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 itinerary is planned and morning briefings

held to discuss the planned route and local
We offer three main types of yacht charter. A hazards to avoid. Flotilla charters give you
bareboat charter is a yacht rental without the chance to enjoy independent cruising
crew. The boat is skippered and crewed by during the day with group social activities at
the guests. At least one guest must be an night.
experienced sailor and hold a relevant licence
or day skipper qualification. In Croatia it is Insurance
also mandatory to hold a VHF radio operator
All our charter yachts are fully insured against
certificate. Bareboat charters offer a truly
loss and accidental damage. Your personal
unique and liberating holiday experience. You
belongings are not covered. Engine damage
have the freedom to plan your own itinerary
due to low oil levels is not covered so
and explore at your own pace. The Adriatic
skippers must check the oil in the engine
area provides ideal sailing conditions for
every day. Your health and safety are
those crewing the boat themselves.
important to us. We strongly recommend you
An alternative to a purchase personal travel insurance from a
bareboat charter is a reputable provider before you travel with us.
skippered charter. A This should cover all activities associated
professional skipper with sea travel including personal liability,
is hired who takes cancellation and travel disruption, money and
responsibility for the personal effects, and medical expenses. All
boat, navigation and passengers. This can European Union citizens should carry the
provide the best of both worlds as guests can European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
help crew the boat knowing that an This makes it easier to access free or
experienced skipper with local knowledge is reduced cost, state provided medical
there to assist and keep them safe. A treatment and medication costs in the
skippered bareboat is less expensive than a European Economic Area.
crewed yacht. A fully crewed charter is ideal if
A yacht security deposit must also be paid on
you are looking for maximum comfort and
embarkation. The amount payable represents
relaxation. These boats tend to be larger and
the yacht insurance excess. You are
more luxurious with additional equipment
expected to take all reasonable care during
such as hot tubs, satellite TV and a range of
the charter period but in the event of damage
water sport equipment. You decide on the
or loss to the vessel and its equipment, or to
itinerary with a chef to serve the best cuisine
any third-party yacht involved in an accident,
and a professional crew to take care of your
your liability is limited to the value of the
safety and comfort.
security deposit. At the end of your charter
Our flotilla charters offer the freedom of the deposit is refunded subject to there being
skippering your own vessel with the support no claims, damage to the boat or loss of
of a flotilla crew. A group of yachts sail equipment on board.
together accompanied by a lead yacht with a
flotilla skipper and hostess. These charters Costs
are ideal for newly qualified skippers. The We want the cost of your charter holiday to
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be as transparent as possible. Every quote Mooring

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

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