Captain Karlo will be onboard November thru March and Captain Marko will be onboard April thru October.
Captain Karlo Macas
Captain Karlo is licensed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore 200GT captain with STCW and Commercial endorsement. He is also PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and SSI Instructor, award winning photographer, European Champion in underwater photography and drone pilot.
From a young age, he was always drawn to the sea. Growing up in Croatia, he and his family spent many holidays along the Adriatic coast and this was his first introduction to the sea and where his fascination for it began. With countless sea hours under his belt, captain’s Karlo extensive knowledge of maritime regulations and his strict adherence to safety protocols ensure that every voyage is conducted with utmost care and precaution. Alongside his corporate day-to-day job, he cultivated his hobbies: diving, photography, and sailing. With these hobbies, he could explore and learn about the seas and all it had to offer from a unique perspective. He has sailed in the Caribbean, France, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Turkey, Thailand, Morocco, Tunisia...read more
Chef Lucija Perkovic
Born and raised in Croatia, Chef Lucija spent every summer break along the Croatian coast and by the seaside starting from 1984. She is a professor of history and information science, a scuba diver, and is passionate about food and traveling. With her highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail, she efficiently manages each project, ensuring that all client briefs are met from conception to execution. Life on a boat presents numerous challenges, testing Lucija's resilience and resourcefulness. Adapting to sometimes limited provisions and ever-changing sea conditions, she has become skilled in improvisation. Lucija has enhanced her customer service skills as a sales coordinator on a Disney cruise ship and in Mexico, as well as working as a hostess and sailor along the Adriatic coast. Therefore, her guests should expect a variety of spices and flavors on their plates! She is fluent in Croatian, English, and Spanish. Sitting on the boat or on the beach, listening to the waves, is where she feels most energized.
Lucija and Karlo met in Croatia while both diving. Their personal and professional relationships soared in 2021 when they started competing on the national team in underwater photography. They won a gold medal in the European Championship and also began working together on the picturesque Adriatic coast.They love to combine their love of adventure, travel and diving and passion for food which creates an unforgettable experience for all guests who choose to travel with them.
Captain Marko
Captain Marko is a licensed Yacht Master 100 GT with STCW and Commercial endorsements.
He was born in Croatia, where he has been working with sailing boats in the Adriatic Sea since high school, while also assisting mechanics and base staff. Despite holding a master's degree in Geography and spatial planning, Marko chose a career at sea. To excel in his chosen path, he dedicated himself to maritime courses, focusing on improving offshore sailing safety for both himself and his crew. Additionally, he is a certified scuba diver. Over the past decade, Marko has been employed as a skipper on various types of sailing boats. Beyond sailing, he has worked as an adventure guide for rafting, sea kayaking, and hiking along the Adriatic coast. He has also served as a trip leader for children's school trips and ski trips in France during spring and winter. Marko has spent the majority of his summer seasons in the Adriatic Sea but has also navigated across the Mediterranean Sea and the east coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As a result, he now boasts over 20,000 nautical miles of offshore sailing experience. In his interactions with clients and colleagues, Marko is known for his professionalism, communicativeness, responsibility, calm demeanour, and reliability. He can easily adapt to new environments and interact effectively with diverse groups of people. Outside of work, Marko is a devoted father of two daughters. During his free time, he enjoys taking his family on field trips to natural sites, hiking or simply enjoying music.
