Our crew
Our crew is comprised of a group of professional and capable sea faring gentlemen. They are skilled and licensed in every aspect of ocean navigation and they know the "Lady Gita" inside and out. Fluent in English, you will have no problem with communication.
They are all very happy to do whatever it takes to make your voyage aboard the "Lady Gita" not only very comfortable, but also to help provide you with some of the greatest memories of your life.
They are all very happy to do whatever it takes to make your voyage aboard the "Lady Gita" not only very comfortable, but also to help provide you with some of the greatest memories of your life.
- Lady Gita -
Antonio Kovic
Your Captain
Languages: English, basic Italian
Coming from a family with a multi-generational tradition of professional seamen; captain and owner Antonio (Toni) said that he never could imagine himself working in any other business but maritime. After he received his bachelor’s degree at the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Split, Toni started sailing. Even though he is one of the youngest captains, Toni has over 15 years of experience on the sea. While he was working for Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises, he gained precious experience of sailing international seas. From 2007 until 2018 Toni was captain and owner of gulet Linda – a charming crewed charter yacht with numerous repetitive guests. Past years of hard work driven by strong desire for constant improvements and professional progress made his dreams come true. Toni built one of the most unique boats on Adriatic, assembled crew according to his very selective standards and is looking forward to welcoming his guests onboard Lady Gita. Fluent in English, excellent organizer, highly professional and completely oriented to provide the best for his guests, communicative, experienced and knowledgeable of every inch of Adriatic, your captain Toni is always ready for interesting conversations and a good laugh. Before you meet him, we will reveal a few interesting things: Toni's biggest love is his beautiful little daughter Gita, so he named his beautiful yacht after her. While he is not spending his free time with family, Toni enjoys photography, music, and sports. His favorite music is rock, favorite book "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and his favorite movie is "As good as it gets".
Coming from a family with a multi-generational tradition of professional seamen; captain and owner Antonio (Toni) said that he never could imagine himself working in any other business but maritime. After he received his bachelor’s degree at the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Split, Toni started sailing. Even though he is one of the youngest captains, Toni has over 15 years of experience on the sea. While he was working for Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises, he gained precious experience of sailing international seas. From 2007 until 2018 Toni was captain and owner of gulet Linda – a charming crewed charter yacht with numerous repetitive guests. Past years of hard work driven by strong desire for constant improvements and professional progress made his dreams come true. Toni built one of the most unique boats on Adriatic, assembled crew according to his very selective standards and is looking forward to welcoming his guests onboard Lady Gita. Fluent in English, excellent organizer, highly professional and completely oriented to provide the best for his guests, communicative, experienced and knowledgeable of every inch of Adriatic, your captain Toni is always ready for interesting conversations and a good laugh. Before you meet him, we will reveal a few interesting things: Toni's biggest love is his beautiful little daughter Gita, so he named his beautiful yacht after her. While he is not spending his free time with family, Toni enjoys photography, music, and sports. His favorite music is rock, favorite book "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and his favorite movie is "As good as it gets".
Marina Šaškor
Stewardess
Languages: English, Italian, German
After receiving her diploma at High School for Hospitality and Tourism, Marina immediately started working in the hospitality industry; she always pictured herself working in tourism. She has gathered precious experience working on different positions in restaurants and hotels while her communication skills and managing of client’s expectations were polished during the time she worked in a travel agency. With respectable experience and knowledge for a person of her age, Marina felt ready for international experience; four years living and working in Ireland Marina describes as a fun, productive and interesting period she will always cherish. Curious and interested in what different working environments of the hospitality industry can offer, instead of enjoying her summer holidays, Marina took an offer to work as a stewardess on a crewed charter yacht in Croatia. Having done that, she realized that taking care of a smaller group of guests as a member of a coherent and dedicated team, while sailing in one of the most beautiful areas of the world beats any other way of doing her favorite job. Diligent, tactful, focused on details and excellence in service, Marina has been praised equally by guests on board and her fellow crew members. Her name kept popping up when Captain Toni started assembling crew for Lady Gita; Marina was recommended as excellent hostess, valuable team member with impressive working background, communicative and fluent in three foreign languages and light-spirited character. Marina will spend her free time reading books and watching movies.; her favorite hobby is traveling and her biggest wish is to travel around the world.
