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Danijel Karlović
Born and raised at the sea and by the sea, Danijel has been on a boat since childhood, so his choice of profession was a logical one.
He has been a skipper since 1998, and he began actively renting boats through his company Rent a Boat Rovinj in 2020. Two years later, he co-founded the company Pelago Excursions d.o.o. with his friend Matteo Usich. They have been attentive to the guests' demands, significantly enhancing their business by continually investing in order to provide top-quality services.
Danijel is a passionate fan of snorkeling and rowing, so he will undoubtedly have the best recommendations of locations worth visiting on the Istrian coast. He is fluent in Croatian, English and Italian, and passively uses German.
Matteo Usich
During the summer you will find him at the sea, while during the winter he can be found in the mountains. Matteo loves snorkeling and skiing, so depending on the weather conditions, he alternates between the depths of the sea to the mountain peaks, and vice versa.
He has been on a boat since he was a child. In 2007 he applied to become a skipper, and in 2020 he opened his company Dolphin Watching Rovinj.
Two years later, he joined forces with his friend Danijel Karlović and together they co-founded the company Pelago Excursions d.o.o. for renting boats and organizing tours around the Rovinj archipelago and beyond. He is fluent in Croatian, English and Italian.
Nikola Macura
Guests describe him as the dolphin whisperer: when you set sail with him, there is a high probability that the dolphins will join you.
Nikola has been a skipper since 2012, and he joined our team in 2021. He likes traveling, animals and spending time in nature. He is fluent in Croatian, English and Italian.
Martin Vidulin
Don't be deceived by his age – Martin is a highly professional and experienced skipper, particularly skilled in very challenging situations.
He has been a skipper since 2021, and he has joined our team in 2022.
Martin is an avid fan of snorkeling, skiing and motorcycle riding.
He is fluent in Croatian and English, and passively uses Italian.
Loris Starić
Growing up near the sea has made Loris an exceptionally skilled skipper. His extensive knowledge of the Adriatic coast, as well as the sailing conditions, will ensure that you have a carefree, relaxed and fun sailing experience. Loris has been a skipper since 2016, and he has joined us in 2024.
Loris loves quizzes, music, movies and fast cars, so you will easily find common topics to start a conversation with him.
He is fluent in Croatian, English, Italian and German passively.
Valentino Savić-Seifert
You definitely won't be bored with Valentino at the sea because he loves company, meeting new people and long conversations.
He has been a skipper since 2020, and he has joined our team in 2024.
Given that he is extremely communicative, he can converse in all languages. He is fluent in Croatian, English, Italian and German, and passively uses Dutch.