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 Flotilla charters give you the chance to enjoy

independent cruising during the day with
We offer three main types of yacht charter. A group social activities at night.
bareboat charter is a yacht rental without
crew. The boat is skippered and crewed by Insurance
the guests. At least one guest must be an
All our charter yachts are fully insured against
experienced sailor and hold a relevant licence
loss and accidental damage. Your personal
or day skipper qualification. In Croatia it is
belongings are not covered. Engine damage
also mandatory to hold a VHF radio operator
due to low oil levels is not covered so skippers
certificate. Bareboat charters offer a truly
must check the oil in the engine every day.
unique and liberating holiday experience. You
Your health and safety are important to us.
have the freedom to plan your own itinerary
We strongly recommend you purchase
and explore at your own pace. The Adriatic
personal travel insurance from a reputable
area provides ideal sailing conditions for those
provider before you travel with us. This should
crewing the boat themselves.
cover all activities associated with sea travel
An alternative to a including personal liability, cancellation and
bareboat charter is travel disruption, money and personal effects,
a skippered and medical expenses. All European Union
charter. A citizens should carry the European Health
professional Insurance Card (EHIC). This makes it easier
skipper is hired to access free or reduced cost, state provided
who takes responsibility for the boat, medical treatment and medication costs in the
navigation and passengers. This can provide European Economic Area.
the best of both worlds as guests can help
A yacht security deposit must also be paid on
crew the boat knowing that an experienced
embarkation. The amount payable represents
skipper with local knowledge is there to assist
the yacht insurance excess. You are expected
and keep them safe. A skippered bareboat is
to take all reasonable care during the charter
less expensive than a crewed yacht. A fully
period but in the event of damage or loss to
crewed charter is ideal if you are looking for
the vessel and its equipment, or to any third
maximum comfort and relaxation. These boats
party yacht involved in an accident, your
tend to be larger and more luxurious with
liability is limited to the value of the security
additional equipment such as hot tubs,
deposit. At the end of your charter the deposit
satellite TV and a range of water sport
is refunded subject to there being no claims,
equipment. You decide on the itinerary with a
damage to the boat or loss of equipment on
chef to serve the best cuisine and a
board.
professional crew to take care of your safety
and comfort. Costs
Our flotilla charters offer the freedom of We want the cost of your charter holiday to be
skippering your own vessel with the support of as transparent as possible. Every quote from
a flotilla crew. A group of yachts sail together us will list what is included, compulsory extras
accompanied by a lead yacht with a flotilla and optional add-ons. There are no hidden
skipper and hostess. These charters are ideal extras. Our yacht charter prices are quoted by
for newly qualified skippers. The itinerary is the week and will depend on the type, size
planned and morning briefings held to discuss and age of the yacht, charter area and the
the planned route and local hazards to avoid. time of year. This is the base charter rate you
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will pay to hire a yacht, regardless of the night of your charter is free of charge. There is
number of guests in your party. In addition to ample free parking and the complex is staffed
the cost of the yacht, flights and transfers, 24 hours a day. Away from the home port
there are some extra costs which are not mooring fees are widespread and you will
included in the base charter cost. These are need to pay these locally. Mooring fees are
payable locally and include: charged by the night and prices vary
depending on your location, the facilities
 beach towels
offered, time of the season and the length of
 children’s life jackets your boat. Marinas are generally privately
 entertainment systems owned and well-equipped with modern
 food and drink facilities. They are the most expensive option
 fuel for navigation and generators but do offer the best facilities in the form of
 local cruising tax security, water and electricity supplies, toilet
 mooring and harbour fees and shower facilities, laundry services, shops
 on-board Wi-Fi and restaurants. Ports are cheaper but usually
 water sports equipment. have limited facilities available. During the
summer season demand for moorings often
If you book a crewed charter with us an
exceeds the available capacity so it is
Advanced Provisioning Allowance is payable.
advisable to make an online berth reservation
This is paid at the time of booking and is
before arrival. The following table gives
normally set at 30% of the base charter fee.
examples of the daily berthing costs for this
This allowance is used by the crew to
summer:
provision the yacht and to cover all extra
expenses associated with your charter. If the Boat Length
extra costs amount to less than the APA, then 12m 15m 20m
you will be reimbursed the balance at the end Branimir Marina €72 €130 €187
of your charter. If the APA does not cover the Marina Naupotiri €85 €96 €159
total extra costs, then the balance must be Marina Vitus €98 €110 €125
settled. Some guests choose to leave any Pavao Island Marina €74 €90 €115
APA left over as gratuity for the crew, if they Port Djurak €90 €118 €157
have provided an excellent charter Town quays or harbours are a cheaper option.
experience. They usually have basic facilities such as
At the commencement of your charter each water and electricity and some have shower
yacht is supplied with a complimentary pack of facilities. They operate on a first come first
basic supplies such as tea, coffee, sugar, served basis. Anchoring is free in most places
milk, bread and cleaning materials. Your yacht but you will not be attached to an electricity or
will be supplied with full diesel and water water supply and you will need to use a
tanks. One bottle of gas is included. dinghy to get ashore. A sign with an upside
down anchor means no anchoring is allowed.
Mooring Some restaurants offer mooring facilities
which are free if you eat with them.
Mooring in the home port on the first and last
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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