OPAL (Lagoon 620) Yacht Charter Catamaran

Crew Profile

YOUR CAPTAIN
Nikola Gjurašić has a vast of experience, being in yachting industry for nearly 30 years and passionately following a career like it is his very first day where he can combine all his skills with his outgoing nature. He is an extremely motivated, hard working and reliable individual. Flexible, adaptable and comfortable in new situations.
He loves being around people (crew and the guests) able to communicate well with all age groups, have excellent leadership abilities and enjoys working as part of a team.
WHAT MAKES HIM HAPPY BESIDES HIS WORK, SEA & BOATS: Apart from his yachting passion, he truly enjoys travelling to foreign
countries and use every opportunity to learn as much about their history and culture.

YOUR CHEF
Petar Ivčević was born born on April 16th, 1970 in Karvina, The Czech Republic, with his permanent residence is in Split, Croatia. He attended Zadar Vocational School and started his work on the sea as a waiter and later on a chef. Sailed on different kinds of vessels including big cruisers from the companies Royal Caribbean (where he mastered the knowledge of the Italian language beside the standard English), Festival and Sun Cruises.
Firstly, he was working in well-known and established restaurants in Split, as Chef, but as his first love lies with the sea he decided to go back to ships where he have been working for the last 7 years. He positioned himself as a Chef on yachts (mini cruisers) of deluxe and deluxe superior categories owned by the most prestigious company on the Adriatic, Katarina-line.
For the last three consecutive years he have been recognized and awarded as the Best Chef in the Fleet and have created the Menus for the highest categories of the before mentioned ships.
WHAT MAKES HIM HAPPY BESIDES HIS WORK, SEA & BOATS: His great passion lies in sport with which he have been engaged from his early age (running, yoga and boxing are just a few to mention). He is a non-smoker and practices a healthy lifestyle.

YOUR HOSTESS
Martina was born in 1996 in Split, Croatia.
She has plenty experience working in hospitality and true affection for people any age. Martina is fluent in English and efficiant in speaking Italian. She graduated at the University of Split with bachelor's degree in sociology and has plans to continue her education in social science.
Opal stone promotes a sense of calmness and security. On the same named Lagoon this stew will always be at your service ensuring a relaxed vacation so you can create joyful memories.
WHAT MAKES HER HAPPY BESIDES HER WORK, SEA & BOATS:
Martina is a lover of all kind of sport activities! Snow sky - surf sea.

Menu

MEDITERRANEAN BREAKFAST

Buffet style breakfast, spread of fresh products from local market.

Fresh bread, toast, bagels, Milk, butter, Fresh fruits, cereals, oatmeal, Yogurts, Croissant, homemade jams, honey and spreads, variety of local cheese (sheep, goat, cow) and cold cuts (ham, prosciutto, pancetta, salamis) Eggs (boiled, poached, scrambled, sunny side up, ham and eggs, omelettes) Pancakes

TAPAS CROATIAN STYLE

Mixed plate or bites that present local flavours:

Tuna or sword fish tartar, Marinated scampi & anchovies, Smoked tuna salmon & sea bass, Zucchini & scampi bruschetta

Melon & prosciutto, marinated water melon with basil & goat cheese, zucchini flower & variety of local cheeses

Spring rolls (veggie/meat/shrimp)

Mussels in white wine sauce,

all paired with local Croatian wines, produced in the area.

SEAFOOD DISHES

Fresh lobster prepared traditionally in buzzara sauce or grilled lobster salad

Tuna steak on arugula and cherry tomatoes salad

Scampi risotto with zucchini

Grilled Sea bass with mangold done traditionally or with grilled vegetables Gish file alla cartoccio with potatoes & olives

MEAT DISHES

Marinated chicken kebabs with potato, rocket & radicchio salad Lasagne Bolognese

Veal medallions in mushroom sauce with green pure Beefsteak with grilled vegetables

VEGETARIAN DISHES

Pasta with truffles

Quiche with spinach & cheese

Grilled cheese with mangold

Eggplant with parmigiana

SWEET TOOTH/DESERTS

Cheesecake

Chocolate soufflé

Cooked sweet chocolate pear

Fruit salad & ice cream

INTERNATIONAL DISHES

Indian chicken curry, Mexican fajitas & WOK