Jerry Tomislav - Captain
Nationality: Croatian
Jerry has been onboard ANNABEL II since 2021. He holds a 500GT ocean license and has years of experience. He started in the industry after working on cruise ships, from where he was offered a position on a private motor yacht and got hooked in the luxury yacht sector. Prior to joining ANNABEL II, he was a 1st Officer and Relief Captain on a 45m MY. He enjoys watersports, cycling, and motorsports and has an uncanny knack for fishing. In addition, Jerry is a talented blues harmonica player. He speaks Croatian, English, and Italian.

Aleksa Jovicic – Engineer / Mate
Nationality: Montenegrin
During his nautical studies, Aleksa decided to move from his hometown and go to America where, as a young man, he gained working experience in various positions. His passion for the sea brought him back home and he entered the yachting industry as a deckhand and shortly after obtained his engineering license at Blue Waters in France. From here he gained his captain’s license. Aleksa is a passionate scuba diver. He speaks English and German.

Milan Grbac/Chef
Milan is a culinary chef, born and raised in Zadar, who has worked on yachts and in top class restaurants over his 25 year career.
He takes care to create Mediterranean influenced dishes using a variety of quality, local ingredients. His extensive travels working on yachts around Europe have been a great source of inspiration which he looks forward to sharing with guests. Milan speaks Croatian, fluent English and basic Italian.

Ivana Matek/Cheif Stewardess
Ivana has worked on both private and charter yachts since early 2020 having completed her studies in Underwater
Science at the University of Zadar. She is enthusiastic and loves a challenge plus prides herself on her attention to detail and ability to get on well with everyone. She has a great sense of humour and will work hard to ensure guests enjoy the best possible service on board. Away from yachts, Ivana enjoys photography, cooking and keeping fit. Originally from Croatia, she also speaks fluent English.

Jelena Ciric - Stewardess/Deckhand
Nationality: Montenegrin
Jelena is hardworking and adaptive with a positive attitude and very good communication and organisational skills. She is an excellent ‘all-rounder’, having a great eye for detail. Jelena has extensive experience in hospitality including fine dining waitressing, bartending and front of house management. In her free time, Jelena enjoys arts and dance, water sports and cooking. Jelena has been in the yachting industry for two seasons and is a valued member of the team. Jelena speaks English and Serbian fluently and has an A1 level in Russian and Spanish.