Aretha - Crewed Motor Yacht Charter

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.”