WELCOME TO
BATALO
PROIZD
MOVING RESTAURANT & BAR
See you NeXT Summer
Boat Cruise Coming in 2026
Departing from Vela Luka we are setting sail towards the litlle bay called "BATALO" on island Proizd.
As we depart while looking at the beautiful coastline of Island Korčula you can enjoy our Local Wine with Seafood Snacks that are included in the price.
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FROM WARSHIP TO WINE & WAVES: THE STORY OF BATALO
Batalo wasn’t always serving wine and seafood under the sun. Decades ago, her hull was built for a different mission — as part of a fleet of military landing craft for the Yugoslav Navy. Crafted in the Greben Shipyard in Vela Luka between 1975 and 1984, she belonged to a proud class of desantno-jurišni čamci (DJČ), designed for speed, strength, and strategic landings.
Instead of being left to decay or becoming 20 tons of waste, Batalo was brought back to life — right where she was born. Recycled and reimagined by local craftsmen at Porat Shipyard in Vela Luka, her strong plastic hull became the foundation for something completely new: a sustainable floating restaurant and excursion vessel with soul.
But time had other plans.
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Her design gives her a unique advantage — a shallow draft that lets her glide into hidden bays, quiet coves, and untouched shores that most boats can’t reach. And that’s exactly where she takes her guests: to places that feel secret, special, and deeply connected to the Adriatic spirit.
Today, Batalo isn’t just a boat. She’s a second chance, a story of transformation, and a tribute to island craftsmanship. From warship to hospitality — she now carries laughter, flavor, and unforgettable memories across the sea she once served.
THE MAN AT THE HELM: CAPTAIN IVAN VLAŠIĆ
Captain Ivan Vlašić was born and raised by the sea — and it never let him go. With over 25 years sailing some of the world’s most demanding oceans, and more than 15 of those years spent as a commanding officer on chemical tankers, he brings a level of maritime expertise few can match.
A graduate of the Maritime Faculty in Split, Ivan holds degrees in both Nautics and Marine Fisheries Technology. But his passion goes beyond certifications. Since 1998, he’s been a licensed CMAS diver, and a lifelong student of navigation, ecology, and island tradition.
Today, Ivan is more than just the captain of Batalo — he’s its heart. A father of five, a steward of the sea, and a fierce advocate for preserving the Adriatic, he’s equally at home reading a nautical chart as he is preparing freshly caught fish with his guests.
Ask him how to navigate without GPS, and he’ll show you a sextant. Ask him how to treat the sea, and he’ll say: with respect. And if you catch a fish during your trip? He’ll cook it for you himself — no charge, just a smile.
Captain Ivan doesn’t just guide a boat. He creates an experience that’s safe, soulful, and deeply connected to the rhythms of the islands he calls home.
