Love Story

Crew Profile

DOMAGOJ TRGO - CAPTAIN
Domagoj Trgo, captain and owner of luxury sailing yacht Love Story, has more than 15 years experience in sailing business. He comes from a family with a long maritime tradition and this boat is the sum of many years of hard work, dedication and experience that he gathered over these years.
Domagoj was born in 1983. He attended a vocational high school to gain education as a shipbuilding technician, and then moved on attend the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in Split, earning the title of naval architect.
He spent the next few years working as a crew member on yachts in Croatia, focusing on nautical tourism and learning from captains with many years of experience. In the summer of 2005, Domagoj became the owner of the gullet Atlantia, and he continued gaining experience as a captain and as a host. His hard work and dedication earned him and his gullet a great reputation. In 2015, he bought the gullet Morning Star and refitted it. With a new ship, Domagoj is proving himself as an excellent captain and his guests love him because of his cheerful attitude and kind manners.
He has spent his whole life connected to the sea. From an early age, he started spending time on boats, sailing, swimming and playing water polo. Nowadays, he spends most of his time working on his boat and business, but when he finds free time, he enjoys reading, spending time with his wife and son and playing football. His wife has also worked with him in his business and has similar interests. She studied oceanography and marine research.


Ivan Trgo
Chief deckhand
Ivan Trgo, born in 1988 he attended vocational high school for electronic technicians.

After high school, he attended the MaritimeFaculty in Split, getting a degree in nautical science, and a skipper license.He has worked on numerous ships as a sailor and waiter, in several restaurants asa waiter, and he also worked as an electrician in theSplit shipyards.

In the recent years, he has joined his brother Domagoj in the family business. He has been helping with designing and maintaining the boats. He has been living in Ireland for a few years, so his English is at an excellent level. In his free time, he loves reading, music and travelling.

He is a very friendly and cheerful person, and his love for travel and meeting new people makes him an excellent host and communicator. He will do his best to make your holiday on Love Story unforgettable experience.

Krešimir Trgo
Deckhand
Krešimir Trgo, Domagoj’s brother, was born in Split in 2000. Although very young he is experienced working as a sailor and a waiter.

He was connected with the sea from the early ages, as he started sailing with optimist on his own when he was 7 years old. During that time, he learned all about the winds and currents and gained his knowledge of life on the sea.

When he was 16 he started working with his
brother Domagoj on their yacht Morning Star and from that time on he continues to win over all the guests with his smile and kindness.

Meanwhile, he learned all about luxury service while working on yachts and in restaurants. During the winter, he is studying Maritime Electrotechnical and Information Technologies on Faculty of maritime studies.

Filip Paladin
Deckhand
Filip was born in 1996 in Split, where he finished high school. Since he was a little boy, he loved the sea and ships.

So it’s not surprising that he joined the Love story team. He is a qualified deckhand with experience in the yachting industry.

He is a very responsible and hardworking person who is not afraid of facing new challenges but, at the same time, a person who wants to learn and progress daily.

In his free time, he loves playing football and hiking with the crew during off-season periods.

Kristina Lovrić
Chef
Kristina was born in Split and grew up in a small town by the sea near Omiš. She has shown an interest in cooking since she was in high school, and over the years it has turned from a hobby into a professional job.

Following quite a while of working in different industries, she accepted the position of head chef on a yacht where she worked for 8 years. Through her work, she got to know numerous cuisines and teamed up with culinary experts from different nations.

She shows excellent results in all segments of cooking and has a special love for desserts. She speaks English, is communicative and open to cooperation and suggestions from guests.

Her longing is to satisfy every guest and furthermore give them a special experience of becoming more acquainted with the excellence of Croatia through food.

Ana Lukrica Martinović
Stewardess
Ana Martinović was born in Supetar on Brač on January 11, 1996.

She graduated from the Construction Geodesy Technical High School in Split and gained education as an architectural technician. She continued her education at the Logos College in Mostar, earning a Bachelor of Interior Design title.

As the third child from a working-class family, she started working very young. She is unafraid of a challenge, loves learning new skills, and pushes her boundaries.

She has many years of experience in tourism and working with people. Passionate about communication, she actively speaks and writes English and is familiar with the basics of Italian.

