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Join the stunning Premier yacht for a fantastic small-ship cruise in Croatia. At 55m long, she offers ample space for 39 passengers. The indoor dining room is spacious and tastefully decorated and equipped with a fully stocked bar. The marble-effect flooring and beautiful lighting around the ship emanate elegance, akin to that of a well-designed boutique hotel. The top deck has a jacuzzi and sun loungers under a partially shaded cover, ideal for unwinding and enjoying the beautiful surrounding scenery.

Cabins are located on the lower and upper decks and consist of double, twin, or triple configurations. Each room is furnished with a TV, safety deposit box, hairdryer, wardrobe, and desk. All are air-conditioned with private en-suite bathrooms, and the upper deck cabins also have large picture windows and ocean views.

Itineraries aboard the Deluxe M/S Premier liveaboard explore the stunning Dalmatian Coast in the Adriatic Sea. 7-night cruises depart from Dubrovnik or Zadar, depending on the route. Highlights include strolling through Dubrovnik's Old Town, visiting Mljet National Park, a walking tour of Korcula, and exploring stunning beaches along the way. Evenings are spent at leisure taking in the sights, nightlife and enjoying the local cuisine.

For a fantastic 7-night summer cruise in Croatia, book on the Deluxe MS Premier yacht to explore the Dalmatian Coastline in luxury. Call us or book online today.

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Included: VAT, National Park Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Half-Board Meal Plan, Special Dinner, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Port Fees.

Optional Extras: Airport Transfer (20-100 EUR per activity), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks.

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Boat features

• Daily housekeeping
• Audio & video entertainment
• TV in cabins
• Air Conditioned saloon
• Aircon Cabins
• Indoor Saloon
• Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
• Warm Water Showers
• En-Suite bathrooms
• Non-Smoking Rooms
• Family Cabins
• Seaview Cabins
• Rooms with Balcony
• Dedicated Local & International Crew
• Leisure Deck
• Budget Friendly Cruise
• Family Friendly Cruise
• Available for Charter
• Jacuzzi / Hot Tub

Food & Drinks

• Vegetarian Options
• Buffet style
• Beer available
• Vegan Options
• Fine Wines Selection
• Set Menu Dinner
• Fine Cuisine
• Welcome Cocktails

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

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Boat navigation and safety.

• Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
• E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
• Emergency Rafts
• Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
• Bilge pump alarm
• Search light
• Engine room CCTV
• Crew trained in first aid
• Emergency flares

Premier Reviews

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• Activities 9.0
• 10 Exceptional

Croatia - Our Further Adriatic Discovery Aside from beautiful Dubrovnik and Split, finally visiting and experiencing Hvar, Trogir and Zadar was amazing. Recommended for 1. Exceptional Staff, Food and Accommodations 2. Great Port Destinations and Tours 3. Relaxed Boat Cruise

• Tammy Lheureux L

Beautiful boat, Croatia was extraordinary, guided tours included was a bonus. Korcula was a nice small quant town. Being able to spend time on the islands in the evening and having dinners on shore. Solar powered boat ride on mljet lake National Park Recommended for Friendly staff, beautiful boat, itinerary.

Idéal pour découvrir la Croatie et ses îles Les escales sur les différentes îles, les arrêts pour nager, les échanges avec les autres croisiéristes, la soirée du capitaine, les derniers verres sur le pont du bateau le soir. Recommended for Professionnalisme et sens du service de l'équipage, programme de la croisière, le confort du bateau et l'espace

• 8.4 Very good

Un nuevo tipo de experiencia satisfactoria Todo, el barco, los camarotes , la tripulación, el recorrido, las playas, las ciudades, la comida, estuvo fenomenal, viaje muy recomendable y muy completo. A ver si el Año que viene podemos hacerlo por las islas griegas. Recommended for Para repetir

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Upper Deck Cabins

• 1 double or 2 single beds (amenable twin)
• Aircon with control
• Ensuite Bathroom
• Max 2 guests

10 Cabins with 2 single beds which can be converted into a queen-sized bed. Each cabin includes an En-suite, Air-conditioning, Toiletries, TV, Safe, Hairdryer, Wardrobe, Desk, Balcony.

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2 Triple Cabins (Double and Single bed), 4 Double Cabins and 2 Twin Cabins (2 single beds). Each cabin includes an En-suite, Air-conditioning, Toiletries, TV, Safe, Hairdryer, Wardrobe, and Desk. Please specify the preferred bedding configuration when booking. Bed choices are subject to availability.

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The fabulous MS Premier brings the word elegance to the extreme. The yacht being 55 m long offers more individual space and comfort for the maximum of 39 passengers. All social areas are tastefully decorated with marble-effect flooring and beautiful lighting. The top-deck has a jacuzzi and sun loungers. 18 spacious, air-conditioned cabins with private facilities are fully equipped with lots of storage space, internal communication system for announcements, TV, safe, wardrobe, desk and chair. Bathrooms include a shower, toilet, sink, hair dryer and personal bath products. Lower deck cabins have portholes while all upper deck cabins have private balconies for best ocean views.

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Launched for the 2021 cruising season, the brand new Deluxe MS Premier provides a perfect platform to explore the stunning coast and islands of Croatia. This yacht-like cruiser boasts sleek lines, contemporary decor, and all modern facilities expected of a Croatian cruise vessel of this standard. All en suite cabins have been perfected to give you the space and comfort required during your cruise, with some featuring a private balcony.

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The MS Premier has an abundance of space and public areas including the restaurant-salon with its large windows, comfortable seating, bar and dining facilities with an outdoor terrace. The majority of leisure time on-board is spent on the huge sun deck with its jacuzzi, sauna, sun-loungers as well as a large shaded area. To make the most of every swimming opportunity there is a platform at the rear of the ship with a ladder for easy access to the water. The vessel also features a mini pool on the main deck.

A perfect choice for your next Croatian coast adventure!

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Launched for the 2021 cruising season, the brand new Deluxe MS Premier provides a perfect platform to explore the stunning coast and islands of Croatia. This yacht-like cruiser boasts sleek lines, contemporary decor, and all the modern facilities expected of a Croatian cruise vessel of this standard. All en suite cabins have been perfected to give you the space and comfort required during your cruise, with some featuring a private balcony.

The MS Premier has an abundance of space and public areas including the restaurant salon with its large windows, comfortable seating, bar, and dining facilities with an outdoor terrace. Most of the leisure time on board is spent on the huge sun deck with its jacuzzi, sauna, and sun loungers as well as a large shaded area. To make the most of every swimming opportunity there is a platform at the rear of the ship with a ladder for easy access to the water. The vessel also features a mini pool on the main deck.

