Crew Profiles

Frane Orović | Captain
Croatian

EXPERIENCE:
In 1996, I had my first job as a Captain aboard a police patrol boat, navigating the waters of Croatia and beyond. Over the past decade, I've had the privilege of navigating yachts such as ANGELA LORA, NEW STAR, and now, the esteemed ARETHA!

CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic Sea

LANGUAGES:
English and Croatian.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Responsibility and safety as priority for guests and all on-board crew.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Hard worker and hospitable host. Want everyone to feel like at home on my yacht.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Good and reliable captain, fair to crew, and always giving 100% to have happy guests on board.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“Well done is better than well said.”



Toni Antišin | Chief engineer
Croatian

EXPERIENCE:
Since 2017, my career at sea began aboard the NEW STAR, where I've proudly dedicated three years of service.

CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic Sea

LANGUAGES:
English and Croatian.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Hard working, responsibility

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Responsibility that the vessel and all machinery on board is 100% operational for satisfaction of the guests.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am a social and hard working individual.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Everything you have ever wanted is sitting on the outer side of fear.”



Aleksandar Lazarov | Chef
Serbian

EXPERIENCE:
In 2010, my culinary voyage commenced at Pan Panokio, Poco Loco, Lagano, and Resort Losinia, where I honed my skills in preparing a diverse array of dishes to perfection.

CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic Sea

LANGUAGES:
English, Croatian and Serbian.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Tasteful, Beautiful, and nice decorated food made with best local ingredients.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Responsibility and commitment to always amaze people.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am a good friend and colleague.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“Do one thing every day than that scares you.”



Nicole Stjelja Kralj | Stewardess
Croatian

EXPERIENCE:
My first job was in 2018 in the Bevanda restaurant/bar/hotel and after I started working on the yacht SYMPHONY in 2023. I have one summer season experience working on the yacht and 5 years in high-end restaurants and bars.

CRUISING AREAS:
Dalmatian Coast

LANGUAGES:
English, Croatian.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
They can expect professionalism and passion to always give the best service. Expect that, after a day, I will know your favourite drinks to surprise you!

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
My most positive points are politeness, tidiness.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
I am trying to be a best friend and colleague

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“Find your place under the sun.”



Uroš Mitrović | Steward
Serbian

EXPERIENCE:
I have 5 years of experience working in high-end restaurants and bars. This will be my first season on board a yacht.

LANGUAGES:
English, Croatian.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Politeness and professional service.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Positivity, fast and quality service, resourcefulness.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Hard working, fair and kind person with manners.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“Well done is better than well said.”



Armin Graca | Steward
Serbian

EXPERIENCE:
Over the past decade, I have gained experience on board with Celebrity Cruises and Thomson Cruises, as well as in various à la carte restaurants situated along the scenic Adriatic Sea and in Serbia.

CRUISING AREAS:
Europe, Asian, South and North America

LANGUAGES:
English and Serbian.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Professional and friendly personality ready for any requests. Expect my full dedication to your stay on the yacht for your pure relaxation.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Ability to make right decisions under pressure and stress.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I take my job too seriously.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Life is beautiful, enjoy it.”



Doris Mikić | Masseuse
Croatian

EXPERIENCE:
Member of staff team, masseuse, personal pilates trainer, psychotherapist

CRUISING AREAS:
Dalmatian Coast

LANGUAGES:
English and Croatian.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Expertise in doing massages and wellness, helpfulness, and kindness. I will make sure the everyone feels rejuvenated after my massages and wellness sessions.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Flexibility, responsibility, readiness to learn

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Kind, communicative, polite.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken” - Oscar Wilde



Mateo Budanović | Deckhand
Croatian

EXPERIENCE:
In April 2021, I embarked on my journey as a deckhand aboard the yacht SENSEI, marking the beginning of my 3.5 years of invaluable experience. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of serving on yachts such as SENSEI, ZEUS 1, ELEMENTS, and SATINE.

CRUISING AREAS:
Italy, France, Caribbean Islands.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Nice attitude and knowledge in water sports.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I am always ready to help, and I have large sea experience. Also, I am well educated in maritime industry.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I have good sense of humor and nice personality.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”



Sara Šimičević | Stewardess
Croatian

EXPERIENCE:
My first job was in 2019 on board MV MARKAN, after on board BELEZZA, and after 2 more years on board NEW STAR.

CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic sea.

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
I am always smiling!

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
My purity.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am a great colleague.

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Don’t worry about failure. ”



Ivan Gotovac | Deckhand
Croatian

EXPERIENCE:
My first job was in 2017 on board NEW STAR, where I stayed for 3 years.

CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic Sea

WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Always ready to help and assist with water sports and extra things while on board ARETHA. I will make sure that everything the guests need is given to them.

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Responsibility.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am a social and humoristic person!

FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"Everything you have ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear.”