Tawara Adriatic Charters

Yacht Charter Guide

Chartering a yacht offers a very unique holiday experience. It combines the comfort and amenities
of luxury accommodation with the excitement of living at sea and visiting a different location every
day. The Adriatic region is a sailor’s paradise. The warm climate, calm seas and light winds make it
one of the most popular destinations for yacht charter in the Mediterranean. There are countless
islands, beautiful beaches and endless shorelines to explore. The crystal blue waters are ideal for
snorkelling, swimming and scuba diving. You can count on a holiday experience that will exceed
your expectations.
Types of Charter group social activities at night.
We offer three main types of yacht charter. A Insurance
bareboat charter is a yacht rental without All our charter yachts are fully insured against
crew. The boat is skippered and crewed by the loss and accidental damage. Your personal
guests. At least one guest must be an belongings are not covered. Engine damage
experienced sailor and hold a relevant licence due to low oil levels is not covered so skippers
or day skipper qualification. In Croatia it is must check the oil in the engine every day.
also mandatory to hold a VHF radio operator Your health and safety are important to us. We
certificate. Bareboat charters offer a truly strongly recommend you purchase personal
unique and liberating holiday experience. You travel insurance from a reputable provider
have the freedom to plan your own itinerary before you travel with us. This should cover all
and explore at your own pace. The Adriatic activities associated with sea travel including
area provides ideal sailing conditions for those personal liability, cancellation and travel
crewing the boat themselves. disruption, money and personal effects, and
An alternative to a medical expenses. All European Union
bareboat charter is a citizens should carry the European Health
skippered charter. A Insurance Card (EHIC). This makes it easier
professional skipper to access free or reduced cost, state provided
is hired who takes medical treatment and medication costs in the
responsibility for the European Economic Area.
boat, navigation and A yacht security deposit must also be paid on
passengers. This can embarkation. The amount payable represents
provide the best of the yacht insurance excess. You are expected
both worlds as to take all reasonable care during the charter
guests can help crew period but in the event of damage or loss to
the boat knowing that an experienced skipper the vessel and its equipment, or to any third
with local knowledge is there to assist and party yacht involved in an accident, your
keep them safe. A skippered bareboat is less liability is limited to the value of the security
expensive than a crewed yacht. A fully crewed deposit. At the end of your charter the deposit
charter is ideal if you are looking for maximum is refunded subject to there being no claims,
comfort and relaxation. These boats tend to damage to the boat or loss of equipment on
be larger and more luxurious with additional board.
equipment such as hot tubs, satellite TV and a Costs
range of water sport equipment. You decide We want the cost of your charter holiday to be
on the itinerary with a chef to serve the best as transparent as possible. Every quote from
cuisine and a professional crew to take care of us will list what is included, compulsory extras
your safety and comfort. and optional add-ons. There are no hidden
Our flotilla charters offer the freedom of extras. Our yacht charter prices are quoted by
skippering your own vessel with the support of the week and will depend on the type, size
a flotilla crew. A group of yachts sail together and age of the yacht, charter area and the
accompanied by a lead yacht with a flotilla time of year. This is the base charter rate you
skipper and hostess. These charters are ideal will pay to hire a yacht, regardless of the
for newly qualified skippers. The itinerary is number of guests in your party. In addition to
planned and morning briefings held to discuss the cost of the yacht, flights and transfers,
the planned route and local hazards to avoid. there are some extra costs which are not
Flotilla charters give you the chance to enjoy included in the base charter cost. These are
independent cruising during the day with payable locally and include:

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 fuel for navigation and generators need to pay these locally. Mooring fees are
 children’s life jackets charged by the night and prices vary
 entertainment systems depending on your location, the facilities
 food and drink offered, time of the season and the length of
 local cruising tax your boat. Marinas are generally privately
 beach towels owned and well-equipped with modern
facilities. They are the most expensive option
 on-board Wi-Fi
but do offer the best facilities in the form of
 mooring and harbour fees
security, water and electricity supplies, toilet
 water sports equipment. and shower facilities, laundry services, shops
If you book a crewed charter with us an and restaurants. Ports are cheaper but usually
Advanced Provisioning Allowance is payable. have limited facilities available. During the
This is paid at the time of booking and is summer season demand for moorings often
normally set at 30% of the base charter fee. exceeds the available capacity so it is
This allowance is used by the crew to advisable to make an online berth reservation
provision the yacht and to cover all extra before arrival. The following table gives
expenses associated with your charter. If the examples of the daily berthing costs for this
extra costs amount to less than the APA, then summer:
you will be reimbursed the balance at the end
of your charter. If the APA does not cover the Boat Length
total extra costs, then the balance must be
settled. Some guests choose to leave any APA 12m 15m 20m
left over as gratuity for the crew, if they have Branimir Marina €72 €130 €187
provided an excellent charter experience. Marina Naupotiri €85 €96 €159
Marina Vitus €98 €110 €125
At the commencement of your charter each
Pavao Island Marina €74 €90 €115
yacht is supplied with a complimentary pack of Port Djurak €90 €118 €157
basic supplies such as tea, coffee, sugar, milk,
Town quays or harbours are a cheaper option.
bread and cleaning materials. Your yacht will
They usually have basic facilities such as
be supplied with full diesel and water tanks.
water and electricity and some have shower
One bottle of gas is included.
facilities. They operate on a first come first
Mooring served basis. Anchoring is free in most places
but you will not be attached to an electricity or
Mooring in the home port on the first and last water supply and you will need to use a
night of your charter is free of charge. There is dinghy to get ashore. A sign with an upside
ample free parking and the complex is staffed down anchor means no anchoring is allowed.
24 hours a day. Away from the home port Some restaurants offer mooring facilities
mooring fees are widespread and you will which are free if you eat with them.

Tawara Adriatic Charters is a highly professional yacht charter company with an unrivalled
reputation for service and excellence. We have over 100 charter yachts and are constantly
investing in our fleet. When you choose a Tawara Adriatic Charter you can be sure you are sailing
in safety and comfort. Our highly skilled staff are dedicated to ensuring every client is well served.
Welcome aboard, relax and let us find the perfect solution to guarantee you an unforgettable
private yacht charter experience.