A perfect choice for your next Croatian coast adventure!

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• Launched: 2021
• Length: 55m
• Breadth: 8.8m
• Speed: 18km/h
• Passengers: 38
• Voltage: 220v
• Sun deck with jacuzzi, sauna, sunbeds and ample shade
• Mini swimming pool on main deck
• Salon restaurant
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We are usually very independent travelers so were a bit cautious about booking a cruise with Always Croatia. We found that this small ship cruise provided us with the best of all worlds: Excursions that opened up adventures that we otherwise would have researched, driven to, etc. AND some (like the visit to the Croatian family that makes prosciutto) that would have been impossible to find! No need to pack and unpack! Spacious and comfortable cabin. Daily swim stops! We particularly liked the half-board meal arrangements (find your own dinner restaurant at many of the stops) but the food on board was great as well. The crew on MS Premier was terrific, especially Stefan the cruise director who was a font of knowledge. We highly recommend!

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Croatia yacht charter.

Croatia has undergone a remarkable transformation into a luxury yacht charter destination over the last decade, and it does not seem to be slowing down!

With a growing infrastructure accommodating larger yachts (the above 150-foot fleet is increasing rapidly), competitive pricing, and a plethora of stunning islands in close proximity, it offers a compelling alternative to destinations like Greece.

A major plus for Croatia yacht charter is its favorable legislation, which allows for larger groups on charters (more than 12 guests), a rarity within the EU!!

Contact one of our expert brokers for the BEST Croatia yacht charter deals for Motor Yachts , Catamarans , and Sailing Yachts & Gulets , and itineraries touching famous locations like UNESCO World Heritage Site Dubrovnik, Hvar and Mljet, and Kornati National Park.

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❛ Our second time chartering a yacht through DMA Yachting and again 5 star service all around! Thank you to Chris who is very easy to deal with and our fabulous crew who helped us make the best memories .❜

DEBORAH DORRIAN

❛ It was one of the best vacations of our life. The yacht was perfect, and Captain Thanos, Marianne, and George were exceptional. Nadia Asmus was very helpful with coordinating our arrangements . ❜

SRINIVAS MURALI

❛ Daniel’s communication was outstanding throughout the entire process of our charter – from start to finish. From the initial inquiry to the final days on board, he kept us informed every step of the way.❜

HILLARY LEE

❛ I don’t even know how to start this review! Our experience with the Madinina was above 5 stars….but that was because of ALEX from DMA Yachting.❜

JEANNE MOSHER

Croatia Yacht Charter Types

Crewed yacht charters in Croatia include, at minimum, a captain and at least 1 stewardess. On a larger motor yacht, the number of crew can be higher than the number of guests (including engineers, bosun, and additional stewardesses)

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How much does a yacht charter in croatia cost.

The price of a Croatian yacht rental depends on several factors. There are the obvious ones, such as yacht charter type, size, crew size, and level of luxury , and then there are the less obvious ones, such as tax, APA, fuel (which varies a lot depending on the itinerary and engine fuel consumption), and crew gratuity .

This comprehensive guide breaks down the factors that affect yacht charter prices, typical price ranges, and the importance of understanding any hidden costs you should be aware of.

It also provides tips for budgeting your trip , ensuring you are fully informed and prepared for your charter.

TIP: Chartering during the high season (July and August) is more expensive than in the low season when you can find great deals . Booking in advance or looking for last-minute deals can also affect prices.

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Market trends 2024: croatia luxury yacht charter is on the rise.

• The Charter Fleet Continues to Grow: There’s a growing trend in Croatia towards diversifying the types of yachts available for charter. This includes everything from luxury yachts to sailing yachts, traditional gulets and catamarans, which cater to varying preferences and budgets.
• Becoming a Premier luxury yacht charter location: This transformation has been fueled by significant investments in infrastructure, services, and amenities tailored to the needs of luxury yacht charterers. We now have a Croatian coast full of  luxury marinas offering berthing for large vessels! Check out our Luxury Yacht Charter Croatia
• Year-Round Tourism:  Croatia is increasingly being marketed as a year-round destination, which helps stabilize demand across seasons​ – This opens great opportunities for finding great deals out of season!!
• No. 1 Destination for Large Group Charters: With increasing popularity in event charters, Croatia is becoming well recognized for being the best destination in Europe for large Group Charters – with no limits on guest capacities (in Greece, it is a 12 without a cruise ship license), and many yachts with huge capacity !!

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Selecting the Right Crewed Yacht for Your Croatian Charter Vacation

There are quite a few factors to consider when looking for the right Crewed Yacht for your Croatian Yacht Charter Vacations. First and foremost, you have to consider your budget -Sailing yachts and catamarans tend to be significantly cheaper than motor yachts, especially when it comes to fuel consumption which plays a big role on a one-week Croatia yacht charter.

But you also have to pick the right yacht for your needs AND your itinerary; here, things like cruising speed, amenities, cabin layouts, and water toys matter.

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Croatia Motor Yacht Charters

For those opting for ultimate luxury and speed , we always recommend chartering a Motor Yacht in Croatia. The Dalmatian Coast is home to Croatia’s largest marina, accommodating large motor yachts and superyachts with ease. Docking at Dalmacija Marina, among many of Croatia’s finest Yachts, is a remarkable experience in itself.

The Croatia Motor Yacht Charters in our catalogs are typically locally owned  and often captained by the owner himself or the owner’s son. This is a huge benefit, guaranteeing a top charter experience based on extensive experience and local knowledge .

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Croatia catamaran charters.

There are several reasons for catamarans’ growing popularity in Croatia, one of which is their benefits in comfortable cruising. Catamarans are stable and graceful on the water and we therefore often recommend them for people who suffer from seasickness .

Their efficient design makes them noticeably faster than most sailing monohulls, and their shallow draft is a significant advantage, allowing for navigating in shallow waters and the option to anchor much closer to the beach.

A Catamaran Croatia also has the advantage of having roomy living quarters making them ideal for corporate team-building events, family charters, or a summer vacation with a group of friends.

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Croatia sailing yacht charters.

If you wish to sail Croatia, you might consider a sailing yacht. Today, modern sailing yachts offer similar amenities to a motor yacht – except for the speed, which is lower, but so is the price! And, of course, it relies more on the wind, which can be both an advantage and a limitation. While motor sailors can achieve an average cruising speed of 15-20 knots , wind-powered sailboats usually cruise at 8-12 knots when the sailing conditions are good.

Croatia has  small tides throughout the season—1-2 feet depending on the region, so the deeper draft of a sailing yacht is not an issue.

