations.

Languages spoken: English, Croatian

Highly experienced Chief Engineer with 12 years of experience on yachts. Skilled in overseeing yacht engine operations, maintenance, and repair. Certified Tender Driver with licenses for 500 BT and Yacht Master 500 BT.

Languages spoken: English, Croatian

Junior Deckhand with 2 years of experience in the yachting industry, transitioning from a background in medical technology to pursue a new career at sea. Eager to learn new skills and work in a maritime environment due to a passion for travel and the ocean.

Languages spoken: English, Italian, Croatian

Recent graduate of Maritime High School with a family background in the yacht industry. Eager learner with a keen interest in listening to experienced sailors. Two years of experience working on smaller boats during summer breaks.

Languages spoken: English, Croatian