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.

Deckhand - TBA

Continental Breakfast – Daily Offering

Freshly baked  bread 
 Local cheese and ham selection
 Natural yoghurt, cereals, and  granola
 Sliced avocado
 Warm oats with cinnamon, turmeric, and lemon zest
Three variations of seasonal yams
 A daily cold pressed  healthy  juice 
(Examples: celery–pineapple, carrot–ginger–apple, beetroot–cucumber–green apple–mint, mango–passionfruit, kiwi–lime) 
 Fresh seasonal fruit platter
Daily Egg Dish – Rotating Options Include:
 Classic Eggs Benedict
 Cilbir – Turkish poached eggs over garlicky yoghurt with warm spiced butter
 Avocado toast with miso and sunny-side-up egg
 Baked eggs with tomato and Parmesan
 Classic mushroom omelette
 Soft-boiled eggs with Jerusalem artichoke foam & feta
 Scrambled eggs with crème fraîche and chives
 Fried eggs sunny-side up
 Eggs Florentine (with sautéed spinach & hollandaise)

Fine Dining Tasting Menu

Amuse-Bouche
Kingfish | Smoked Avocado | Black Olive | Champagne Beurre Blanc
Starter
Langoustine | Tandoori Jus | Couscous | Cucumber Textures | Fresh Basil
Main Course
Turbot | Celery Cream | Dashi Jus | Chorizo | Lemon Gel | Dill Vinaigrette
Dessert
Chocolate Sorbet | Blood Orange Foam | Strawberry Crumble | Dulce de Leche
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Italian Family-Style Sharing Menu
Relaxed Mediterranean cuisine for casual, joyful gatherings

Tomato-Tonnato
“Coeur de Boeuf” Tomatoes | Tuna saus | Red Onion | Capers

Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Baked Eggplant | Tomato | Mozzarella | Béchamel

Pasta alla Puttanesca
Black Olives | Anchovies | Capers | Garlic | Tomato

Summer Tuna Salad
Harissa-Spiced Tuna | Radish | Lemon

Skate Wing “Antiboise”
Served with Lobster Sauce

Filet di Manzo
Grilled Beef Fillet | Arugula | Aged Parmesan

Dessert
Classic Tiramisu
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Mediterranean-Greek Summer Menu
Light, fresh, and seasonal

Wild Seabass Crudo
Orange | passion fruit | Seaweed

Cucumber & Goat Kefir Salad
Fresh Herbs | Light Citrus Vinaigrette

Watermelon & Feta Salad
Mint | Seasonal Vegetables

Purple Artichokes
Greek Yogurt | White Fig Oil | Crispy Garlic & Onions

Traditional Moussaka
Spiced Veal | Eggplant | Cinnamon | Cumin

Dessert
Rice Pudding | Amarena Cherries