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.

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