Croatian Adriatic - the Place of Eternal
Beauty
Yacht Charter in Croatia
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)
Croatian Adriatic
- the Place of Eternal Beauty
This is a "place of pure beauty that can only be created
by nature."
The abundance of that extraordinary beauty is amazing.
Sometimes the man is so delighted and speechless in front of such gorgeous
beauty.
There are nowhere in the world such particular islands,
beautiful beaches, mysterious caves and other things.
Besides that extraordinary nature the Croatian Adriatic has a very clean
and truly clear blue sea.
Its depth is 250 m on average. The Adriatic see divides
the Apenin peninsula from the Balcan peninsula. It is 3737 km long along
the coast and 7868 km including the islands. Out of these number 74% or
5838 km coast belongs to Croatia. The Croatian coast is one of the most
indented in Europe. There are more than thousand islands and cliffs along
it. One of the most beautiful islands are: the island of Susak, volcanic
islands Brusnik and Jabuka, the biggest island of Krk, group of islands
Brijuni (nacional park), archipelago of Kornati (national park), island
of Mljet (national park), Elafite islands, the southern-Dalmatian islands
/Lastovo, Korcula/, the middle-Dalmatian islands /Brac, Hvar, Vis/, the
northen-Dalmatian islands /Cres, Losinj, Rab/ etc. There are two biggest
peninsulas on the Adriatic coast - Istria and Peljesac. A few Croatians
rivers flow into the Adriatic sea. The Neretva is the longest river in
the south-east part of the coast. The mouth of the river Krka is unique
karst phenomena. And karst itself as one of the features of the Adriatic
is the world phenomena. The Mediterranean climate with its mild winters
and dry, scorching summers is ideal for living and resting. Very law temperature
differences and many sunny days are particularly good for human health.
The main winds on the Adriatic are north-eastern wind, southern wind and
landward breeze (west). The sunniest days in the year are in middle Dalmatia
(about 2700 hours), where the sunny island of Hvar is located - with record
of 2715 sunny hours per year. Such abundance of sun is very good for the
Mediterranean plants - high cypress, aromatic laurel trees, rose-bays
in blossom, tender tamarisks, agaves, sensitive mimosas, juicy orange
trees, tangerine trees, lemon trees, almond trees, pine trees, olive trees
and fig trees. The Croatian Coast is distinguished because of its low
evergreen macchia full of smell of sage, heather, rosemary and lavender.
There is a rich fauna in the Adriatic sea - different kinds of fish, shells,
crabs and other sea world. Looking at the open sea during the sunset you
might see one of three kinds of dolphins that live in the Adriatic.
The tourism in Croatia starts in 19 th century, when Opatija
became a well-know tourist and health resort. Responding to the needs
of modern tourism Croatia has developed such an infrastructure which can
satisfied the most demanding guest.
Luxurious hotels, the first class restaurants, disco clubs and other tourist
facilities respond to tourist high developed country.
Along the Adriatic coast, particularly in places and towns cultural and
historical monuments can be seen, as the remains of long and reach civilisation
on these areas. Different architectural and artistic styles from antique
till today are visible in many buildings and urban areas. For example:
Arena in Pula from the Roman period; Rovinj – typical and very special
urban agglomeration of Mediterranean town; Euphrasies basilica in Porec
with its wonderful mosaics, ones of the most beautiful world mosaics;
the Diocletian palace in Split, protected monument by UNESCO is one of
the most beutiful monuments of Roman period in the world; the theatre
in Hvar– one of the first theatres in Europe; St. Jacob's cathedral
in Sibenik; St. Donat's church – the symbol of Zadar town; towns
Dubrovnik, Trogir, Korcula and many other places.
Yacht Charter in Croatia
For your ideal vacation we have many different charter yachts.
See our agency offer and make your choice.
Yacht - the place where you really enjoy freedom and beauty
of nature.
This is an active relaxation comparing with a programmed holiday at the
hotel.
The supreme luxury of the yacht with a taste of the sea is something gorgeous
and unforgettable. It is the best choice for you and your friends.
Adventures, variety, freedom - all that is a nautical tourism.
There is high quality equipment in all yachts for safe and comfortable
life on the sea. If you want quick and dynamic holidays, to cover a long
distance and to see as much as you can, a motor boat is the best solution
for you. Sailing is a passion of real sea lovers, but the sea itself is
not enough. The complete satisfaction is possible only with the wind.
Croatia is the ideal place for those who have never
been on the yacht as well as for you who have already experienced such
holidays. Croatia is one of the countries where the yacht-charter tourism
is developed very much.
After deciding which area you will explore, you need to make the cruise
plan and daily routes. If you want to see the most important in such an
area, the best way is to ask someone who has already been there. But if
you have not such a person on the boat, we can give you some advice. Usually
the renting period is one or more weeks, but if there is a free period
of time you can rent it for a shorter or longer period of time. There
is a great number of Marinas and ports in Croatia where the yacht could
be connected with the electricity and water. There are also a lot of other
facilities there – you can buy a lot of supplies and etc. For charter
in Croatia it is necessary that one member of the crew has experience
in driving the yacht and the certificate for it which is required by Croatian
authority. Provided nobody of the crew has enough experience and required
licence, there is always the possibility of hiring an experienced skipper
who will drive the yacht.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
What type of boats to
choose?
Choose a boat according to your preferances. If you want to enjoy the
magic of sailing and you do not hurry too much select a sailboat, but
if you like skimming and enjoy luxury select a power-boat.
What are the advantages and disadvantages
of catamarans compared to sailboats?
