EMERALD

Name: Ivana Peko
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Chief steward/ess
Position details: Chief Stew
Languages: Not specified
Description: Chief Stewardess

Name: Ivanka Novak
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Masseuse
Position details: Masseuse
Languages: Not specified
Description: Masseuse

Name: Marin Dragovic
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Deckhand

Name: TBA TBA
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Deckhand

Name: TBA TBA
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Deckhand
Position details: Deckhand
Languages: Not specified
Description: Deckhand

Name: Antonio Koludrovic
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Captain
Position details: Captain
Languages: Not specified
Description: Captain Antonio Koludrovic is a highly respected Croatian maritime professional with a career spanning over 30 years. Following graduation from technical and maritime studies, he began his seafaring career in keeping with a family tradition deeply rooted in the Adriatic maritime industry. Over more than two decades at sea, he has accumulated extensive experience across a wide range of vessels and operational environments, developing a reputation for exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and unwavering professionalism.

Throughout his career, Captain Koludrovic has been involved in significant yacht construction and commissioning projects, including work with the renowned Ferretti shipyard. He has been a long standing Captain on the 60m superyacht Katina build in the Croatian shipyard in 2015.

Known for his calm, approachable, and decisive leadership style, Captain Koludrovic has earned the respect of both guests and crew alike. His emphasis on safety, teamwork, and service excellence has helped establish him as one of the most professional Captains in the industry. Colleagues describe him as a captain who fosters a positive onboard culture where crew members feel valued, supported, and motivated to perform at the highest standards.

Beyond his professional achievements, Captain Koludrovic has consistently demonstrated a commitment to preserving and promoting Croatia’s maritime heritage. Coming from a family with generations of involvement in Adriatic tourism and boating, he serves as an ambassador for Croatian seamanship and hospitality on the international yachting stage.

Name: Ivan Mijenkovic
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Steward
Position details: Steward
Languages: Not specified
Description: Steward

Name: TBA TBA
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Stewardess
Position details: Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: Stewardess

Name: TBA TBA
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Bosun
Position details: Bosun
Languages: Not specified
Description: Bosun

Name: Veronimir Dodic
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Chef
Position details: Sous-chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Sous-chef

Name: Stipe Vukadin
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Head Chef
Position details: Head Chef
Languages: Not specified
Description: Widely recognized as the finest chef in the country, Stipe has spent years at the pinnacle of the gastronomic world, earning accolades for his boundary-pushing techniques, deep respect for seasonal ingredients, and an innate ability to turn every plate into a masterpiece. In an exclusive partnership with the Emerald, the visionary Chef Stipe Vukadin is bringing his unparalleled brilliance to the open seas, designing an entirely exclusive culinary journey solely for the guests of the Emerald.

Chef Stipe Vukadin cooks with deep respect for Dalmatian tradition, shaped into a modern Mediterranean style that keeps flavor pure and ingredients front and centre. Born in 1993, his path into gastronomy was unexpected: he entered a seminary at 14 before choosing the kitchen as his vocation. Today he is known both for his work at il Ponte and as a MasterChef Croatia judge since 2020. Recognized by Michelin, James Beard, and Gault and Millau, he is relentless about sourcing fresh ingredients and local produce.

"I cook Dalmatian the way I know it, with respect for the ingredients and a lot of heart.” Stipe Vukadin

Stipe has briefly stepped away from the traditional restaurant model to develop a highly confidential, completely original tasting menu constructed specifically for the Emerald. Once per week, the guests will be indulged with this bespoke dining concept that cannot be found at any Michelin-starred establishment on land or any other luxury liner at sea—it exists purely for the privileged few on board.

To step aboard the Emerald is to secure a seat at the most exclusive table in the country. Prepare your palate for an unforgettable voyage—curated expertly, uniquely, and passionately by Chef Stipe.

Stipe is a father to two children and spends most of his time in his beloved Rogoznica where we grew up with and the capital Zagreb where he runs the Master Chef show.