Book your 2010 flotilla charter to Croatia now and discover the newest sailing hotspot in Europe.
Cruise the blue sailing waters of the Dalmatian coast in Croatia with fellow ASA members and learn why this area has become so popular with sailors in Europe. Historic sites, gorgeous scenery, mouthwatering gastronomy, unbelievably beautiful fishing villages, typical culture and, above all, great sailing, will make this a vacation you will never forget.
Information and Bookings:
For further information and to book your charter,
please contact Capt. Jean “John” De Keyser
E-mail: info@yachtingvacations.com
Phone: (941) 637-6634 or 800-447-0080
Pricing is per person and is based on the number of people onboard and the vessel type - Click here for full details
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Itinerary:
Thursday, September 2: Our plan is to have the participants arrive on Thursday. As they will be arriving on different flights from different places, they can take a taxi to the hotel in Split.
Friday, September 3: we will have an optional guided visit to Split followed by a cocktail party at the hotel in the evening. The charter company will help us with the bus and guides.
Saturday, September 4: transportation by bus from the hotel in to Marina Kastela and check-in on the boats. While the skippers and some members of the crew are being briefed, other crew members will take the bus and go for the provisioning. Departure is in the afternoon from Marina Kastela to Milna on Brac island, where we will spend the night. Optional dinner at a local restaurant. Others can make their own arrangements.
Sunday, September 5: sail from Milna to Vis and anchor in the cove where former Yugoslav ruler, Tito, had his secret submarine pen. Lunch at anchor and visit of the submarine base. After that, short sail to the port of Vis for the night. Transfer to a winery in the mountains of Vis for a traditional meal with locally produced wines.
Monday, September 6: sail from Vis to the Blue Cave on the island of Bisevo. Lunch on board at anchor and visit of the cave, then sail to the port of Komiza on Vis for the night. Optional dinner at a local restaurant or dinner on board.
Tuesday, September 7: sail from Komiza to Hvar, where we will be spending the night. Optional dinner at a local restaurant or dinner on board. Visit of Hvar.
Wednesday, September 8: sail from Hvar to Korcula, birthplace of Marco Polo, and visit to the city. Optional dinner in the city or on board.
Thursday, September 9: sail from Korcula to Palmizana, with an anchoring for lunch in a cove on Scedro island. We will spend the night and have dinner (optional dinner on the island or on board) in Palmizana.
Friday, September 10: sail from Palmizana to Split, where we will refuel, then sail back to Marina Kastela (optional dinner at a local restaurant or on board), spend the night on board and check-out the following morning.
Saturday, September 11: disembark and bus back to the hotel in Split, where we will spend the night. Participants leave the following morning for their return flights or on to other tourist activities.
Transportation from the U.S.A. to Croatia:
There are several airline possibilities from the U.S.A. to Split and you can count on about $1,400.00 per person R/T.
United and Delta have flights to Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels and Rome, from where you can connect to Split. You can also book to one of these major European airports and make your own arrangements on line from there to Split with Croatian Airlines.
Ground transportation from Split to the hotel:
Count on about $70.00 for a taxi from SPU airport to the city.
Currency:
The Croatian currency is the Kuna (HRK). US$1.00 = + HRK5.02.
Visa, Master Card and American Express are widely accepted and there are numerous ATMs available.
We suggest that you change your Dollars at the Croatian airport of arrival (Zagreb or Split).
Hotel arrangements:
We will be staying at the Consul Hotel (Euro 165.00 per room per night, plus tax).
Provisioning:
On Saturday, September 4, we will do basic provisioning at the local grocery store near Marina Kastela.
There is ample provisioning possible on the various islands with fresh meat, local cheeses and wines, fresh produce, etc.
Captains:
Croatian law states that the skipper of a charter boat must have an internationally recognized bareboat charter certification or recognized captain’s license and a VHF radio operator’s license.
The ASA 104 (Bareboat Charter Certification) with an international endorsement obtainable from ASA will fulfill this requirement. You can obtain a VHF radio operator’s license on line with the FCC.
If you or anyone in your crew does not possess an internationally recognized license, you will have to hire a captain.
The cost of a captain per week is $1,576.00, plus gratuity and food. The captain does not count as a paying member of the crew for the purpose of cost calculation. For example, if you are reserving space on the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49, the captain will take one of the 4 berths and your cost will be calculated based on the remaining berths that have been booked. The only exceptions are the Beneteau 50 and the Jeanneau Odyssey 45, which have a separate crew cabin.
Crew Matching:
Unless you book with enough friends to crew a yacht by yourselves, we can match you up with other participants and fill up a yacht. We will do everything possible to match non-104 certified crewmembers with experienced and certified participants. This way, you avoid the cost of hiring a captain and you get to learn from more advanced sailors.
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