CAPTAIN Jerry Tomislav & CHEF Matteo Rac

Jerry Tomislav - Captain
Nationality: Croatian

Jerry is ANNABEL II captain. 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 motor sports and has an uncanny knack for fishing. In addition, Jerry is a talented blues harmonica player. He is very passionate about Croatia and loves giving guests a unique Croatian experience.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 at 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. Alex has been onboard now for 4 years and he's smiley good nature, makes him a very popular crew member. He speaks English and German.

Mateo Rac / Chef
Nationality: Croatian
Mateo is an accomplished Executive Chef with 10+ years of experience in the Culinary field, working in different countries, from Croatia, Ireland, England, Austria, Denmark to France. He offers fine dining experiences in varying cuisines, from Mediterranean to traditional European, global delights and molecular cookery. In addition, he has patissier experience in baking whole meal breads, focaccia, ciabatta, baguette,etc. one of his great passions. After spending 10 years in high end hotels and restaurants, he has now made the leap to yachting, where he looks forward to exceeding his guest's expectations. Mateo when not in the galley, loves to travel and experience other cultures and their cuisines.

Antonia Drmic
/ Chief Stewardess
Nationality: Croatian

Antonia is a graduate of studies in management at the University of Zadar, making her the ideal candidate for
chief stewardess, her understanding of teamwork is parallel to none. She is a hard-working person with a
passion for organizing and exceptional detail. In her free time you will find Antonia immersed in a novel
or two, or hiking the countryside.

Vanja Bera / Second Stewardess
Nationality: Bosnian

Vanja rejoins ANNABEL II after a brief employment at the end of the 2023 season. Her professionalism and dedication to her work really shined, and therefore she was asked to join for the 2024 season and beyond, which she was delighted to do. She has extensive experience in the hospitality sector, from high-end retail to hotels, restaurants and yachts. In her free time, she is rather active, cooking, diving, swimming and practicing martial arts.