Filip was born on the Slovenian coast and has a passion for the sea since early
age. After finishing the Nautical Academy in Portoroz, Slovenia, he joined the yachting industry in 2010 and established his own charter company, which still runs well nowadays. Looking for new challenges he joined his first crewed yacht in 2012 as first mate, worked hard and finally his efforts led him to become captain. He sailed the whole Mediterranean Sea, knows well hidden bays that offer total privacy for the guests onboard. His enthusiasm blends well with the positive attitude of the entire crew. Filip likes to work closely with his guests to ensure that all their needs and desires are met. He was closely involved in the building of M/Y SERENISSIMA I where he paid attention to all the details in order to have the yacht delivered at the highest standards. In his free time, he enjoys diving, playing tennis, skiing and working around his motorbike.
Blaž was born in central Slovenia but moved to the Slovenian coast when he was 15 where he discovered the yachting industry. After finishing nautical school in Portorož he started working for a charter company. His passion for the sea didn’t stop there, and he went working on a cargo ship to finish his 3000t officer licenses and navigated all over Asia and the Middle East. His passion for yachting brought him back to the Med where he worked as a Captain on yachts up to 24m and as a bosun/first offer on bigger yachts. Blaz works since many years with Captain Filip, and they create a good team. His hobbies include diving, snowboarding, travelling around the world and exploring.
BLAŽ ZUPANČIČ
First Officer
Rene was born in Izola, a small city on the Slovenian coastline. He started his nautical career at a young age, just after finishing high School f computer science. Initially, he was working in a water sports center and later in a boat renting company where he was skippering small bowriders. After getting the right experience he started working as a Captain on yachts up to 24 meters. He became more frequently involved with bigger yachts, so he boards on his first Super Yacht experience as deckhand on a 107-meter M/Y LANA. In 2022, he joined M/Y ISOTTA with Captain Filip and now he is the bosun of SERENISSIMA. Rene is very active and loves to offer his services to all the guests. He is passionate about cars, watches and he really love traveling.
Olena, was born and raised in Ukraine; after finishing the National Economic University, she worked 4 years in finances. Seeking new challenges, she decided to try herself in the nautical industry. She worked on a cruise from 2013 till 2017 which gave her the opportunity to travel around the world. From 2018 she is working on yachts, together with Captain Filip. Olena is enthusiastic about being onboard and works hard to ensure that everything runs smoothly, whilst also helping to provide a fun and warm environment for the guests.
OLENA PANKRATOVA
Chief steward/ess
Mariia is a highly skilled and dynamic stewardess with a degree in Marketing from the Faculty of International Economy. With 3 years of experience in hospitality and 4 years in the yachting industry, she has worked aboard six luxury yachts, primarily on vessels ranging from 70 to 80 meters. She also has the unique distinction of having worked for a royal family, further honing her exceptional service skills in a high-profile environment.
Known for her bubbly personality, excellent communication skills, and friendly demeanor, she has built a stellar reputation and earned brilliant references from both guests and colleagues. Her professional expertise is matched by her passion for service excellence.
Outside of work, Mariia enjoys reading, yoga, extreme sports, fashion, art, and exploring new destinations around the world.
Mariia Holovko
Stewardess
Jaka started his career in the culinary profession at the early age of 16. First as a bartender, he worked hard in many different restaurants to finally become as a Head Chef. He can pride himself with the title of MasterChef Slovenia 2018. After winning the competition, the door of gastronomy opened up for him and he used the opportunity to gain even more experience cooking for celebrities in The Ivy London restaurant and working as Head Pastry Chef in the one Michelin star restaurant Atelje in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Jaka is a passionate and dedicated chef, driven by his desire to show his hard work, knowledge, and experience to the whole world. When he is not in the kitchen, he likes to windsurf, go to the gym, and mushroom hunting. Jaka is looking forward to delighting the guests with his fine dining cuisine and Mediterranean specialties.
Nejc is very passionate, reliable, innovative and results-driven professional with extensive experience in ultra-luxury private resorts, watersports, diving centers and fleet management. He has over 13 years of experience in the nautical tourism and hospitality industry with strong background in all aspects of operations. He possesses a work ethic focused on continuous improvement with a keen eye for details. He joined M/Y ISOTTA (same Owner) in 2022 and now on board of M/Y SERENISSIMA. He is an energetic, enthusiastic member of the crew and prides himself in the level of care he puts into his work. He is a very active person and likes all kind of sports. He spends his free time diving, wakeboarding, snowboarding, skiing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, motocross, downhill and other adrenaline sports.
Nejc Mlinšek
Chase Boat Captain
Originally from the Black Sea coast in Odessa, Ukraine, Alex graduated from the Odessa National Maritime Academy in 2013. He began his maritime career in the merchant fleet, gaining valuable experience aboard bulk carriers and car carriers. In 2018, he transitioned into the yachting industry, where he has continued to develop his engineering expertise. Alex brings strong technical knowledge and a meticulous approach to his work, consistently delivering high-quality results on time. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys playing football, chess, reading, and traveling.
OLEKSANDR RACHENOK
Chief engineer
Price: €320,000 - €320,000 / Per Week
Length: 155' 10" Ft
Guests: 10
Speed: 15 Knots
Cabins: 5
Build year: 2025
Crew: 9