EMERALD

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

Name: Ivanka Novak
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Stewardess
Position details: Stewardess
Languages: Not specified
Description: A well experienced stewardess.

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 Radic
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: Zoran Cobanov
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef on rotation
Languages: Not specified
Description: Originally from Šibenik, Croatia, Chef Zoran brings more than 20 years of culinary experience, a deep passion for food, and a commitment to creating memorable dining experiences.

His career began in traditional Croatian kitchens, where he learned the craft from experienced “old-school” chefs and developed a strong foundation in classic techniques and local flavours. His talent and ambition soon took him abroad, where he gained valuable experience through internships and assignments at renowned Michelin-starred restaurants across Italy, Germany, and Austria, including Baby Restaurant in Rome, La Subida in Cormons, Agli Amici in Udine, Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer in Berlin, Edvard in Vienna, and Villa Rothschild in Frankfurt.

A pioneer of fine dining in Croatia, Zoran competed in the Championship of Young Chefs of Europe in 2005 before becoming Executive Chef at Hotel Restaurant San Rocco in Istria, where his cuisine earned recognition in the Michelin Guide. He later joined Kempinski Hotel Adriatic and was appointed Task Force Head Chef at Ca’ d’Oro, a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Throughout his career, Zoran has worked as a Head Chef, consultant, and guest chef, contributing to the opening of hotels and restaurants and sharing his expertise internationally. His culinary journey has taken him to prestigious venues and institutions, including the Vlaams Parlement in Brussels, the Croatian Embassy in Stockholm, restaurants in Slovenia and Venice, and Croatia’s MasterChef television programme.
Zoran is also the creator of the promotional menu “Tastes of Istria,” served on international Croatia Airlines flights, as well as the recipe for the popular Argeta Exclusive à la San Rocco pâté.

We are delighted to have Chef Zoran on board and invite you to discover the EMERALD'S gastronomic experience.

Name: Stipe Vukadin
Nationality: Croatian
Position: Chef
Position details: Chef on rotation
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.