Olympian Ivan Mladina Commands Carnival Cruise Ships
The Croatian swimmer competed at two Olympic Games before advancing through Carnival Cruise Line’s deck department.
Ivan Mladina represented Croatia at two Olympic Games and won two medals at the Mediterranean Games before taking command of Carnival cruise ships.
Born in Split, Croatia, Mladina made his Olympic debut at the Sydney 2000 Games. He competed in the 100-meter butterfly and the 4x100-meter freestyle relay. Four years later, he returned to Olympic competition in Athens as a member of Croatia’s 4x100-meter freestyle relay team.
Mladina later joined Carnival Cruise Line and progressed through the company’s deck department. He served as staff captain aboard Carnival Splendor before becoming a ship’s master. He currently serves as one of the captains of Carnival Encounter.