Based on our experience, large groups or families with kids often prefer the soundless and relaxing sailing experience  in the Dalmatian islands.

Croatia Luxury Yacht Charters

When we talk about luxury yachts here, we refer to larger motor yachts or superyachts with high-end amenities and large crews, often with specialized staff such as fitness instructors, massage therapists, and more.

Think Jacuzzi , Spa rooms, Saunas, onboard Gyms and Cinema rooms, large selections of water toys with one or multiple jet skis , fully stocked bars and dancefloors, and we could go on.

Still, the price range within the luxury yacht Croatia category is quite wide, starting around €50,000 per week and reaching into the millions for a high-end mega yacht.

Croatia Large Group Charters (12-71 Guests)

If you’re looking for a yacht charter that can accommodate a large group ( more than 12 guests ), Croatia is the place for you!!

Croatia’s favorable legislation, which allows for larger groups on charters (more than 12 guests), is a rarity within the EU !! -i.e., Greece has a limit of 12 people per charter for all non-cruise ships. And this is the norm.

When it comes to large group yacht charters in Croatia, the options are plentiful. Most charters can accommodate between 12-20 people , but it’s not difficult to find a charter for 30 people, and there are even options for more. For instance, yachts like VARIETY VOYAGER can accommodate a whole 71 guests!

Best Yacht Charters for Large Groups (More than 12 Guests) with Jacuzzi & Jet Skis, 2024

Also Read: Rent a Boat in Croatia: A Guide to Gulet Cruises, Family-Friendly Catamarans, and Luxury Yacht Charters with Examples and Prices

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Where to Go on a Croatia Yacht Vacation?

With over 1000 islands and a magnificent coastline packed with historical towns, there is no shortage of wonderful anchorages to be explored. Croatia offers opportunities for a wide range of itineraries suiting all kinds of charter vacations whether it be with family, a partner, or a group of friends.

The country is home to over 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites , including iconic landmarks such as Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Diocletian’s Palace in Split, the historic city of Trogir, and the more remote islands of the Kornati National Park.

Look through our extensive list of destinations and Croatia yacht charter itineraries for inspiration for your coming Croatia yacht charter, or contact one of our charter brokers for more insights into this amazing charter destination.

OUR FAVORITE SPOTS

Here are some of the MUST-VISIT destinations for a Croatian Yacht Charter, including Hvar, Dubrovnik, Rab, and the Mljet National Park. Each of these destinations offers unique experiences, from the lively nightlife of Hvar to the rich history of Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Split offers a great mix of ancient architecture and modern amenities, while the National Parks provide secluded anchorages and stunning landscapes.

Check out our recommended Sailing Itineraries:

• 7-Day Croatia Kornati Itinerary
• 8-Day Trogir/Hvar Itinerary

Hvar Island, a jewel of the Adriatic Sea, is a sailor’s haven and one of the most popular destinations for Croatia Yacht Charters. Its pristine beauty, crystal-clear bays, and snow-white beaches make Hvar a premier spot.

The town of Hvar is home to some of the Adriatic Sea’s most luxurious beachfront resorts, and the charming baroque-style harbor caters to your every desire—Indulge in exquisite cuisine and fine wines at local restaurants and bars, enjoy bountiful shopping, and immerse yourself in the town’s vibrant nightlife.

The imposing Fortress of Hvar presides over the town, ensuring an unforgettable harbor entry, making your Croatia yacht charter experience truly remarkable.

Hvar is also the gateway to many top Island attractions. No Croatian voyage is truly fulfilled without a small detour to the captivating Blue Cave, easily reachable by small boats. Navigate the waters to the enchanting Pakleni Islands or Jerolim Island, and don’t miss the opportunity to plunge into the crystalline water of the renowned Mlini Beach.

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Discover the allure of Pula, a captivating seafront city nestled at the tip of Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula. Renowned for its sheltered harbor, sun-kissed coast adorned with pristine beaches, and vestiges of Roman ruins, Pula offers a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty.

From its prehistoric roots to its strategic significance, which has led to cycles of occupation, destruction, and rebirth, Pula has witnessed the influence of civilizations such as the Romans, Ostrogoths, Venetians, and even the Allied Forces during WWII.

Embark on a yacht charter from Pula to explore this fascinating city and its surrounding wonders. Immerse yourself in the layers of history, from ancient ruins to the remnants of wartime stories. As you sail along the picturesque coast, indulge in the modern luxury of a yacht charter, combining the rich heritage of Pula with the comfort and style of an exclusive maritime adventure.

Located off the Southern Dalmatian coast, Dubrovnik stands as one of the world’s best-preserved medieval walled cities. This UNESCO World Heritage site showcases picturesque white stone buildings set against the azure blue backdrop of the Adriatic Croatian coast.

Notably, Dubrovnik served as a filming location for Game of Thrones from the second season onwards, making it a must-visit for fans of the series.

Dubrovnik, often referred to as the “Pearl of the Adriatic” is a favourite among luxury Yacht Charters, loved for its fine sand beaches and idyllic coves. Its proximity to numerous isles allows you to immerse yourself in the pristine beauty of the Croatian coast and indulge in island hopping during your yacht charter vacation.

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Mljet a Lastovo

Sail to the enchanting Mljet National Park, a pristine oasis where lush green landscapes meet crystal-clear waters. This natural haven, nestled on Mljet island, offers a serene escape for luxury seekers.

Immerse yourself in the park’s scenic beauty, explore its captivating trails, and discover the allure of untouched nature.

Croatia charter yachts offer the freedom to reach remote Islands scattered throughout the Adriatic Sea. Immerse yourself in the magic of these hidden gems as you plot your course through stunning, turquoise waters at your own pace.

Embark on a nautical odyssey to Rab Island, a gem located north of Dalmatia that has captured the hearts of sailors. Renowned for its pristine beaches, this island is a must-visit destination for your Croatian Yacht Vacation.

As you set sail from the enchanting Dalmatian coast, the allure of Krk National Park, Cres, and Pag islands unfolds before you. These neighboring isles not only offer picturesque sailing spots but also contribute their distinct charm to your yachting adventure.

Our Recommended Itineraries for a Charter in Croatia

Over time, we’ve made many connections with yacht owners and crews across Croatia.

Our extensive network grants us exclusive insights into Croatia’s hidden treasures – from secret anchorages and pristine beaches to local hotspots and the best sunset spots.

Feel free to reach out to our charter brokers for personalized itineraries tailored to your preferences, incorporating any destinations on your wishlist.

