Tawara Adriatic Charters centre

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.
Our flotilla charters offer the freedom of
Types of skippering your own vessel with the support of
a flotilla crew. A group of yachts sail together
accompanied by a lead yacht with a flotilla

Charter skipper and hostess. These charters are ideal

for newly qualified skippers. The itinerary is
planned, and morning briefings held to
We offer three main types of yacht charter. A discuss the planned route and local hazards
bareboat charter is a yacht rental without to avoid. Flotilla charters give you the chance
crew. The boat is skippered and crewed by to enjoy independent cruising during the day
the guests. At least one guest must be an with group social activities at night.
experienced sailor and hold a relevant licence
or day skipper qualification. In Croatia it is
also mandatory to hold a VHF radio operator
certificate. Bareboat charters offer a truly
Insurance
unique and liberating holiday experience. You All our charter yachts are fully insured against
have the freedom to plan your own itinerary loss and accidental damage. Your personal
and explore at your own pace. The Adriatic belongings are not covered. Engine damage
area provides ideal sailing conditions for those due to low oil levels is not covered so skippers
crewing the boat themselves. must check the oil in the engine every day.
Your health and safety are important to us.
We strongly recommend you purchase
personal travel insurance from a reputable
provider before you travel with us. This should
cover all activities associated with sea travel
including personal liability, cancellation and
travel disruption, money and personal effects,
An alternative to a and medical expenses. All European Union
bareboat charter is a skippered charter. A citizens should carry the European Health
professional skipper is hired who takes Insurance Card (EHIC). This makes it easier
responsibility for the boat, navigation and to access free or reduced cost, state provided
passengers. This can provide the best of both medical treatment and medication costs in the
worlds as guests can help crew the boat European Economic Area.
knowing that an experienced skipper with
local knowledge is there to assist and keep A yacht security deposit must also be paid on
them safe. A skippered bareboat is less embarkation. The amount payable represents
expensive than a crewed yacht. A fully crewed the yacht insurance excess. You are expected
charter is ideal if you are looking for maximum to take all reasonable care during the charter
comfort and relaxation. These boats tend to period but in the event of damage or loss to
be larger and more luxurious with additional the vessel and its equipment, or to any third-
equipment such as hot tubs, satellite TV and a party yacht involved in an accident, your
range of water sport equipment. You decide liability is limited to the value of the security
on the itinerary with a chef to serve the best deposit. At the end of your charter the deposit
cuisine and a professional crew to take care of is refunded subject to there being no claims,
your safety and comfort. damage to the boat or loss of equipment on
board.
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Costs Mooring in the home port on the first and last
night of your charter is free of charge. There is
We want the cost of your charter holiday to be
ample free parking, and the complex is staffed
as transparent as possible. Every quote from
24 hours a day. Away from the home port
us will list what is included, compulsory extras
mooring fees are widespread and you will
and optional add-ons. There are no hidden
need to pay these locally. Mooring fees are
extras. Our yacht charter prices are quoted by
charged by the night and prices vary
the week and will depend on the type, size
depending on your location, the facilities
and age of the yacht, charter area and the
offered, time of the season and the length of
time of year. This is the base charter rate you
your boat. Marinas are generally privately
will pay to hire a yacht, regardless of the
owned and well-equipped with modern
number of guests in your party. In addition to
facilities. They are the most expensive option
the cost of the yacht, flights and transfers,
but do offer the best facilities in the form of
there are some extra costs which are not
security, water and electricity supplies, toilet
included in the base charter cost. These are
and shower facilities, laundry services, shops
payable locally and include:
and restaurants. Ports are cheaper but usually
 beach towels. have limited facilities available. During the
 children’s life jackets summer season demand for moorings often
 entertainment systems exceeds the available capacity so it is
 food and drink advisable to make an online berth reservation
 fuel for navigation and generators. before arrival. The following table gives
 local cruising tax examples of the daily berthing costs for this
 mooring and harbour fees summer:
 on-board Wi-Fi
Boat Length
 water sports equipment.
12m 15m 20m
If you book a crewed charter with us an Branimir Marina €72 €130 €18
Advanced Provisioning Allowance is payable. 7
This is paid at the time of booking and is Marina Naupotiri €85 €96 €15
normally set at 30% of the base charter fee. 9
This allowance is used by the crew to Marina Vitus €98 €110 €12
5
provision the yacht and to cover all extra
Pavao Island Marina €74 €90 €11
expenses associated with your charter. If the 5
extra costs amount to less than the APA, then Port Djurak €90 €118 €15
you will be reimbursed the balance at the end 7
of your charter. If the APA does not cover the
total extra costs, then the balance must be
settled. Some guests choose to leave any Town quays or harbours are a cheaper option.
APA left over as gratuity for the crew if they They usually have basic facilities such as
have provided an excellent charter water and electricity and some have shower
experience. facilities. They operate on a first come first
At the commencement of your charter each served basis. Anchoring is free in most
yacht is supplied with a complimentary pack of places, but you will not be attached to an
basic supplies such as tea, coffee, sugar, electricity or water supply, and you will need
milk, bread, and cleaning materials. Your to use a dinghy to get ashore. A sign with an
yacht will be supplied with full diesel and upside-down anchor means no anchoring is
water tanks. One bottle of gas is included. allowed. Some restaurants offer mooring
facilities which are free if you eat with them.

Mooring
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
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private yacht charter experience.

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