Nika One

Crew Profile

TONI LJUBOVIC - CAPTAIN

Captain Toni was born in Split. Since day one, he had a special connection with the sea and he was taught how to sail at a very early age, becoming quite an avid sailor. He knows the Dalmatian islands like the back of his hands and will impress you with his in-depth knowledge of each island, the restaurants and all the interesting sites and things to do. A discreet, quiet and proficient in all boat handling, he used to skipper one of the local 57ft sailing yachts called 'Dora' that went around the world, he also sailed extensively in Greece, BVI, Montenegro, Italy and Spain. He is an active member of the sailing community in Split and has participated in several sailing races. Toni is also a graduate of the University of Kinesiology where he excelled with a major in sailing. Professionalism and graciousness are his main characteristics and he will make sure that you have what you need throughout your charter. He is married to Marina, and is fluent in Croatian and English.

MARINA LJUBOVIC - HOSTESS

Marina met Toni on one of the sailing trips they done around the Med. Marina's background is in the cooking, she graduated as a cook from one of the best culinary schools in Split. Having started sailing as a hostess on various sailing yachts later on she incorporated her love for cooking into her hostess role. She is highly responsive, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering an unforgettable vacation experience. From helping Ivan to organize impeccable meals to ensuring every aspect of the journey runs smoothly, she goes above and beyond to exceed guest expectations. Her warm personality and attentive service have consistently received high praise from the clients. Marina lived in London and Perth, Australia and speaks good English.

IVAN CAGALJ - CHEF

Having graduated at one the best private cooking schools in Split, Ivan's carrier started at the Le Meriden Lav, a 5 star hotel outside Split where he mastered his cooking skills as well as the food presentation. Form here he worked at a few other high end hotels such as Martinis Marchi on Solta. His ethos is 'eat local produce' hence he tries to source the local ingredients whenever possible. His passion is the Dalmatian Cuisine (a light Med cuisine based on a lot of veg, fresh fish and meat) however he is able to adapt to any cuisine.

Sample Menu

Nika One Summer Menu

Breakfast is made buffet style with selection of fruits,vegetables,meat products,cheeses,cereal and cold bevereges. Eggs by choice, croissants,bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon

Starters
Istrian freshly made fetuccine pasta with a butter poached Adriatic lobster tail in lobster bisoque sauce.
Seasonal salad with baby mozzarella dresed with honey walnut dressing
Adriatic Tuna tartare garnised with the parsley oil, capers, squid ink tuille and acidic emulsion.
Mango and avocado salad with orange and pine nuts
Locally grown Beef carpaccio with grana padano crema, pistacio and basil pesto, arugula,aceto balsamico crema and mustard aioli.
Smoked Adriatic tuna carpaccio with the cherry tomatoes in aged balsamic dressing, arugula and grana padano.
Greek salad with feta cheese
Caprese salad with basil oil and balsamico crema
Fresh Adroatic fish platter with tuna carpaccio, shrimp pate, anchovies and octopus.

Main courses
Adriatic seabass filet on the grill crusted in dalmatian herbs, palenta and fish demiglace.
Homemade gnochi with beefsteak and wild mushrooms in red wine sauce infused with truffle oil
Veal cutlet with potato mashed pure infused with roasted garlic, baby carots and a red wine sauce
Asparougus rissoto with shrimp tails flambed in cognac
Grilled salmon in beurre blanc sauce with capers and julienne vegetables
Freshly made pasta with Istrian truffles and Dalmatian Prosciutto, grana padano crumble and micro greens
First class Adriatic fish baked in salt with roasted vegetables
Adriatic Lobster and shrimp "Buzara" with fresh pasta
Slow cooked osso bucco with rice alla milanese

Dessert
White chocolate mousse with pistaccio crumble
Tart with fresh fruits
Lemon tiramisu
Crepes stuffed with walnuts in orange and cognac sauce
Cheesecake with mascarpone and fresh fruits
Orange and almond cake with orange pure

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Summer Operations
Croatia

Winter Operations
Croatia