7 Days Croatia Yacht Charter Itinerary: Trogir-Hvar-Korcula-Lastovo-Vis-Maslinica-Solta-Trogir

Best 8-day Croatia Kornati Yacht Charter Itinerary: Skradin, Sibenik, Piskera, Telascica, Zut, Murter, Vodice & Zlarin

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Who are We?

At DMA Yachting, we are proud to have a team of individuals who have real on-water experience. Many of our brokers have worked or lived on yachts themselves and crossed oceans.

This firsthand experience allows us to truly understand life at sea in both the shoes of crew and guests and the details that make a luxury yacht charter an exceptional experience.

We closely inspect yachts and meet in person with captains and crew to ensure every element of the charter meets our high standards.

Our yearly participation in yacht shows like the EMMYS, and MEDYS helps us stay on top of industry trends and client needs.

We are here to guide you through every step of your charter, from the moment you reach out to the moment your yacht charter ends.

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Jun 16, 2024

Alex was outstanding.

Alex was outstanding. He was always very responsive to emails and texts with my many questions.

The boat he recommended for my group was perfect.

I would use DMA again.

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Malloy Tulsa

Jun 11, 2024, an incredible experience.

Very professional, communicated clearly and planned an amazing trip for us. Louis Lamprell did an amazing job connecting us with the unbridled yacht and crew. It was a trip of a lifetime. Our family highly recommends both DMA yachting and the unbridled charter. Everything was perfection!

Dana Terrell

Jun 4, 2024, this was a trip of a lifetime.

This was a trip of a lifetime! We booked with Nadja at DMA yachting and she made sure the entire process was easy and no problems. Our charter was with Zuri3 and our Captain Andre and First Mate Jana made our trip amazing! They made sure everything was taken care and treated us like royalty. This is not just a vacation this is an experience of a lifetime.

Ryan Shirley

Feb 9, 2024.

Louis was great from beginning to end and walked me through the whole process. He helped me find a great boat that fit within our time and cost preferences. He explained the differences between the different builds and the pros and cons. Once we selected the boat, he explained and walked me through the whole booking process and answered all my questions. Finally, he checked in with me before, during, and after the charter to make sure everything met our expectations. I can’t recommend Louis enough if you are planning a charter, and I will definitely be in touch for our next trip!

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Our clients speak of unparalleled service, exquisite yachts, and an easy booking process, highlighting the excellence of their yacht charter in Croatia.

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Discover the Adriatic's hidden treasures with yacht charter in Croatia

Discover the enchanting beauty of Croatia, a Mediterranean paradise nestled along the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, offering boundless opportunities for unforgettable Yacht Charter and Sailing Holidays. With its picturesque coastline adorned with thousands of islands, Croatia is a dream destination for those seeking adventure and relaxation on the Adriatic Sea.

Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a novice enthusiast, Croatia's diverse sailing regions cater to all levels of expertise and preferences. From the tranquil waters of the Kornati Islands to the vibrant energy of Hvar , there's a myriad of destinations waiting to be explored. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Elafiti Islands , wander through the historic streets of Dubrovnik , or indulge in the vibrant nightlife of Split – the possibilities are endless.

If you are a sea lover of any type, you will find Croatia an unsurpassed sailing destination. No matter whether you opt for bareboat charters , skippered yachts , or a fully crewed luxury cruise , Croatia has it all.

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Croatia is a premier destination for yacht charter enthusiasts, offering a myriad of possibilities for sailing and exploration along the stunning Adriatic coast.

With starting points in popular cities such as Split, Dubrovnik, Šibenik, Zadar, Trogir, and Pula, visitors can experience Croatia's diverse landscapes and seascapes. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a novice looking for an unforgettable adventure, Croatia's exceptional offerings promise to deliver a truly memorable yacht charter experience.

Book your yacht charter in Croatia today and set sail on an unforgettable journey.

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Peljesac is the second largest Croatian peninsula. It is famous for oyster growing, top quality wines, and of course the...

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Island Mljet

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Looking for a unique and unforgettable experience on the Adriatic Sea? You are at the right place! Choose from a range of yacht charter services including bareboat, skippered, and crewed charters, and a variety of boats and yachts to suit your needs.

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Clients Reviews

We all wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for organizing everything and also for the beautiful tee-Shirts and Polo Shirts! It was definitely an amazing week! Thank you for making it possible Cheers Charline Charline N. August 2019 (Oceanis 38.1)

We have been booking catamaran boats with Nada at Secret Adriatic for several years and have always received immaculate service. She is always patient and professional in helping us find a suitable boat for our families needs and within budget.... Rasema M. July 2022 (Lagoon 42)

The experience was very beautiful, I enjoyed a lot and the crew was helpful and excellent. I hope to repeat the experience in the future with the same crew, especially Alexandra .. Bareeq H. June 2022 (Lagoon 42)

“What an amazing week we had; beautiful boat, great skipper, (much) wind every day and sunny all the time! What could we wish more? Thank you for making it possible!!!” Charline N. August 2020 (Elan 45 Impr.)

We recently had a dream Adriatic vacation aboard Stella D’Oro, island hopping along the Croatian coast. We used Secret Adriatic to charter our boat, and boy, were we glad to have used them. Besides making the charter process easy to... Manuel C. Ferretti 731 (July 2024)

Ganijalno!!! Hvala Nadi na svemu. Teodor L. October 2020 (Lagoon 42)

Nada, thanks so much for the oil and spices! We will use them tonight. Had a first great boat trip, and Marco is very nice. Off to sail today. Again everything has been great from booking to check-in. Bok! Ted D. September 2022 (Oceanis 51.1)

Viagem espetacular, muito bem organizada pela agência Secret Adriatic e nota máxima para a Nada Raštegorac e para o Skipper Dado Butigan (5 estrelas). O barco, um Dufour 48, muito bom. Jorge S. June 2023 (Dufour 48, Croatia)

It was a lovely trip and the crew were great. Thank you so much. Kind Regards Mike V. July 2023 (Sunreef 60)

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4 Croatia Yacht Cruise Charters You Should Know About

Jul 12, 2021 | 0

4 Croatia Yacht Cruise Charters — Expert Reviews

By John Roberts & Heidi Sarna

If you haven’t been to Croatia, you don’t know what you’re missing.  Yacht cruises along the Dalmatian coast of Croatia are one of our favorite small-ship cruise experiences, and for good reason.

Croatia’s rocky coastline stretches for more than 1,000 miles along the eastern edges of the Adriatic Sea, from just south of Italy’s Trieste to Montenegro. Countless craggy limestone islands are scattered along the jagged coast, creating one of world’s most scenic places to cruise — right up there with Norway’s fjords, Alaska’s glaciers, and the Greek Isles.

