OPAL (Lagoon 620)

CAPTAIN - JANKO IVANIŠ

Janko’s connection with the sea began in his childhood in Split, where his great-uncle was a founding member of a local sailing club. His personal sailing journey started in New Zealand in his mid-twenties, and after returning to Croatia, he expanded his skills at a respected sailing school on the island of Murter. Over time, his passion for sailing evolved into a career in nautical tourism. He gained experience sailing sailboats, catamarans, and motor yachts, working as a skipper, instructor, and participating in regattas. He holds a Yacht Master's license B (500 BT) and is currently training as a national sailing judge. Years of international travel, language studies, and working with crews and passengers have made him highly adaptable to new environments. Additionally, his leadership and teaching experience, gained in the Croatian army and as a sailing instructor, allow him to confidently guide clients and teams. Each day offers him the chance to grow, connect, and share his passion for the sea.


STEWARDESS - MARTA MAŠKARIN

Marta grew up in Croatia, where she developed a strong connection to the sea at an early age. With seven years of experience in tourism and hospitality, she has learned how to provide high-quality service with a focus on detail and guest comfort. She discovered her love for sailing during her university years, and it quickly became her favorite way of life.
Why Marta loves her job: "I believe that passion is the 'secret ingredient' to any successful job. For me, working on a yacht is the perfect way to combine my love for the sea with my skills in kinesiology and hospitality. I find great joy in creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere for my guests through organization and care. My main goal is to share the incredible beauty of the Adriatic Sea with everyone on board, ensuring they leave with a genuine love for our coast and a truly memorable experience."

CHEF - GABRIJEL RAIĆ

Gabrijel was born in Dubrovnik, grew up in a village, and later returned to live by the sea in Dubrovnik. This background shaped his connection to nature, local ingredients, simple honest food, and the Mediterranean way of life.
He has completed five seasons in yachting, working on Croatian charter yachts and catamarans, along with additional experience in hospitality. As a yacht chef, he focuses on fresh seasonal produce, local markets, Croatian coastal flavors, seafood, quality meats, and creative dishes adapted to each group of guests.
His cooking is Mediterranean at its core, but open to global influences. Gabrijel enjoys combining local ingredients with interesting spices, grains, seeds, natural oils, and specialty products from health-food suppliers. His menus are flexible, colorful, and guest-focused, ranging from relaxed breakfasts and fresh lunches to more elevated dinners on board.
A special part of his approach is Ignobiotika, his personal food philosophy focused on healthy, flavorful, whole-ingredient cooking. It is based on seasonal produce, smart fats, strong flavors, balanced energy, and intuitive menu creation. This allows him to comfortably adapt to guests who enjoy Mediterranean, high-protein, vegetarian, plant-forward, wellness-focused, or simply delicious food made with care.
On board, Gabrijel brings energy, creativity, flexibility, and strong attention to the overall guest experience. His goal is to create food that feels fresh, generous, personal, and connected to the place where it is served.

Skills/Expertise/Languages:
• Five seasons of experience as a yacht chef on Croatian charter yachts and catamarans
• Mediterranean and Croatian coastal cuisine with seafood, meat, vegetarian, and wellness-focused options
• Menu planning, provisioning, and adapting meals to guest preferences and dietary needs
• Creative use of local, seasonal, and specialty ingredients
• Holder of a B Maritime Licence - 30 BT
• Fluent in Croatian and English, basic Spanish