Your Crew
CAPTAIN Filip Lovrinov & CHEF Arsen Skarica
CAPTAIN | FILIP LOVRINOV
EXPERIENCE:
My first job as a captain was 2012. I worked on a ship Linda, Angela, Lora, New Star and Symphony. I have been working for a total of 12 years. Symphony is also in ownership of my family so it means a world to me that the guests are always happy and satisfied with my crew and will always get my special attention.
CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic Sea
LANGUAGES:
English and Croatian.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Safety onboard and at sea, kindness and trust.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Responsibility and trust.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am honest and fair captain and always balance that everyone is happy.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“You must be a change you want to see in the world”
CHIEF ENGINEER | BRUNO ČUBRIC
EXPERIENCE:
My first job as a sailor was in 2015. I worked on the ship Lastavica, Swallow, Cesarica, New Star and yacht Symphony.
CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic Sea
LANGUAGES:
English and Croatian.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
They can learn a lot from me about the vessel and engine room.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Calmness in difficult times.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am a funny person and a good friend.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“Win or learn.”
HEAD CHEF | ARSEN ŠKARICA
EXPERIENCE:
I started working as a cook onboard 2009. I worked on the ship Labrador, Angela, Lora, yacht New Star and Symphony. I working total 7 years.
CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic Sea
LANGUAGES:
English and Croatian.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Helpfulness and delicious meals!
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Commitment and responsibility.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am good chef and even better person.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“Life is short, but it is wide. This too shall pass.”
SOUS CHEF | DIJANA RAZNJEVIC
EXPERIENCE:
Bruschetta, Papica, Pjat restaurants over 10 years. Last 3 years working on MV Symphony.
CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic Sea
LANGUAGES:
English and Croatian.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
A smile and good food!
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Readiness to share facts about food.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Fun, hard working person that is willing to do anything to make others happy.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.”
CHIEF STEWARD | NENAD VIDAKOVIC
EXPERIENCE:
20 years on yachts, 4 years on Symphony.
CRUISING AREAS:
Caribbean, Bahamas, South Africa
LANGUAGES:
English, Croatian and Italian.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
kindness and professionalism.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Smile and constant readiness to help.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
That I am kind and have nice personality.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“Yes, please.”
DECKHAND | VALENTIN JURICIC
EXPERIENCE:
I went on a boat for the first time alone 1996, first ship mini cruiser captain Jure end Linda after that New Star. I'm working on a yacht now Symphony.
CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic Sea
LANGUAGES:
English and Croatian.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Helpfulness, kindness end responsibility.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
Responsibility and I never give up.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Reliable and good colleague, an even better friend.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"We do not meet people by accident. They are meant to cross our path for a reason.”
DECKHAND | JURICA KNEZEVIC
EXPERIENCE:
My first job as a sailor was in 2014. I worked on the ship Lastavica, Angelina, Leonora, Amici, Adriatic king and yacht Symphony. I have been working a total of 10 years.
CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic Sea
LANGUAGES:
English and Croatian.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Protection, safety at sea and professionalism.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I never give up on my commitments.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
A trustworthy person and a good friend.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
“Live strong.”
STEWARDESS | DORA BLAIC
EXPERIENCE:
I worked in 5 different coffee bars/night clubs as a bartender, also as a hostess and a seller in two different companies for a year and a half. I didn’t work on a yacht before my current job as stewardess on board SYMPHONY.
CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic Sea
LANGUAGES:
English and Croatian.
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
Guests can expect kindness, dedication, very polite communication and good service.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I would say my best positive point is that I have a very positive attitude. I am very positive in bad situations when any problem needs to be solved.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
My past coworkers would describe me as very organized, clean, gentle and thoughtful person. Also, always smiling!
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
I didn’t have specifically one favourite quote to write down, but I would say I strongly believe in this one in life: “you attract what you radiate.”
STEWARD | MILE ARTUKOVIC
EXPERIENCE:
As a waiter, I have worked in several restaurants over the past 6 summer seasons along the coasts and islands of Croatia. I gained experience on a yacht last season and spent three months working on a motor yacht .
CRUISING AREAS:
Adriatic Sea
LANGUAGES:
English and Croatian
WHAT CAN GUESTS EXPECT FROM YOU:
I will provide guests with kindness and professionalism. Additionally, I'll ensure quick and efficient service that meets their needs and desires.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST POSITIVE POINTS:
I believe I'm a very positive and approachable person, both in my personal and professional life. I am patient and understanding towards others.
WHAT DO OTHERS SAY ABOUT YOU:
Others around me believe thet my kindness and willingness to offer assistance positively influence people in my surroundings.
FAVOURITE QUOTE:
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
MASSEUSE | CVIJETA DJURIC
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