Speaking of Greece, small-ship sailing among its gorgeous isles, coasts and harbors has long been coveted.

That said, the difference between yachting around the Greek Isles vs Croatia is that Croatia offers an experience that features all the beauty and even better affordability — with generally calmer seas.

The island groups dotting the pleasant waters of the Adriatic Sea along the Dalmatian Coast are clustered relatively close together so that you can easily visit numerous ports during one voyage — with each spot offering distinct charms and history.

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Cocktails atop the ramparts around historic Korcula. * Photo: Sail Croatia

Croatia Yacht Cruise Charters

In the COVID-19 era (and post COVID era), private Croatia yacht cruise charters along the coast and among the islands of Croatia are small-ship cruise experiences that make sense.

The intimate sailings offer a more controlled and thus relatively safe environment as you spend your days among a small group of friends or family enjoying days filled with sunshine, swimming and exploring ports, many quite remote. Among the various visitors to Croatia, many come from North America, the UK, Australia and New Zealand.

With breathtaking views from your yacht’s top deck, a voyage along the Dalmatian Coast is a fantastic way to soak up the natural beauty and rich history of the country.

Croatia’s Deep History

The Romans established the province of Dalmatia, the precursor to Croatia, along the Adriatic Sea more than 2,000 years ago. Dalmatia thrived from about 11 BC to the fifth century AD.

Over the centuries, powerful empires, from the Greeks to the Romans, Slavs, Venetians, Ottomans, and Austro-Hungarians, would leave their mark on what would become the Croatia we see today.

A medieval church bell tower in Rab, Croatia. * Photo: Heidi Sarna

We’re lucky that many spectacular and well-preserved relics remain, from fourth-century palaces to medieval fortresses, cathedrals and classic turreted city walls. The most spectacular — Dubrovnik’s City Walls, Diocletian’s Palace in Split and Hvar’s Old Town — are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

RELATED: More on Croatia’s history here.

View of historic Dubrovnik. * Photo: Sail Croatia

You’ll also find memorials and dedications to the Croatian War of Independence from 1991 to 1995, during which the country was entrenched in a civil war with Serbian forces while striving to secede from the former Yugoslavia. When you visit the gorgeous towns and villages along the coast today, it’s mind-boggling to consider that not too long ago this was a war-torn region.

Activities in Croatia

Daily excursions include swimming and watersports right off the side of your yacht. And on shore, you can stroll, hike, kayak and bicycle. Eating counts as pastime too.

For the history buffs among us, there are no shortage of ancient sites to visit. Explore on your own, or sign up for a guided excursion; depending on your package, guided excursions may or may not be included in the fares.

Cycle around the picturesque Konvale Valley near Dubrovnik. * Photo: Heidi Sarna

Kayaking to scenic Korcula Island. * Photo: Heidi Sarna

Croatia Cuisine

All along the Dalmatian coast are regions known for wine and olive oil. Seafood is also especially good here, too, from oysters to squid, octopus, mussels and fish, the later served grilled or in a traditional stew.

Croatian cuisine is based on heritage rooted in Central Europe, Italy and Turkey. These influences meld to give you Croatian favorites like cabbage leaves filled with minced meat, cevapcici rolls and dumplings.

Beaches in Croatia

Croatia boasts crystal-clear waters along its coast. Beaches are popular spots for tourists and residents, alike, although the country’s beaches are rocky and not the silky sands you associate with the Caribbean or South of France. They’re excellent places for people watching.

A typical rocky beach, this one in Hvar. * Photo: Heidi Sarna

Still, Croatia’s beach regions offer the chance to play in the water, explore adjacent caves, paddle in idyllic coves or converge at nighttime for boisterous summer parties and festivals in places like Pag, Hvar and Split.

Anchoring in a secluded spot. * Photo: Goolets

The Croatia Yacht Cruises Vibe

Life is lived up on deck and outside in the fresh air and sea. You’ll barely need to pack more more than your bathing suit!

Standard yachting voyages use small ships with modest accommodations that carry between six and 40 people on itineraries between the larger cities of Dubrovnik and Split or Hvar.

Cruising between Split & Dubrovnik is a popular route. * Photo: Katarina Line

Trips typically last from two days to a week. You can find countless yachting outfits in Croatia that offer the tiny ships that dart around the islands and coastal ports to provide an intimate experience, including the four we feature in this article — Goolets, Sail Croatia, Katarina Line and Kompas Cruises.

Many of the yachts used are “gulets,” a Turkish term derived from the French word “goélette” and the Italian “goletta.”

These traditional-style 2- and 3-masted yachts are based on vessels that were once used as trading and fishing boats. Much like the “canal barge” cruises of France, the “gulet” yachts of Croatia, Greece and Turkey have been transformed into luxury conveyances for holidays, though their size and level of luxury varies as do their fares. Some quite posh, others very humble.

Gulets are 2- or 3-masted traditional-style ships. * Photo: Goolets

Private Croatia yacht cruise charters are highly curated, with the captain and crew able to design a flexible itinerary based on what you and your group would like to experience. Fill your days with hiking, biking, swimming in pristine bays, exploring historic sites or just relaxing over beers and regional cuisine at charming seaside towns or marinas.

You’re probably after a nice mix of all of these, huh?

While you can find plenty of high-end luxury yacht cruises in Croatia, as well as a number of departures available on larger vessels from Star Clippers and Ponant (other small-ship lines we cover on QuirkyCruise.com) that carry 170 to 184 passengers, this Croatia yacht cruise charters roundup will show you four awesome options for a fantastic voyage that won’t break the bank.

The coast of Croatia from the decks of Ponant’s L’Austral. * Photo: Heidi Sarna

The following 4 Croatia yacht cruise companies are ideal for private charters for friend and family groups:

Katarina line.

This family-owned line has operating for some 30 years offers a broad range of cruising styles and lengths on more than 60 small ships that are chartered from Croatian captains who provide a special personal touch to your yachting experience. They can also help with hotel bookings and other tourist services for a stay in Croatia.

Katarina Line offers Deluxe, Premium or Standard cruises roundtrip or one way traveling among the ports of Split, Dubrovnik and Opatija, as well as special Active cruises and Land and Cruise combos.

Ships sail for about four hours each day, overnighting in ports and sailing just after breakfast each day.

The scenic sailing takes you to intimate bays and swimming areas, where you anchor for a bit of swim time and water sports before lunch onboard. Then, you continue on to the next port stop for your exploration ashore, dinner on your own with your fellow travelers and an overnight on the ship.