She worked as a waiter and hostess in a restaurant and learned all about luxury service. She also interned in a furniture salon as an interior and custom-made designer, showcasing her creativity.

Ana is very cheerful and kind and loves children. She lived and worked as a babysitter in London and, for the last half-year, in Jersey City.

She loves to travel, explore new destinations, meet people, try different foods, and immerse herself in other cultures. Her hobbies include dancing and going to the gym. She likes to sing, spend time in nature, and hang out with her friends in her free time.

Andrea Buzov
Stewardess
Andrea Buzov was born on October 30, 1996, in Split. She attended the School of Economics and Office Technology in Split and graduated with a major in Economics. Andrea developed a passion for exploration and communication growing up, influencing her career and personal pursuits.

Andrea has held various roles throughout her professional journey, gaining diverse experiences. She started as an assistant cook and waitress at ff Stari Plac, followed by a position as a saleswoman and cashier at the Stradivarius store. Later, she worked as a maid on a tourist boat, broadening her skill set and understanding of customer service.

Outside of work, Andrea dedicates her free time to a variety of interests and hobbies. She enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle through fitness and pilates. Additionally, she finds fulfillment in giving back to the community by volunteering at an asylum for abandoned animals. Her adventurous spirit leads her to explore new countries and cultures, where she thrives on experiencing diverse environments and meeting different people.

One of Andrea’s lifelong passions is beautification, a love that has driven her to pursue manicuring for the past seven years. Through her dedication to self-improvement and her genuine interest in connecting with others, Andrea continues to navigate her journey with curiosity and enthusiasm.

Antonia
Stewardess

Sample Menu

LOVE STORY
MENU SAMPLE

1st day
Lunch
Beef carpaccio
Spaghetti with tomatoes and chorizo
Aged rump steak 
parmesan cream, crispy potatoes
Lemon mousse
cherry
Dinner 
Prawn tartare, almonds
Swiss chard risotto, sea urchin meat
Sea bass 
beurre blanc fennel, trout roe
Chocolate heart

2nd day
Lunch
Beetroot tartare on avocado cream
Homemade pasta in porcini mushroom sauce and steak patties
Lamb leg with pea cream and cranberry gel
Apple strudel, vanilla cream
Dinner
Cabbage with shrimp
Cuttlefish cream, potato mousse
Sous vide Common dentex, 
fish consommé, asparagus and buckwheat salad
Tiramisu

3rd day 
Lunch
Burrata, olive croquettes, 
tapenade, paprika coulis
Gnudi with beef tail
Steak, chicory cream, fried chicory, demi-glace
Elderberry lemon panna cotta, 
ruby chocolate
Dinner
Tuna tartar, zucchini 
cucumber and yogurt soup, 
Fregola with blue crab bisque
Breaded Rajiformes, kale, tartar sauce
Pavlova cake
Forest fruit

4th day
Lunch
Foie gras, salted almond, 
red onion marmalade
Macaroni pasta with prosciutto and truffles
Sous vide veal, cauliflower cream, celery pillows
Cake ‘’Splitska’’
traditional cake
Dinner
Ceviche from sea bass, celery, radish, parsley oil
Shrimp soup
Tuna in traditional sauce (‘’pasticada’’), polenta
Cannoli

5th day
Lunch
Eggplant stuffed with prosciutto and Grana Padano
Pumpkin risotto, pulled veal, horseradish mousse
Duck breast, red cabbage, apple mousse, red wine jus
Tart with caramel
Dinner
Marinated tuna
Octopus, parsnip cream, arugula, fish BBQ sauce
Fillet of Gilt-head bream, broccoli, smoked mussel tartare
White chocolate cake, pistachio crumble

6th day
Lunch
Roast beef
Carrot and ginger soup
Gnocchi with beef cheeks
Cheesecake
Dinner
Tuna prosciutto, asparagus, hollandaise sauce
Pasta with lobster
Octopus under the bell
Lemon tart

7th day
Lunch
Rocher
ricotta, prosciutto, cashews, amaranth
Ravioli stuffed with rooster, celery cream
Sirloin, pumpkin and broccoli
Fruit cup
Dinner
Octopus carpaccio
Bouillabaisse soup
Squid ragout with broad beans
Roman gnocchi
White clou

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