Mirage IV

Hailing from the Split area, Captain Darko discovered his lifelong passion for the sea at an early age and always knew he would pursue a maritime career. He brings eighteen years of comprehensive marine industry experience, successfully transitioning from sailing charters to commanding luxury motor yachts such as the 35-meter M/Y Elysium and the 28-meter M/Y Ocean Drive. Known for his calm personality and exceptional leadership, he prioritizes the absolute safety of his guests and vessel while delivering an outstanding charter experience. Fluent in English, Darko possesses profound navigational knowledge of the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly his home waters of the Adriatic Sea, and looks forward to welcoming clients from around the world.

Chef Frane brings a deep passion for global flavors and innovative culinary creations to the yacht's galley, delighting in crafting unique gastronomic journeys with a special emphasis on local and Mediterranean specialties. His impressive culinary background includes tenures at prestigious establishments like the Radisson Blu, hotel Atrium, and Svpetrvs hoteli, as well as serving aboard the 28-meter M/Y Ocean Drive. Beyond his expertise in the kitchen, Frane also holds maritime experience as a skilled assistant sailor and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure an unforgettable dining experience for charter guests.

At thirty years old, Zdravko offers seven years of dedicated hands-on yachting experience spanning both private and charter vessels. Detail-oriented and highly driven, he ensures seamless deck operations and doubles as the Ship Security Officer to maintain a strictly safe environment for guests and crew at all times. Zdravko is an expert tender driver and a specialist in instructing a wide range of watersports, including wakeboarding, waterskiing, and towable toys. His friendly personality and excellent communication skills contribute greatly to a warm, positive, and inviting onboard atmosphere.

Raised in the coastal town of Makarska, Nikolina developed an innate love for the sun, sea, and swimming. Her extensive background in hotel and restaurant hospitality seamlessly transitioned into the luxury yachting industry in 2018, making her an expert in high-end customer service. She has successfully led interior teams as Chief Stewardess on several prominent motor yachts, including a 30-meter Burger and the 28-meter M/Y Ocean Drive. Nikolina blends her refined hospitality skills with boundless positive energy and enthusiasm to curate a perfectly relaxing and memorable stay for every guest onboard.

Magdalena is a highly motivated and adaptable professional who consistently excels at delivering top-tier service, remaining flexible and capable even in stressful situations. While pursuing her degree in Maritime Management at the Faculty of Maritime Studies in Split, she discovered her deep passion for the hospitality industry while working as a restaurant waitress. Always wearing a smile, Magdalena brings wonderful communication skills and two years of prior luxury yachting experience aboard the 28-meter M/Y Ocean Drive, a job she truly enjoys.

dedicated maritime professional since 2016, Josip transformed his coastal upbringing into a successful seafaring career. Before ascending to Chief Engineer, his hands-on experience operating and maintaining small powerboats as a skipper helped forge his strong technical and problem-solving abilities. Committed to vessel safety and operational efficiency, Josip is highly regarded by the team for his reliability, approachable nature, and great sense of humor. When he is not ensuring the yacht's smooth operation, he stays active as an enthusiastic cyclist and an avid lover of water sports.

Ante boasts an impressive eighteen-year career at sea, having worked on everything from mini cruisers to bulk carriers before joining the yacht's crew in the summer of 2023. A true professional, he takes immense pride in flawless deck maintenance to keep the yacht pristine, and he is a highly skilled operator of both tenders and jet skis. Having sailed oceans worldwide, Ante brings invaluable experience to the team and is thrilled to continue exploring with the crew. When ashore in his hometown of Kucice, he loves spending quality time with his family, engaging in agriculture, and contributing to local prosciutto production.