After receiving her diploma at High School for Hospitality and Tourism, Marina immediately started working in the hospitality industry; she always pictured herself working in tourism. She has gathered precious experience working on different positions in restaurants and hotels while her communication skills and managing of client’s expectations were polished during the time she worked in a travel agency. With respectable experience and knowledge for a person of her age, Marina felt ready for international experience; four years living and working in Ireland Marina describes as a fun, productive and interesting period she will always cherish. Curious and interested in what different working environments of the hospitality industry can offer, instead of enjoying her summer holidays, Marina took an offer to work as a stewardess on a crewed charter yacht in Croatia. Having done that, she realized that taking care of a smaller group of guests as a member of a coherent and dedicated team, while sailing in one of the most beautiful areas of the world beats any other way of doing her favorite job. Diligent, tactful, focused on details and excellence in service, Marina has been praised equally by guests on board and her fellow crew members. Her name kept popping up when Captain Toni started assembling crew for Lady Gita; Marina was recommended as excellent hostess, valuable team member with impressive working background, communicative and fluent in three foreign languages and light-spirited character. Marina will spend her free time reading books and watching movies.; her favorite hobby is traveling and her biggest wish is to travel around the world.
Andrea Ercegović
Stewardess
Languages: English
After finishing high school of economics in Split she continued in the same way at the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism in Split and at the end of this year she will get a degree in Financial management. Her part time job was taking care of a child with special needs. During which she learned how to be careful and patient with people. During the winter of her second year of university she worked in the Tourist office in the municipal community. She has been working on boats over the summer for 4 years now. Her first step was as a stewardess on mini cruiser Esperanza where she improved the necessary skills, after that she continued to work on similar boats. Thanks to all these jobs where she was around people she acquired great communication and working skills. Andrea’s hobbies are reading books and dancing. She has been dancing almost 12 years in KUD Dalmacija and loves to travel around the world with her dancing group.
After finishing high school of economics in Split she continued in the same way at the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism in Split and at the end of this year she will get a degree in Financial management. Her part time job was taking care of a child with special needs. During which she learned how to be careful and patient with people. During the winter of her second year of university she worked in the Tourist office in the municipal community. She has been working on boats over the summer for 4 years now. Her first step was as a stewardess on mini cruiser Esperanza where she improved the necessary skills, after that she continued to work on similar boats. Thanks to all these jobs where she was around people she acquired great communication and working skills. Andrea’s hobbies are reading books and dancing. She has been dancing almost 12 years in KUD Dalmacija and loves to travel around the world with her dancing group.
Ana Marija Markioli
Stewardess
Languages: English, German
Ana Marija is a Social Work student at the Faculty of Law in Zagreb. Inspired by her sister's experiences working on a yacht, she decided to embark on a career at sea with Tajna mora. After working on Tajna Mora she joined Lady Gita’s crew. Despite initially doubting her ability to adapt, Ana Marija quickly discovered her love for the ocean. She cherishes the enchanting sunsets and enjoys exploring new places and meeting diverse people. Ana brings her empathy and passion for social work to create a welcoming atmosphere for the crew and guests, ensuring a memorable journey for all.
Ana Marija is a Social Work student at the Faculty of Law in Zagreb. Inspired by her sister's experiences working on a yacht, she decided to embark on a career at sea with Tajna mora. After working on Tajna Mora she joined Lady Gita’s crew. Despite initially doubting her ability to adapt, Ana Marija quickly discovered her love for the ocean. She cherishes the enchanting sunsets and enjoys exploring new places and meeting diverse people. Ana brings her empathy and passion for social work to create a welcoming atmosphere for the crew and guests, ensuring a memorable journey for all.
Marija Parmac
Stewardess
Languages: English
Marija is a maritime enthusiast with a Bachelor's degree in Maritime Management from the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Split. She gained early work experience in her family's agricultural business and honed her communication skills in the technical support of telecommunications. Marija's diverse background has instilled in her a kind and understanding approach towards people. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, watching movies, and reading books.s
Marija is a maritime enthusiast with a Bachelor's degree in Maritime Management from the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Split. She gained early work experience in her family's agricultural business and honed her communication skills in the technical support of telecommunications. Marija's diverse background has instilled in her a kind and understanding approach towards people. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, watching movies, and reading books.s
Zlatko Poljak
Chef
Languages: English
After formal education and training in Culinary High School, Zlatko immediately started to collect working experience in restaurants along Dalmatian coast during the tourist season. Highly motivated by nature, he was not eager to spend his winters at home, so he took the challenging opportunity to work as a chef on a merchant vessel, where he had to combine and work with limited supplies and deliver diverse and high-quality menus. Zlatko says he needs only 3 ingredients for his gastro-creations; Fresh, Local, & Healthy. He will take you on a journey through any cuisine you prefer or request, but knowing him for years - here is a recommendation: give him guidelines and let him create your gourmet experience. Zlatko obtained all levels and titles of specialized education for chefs available in Croatia: Master chef program finished Cum Laude in 2011 at School for tourism and hospitality Split, four years later (2015) earned Master chef title by Croatian Chamber of Trades and Arts Split. Beside cooking and exploring what's new in the world of pots and pans, Zlatko is passionate about cars, skilled car mechanic, licensed truck driver as well, and loves to play football (five-a-side) with his friends. Zlatko and his wife will take any opportunity to travel - both passionate about broadening horizons and romantic escapes, all well deserved, as they are devoted parents of three children.