The schedule is fairly flexible, but this represents the basic outline that can be adjusted based on weather conditions and desires of the group — maybe you want more time swimming or seek to get to the port earlier to try an organized tour that explores popular points of interest.

Katarina Line offers a range of excursions that are added on for a fee. You can tour Plitvice Lakes or go sea kayaking around Dubrovnik, for example.

Most of the sailing options fall under the Deluxe and Premium cruise category , and almost all of these ships offer accommodations with private bathrooms and air conditioning.

The open decks of the Katarina, a Deluxe-class ship. * Photo: Katarina Line

A cabin aboard the Katarina, a Deluxe-class ship. * Photo: Katarina Line

The Standard cruise category attracts budget travelers, often younger folks and backpackers, generally, ages 18 to 35.

Katarina Line’s newer Deluxe and Premium ships see passengers typically in the 40 to 60-ish age range. Travelers represent a fairly international mix, though with mostly English-speaking couples from the U.S., U.K., Europe and Australia.

All of the cruises include breakfast and lunch in your cruise fare.

The Ships of the Katarina Fleet

Katarina Line operates a fleet of more than 60 vessels — a combination of deluxe and standard yachts and small gulets — that carry from five to 38 passengers . Fares are partially inclusive, with some meals, one bottle of water per day and one drink with lunch onboard, some transfers to and from the airport or your hotel, plus tastings and guided tours (as indicated in your itinerary).

An English-speaking tour guide sails along to manage the schedule. The ships offer free WiFi.

The Deluxe or Premium ships might have hot tubs and loungers on the sun deck.

Katarina Itineraries

Cruises range from two to seven days in length and visit destinations such as Korcula, Metkovic, Sibenik, Zadar, Rab, Vis and Hvar, departing from the main embarkation ports of Dubrovnik, Split and Opatija.

Views of the lovely Croatia coast. * Photo: Katarina Line

Katarina Croatia Yacht Cruise Charters

The line’s smaller vessels make great full-boat charters for friend and family groups ; Katarina estimates about 10% of their business is full charters.

Why Choose Katarina Line

This is a well-established line in business for some 30 years with a great reputation that offers budget-friendly voyages.

Katarina Line’s weeklong cruises start can be booked for as low as $500.

Hanging out on deck. * Photo: Katarina Line

RELATED: A review of the 38-pax Futura by writer Susan R. Pollack.

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This company focuses on full-ship charters of its more than 70 luxury gulets — traditional small two- or three-masted wooden boats for friends and family groups. Custom itineraries are created for each charter.

Goolets’ charters are luxury small ship experiences with typically eight to 12 passengers on a sailing paying at least $1,200 USD per person for a week of cruising along the Adriatic Coast.

The open decks of a gulet in Croatia. * Photo: Goolets

Most passengers hail from English-speaking countries, including the USA, UK, South Africa, Australia, Israel, and also European countries from Germany to France, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Belgium, as well as Mexico and Chile.

The company prides itself on offering full service and support, guiding customers on choosing the appropriate ship, itinerary, tours, menu and transfers to and from the vessels.

A personal assistant is assigned to each sailing to help create the type of cruise desired. For active cruisers, Goolets offers snorkeling, scuba, rafting and hiking.

They can also help design gourmet-style holidays that emphasize culinary tours and wine tasting, or cruises focused on history and cultural tours.

When it comes to food preferences, the galley and bar will stock your requests to accommodate allergies and favorite meals and drinks.

Atmospheric dining, that’s for sure. * Photo: Goolets

Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included and feature fresh, local cuisine.

A typical day includes morning and afternoon sailing sessions with stops at secluded bays, where you can enjoy swimming and snorkeling.

Watersports off of an anchored gulet in Croatia. * Photo: Goolets

Ships in the Goolets Fleet

Goolets has more than 70 ships in Croatia of various sizes and styles that carry from five to 38 passengers, with most in the eight to 12 passenger range.

Each ship will have slightly different amenities and options because they are all independently owned and uniquely beautiful traditional sailing vessels.

The smaller ones typically are more austere ships with compact cabins and tiny en suite bathroom facilities.

All the ships will generally have sun loungers, some WiFi access and extras like snorkel equipment and jet skis and water skis.

A twin cabin on the 38-passenger Yolo. * Photo: Goolets

Goolets Itineraries  

Customized by the chartering groups, Goolets’ most popular voyages sail roundtrip route from Split or cruise between Split and Dubrovnik.

The line can stop at dozens of destinations. The most popular routes include Mljet, Korcula, Lopud, Peljesac, Krka Waterfalls, Kornati, Primosten and Zadar.

Goolets Croatia Yacht Cruise Charters 

The line only offers private charters, that’s what they specialize in. They don’t operate shared charters or cabin charters.  

Why Choose Goolets

This line is ideal for designing a luxury small-ship cruise experience from top to bottom according to your own specifications for group or family travel.

You can fully customize your journey, as these are private charters for your group.

RELATED: Here are more details about chartering a Goolets yacht; mention QUIRKYGOOLETS23 when booking.

Kompas Cruises

The line offers packages on three ships including a range of seven-night cruises along Croatia’s coast , embarking in Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar or Porec. These Kompas voyages are priced from around $2,000 USD per person for cabins with private facilities.

There are sailings on two new ships with private balconies — Premier and My Wish , the best in the fleet. Kompas rates their third ship, Prestige, as a 3-star yacht compared to the 4-star Premier and My Wish.

Cruises include departure airport transfers, daily breakfasts and lunches, welcome reception, Captain’s dinner with local entertainment, and one or two dinners at a restaurant in port or on board (based on the cruise program). Coffee, tea, bottled water, and WiFi are also included in the fares.

A professional, English-speaking cruise manager is always on board.

Kompas Ships  

The line operates three ships carrying a maximum of 38 passengers. They include Sun Decks with loungers, a restaurant and lounge.

Cabins feature air conditioning, private bathroom, toiletries, hair dryers, satellite TV, bathrobes and slippers.

Supreme Ships:

Two best in the Kompas fleet, Premier and My Wish were built in 2020. Cabins on all Upper/Main decks have private balconies. Lower deck cabins have a porthole under the sea line.

The 38-passenger Premier. * Photo: Kompas Cruises

A twin cabin on the 38-pax Premier. * Photo: Kompas Cruises

The sunbathing deck of the 38-pax Premier. * Photo: Kompas Cruises

The dining area of the 38-pax Premier. * Photo: Kompas Cruises

Superior Ship:

The 38-passenger Prestige was renovated in 2018.

