The ultimate guide
for yacht charter in Croatia

the date

When considering the date of your charter, you have to know a few basics about the summer season in Croatia. The pre-season starts in May and last until the middle of June when the first mass of tourists start to arrive. During this time, the weather is mild and there are only a few yachts cruising in the Croatian Adriatic sea. You could enjoy more privacy and a sense of exclusivity.

On the other hand, you could also experience the bustling explosion of life that happens from June to August, all around the Croatian coastline. The towns come alive, buzzing with activity and presenting many different happenings, from concerts and cultural shows, exhibitions, artistic performances, Fisherman`s nights to historic re-enactments and live theatre.

Also, it would be a good idea to charter from May to June and from September to October if you want to avoid the high summer temperatures, which hit in late July.

number of people

When choosing the exact number of people for your charter, the most important thing is the length of the yacht and the number of cabins she provides. Larger yachts mean more space and more accommodations.

The norm on most superyachts is 12 guests maximum; lengthier yachts fall under a different vessel category and therefore can carry more people (usually up to 16 or 20), while the more compact yachts, being limited in size, are also limited in guest capacity.

Also worthy of mentioning is that yachts between 20 and 30 meters can vary in design, and therefore vary in their capacity to carry guests. The prudent thing to do would be to first consult with your trusted SuperYachts Croatia representative, who will help you decide the optimal number of guests for a perfect yacht charter holiday in Croatia.

activities & things to do

With such a large selection of things to do while on a yacht in Croatia, you will constantly be able to choose between exciting activities, learning opportunities, adrenaline rides, discovery trips and cruising exploration. Kayak, snorkel, scuba-dive and paddleboard, but not before you try your luck on towables, jet skis, jet packs, Sea Bobs and flyboards.

Relax after a an exhausting afternoon of have fun on watertoys by getting massaged by warm jets and whirpools of your jacuzzi.

must see places

Croatia is teeming with places of absolute beauty, interesting history of both. From the bottom of the south Adriatic, all the way up to the north, Croatia will not disappoint a charter guest cruising in her sea.

There are numerous National Parks in Croatia, which are places of extreme natural beauty. Coastal towns in Croatia are more than harbours or jumping off points for maritime traffic – they are hubs of culture and trade, with more than two thousand years of historical heritage. This translates to spectacular roman and medieval architecture, as well as gothic and renaissance buildings and fortifications.

cuisine

Croatian cuisine is an interesting blend of many different influences and cultures, though a long period of time. The Croatian coast is a never-ending source for fresh and healthy sea-food, with fish, squids and octopuses having many different preparational variants.

Onboard your yacht charter, you will have a Michelin-level chef at your disposal, who will prepare contemporary dishes with local ingredients and Croatian herbs and spices. Any time of night or day, you can always ask you chef to prepare a quick snack.

budget

First, you contact us at SuperYachts Croatia & we will assist you with all the necessary advice concerning the budget for your yacht charter. One week of yacht charter can go from 20 000-30 000 euros for more compact yachts, up to 700 000-1 000 000 euros for bigger superyachts.

Other expenses such as the provisioning fee, which includes expenditures in the food & beverages department, but also fuel and dockage fees will be funded by your Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA).

The insurance covers all the necessary safety nets and VAT is a charter tax you need to pay to Croatia, because you are using the country`s sea and maritime infrastructure. Finally, there is also the crew tip, usually about 10% – 15% of the charter price.

There are numerous ways of accommodating payment for the charter – all of the technicalities depend /vary greatly when taking into account the time of the charter, the size of the yacht, the type of the vessel and so on…