Top boutique marinas in Croatia for yacht charter
Why do yacht charters consider boutique marinas ideal for some summer loving? Simple, they have that homey feel. Fewer people mean less noise and crowd. One of the reasons is better service. But above all is the family type community. In smaller marinas, everybody knows everybody. So if you are up for some mingling through your vacation, smaller marinas are a place to be. Here are some top boutique marinas in the Dalmatia region, Croatia to choose from:
Croatia has more than 1000 islands, making it the second-largest in the Mediterranean Sea. Only 47 of them are inhabited.
D-Marin Borik in Zadar
Renovated in 2020. D-Marin Borik set the standard in port architecture. Even the most demanding clients will have nothing to object to. Nearby airport, parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. This port is on our list for a reason. Surely tailor-made to satisfy the demands of modern boaters.
Mooring place for around 170 boats. With a length of up to 30 meters.
Make sure you check out a new addition to their offer, The Forty bar. A popular place among boaters for lounging and quick snacks. Enjoy the excellent service paired with beautiful sunsets. D-Marin management without a doubt knows their business.
Olive island marina - family boaters haven
Village Sutomiscica is located on island Ugljan. Due to many ferry connections, it is easy to arrive here.
Sutomiscica's well-protected bay is home to Olive island marina.
It offers so much more than a mooring place. The marina became a favorite for many boaters eager to enjoy the club-type port. In addition to yachting service, they offer fine dining, a pool, and an open bar. As well, they are pet friendly.
Village Sutomiscica is very charming. The Center is very family orientated. Especially for kids. Here you can find:
- full-sized football field
- basketball playground
- kids playground
The first row to the sea, usually reserved for tourist service. But not here. Here children, come first. As well, you have a local cafe next to the playgrounds. Ideal for keeping an eye on the kids and enjoying coffee with a view.
Marina Žut
ACI group, the biggest marina operator in the Adriatic sea. Zut marina is a flagship of theirs. There are twenty-two ports under their management. But only a few made this list.
Located in the Sibenik region, on the island Zut. A perfect gateway to explore National park Kornati. To point out, the fuel station only eight nautical miles away. That makes Zut an excellent pitstop for avoiding the mainland. There are no permanent settlements on the island. So Zut up to the present time remained rural. A place for the locals to grow olives, figs, and sheep pasture.
Marina Palmizana
Marina Palmizana settled in Paklinski Otoci, 2.4 nautical miles from Hvar. Beautiful Mediterranean gardens around the marina. Lavender, Oleander, Rosemary scents complement the beautiful scenery of Paklinski Otoci. The marina is open from April till October. Wellness, restaurant, grocery store are some of the amenities in the marina. Palmizana is, without doubt, a yachting paradise.
The filming of the Mamma Mia II movie took place in Croatia. Island Vis was chosen as a live movie set to represent the fictional island named Kalokairi. This surely made an impact on Vis tourism. Vis reputation got catapulted into one of the most popular islands in Croatia. Some serious stardust!
Martinis Marchi
Martinis Marchi Marina is located in the bay Maslinica on the island Solta.
Known for impeccable service. They were awarded the title of the best small marina in Croatia.
Mooring capacity for 50 boats, compared to other marinas is small. But have in mind they can more boats up to 40 meters in length.
Next to the marina, you'll find the hotel and restaurant services. Famous for their traditional Croatian cuisine. Another key point is that they use local products. Solta olive oil is like pure gold. Local fishermen deliver here regularly. To conclude, if your up for a tasty dinner be sure to drop the anchor here.
Marina Korcula
Korcula is definitely one of the most beautiful islands in Croatia. City walls protecting the medieval houses and churches. Korcula is also known as Little Dubrovnik.
Marina Korcula's location next to the old town will make you feel like you a time traveler stuck in the 16th century.
Open the whole year round and home to more than 150 boats. In addition to the restaurant, grocery shop, customs office, there are maintenance and repair shops onsite. Well-rounded service.
Further south lays the city of Ston. Ston takes pride in growing top-quality oysters. Combination of sweet water and seawater, oysters grow faster. Visit Ston at the Oyster Day Festival. Oysters, vine, and entertainment.
In conclusion, boutique marinas are more suitable for short-term stays. Ideal for some island hopping, they provide safe shelter and primary boating infrastructure. But also have an equally important higher level of service. In other words, benefits exceed the faults. No longer just a place to more the yacht. But a community. A community that knows life is better onboard a boat.
Even though everybody comes with their yacht, remember you are all in the same "boat".
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