Captain: Domagoj Trgo

DOMAGOJ TRGO - CAPTAIN
Domagoj Trgo, captain and owner of luxury sailing yacht Love Story, has more than 15 years experience in sailing business. He comes from a family with a long maritime tradition and this boat is the sum of many years of hard work, dedication and experience that he gathered over these years.
Domagoj was born in 1983. He attended a vocational high school to gain education as a shipbuilding technician, and then moved on attend the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in Split, earning the title of naval architect.
He spent the next few years working as a crew member on yachts in Croatia, focusing on nautical tourism and learning from captains with many years of experience. In the summer of 2005, Domagoj became the owner of the gullet Atlantia, and he continued gaining experience as a captain and as a host. His hard work and dedication earned him and his gullet a great reputation. In 2015, he bought the gullet Morning Star and refitted it. With a new ship, Domagoj is proving himself as an excellent captain and his guests love him because of his cheerful attitude and kind manners.
He has spent his whole life connected to the sea. From an early age, he started spending time on boats, sailing, swimming and playing water polo. Nowadays, he spends most of his time working on his boat and business, but when he finds free time, he enjoys reading, spending time with his wife and son and playing football. His wife has also worked with him in his business and has similar interests. She studied oceanography and marine research.


KREŠIMIR TRGO - CHIEF DECKHAND
Krešimir Trgo, Domagoj’s brother, was born in Split in 2000.
Although very young he is experienced working as a sailor and a waiter. He was connected with the sea from the early ages, as he started sailing with optimist on his own when he was 7 years old.
During that time, he learned all about the winds and currents and gained his knowledge of life on the sea. When he was 16 he started working with his brother Domagoj on their yacht Morning Star and from that time on he continues to win over all the guests with his smile and kindness.
Meanwhile, he learned all about luxury service while working on yachts and in restaurants. During the winter, he is studying Maritime Electrotechnical and Information Technologies on Faculty of maritime studies

FILIP PALADIN - DECKHAND
Filip was born in 1996 in Split, where he finished high school. Since he was a little boy, he loved the sea and ships.
So it's not surprising that he joined the Love story team. He is a qualified deckhand with experience in the yachting industry.
He is a very responsible and hardworking person who is not afraid of facing new challenges but, at the same time, a person who wants to learn and progress daily.
In his free time, he loves playing football and hiking with the crew during off-season periods.

DUJE BARAČ - DECKHAND
Filip was born in 1996 in Split, where he finished high school. Since he was a little boy, he loved the sea and ships.
So it's not surprising that he joined the Love story team. He is a qualified deckhand with experience in the yachting industry.
He is a very responsible and hardworking person who is not afraid of facing new challenges but, at the same time, a person who wants to learn and progress daily.
In his free time, he loves playing football and hiking with the crew during off-season periods.

KRISTINA LOVRIĆ - CHEF
Kristina was born in Split and grew up in a small town by the sea near Omiš. She has shown an interest in cooking since she was in high school, and over the years it has turned from a hobby into a professional job. Following quite a while of working in different industries, she accepted the position of head chef on a yacht where she worked for 8 years.
Through her work, she got to know numerous cuisines and teamed up with culinary experts from different nations. She shows excellent results in all segments of cooking and has a special love for desserts. She speaks English, is communicative and open to cooperation and suggestions from guests.
Her longing is to satisfy every guest and furthermore give them a special experience of becoming more acquainted with the excellence of Croatia through food.

JULIJA RADALJ - STEWARDESS
Born on October 13, 1987, in Split, Julija graduated from the High School of Commerce in Split, a four-year program, majoring in commercial studies.
She loves learning and exploring, so she has accepted various business opportunities to learn, push her boundaries, and research more. Julija has many years of experience in the kitchen, trade and direct sales, and tourism. She enjoys working and communicating with people and gives her best in everything she does.
Among foreign languages, she lists English as active in speech and writing and Italian as passive.
She loves pilates, hiking, and drawing in her free time, so you will probably witness her creativity while on Love Story!

MARINA MIHANOVIĆ - STEWARDESS
Born in Split, where she completed primary and secondary school and continued her education, our versatile Marina is also a new member of our team and we look forward to her being at your service during your stay at Love Story.
Marina stands out for her personality and joyful approach to life, and her desire for learning and new experiences never stops, as shown by her education - from natural sciences and mathematics to marketing, management in tourism and hospitality, which continues today, and her work experience follows it.
Communication will not be a problem because Marina speaks as many as 5 languages: English, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian.
Marina's hobbies are olive oil production, fishing, spearfishing, hiking, and her skills range from stone masonry to various designs!
You are in such great hands!

ANTE (TONI) GRBAVICA - BARTENDER
Ante, affectionately called Toni, was born on March 15, 1982. After graduating from the catering high school, he worked as a chef for 20 years and delighted many palates with his culinary and gastronomic surprises.
He spiced up his story by finding additional inspiration for applying his skills and knowledge as a waiter. Among foreign languages, he speaks English accurately and will communicate in Spanish as well.
His great love is music, with which he spends his free time and performs as a DJ. And today, as a member of the sea fleet, he delights his guests with creative musical moments.