Crew Profiles

Co-owners, twin brothers and seasoned captains of Cool Breeze and the successful sister ship Cool Change, Nikola and Jure are the rotating captains on Cool Breeze. Each are joined by Dubravko, an accomplished chef and host, who brings a passion for Mediterranean cuisine to the onboard experience.

Captain NIKOLA
Nikola, a twin brother of Jure, is a father of 3 kids. He studied a Master degree on a Faculty for Tourism and Hospitality management in Opatija. Like his brothers, he started sailing when he was 8 and was a member of the national team in Optimist, Europe and 470 class.

Nikola is well-rounded, and with more than 20 years of experience in charter business, he will be an excellent guide for your Adriatic sailing adventure. Together with Jure and Josip, he has a great knowledge of Croatian coastline and islands and will bring you to the most special places. Nimble, resourceful and problem solving oriented, Nikola will bring even most challenging situations to a smooth end.

In his free time, Nikola likes to spend time with his kids and American wife, often going to hike on nearby mountain Učka or taking his grandfather's old 5 meter long motorboat and making a cruise and swimming on the beautiful Opatija`s riviera.

Nikola is fluent in English, German and Italian.

Captain JURE
Jure, a husband and father of 2 lovely girls, has spent his entire life linked to the sea either through sailing or yacht engineering. Born in Rijeka in 1981, in his youth he passed through all sailing categories and was a member of a national team in Optimist, Europe and 470 class. He earned a master degree at the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Rijeka and he finished a 2 year course for Yacht Design in Trieste as well. Worth mentioning, Jure designed "Lady 660" - Croatian best seller for yachts up to 7 meters.

With more than 20 years of professional sailing experience, Jure will make your stay on board safe and pleasant. With true passion and expertise, he will ensure your vacation will be the ultimate sailing experience. When he`s not sailing, Jure likes to spend time cooking and preparing traditional Croatian meals, so don`t be surprised to find him in a kitchen together with our Chef Larry!

He is fluent in English, German and Italian.

Chef/Host DUBRAVKO
Dubravko grew up by the sea, immersed in Mediterranean cuisine and coastal life. After completing school in Rijeka, he pursued his passion for food at the Culinary School in Crikvenica.

Since then, he has worked in various restaurants in his hometown of Rijeka, honing his skills and love for authentic Mediterranean flavors. This season, Dubravko decided it was time for a new challenge—combining his love of cooking with his passion for the sea. An avid fisherman and boating enthusiast, he has joined the Cool Breeze team as Chef and Host.

Dubravko is married and a proud father of a three-year-old son. His warm personality, culinary talent, and deep connection to the sea make him a perfect fit for creating unforgettable onboard experiences.