The 38-pax Prestige was renovated in 2018. * Photo: Kompas Cruise

Prestige cabin. * Photo: Kompas Cruises

Kompas Itineraries  

The line features itineraries along the coast and islands of Croatia, visiting ports such as Primosten, Pula, Sibenik, Korcula, Hvar, Mjlet, Trogir, Vis and many more.

Kompas Croatia Yacht Cruise Charters

Some 35% of Kompas’ bookings are for private full-boat charters.

Kompas’ COVID-19 travel policies HERE.

Why Choose Kompas Cruises

Cruise fares include a wide range of sightseeing tours in destinations like Hvar, Split, Korcula and Mljet National Park and Kornati National Park.

You also can extend your stay in Croatia and the surrounding region. Kompas offers add-on packages that give you time in Dubrovnik, Zagreb and Split, as well as land tours and accommodations in top destinations like Venice, Budapest, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Budapest and Vienna.

Sail Croatia

The line offers different options, from budget cruises (starting around $500 per person per week) to party cruises, cruises for active travelers and fully curated private yacht charters.

Sail Croatia features a fleet of family owned and operated ships, so you will sail with local captains and crew who have intimate knowledge of the islands and ports that you visit.

A swim stop on a Sail Croatia cruise. * Photo: Sail Croatia

The line offers four main types of cruises:

• Navigator cruises are the budget options and marketed as party cruise perfect for those younger than 35. Explorer cruises are good for couples and offer a mix of relaxing and sightseeing.
• Active cruises let you indulge in more physical pursuits widely available on the beautiful terrain and features of the region, as cruisers find adventure with hiking, biking and watersports.

The swimming platform at the stern. * Photo: Sail Croatia

• Elegance cruises are ideal for couples and more mature travelers who want a bit of luxury on their coastal jaunts, which feature the highest level of comfort and inclusions aboard the line’s newest ships (with in-room bathroom and air conditioning). These voyages are the priciest (around $1,150 for a weeklong sailing) and feature exclusive excursions like traditional village dinners and historic walking tours.
• Explorer itineraries are good for couples in the 30- to 60ish-age range, mostly from the U.S., U.K. and Australia, who desire a mix of relaxing and sightseeing.

A group aboard the Esperanza. * Photo: Sail Croatia

All cruise fares include buffet breakfast, three-course lunches featuring Croatian dishes (with a meat- or fish-based main course prepared fresh by the onboard chef), a captain’s dinner event, tour guide and WiFi.

You can also choose to add on optional excursions. Drinks are extra, and dinners are on your own as you overnight in the ports.

On Elegance cruises, airport transfers are also included as well as a captains’ dinner and a local village dinner.

Dinner in port in Stari Grad, the “old town” of Hvar. * Photo: Sail Croatia

Sail Croatia Ships  

• Sail Croatia offers Standard category ships for Navigator cruises. These vessels carry about 30 passengers, and the cabins feature bunk beds. Bathroom facilities are shared, with about five or six passengers per bathroom.
• The line’s Ensuite category ships for Navigator and Active cruises also have bunk beds and carry up to 30 passengers on average. These rooms have their own bathrooms.
• Premier category ships are used for certain Active and Navigator sailings.  These vessels carry up to 36 passengers who enjoy more space and comfort, with private bathrooms with showers and air conditioning.
• Sail Croatia’s Premier Plus category ships are used for the Elegance and Explorer cruises.  These yachts comprise the line’s newest and offer the best in comfort and luxury. These are the largest cabins in the fleet at around 130 square feet. The ships carry 38 passengers on average.

All ships feature a dining area, bar and sun deck.

The sundeck of a Sail Croatia yacht. * Photo: Sail Croatia

Itineraries from Sail Croatia

Sail Croatia runs three-, five- and seven-day Navigator cruises, as well as weeklong Explorer, Elegance and Active voyages that sail between Dubrovnik and Split.

Itineraries visit destinations such as Makarska, Hvar, Stari Grad, Vis, Korcula and Mljet.

Sail Croatia Croatia Yacht Cruise Charters

The line charters their 4- to 12-passenger yachts and catamarans for friends and family groups, and larger ships.

Sail Croatia’s 38- to 40-passenger ships are sometimes chartered by travel agencies who put together groups or special events.

Less than 5% of their business is full-ship charters.

Why Choose Sail Croatia  

The Navigator cruises are a good pick for younger cruisers who want a budget option and a party-like experience.

More mature travelers who want a bit of luxury on their coastal jaunts will love the Premier Plus voyages.

About The Author

John Roberts

John Roberts is a freelance writer and operator of InTheLoopTravel.com. He writes about cruising and active travel, and is QuirkyCruise's resident small-ship cruising fitness reporter!

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Croatia's Top 8 Premier Marinas for Superyachts and Megayachts

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Setting sail on a yacht charter in Croatia is like going through a postcard-perfect paradise . Picture-perfect vistas, sparkling azure waters, and charming coastal towns await your exploration. But before you hoist the sails, there's a crucial decision to make: choosing the perfect marina. With over 56 marinas dotting Croatia's coastline , each offering its own blend of amenities and scenery, finding the right spot to dock sets the stage for your maritime adventure.

Here's a curated list of the top 8 marinas in Croatia , each paired with a glimpse into its surroundings, inviting you to explore the wonders of the Adriatic.

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ACI Cres - Discover Serenity Amidst Croatia's Largest Island

Nestled at the heart of the largest Adriatic island, ACI Cres marina offers a serene sanctuary amidst the unspoiled beauty of Cres Island. With 440 in-water berths accommodating yachts and superyachts up to 50 meters LOA , it serves as an ideal base for exploring the island's pristine beaches, lush landscapes, and charming villages.

ACI Skradin - A Tranquil Oasis in Central Adriatic

Tucked away in the central Adriatic, ACI Marina Skradin beckons with its tranquil ambiance and unique blend of salt and fresh water. Boasting 180 berths for megayachts up to 70 meters LOA , it provides a peaceful retreat for sailors seeking solace amidst nature's embrace. Surrounded by lush greenery and cascading waterfalls, Skradin offers a gateway to the enchanting Krka National Park, inviting adventurers to immerse themselves in its natural wonders.

ACI Split - Unravel the Charms of Croatia's Historic Port City

Set against the backdrop of Split's ancient walls and azure waters, ACI Split marina  stands as a testament to luxury and sophistication. With 318 wet berths accommodating yachts up to 90 meters LOA , it offers unrivaled access to the city's historic landmarks, vibrant nightlife, and cultural treasures. From the majestic Diocletian's Palace to the idyllic beaches of Marjan Park, Split beckons travelers to explore its rich tapestry of history and modernity.