The main features of catamarans are more space and comfort especially
in a salon and in a cocpit. When sailing they slight tilt. They have shallower
draft than sailboats and two engines which make maneuvering easier. But
on the other hand their width can sometimes be a drawback, when maneuvering
in narrow harbors or marinas .
What are the characteristics of guletes?
Gulets are classic sailboat. Made of wood they provide more confort and
have a large deck space for a living room and a dining room. They are
rent together with a crew.
You would like to rent a yacht for a week, from Tuesday
to Tuesday? Is it possible to rent a yacht in less than a week?
Boats are usually rented from Saturday to Saturday.
So, after a lease which ends on Saturday, the next guests go aboard again
on Saturday. Exceptions are possible only if the boat is not filled to
capacity and if the charter company estimates that such a rent is profitable.
The same applies to the rent which is within a week.
What happens if the charter company due to failure or
the like is not able to deliver the selected vessel to a guest in time?
In that case the same or even better replacement vessel
will be provide, or the amount of money which has already been paid will
be returned to the guest.
Is it good to plan a daily route?
Many people will recommend you a very detailed itinerary for the whole
week in advance.
But experiences are different. It is good to make just a rough travel
plan. We do not recommend a strict determination of the daily route. It
might happen that there is not any place for the night, or you can be
surprised by bad weather or simply want to extend your stay in some lovely
place.
Is driving at night allowed?
Sailing at night is not recomended, and it is prohibited by some charter
companies. Always try to sail into a port earlier because sometimes you
cannot find a vacant berth in summer months. In that case you will have
enough time to set sail to the next free port.
Who do we contact in case of any need
at sea?
In case of danger the skipper will ask for help by radio station. In case
of failure or any other need it is necessary to inform the office of the
charter company, which will take further measures (send a repairman, organize
towing, etc.) It is necessary to coordinate all activities with them.
Is it possible to sail out of the territorial
waters of RH?
Sailing out of territorial waters of RH is not allowed as a rule, but
it is exeptionally possible to arrange with some charter companies which
through Artea d.o.o. agency rent their boats.
Who has to pay damage to the boat and
equipment that occured by skipper's fault?
All costs inccured are at skipper's own expense. Due to that many skippers
are insured.
Does the skipper have to prepare food
and clean the boat?
No, the skipper is the capitan of the boat. He is at the service of the
guests in realisation of their desires in terms of navigation. His task
is neither cooking nor cleaning.
What about food for the skipper and
the hostess?
The diat is guests' concern. They pay for it on the spot. If gulets or
larger ships are rented, the food for the crew is included in the price.
Do the skipper and hostess have to
have their cabins?
The skipper might sleep in the salon but it is not the optimal solution.
It especially refers to the hostess. We recomend that the skipper and
hostess each has their separate cabins.
What kind of clothes and footwear should
we take?
Depending on the season take confortable clothes shoes and accessories.
You should always count on the wind, rain and and cold (even in summer),
as well as heat and strong sun. Keep in mind that about 70% of heat is
lost throughthe head arms and legs. Please pay attention that your shoes
do not slid. If you are an active member opf the crew (especially when
sailing , we do not recommend sandals and loafers that could slip off
your feet.
On your site I find two ships with
identical characteristic but at different prices. Why is that so? Does
a cheaper boat has any hidden defects ( faulty engine or incomplete ,
equipment etc.)?
No, all charter boats are sea-worthy and kept in good working order. The
point is that different charter companies, which rent their boats through
Artea d.o.o.agency, freely form their prices. Artea d.o.o. company as
an intermediary in the lease has no impact on prices which are determined
only by charter companies. According to this Artea d.oo has on its website
the same prices as these companies.
What license do I need to sail a charter
boat in Croatia?
Here is a license-list
that is recognized for operating a vessel in Croatia „sailing license.
Please note that the license itself without practical knowledge is not
sufficient to control the ship. Do not think toohihly of yourself. If
you are unsure of your knowledge and skill rent a skipper.
While sailing can we park our car in
the parking lot in the marina and much is it?
Yes, all marinas have the parking. Sometimes the parking is free for the
guests of marina and sometimes they have to pay a few EU per day.
What does this item of information
mean at the number of people „6+1 (2) or similar information at
the number of cabins „4+1“?
„6+1“ (2 ) means that six people sleep in the cabin and one
or two can sleep in an extra bed (usually in the saloon).
„4+1 means that there are 4 cabins and one extra for the skipper
or very small cabin).
Is the docking over a night paid and
how much does it cost?
If the boat remains at ancor at night you do not have to pay anything
to anyone ( but in a national park the night is paid). There are also
buoys (dead ancor) to which the vessel is tied and which in most cases
you do not pay. There are very few places where the docking over a night
is not paid. The price is approximately 40-60EU. Usually you can also
be connected to electricity and water supplies.
How long can the yacht and catamaran
engin be used a day? How much does fuel consumption cost?
First of all the use of engine depends on the wind and your preferance
for sailing. In any case when you enter or leave the port the engin should
be used. Let say that the consumptio of diesel fuel for standard yacht
is about 5-12 liters per hour and for catamaran 1-2 liters.
What equipement do charter boats have?
All charter boats have a standard equipment offer, which is slightly different
from boat to boat and as such is listed in the description for each vessel.
For example, all vessels have a fully equipped kitchen (dishes etc.),
gas, bedlinen, ropes, navigation instruments, navigation equipment with
maps, equipment for safety and rescure, box of spare parts, ship documents,
etc.
Are there any towels on the vessel?
Some charter companies have towels on their boats, and some do not. But
they are bathroom towels and are not suitable for the beach.
Are dogs and cats allowed on board?
Please inform ua about your pats so that we can let
you know if they are allowed on board or not.
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