4 ways to truly enjoy stargazing on a yacht charter

Unlock a truly astonishing experience while on a superyacht charter holiday in Croatia. Let your trusted captain find the best place for stargazing, be it a secluded cove, an uninhabited island or the open water. Whatever the choice, be sure you will enjoy a magnificent spectacle of the starry sky above.

Your hard-working stewardess will arrange comfortable sunbeds, plenty of warm drinks and nice music, while you observe the infinitely beautiful Milky Way. Take advantage of your chartered superyacht and the resources she provides so you could experience the best of Croatia`s night sky.

Witness Meteor Shower from a spot reachable only by a Yacht

A totally unique astronomical occurrence, the Tears of st. Lawrence is a meteor shower that can be observed in Croatia, beginning in late July and ending in the middle of August. Also known as Perseids, this fantastic spectacle of light on the night sky is best observed on open water, as far away from any other light sources.

The best way to do this is to charter a yacht and tell the captain your intention, so he could perfectly position the yacht. An incredible guarantee of at least 70 meteors an hour is sure to spark interest even amongst those that are not inclined towards stargazing on a yacht.

Your yacht crew will provide the equipment for your stargazing experience

You can expect assistance from your yacht crew, particularly if you want to stargaze on your yacht charter holiday in Croatia. Just ask them for help and they will gladly provide technical assistance, in the form of binoculars, telescopes or electronic telescopes. They can even direct you towards some fixed on-land observatories.

There is one in Pula and in Rijeka, both major Croatian port towns and easily accessible for superyacht charters. For an added bonus, there is an observatory on Hvar island, which is the best choice if you want to enjoy the combination of the open sea, beautiful Croatian islands, clear sky and yacht charters anchored in the vicinity.

Be Amazed on your yacht deck with no light pollution

Croatia is a small country. In the global context, 3.9 million citizens are small, especially if you consider that most modern metropolitan areas have as many people living in the suburb areas as Croatia has citizens. This perception is only deepened if you visit Croatian islands. More than a thousand islands, and only about a hundred of those are inhabited.

This means that there is, in theory, less than 1 person on a square kilometre of island land in Croatia. By implication, the fewer the people, the smaller the light pollution. It is true that in major cities in Croatia you can not see the night sky as well, but when you get to the coast and venture farther out to sea, guests are amazed at how little light pollution there really is.

You can observe most of the stars and constellations with your naked eye. A truly magnificent and stunning atmosphere awaits all lovers of the night sky when visiting Croatia.

Relax under the clear Croatian sky in the Open sea

Ask your captain to take you out to the open sea so you could experience what it means to be alone with the stars and hear nothing but the sound of silence. Surround yourself with nothing but open water and prepare to feel the fascinating depth of the ocean beneath you and the starry sky above you.

Marvel at the mind-boggling beauty of sharply visible thousands of stars. If your timing is right, you might also catch the moon when it is full, which creates a magnificent stripe of silver reflection against the sea. Add to this a thousand shining stars and you have a mental postcard that will last you a lifetime.

Why you should consider stargazing on a yacht charter in Croatia?

During your stay in Croatia, you are sure to experience stunningly beautiful islands, pristine nature and richness of flora and fauna. But Croatia has another ace up her sleeve, in form of a night sky so clear, you will be amazed that you can stargaze clearly with only your bare eyes.

Sit for hours under the clearest picture of the Milky Way in Europe, while your dedicated yacht crew serve cocktails and canapes or hot cocoa and roasted nuts. If the evening is warm enough, go skinny dipping and observe how the night sky melds with the sea over the horizon. Simply beautiful!