Maroje Brajcic - Captain
Captain Maroje Brajcic was born and raised in the small town of Dubrovnik on the Adriatic Coast. Coming from five generations of captains, he knew as a little boy his life would be at sea. Captain Brajcic graduated from the Dubrovnik Marine Academy 1989, then started as a deck cadet on a cargo vessel, eventually making his way aboard cruise ships. After almost thirty years traveling the world by ship, he still looks forward to every day at sea. He is the happiest when sailing into his home port of Dubrovnik. In his time off, he enjoys deep sea fishing with his wife, gardening, taking care of his olives trees and producing olive oil. He also enjoys cooking for family and friends.
Victor Conceição – General Manager
Born in Lisbon, Portugal to a family with a seafaring and hospitality background, Victor’s initial focus in school was in Engineering, but his interest in Hospitality spoke louder, so he decided to focus his studies on Hotel Administration. Victor began his career at sea in 1992 and what was initially intended to be a one-year venture became his life. Victor is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish and has a daughter and two sons. He splits his time between Portugal and Serbia and loves when the ship visits Lisbon, his favorite port of call. He also has a special interest in food and wine. Victor loves to cook for as many people as possible – after all, food and wine always taste better when shared with loved ones!
Kevin Symes - Executive Chef
Chef Kevin Symes, from Limon, Costa Rica, began his culinary journey in 2001 at the Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje. After honing his skills in small restaurants and hotels, he embarked on his first cruise in 2003 as a cook. In 2005, he moved to Cape Town, South Africa, working in prestigious establishments like Hotel Le Vendome and Simon’s Restaurant, where he became Head Chef. Kevin later served as a private chef for figures like the President of Central Africa and Sir Richard Branson. Returning to Costa Rica in 2012, he was Executive Chef at Cala Luna Hotel. Joining Oceania Cruises in 2022, Kevin advanced to Executive Chef aboard Nautica. While at home, Kevin enjoys the quiet life with his family, DJing, and outdoor adventures.
Aaron Mac – Cruise Director
Aaron hails from the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia. With a degree in Leadership, he began his career facilitating corporate training retreats and managing recreation programs in the aged care sector. His passion for entertainment soon led him to the screen, where he hosted four nationally broadcast television shows, and to the airwaves as the voice for major touring artists including George Michael, Enrique Iglesias, Seal, and Miley Cyrus. After years of balancing media with a maritime career that began in 2003, Aaron returned to the sea to pursue his true passion as Cruise Director. Off-duty, you’ll find him traveling the globe, analyzing his favourite films, or on the sand playing and commentating competitive beach volleyball.
* Senior officers rotate on and off the ship, so these are subject to change depending on your specific sailing.