After formal education and training in Culinary High School, Zlatko immediately started to collect working experience in restaurants along Dalmatian coast during the tourist season. Highly motivated by nature, he was not eager to spend his winters at home, so he took the challenging opportunity to work as a chef on a merchant vessel, where he had to combine and work with limited supplies and deliver diverse and high-quality menus. Zlatko says he needs only 3 ingredients for his gastro-creations; Fresh, Local, & Healthy. He will take you on a journey through any cuisine you prefer or request, but knowing him for years - here is a recommendation: give him guidelines and let him create your gourmet experience. Zlatko obtained all levels and titles of specialized education for chefs available in Croatia: Master chef program finished Cum Laude in 2011 at School for tourism and hospitality Split, four years later (2015) earned Master chef title by Croatian Chamber of Trades and Arts Split. Beside cooking and exploring what's new in the world of pots and pans, Zlatko is passionate about cars, skilled car mechanic, licensed truck driver as well, and loves to play football (five-a-side) with his friends. Zlatko and his wife will take any opportunity to travel - both passionate about broadening horizons and romantic escapes, all well deserved, as they are devoted parents of three children.
Goran Bajrić
Chief Engineer
Languages: English, German
Goran loves being at the sea and he could never imagine himself doing any other thing but sailing and working on a yacht. He has finished Maritime High School in Split and since then he is gaining experience working on yachts. Beside experience, diligence and professional attitude, Goran is very communicative and easygoing, and enjoys thesocial dimension of yacht as an active and interesting working environment. In his free time Goran loves to listen to music and watch movies.
Goran loves being at the sea and he could never imagine himself doing any other thing but sailing and working on a yacht. He has finished Maritime High School in Split and since then he is gaining experience working on yachts. Beside experience, diligence and professional attitude, Goran is very communicative and easygoing, and enjoys thesocial dimension of yacht as an active and interesting working environment. In his free time Goran loves to listen to music and watch movies.
Ivo Karlović
Deckhand
Languages: English
Ivo is a seasoned sailor who joined Lady Gita in 2021. With 15 years of experience on charter yachts, he has worked closely with Captain Toni and Chef Zlatko for extended periods. Ivo's expertise spans navigation, mechanics, and providing exceptional service to guests. Previously serving as a deckhand and steward/bartender on smaller yachts, he excels at creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Ivo's passion for connecting with people and his reliability make him a valuable asset to the crew of Lady Gita.
Ivo is a seasoned sailor who joined Lady Gita in 2021. With 15 years of experience on charter yachts, he has worked closely with Captain Toni and Chef Zlatko for extended periods. Ivo's expertise spans navigation, mechanics, and providing exceptional service to guests. Previously serving as a deckhand and steward/bartender on smaller yachts, he excels at creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Ivo's passion for connecting with people and his reliability make him a valuable asset to the crew of Lady Gita.
Stipe Ercegovac
Deckhand
Languages: English
Stipe, with 10 years of experience on mini cruise ships, has developed a strong passion for the role of a deckhand. He has extensively traveled the Adriatic Sea, gaining valuable knowledge of the coast. Stipe completed Craft High School in Split and further educated himself to become a skilled deckhand. With a relaxed and easygoing nature, Stipe enjoys working with people and looks forward to new adventures. In his free time, he indulges in football and video games.
Stipe, with 10 years of experience on mini cruise ships, has developed a strong passion for the role of a deckhand. He has extensively traveled the Adriatic Sea, gaining valuable knowledge of the coast. Stipe completed Craft High School in Split and further educated himself to become a skilled deckhand. With a relaxed and easygoing nature, Stipe enjoys working with people and looks forward to new adventures. In his free time, he indulges in football and video games.
