Croatia is one
of the latest mega yacht charter destinations.
It is becoming
increasingly popular both thanks to a larger number of yachts frequenting in
the Adriatic and the opening of a new super yacht marina in Tivat, Montenegro
which is only hours away from the spectacular town of Dubrovnik but also
because of a sheer number of untouched natural harbours and plenty of remote,
yet well served, picturesque island towns.
A land of 1,120 islands, Croatia offers an amazing 3,500+ miles of coastline (2,500 of which belong to
the islands). The Dubrovnik is the most
popular and most spectacular location indeed.
Super luxury villas, hotels and stylish, Michellin stared restaurants
will await you here as much as plethora of festivals and events geared towards
visiting tourists.
On top, sailing around Elafiti Archipelago or towards
National Park on Island of Mljet or further South towards lovely historic town
of Cavtat or Montenegro is what every super yacht charter client should do.
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| Super Yacht ELISA awaiting her guests |
Other most popular locations for luxury crewed yacht
charters in Croatia are celebrity island of Hvar and UNESCO town of Trogir with
the neighbouring city of Split offering historical palace of the Roman Emperor
Diocletian as the best tourist hotspot.
Croatia offers a number of other fascinating places to discover on
your private luxury crewed yacht charter. Many Croatians will know that there are only
a few places in the world blessed with nearly 3000 hours of sunshine that still
truly deserve the description of being"unspoiled." The long chain of
rugged islands of Croatia's mountainous coast makes this a super yacht charter
haven as neither is the coastline overbuilt like Spain, neither protected or
secluded as that of South of France. It
is therefore considered to be among the best in the world as the access is free
almost anywhere and lovely deep channels, plethora of secluded bays and huge
number of anchorages and a stable climate attract many a super yacht charter
enthusiast to Croatia.
Finally, the
sailing in Croatia offers little dangers and one wil neither encounter sharks
or dangerous sting rays nor high waves or big seas, let alone long distance
routes across the open sea unless one chooses to visit Venice or North Croatia and
Dubrovnik in a short period of time.
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| Tended garden in the Royal town of Opatija, North Adriatic |
In
general, all clients will get their own privately tailored itinerary offering
you chance to either enjoy privacy onboard your charter yacht and in case you
will prefer untouched nature, wild beauty, generous and fragrant vegetation and
remote hiking trails not visited by many. Alternatively, apart from viewing
plenty of cliffs and caves, rocky inlets, fine pebble beaches and majestic bays,
we can also take you to the hotspots for shopping and partying being during the
day or in the night.
With
many imperial powers setting their foot on these grounds, you can also opt for
a cultural super yacht charter tour, exploring the centuries of occupation by
foreign empires. The Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, in Split, has been
named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, just like many other locations along the
coast. On top, many historical residences and imperial fortresses that speckle
the Adriatic landscape are considered some of the finest examples of intact ancient
or medieval architecture. Ancient and medieval towns rise from the clear blue
sea creating stunning impressions which is what makes Croatia so unique and one
of the best super yacht charter destinations in the world.
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| Hotel and Restaurants offerings in Croatia are very rich |
One
aspect of Croatia is less known in the world and that is the fact that
Croatians are very modern in the way they dress and in the way they adopt latest
pop culture or technological trends.
This makes Croatia equally interesting today as well as tomorrow and the
country and especially the most visited coastal regions is in constant change. The preferred café and restaurant culture prevails,
yet this fine land of home made wine and olive groves, home made cheese and an
abundance of fresh fish, has always successfully borrowed influences from the
trade routes that have passed its shores for centuries and is also nowadays adopting
latest trends the moment the do happen in London or NEW York. It is therefore not surprising to find latest
yachts, super cars or super yachts indeed showing off on the Croatian coast
before they are even available in the most sought after British, US or Russian
and German trade shows.
We
therefore invite you to charter a super yacht with us as our knowledge of
Croatia charter yachts, local crews, specific yacht charter destinations and
best cruising itineraries is unparalleled. We regularly and personally inspect
each yacht, meet the captains in private as well as in business roles, sample
the chefs' cuisine and evaluate the service offered by each yacht crew.
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| Croatian super yachts in town of Rijeka, North Croatia |
Yacht charter itinerary:
A
simple yacht charter itinerary that is usually recommend for those visiting
Croatia on a super yacht would look as stated below. A bespoke, fully tailored one, to include
restaurant recommendations, all anchorages and bays as well as suggested ports
and other useful information, would be prepared for you based on your special
requirements.
Whatever
and whenever you decide to do while in Croatia, you would normally fly into
Split or Dubrovnik international airport.
For a bit of a cultural shock before or after the charter you should
also consider visiting capital Zagreb as together with Budapest and Prag it is
seen as the capital of culture in the Eastern Europe. You should always charter
one way if possible and the route below can also be turned upside down, if you
land in Dubrovnik first. The alternative routes would take clients to North Croatia and North Dalmatia as both Kvarner region, Kornati Archipelago and Istrian Peninsula offer a totally difference yacht charter experience then the South Croatia around Split or Dubrovnik.
Super Yacht charter Day 1:
Embarkation on board of a super yacht will be organised depending on the
size and type of your boat. One of the
best locations is medieval town of Trogir, a fascinating UNESCO
protected location. This lovely village offers charming streets,
privately run restaurants, plenty of food and cloth markets and beautiful buildings
including the medieval Trogir Chapel. Alternatively, you would embark in
ACI Marina Split or the newly built marina Kastela near the airport.
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| Splending views on the reflecting water |
Super Yacht charter Day 2:
Begin your Croatia yacht charter with a cruise to Island Brac, a
small island close to Split, for a pleasant swim and a bit of snorkelling. Visit
a lovely medieval castle, now turned private hotel and if necessary order a
local helicopter to take you back to your yacht or get the captain to send a
tender to let you explore other parts of the island.
Super Yacht charter Day 3:
Sail to Hvar, the celebrity island,
where each August all Croatian celebrities congregate for a one week of partying,
and where royals such as Prince William or Prince Henry choose to spend their
summer holidays on a regular basis. Continue the cruise aboard your
private yacht along the Pakleni (Hell) islands just opposite of the town Hvar
or explore the old town and its huge number of alleys and steps for the rest of
the afternoon and the evening.
Super Yacht charter Day 4:
Sail to Island of Korcula, and preferably circumnavigate its 60nm of
shore. The town of Korcula is the
birthplace of Marco Polo and the house is currently a museum. Vela luka and Lumbarda beach on the opposite
side of the island of the islet Scedro on the South shore is the usual stopover
for the super yacht charter guests in this region.
Super Yacht charter Day 5:
National park Mljet on the island of the same name is a must visit. Here you should visit a 12th century
Benedictine monastery set on an islet in the middle of Lake Veliko
Jezero. The anchorage of Luka Polace lies inside a deep fjord-like inlet,
which is ideal for water sports and snorkelling.
Super Yacht charter Day 6:
The Elaphite Archipelago is the
true paradise of nature as well as centuries old monasteries. Only 10nm from Dubrovnik the island chain
offer a selection of picturesque anchorages for lunch and swimming or
snorkelling and an obligatory quiet overnight stay.
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| Super yachts moored in a major port on the Adriatic coastline |
Super Yacht charter Day 7:
Visiting Dubrovnik is a must
on any super yacht charter itinerary in Croatia. This 13th century
medieval walled town with Renaissance towers and an impenetrable wall, is one
of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, and together with Venice
and Istanbul is usually always within the top 10 in the world. The town should be explored both during the
day and in the evening as its rich cultural and tourist offer as well as restaurant;
café and bar culture is not to be missed.
