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.

Jelena Ciric - Chief Stewardess
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.

Adrijana Matic / Second Stewardess
Nationality: Croatian
Adrijana is from Croatia and rejoins Annabel II for another season, she is a hard working team player, with a passion for the yachting industry and hosting her guests. She prides herself in being very well organized and focused, yet has a lovely cheerful personality to compliment. Adrijana brings with her a strong knowledge of the catering and hosting sectors, as well as a keen eye for detailing within the interior, table arrangements and high end service. In her spare time, she enjoys keeping up with the skin care industry, (part of her previous employment) photography and writing.