Captain – Luka Vujatović

Born in Austria and raised in Croatia, Luka brings both professionalism and a calm, confident energy to Valinor. With five seasons of experience sailing the Adriatic, Mediterranean, and Atlantic, including demanding passages through the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel, he combines technical mastery with a natural sense for hospitality. A certified RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Croatian Yachtmaster, Luka is meticulous in planning, safety, and guest comfort. His background in business economics gives him a structured and analytical mindset, while his former career as a professional basketball player shows in his teamwork and leadership. Fluent in English and German, Luka’s friendly and composed approach makes every guest feel at ease from the moment they step aboard.

Chef / Stewardess – Melany Poljski

Melany is a vibrant and skilled yacht chef whose passion for gastronomy and hospitality has taken her aboard yachts up to 85 meters throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean. With more than five years of experience in luxury yachting, she has mastered the art of balancing fine dining with a relaxed, personal touch. Trained in culinary presentation, provisioning, and wine pairing, Melany brings creativity to every menu she designs, whether Mediterranean classics, fusion dishes, or light wellness cuisine. Fluent in five languages (English, German, Italian, Spanish, and Croatian), Melany connects effortlessly with international guests, creating a refined yet welcoming atmosphere onboard Valinor.

Together aboard Valinor Luka and Melany form a dynamic, well-balanced team.Professional, approachable, and genuinely passionate about life at sea. Their shared attention to detail, warmth, and dedication to guest experience ensure a charter that feels effortless, elegant, and uniquely personal.

A sampler from Melany’s Galley aboard Valinor

Breakfast

Everyday breakfasts include:

Selection of fresh local fruits
Granola
Bread and pastry
Selection of cheese and meats
Freshly squeezed orange juice, coffee, tea, milk, yoghurt, cocoa etc.
Fruit smoothies and eggs (scrambled, fried, omelet, poached etc.) on request daily

Pancakes with local jams, fruit, honey, whipped cream, nutella, biscuits
Quiche with goat cheese, dried tomatoes and prosciutto
Traditional ‘’English breakfast’’
Shakshuka with sliced chorizo
Eggs benedict with avocado slices and roasted bacon or smoked salmon
Bagel variations on a theme
Sweet french toast with maple syrup,chocolate, berries, fruit and cream

Lunch

Beef cheeseburgers with fries and veggies and homemade BBQ dressing
Teriyaki chicken with rice or noodles
Ratatouille and veal milanese
Local fish filets with celery cream and veggies
Stuffed zucchini with minced beef topped with parmesan cheese
Saffron risotto with scampi
Chicken or beef burritos with veggies and crispy potatoes a side

With lunch everyday available fresh bread and seasonal salad

Starters

Beef/tuna carpaccio with spicy guacamole
White fish ceviche with salsa verde
Croatian octopus salad
St.Jacobs scallops grilled with olive oil, butter and spices
Stuffed figs with prosciutto slices, fresh goat cheese, honey and toasted almonds
Classic ‘’gazpacho’’ with croutons and chilli
Croatian ‘’Black risotto’’ (squid risotto)

Dinners

Lamb french rack on peas cream enriched with mint and tasty baked potatoes
Grilled filet mignon with a truffle sauce and sweet potato puree
Lobster pasta in creamy sauce
BQ pork ribs with patatas bravas
‘’Vitello tonnato’’ with baby potatoes and pesto
Slow cooked veal cheeks in sauce with homemade gnocchi
Grilled squid with couscous with scallions and cherry tomatoes

Deserts

White chocolate cake with roasted nuts
Tiramisu variations
Panna cotta with chocolate or berries
Mango and chocolate mousse
Coconut cheesecake
Pineapple crumble with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate tart with pistachio