For all those keen on alternative yachting destinations, where you can experience best of local culture, cuisine, history and events, there is one Italian region that is pretty much unexplored by international guests visiting this fabulous country. Most of the mega yachts and in general luxury boats tend to congregate or are chartered out in North East Sardinia around resorts such as Porto Cervo, Porto Rottondo and Olbia or indeed around Island of Capri, Naples and Positano within the Amalfi coast and indeed Italian Riviera around Positano which is also popular ONE WAY charter stop for those starting out or finishing alongside French Riviera and in particular Gulf of St Tropez and Cap d’Antibes.
The best alternatives to that, Aeolian Islands around Sicily, Messina Strait with Siracusa, Catania and around Sicily and to some extent, at least for Italian and German tourists by majority Island of Elba and Tuscany. To avoid crowds and to ensure you do have a chance to experience best of Italy, you should consider luxury yacht charter out of Naples, but than turn North, North West towards Islands of Ponza and Ischia, or more accurately towards Isole Ponziane as Italians would say. You would than explore remote, uninihabited or as they case may be with Ponza, luxury retreats. Islands of Ventotene, Polmarola, Zannone and others await for those who wish to self-isolate, escape and yet still enjoy Italian lifestyle par-excellence.
Join the club now! Apart from the obvious mega yacht charter destinations in the Mediterranean and the East Caribbean, more and more ports and therefore super yacht charter locations are opening up to the yacht charter market. The trend amongst super yacht owners is also such that they tend to go on circumnavigations or world tours more often, leaving gaps in charter weeks in many remote super yacht charter regions, offering you the yacht charter client a number of possibilities.
Apart from regular summer yacht charter destinations in the Mediterranean, mostly South of France and most recently the Adriatic, and winter yacht charter destinations in the Caribbean, mostly British Virgin Islands and increasingly the Grenadines, you can now charter super yachts and luxury crewed boats in many exotic super yacht charter locations.
Amongst these different locations you can go as far as Fiji, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Belize, Burma or Myanmar and even further afield in Alaska or Tahiti. As far as Myanmar, due to current situation with so called ”boat people”, we are also guaranteing to offer 50% of the profit made on arranging any super yacht charter in this region as a direct donation to those affected.
Did you consider a summer holiday, combining sailing on a luxury gulet with a cycling adventure at the same time ? If yes, why not visit Balkan Peninsula and both sail in the Adriatic as well as explore the inland and coastal resorts on your bycicle next summer. With an increasing number of de-luxe gullets based in Croatia as well as Montenegro and many others visiting from Turkey and Greece, there has never been a better time to do so.
Amongst many a superyacht, there are also a number of de-luxe gulet yachts available for genuine luxury crewed yacht charters.Croatia, Greece and Turkey in the East Mediterranean are in particular the destinations of choice when it comes to gullet, gulet or goolet yacht charters.
Luxury Dining is a major part of any super yacht charter experience. While any super yacht will have a professional chef on board, sailing in a new destination would not be as great an experience without hopping from island to island, from anchorage to anchorage and sampling local food, served in privately owned and managed restaurants, most of which have their own moorings, gardens where home-made food is grown and fabulous dishes served only there and its most original form.
Luxury crewed yacht charter in Spain can take many forms and in a number of culturaly, historically and industrially different locations. The usual family holidays are most of the time concentrating on the Balearics and yacht charter cruises around island of MALLORCA and IBIZA.
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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.
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.
Tended garden in the Royal town of Opatija, North Adriatic
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cote d’azur is the birhtplace of super yacht charter. It is here where it all started in the 1960’s and it is here today where you will find not only the most luxurious resorts, hotels and restaurants to visit, but also where the greatest choice of super yachts can be found. Should you want to experience the best of summer and Mediterranean lifestyles, highest fashion, lovely food and perfect climate, charter a yacht in South of France during July or first few weeks of August to experience the best of what the region has to offer.
Super yacht charter is by far the best holiday experience. It offers everything one can dream of, from luxury surroundings, 5 star service, excellent food, to enormous possibilities in terms of seclusion, privacy, space, prestige as well as time and most of all, feeling of relaxed, well deserved pleasure.
And although many of us take for granted the loving people that are on our side and always around us, who actually make up any of the experiences we make, the destinations which we visit are usually the best part of any holiday.
