Nikolina is all about infusing her love for Mediterranean flavors with a modern twist. Growing up with homemade dishes, she's got a knack for adding her personal touch to every meal. Desserts are her specialty, and she loves seeing the smiles they bring. With her friendly vibe and can-do attitude, Nikolina fits right into our luxury yacht team. She's a team player who makes the kitchen run smoothly, ensuring every meal is a hit. Guests can count on Nikolina for tasty delights and a warm welcome onboard La Perla.

Nikolina Olujić
Chef
Marin is an energetic and highly qualified deckhand who brings a strong academic foundation and a passion for maritime excellence to La Perla. Having graduated from the Maritime Faculty with a degree in Nautical Studies, Marin pairs his deep theoretical knowledge of navigation and seamanship with hands-on, practical expertise. Marin’s journey to the yachting industry is enriched by extensive experience in high-end hospitality and customer service. Driven by his lifelong calling to the sea, he transitioned fully into maritime operations, steadily building his practical skills and deckhand experience aboard smaller excursion and passenger vessels. This unique combination of rigorous nautical training and a service-oriented background allows him to assist flawlessly with yacht maneuvers, deck maintenance, and premium guest hospitality. Marin possesses a vibrant, sports-driven spirit that brings excellent energy, teamwork, and dynamics to the deck. Outside of his professional duties, he embraces an active and disciplined lifestyle, with hobbies that include running, hiking, and a keen passion for cooking. With his strong commitment to safety, professionalism, and warm personality, Marin ensures an unforgettable and seamless experience for all guests aboard La Perla.

Marin Hrgovic
Deckhand
Meet Vinko, a seasoned member of the La Perla team with a deep-rooted affinity for the sea that spans his entire life. From his earliest memories to his current role, the ocean has always been his true home. On board La Perla, Vinko's expertise shines through in every aspect of his work. Whether guiding guests through exhilarating water sports or navigating to secluded beaches and hidden bays with finesse, he ensures every experience is unforgettable. His enthusiasm, reliability, and warm demeanor make him a pleasure to be around, setting the highest standards for service and ensuring that La Perla is cherished in every way possible. Outside of his maritime duties, Vinko finds joy in spending time with his family and nurturing his homeland, dedicating his love and effort to its plantations.

Vinko Smoljic
Deckhand
Dražen, a highly skilled and deeply passionate Chief Engineer born and raised in the historic maritime town of Trogir. With formal nautical training and a lifelong connection to the sea, Dražen's career began as an Assistant Marine Engineer, steadily ascending through dedication and technical expertise to serve as a Head Marine Engineer for the past 15 years. Dražen’s engineering philosophy sets him apart; his professional focus has always been dedicated to classical marine engines - those complex mechanical systems that demand a true human touch, meticulous intuition, and precise diagnostic craftsmanship. His seasoned voyages aboard La Perla are a seamless continuation of this beautiful professional and personal journey, ensuring that the vessel's technical core operates at peak, flawless performance. Bringing a unique blend of discipline, profound maritime heritage, and a warm, welcoming spirit to the crew, Dražen takes immense pride in maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence. Guests aboard La Perla can relax with complete peace of mind, knowing they are in the hands of a seasoned maritime expert who treats the vessel with the utmost care and professional devotion.

Drazen Skrobica
Chief engineer
Domenika is an experienced and highly adaptable yacht stewardess from Vodice who seamlessly pairs a strong background in 5-star VIP hospitality with a global perspective on guest relations. Domenika brings a poised, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious approach to the superyacht industry, ensuring an elite, high-standard experience for everyone on board. Having worked on premium vessels such as M/Y Cesarica and M/Y Baby, she excels in high-end silver service, advanced mixology, and managing flawless interior presentation, all while maintaining absolute professional discretion under pressure. Her extensive background living and working across the USA, Argentina, and the Netherlands—combined with her experience as an international au pair and high-profile hospitality assistant - makes her exceptionally skilled at navigating cultural nuances and delivering warm, intuitive care. Domenika brings a dynamic energy, multicultural fluency, and a passion for premium service to every voyage.
Domenika Miksic
Chief steward/ess
Meet Valentina, an organized and highly communicative stewardess from Split who seamlessly blends a strong background in maritime hospitality with advanced expertise in guest relations and administration. Valentina brings a uniquely patient, detail-oriented, and disciplined approach to the yachting industry, ensuring a flawless, high-standard experience for all on board. During her tenure with Opal Invest, Valentina excelled as a Stewardess, where she managed vessel interiors, curated elegant interior decorations, and coordinated daily activities to deliver impeccable service for both domestic and international charter guests. Her professional background as a school and kindergarten pedagogist, paired with her experience as a private nanny, makes her exceptionally skilled at anticipating the needs of family charters and organizing engaging onboard activities. Adaptable, reliable, and a natural team player, Valentina brings a warm, energetic professionalism and a passion for elite service to every voyage.

Valentina Pitesa
Stewardess
Meet Antonia, a conscientious, highly organized, and communicative stewardess from Vodice with over five years of dedicated experience across the hospitality, culinary, and maritime sectors. Driven by a strong passion for the nautical industry, Antonia perfectly balances exceptional guest-relations skills with a highly disciplined approach to vessel management. Her maritime experience includes serving as a Stewardess aboard the impressive 52m M/Y Bellezza. In this role, she expertly orchestrated fine dining service throughout the day, collaborated directly with the chef to curate and present bespoke meals tailored to guest preferences, and maintained the absolute pristine order of the yacht's interior. Fully capable of independent operations, Antonia also took charge of complex inventory management, provisioning premium beverages, and sourcing top-tier supplies for the vessel. Antonia’s professional versatility sets her apart; as the former business owner of the pastry shop "Tonka slastice," she possesses a high level of autonomy, rigorous organizational competence, and a deep understanding of premium product quality. Antonia brings refined professionalism, warmth, and an elevated standard of luxury service to every charter.

Antonija Sladoljev
Stewardess
Being passionate about cooking and food, it has been Vjeko's focus ever since he left IT industry and decided to embark on his yachting journey. A new career demanded his involvement in every aspect and required a different type of creativity, where he proved himself as a real expert in the kitchen. Vjeko is constantly educating and improving his qualifications. He loves to prepare new recipes, learn new styles and always surprises his guests with lovely local dishes based on ecologically produced ingredients. Vjeko's culinary creations not only indulge the taste buds but also invite guests to experience the rich synergy with the sea, skillfully translated onto the plate before them. His favourite way to enjoy his free time when he is not on board is nature walks with his family and dog.

Vjekoslav Grgantov
Head Chef
Boris Čurepić is an experience Captain with over a decade of experience aboard the prestigious luxury expedition yacht MS Serenissima. Throughout his tenure, he skillfully managed all aspects of navigation, safety, crew coordination, and guest services, ensuring the highest levels of excellence in every detail. As the trusted right hand of the owner, Boris played a pivotal role in ensuring smooth yacht operations and an unparalleled guest experience. His in-depth knowledge spans mooring, anchoring, deck management, and tender operations. A natural leader and dedicated problem-solver, Boris excels in high-pressure environments and is renowned for his ability to inspire teams and deliver exceptional service. His expertise, professionalism, and passion for yachting make him an ideal fit for MY La Perla, where he will bring both reliability and a commitment to maintaining the yacht’s stellar reputation.

Boris Curepic
Captain