ANNABEL II

Crew Profile

Jerry Tomislav - Captain
Nationality: Croatian

Jerry is ANNABEL II captain. He holds a 500GT ocean license and has years of experience. He started in the industry after working on cruise ships, from where he was offered a position on a private motor yacht, and got hooked in the luxury yacht sector. Prior to joining ANNABEL II, he was a 1st Officer and Relief Captain on a 45m MY. He enjoys watersports, cycling and motor sports and has an uncanny knack for fishing. In addition, Jerry is a talented blues harmonica player. He is very passionate about Croatia and loves giving guests a unique Croatian experience.He speaks Croatian, English, and Italian.

Aleksa Jovicic – Engineer / Mate
Nationality: Montenegrin

During his nautical studies, Aleksa decided to move from his hometown and go to America where, as a young man, he gained working experience at various positions. His passion for the sea brought him back home and he entered the yachting industry as a deckhand and shortly after obtained his engineering license at Blue Waters in France. From here he gained his captain’s license. Aleksa is a passionate scuba diver. Alex has been onboard now for 4 years and he's smiley good nature, makes him a very popular crew member. He speaks English and German.


Vanja Bera / Chief Stewardess
Nationality: Bosnian

Vanja returns to ANNABEL II for her third season, bringing with her a strong sense of professionalism, dedication, and a passion for excellent service. Her commitment and outstanding performance in previous seasons made her an easy choice to be invited back for the 2025 season — an opportunity she gladly accepted.

With a well-rounded background in the hospitality industry, Vanja has worked across high-end retail, luxury hotels, fine dining establishments, and yachts, developing a keen eye for detail and guest satisfaction.

Outside of work, Vanja leads an active lifestyle. She enjoys cooking, diving, swimming, and practicing martial arts — all of which reflect her energetic and disciplined nature, both on and off the yacht.

Milica Parezanin / Stewardess
Nationality: Serbian

An adaptable and experienced hospitality professional, Milica brings a strong background in customer relations, administration, and high-end service. With a natural ability to make guests feel welcome and at ease, she combines excellent communication with a keen eye for detail to deliver seamless, personalized service.

Her career spans front desk coordination, restaurant management, and administrative roles in fast-paced, customer-facing environments. Through this, she has developed a high level of organizational skill, problem-solving ability, and an understanding of luxury service standards — all essential qualities for working on board.

Now transitioning into the yachting industry, Milica is excited to bring her energy, dedication, and professionalism to a dynamic crew environment. She is committed to creating outstanding guest experiences with warmth and care.

Eugin Sušić / Chef
Nationality: Croatian

Eugen is a professional, detail-oriented, and courteous chef with over 12 years of culinary experience in fine dining restaurants and high-end hospitality. He has held a range of positions from independent cook to head chef, gaining strong leadership and team management skills along the way.

His background includes extensive work with Mediterranean cuisine, especially fish and seafood, and a deep understanding of both à la carte and large-scale meal preparation. Eugen is highly adaptable, thrives under pressure, and is always eager to learn and grow in new environments.

In addition to his work in Croatia, he has international experience in Austria, where he refined his skills in alpine and Austrian cuisine. Eugen brings creativity, consistency, and a calm, professional demeanor to every galley he joins.