ACI Palmižana - Retreat to Tranquility on Hvar Island

Nestled in one of Hvar's safest bays, ACI Palmižana offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Operating seasonally from April to October, its 180 berths provide a serene backdrop for a rejuvenating yachting experience . Surrounded by lush pine forests and crystal-clear blue waters, Palmižana invites visitors to unwind on its secluded beaches, indulge in gourmet cuisine, and discover the island's vibrant cultural scene.

ACI Korčula - Immerse Yourself in Medieval Splendor

Adjacent to the historic marvels of Korčula's medieval town, ACI Marina Korčula offers a gateway to Croatia's storied past. With 159 wet berths and 16 dry berths for yachts up to 50 meters LOA , it provides a picturesque setting for exploring the island's fortified walls, ancient palaces, and charming alleyways. From the birthplace of Marco Polo to the vineyard-dotted hillsides, Korčula captivates visitors with its timeless beauty and rich maritime heritage.

ACI Dubrovnik - Sail into a Realm of Elegance and History

Renowned for its pristine waters (awarded with the Blue Flag for its cleanliness) and impeccable facilities, ACI Dubrovnik beckons sailors year-round with its 380 sheltered wet berths . Surrounded by the ancient walls of Dubrovnik's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site , this marina offers a gateway to the city's rich history, architectural wonders, and cultural delights. From strolling along the iconic city walls to exploring the charming streets adorned with baroque buildings, Dubrovnik invites visitors to embark on a journey through time.

D-Marin Mandalina Šibenik - Luxuriate in Opulence on Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Exuding luxury and sophistication, D-Marin Mandalina Šibenik caters exclusively to superyachts, earning accolades from The Yacht Harbour Association of London. With  440 berths, 40 dry docks, and even a Tesla charging station , it sets the standard for luxury marinas in Croatia. Situated on the Dalmatian coast, Šibenik is a gateway to Croatia's stunning archipelago, medieval fortresses, and pristine beaches. From exploring the nearby Krka National Park to wandering through Šibenik's charming streets, this marina offers a luxurious retreat for discerning travelers seeking indulgence and adventure.

ACI Marina Rovinj - Discover Romance and Charm on Istria's Coast

Perched on the southeastern edge of Rovinj's city port, ACI Marina Rovinj offers a panoramic view of the old city center and the iconic Church of St. Euphemia. With 196 berths accommodating vessels up to 100 meters LOA , it promises an unforgettable vacation along Croatia's captivating coast. Surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of Istria, Rovinj beckons visitors with its romantic alleys, vibrant markets, and scenic coastal trails. From sampling fresh seafood delicacies to exploring the nearby islands and medieval hilltop towns, Rovinj invites travelers to embrace its timeless allure and warm hospitality.

So whether you seek secluded coves or vibrant waterfronts, these top 9 marinas provide the perfect setting for an unforgettable yachting experience in the Adriatic.

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Sep 28 2024, 7:41 am Here are five of the best luxury sailing companies in Croatia, renowned for offering exceptional yachting experiences along the stunning Adriatic coast:

Sail Croatia is a top-rated company known for its high-end, small-ship cruises and luxury yacht charters. They offer both private and cabin charters, allowing guests to explore the beautiful islands and coastline of Croatia in style. Their Elegance Cruises provide a boutique, five-star experience with en-suite cabins, gourmet dining, and expert-guided excursions. With a focus on comfort and personalized service, Sail Croatia delivers an intimate and luxurious sailing experience.

Sail Croatia has been operating for over a decade. It offers sailing trips around Croatia, taking in major sights including the cities of Dubrovnik and Split, as well as stopping in little fishing villages and harbors that showcase the best of Croatia. Island hopping activities that guests enjoy are fort exploration, cycling, hiking, and much more, although nothing beats diving off the back of the boat when anchored off the coast!

The boats in Sail Croatia’s fleet range from 50 x 8.5M to 47 x 8.5M in size, holding 8 to 36 guests. The staff to passenger ratio is usually five staff to ten passengers so guests are well taken care of.

On an Elegance Croatia Cruise, guests can expect luxurious ensuite cabins, daily swim stops in the Adriatic, and docking at iconic harbors like Trogir and Zadar. Enjoy daily buffet breakfasts, 3-course lunches onboard, and opportunities for dinners at local tavernas, with highlights like the Captain’s Dinner and local village experiences on islands such as Hvar.

Choose Sail Croatia for its perfect blend of warm, attentive staff, gourmet meals featuring local flavors, luxurious ensuite cabins with daily service, and the intimate experience of cruising on a small ship that offers daily swim stops and access to Croatia’s most stunning UNESCO heritage sites and hidden bays.

Dalmatian Destinations specializes in luxury yacht charters and offers a curated fleet of motor yachts, sailing yachts, and catamarans. Their crewed charters provide a tailored sailing experience, complete with private chefs, captains, and hostesses to meet guests’ every need. Whether exploring secluded bays or historic coastal towns like Split and Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Yachting guarantees a high-end, bespoke journey through the Croatian islands.

Yacht Getaways delivers premium sailing holidays with a focus on relaxation and adventure. Their luxury catamaran charters offer spacious cabins, personalized itineraries, and exceptional service. With routes covering the most scenic parts of Croatia, including Hvar, Vis, and Korčula, guests can enjoy snorkeling, island exploration, and gourmet meals prepared by onboard chefs. Their boutique fleet ensures an exclusive and stylish sailing experience.

Offering both bareboat and crewed yacht charters, Master Yachting Croatia provides luxury sailing options with a diverse fleet of high-end yachts and catamarans. Their crewed yacht charters are perfect for those seeking a full-service experience, complete with a professional crew, personalized itineraries, and gourmet dining. Sailing through the turquoise waters of the Adriatic, guests can enjoy top-notch amenities and seamless service, perfect for a stress-free, luxurious adventure.

Navigare Yachting is a leading luxury sailing company known for offering high-end, all-inclusive yacht charters. Their premium fleet includes luxury sailing yachts, catamarans, and motor yachts, all with the latest amenities. With private crewed charters, guests can expect personalized service, gourmet cuisine, and custom itineraries. Navigare Yachting is renowned for its attention to detail, ensuring a five-star sailing experience along Croatia’s breathtaking coastline.

Each of these companies provides a unique and luxurious way to explore Croatia’s captivating islands and coastline, combining comfort, adventure, and impeccable service.

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YEKATERINBURG: FACTORIES, URAL SIGHTS, YELTSIN AND THE WHERE NICHOLAS II WAS KILLED

Sverdlovsk oblast.

Sverdlovsk Oblast is the largest region in the Urals; it lies in the foothills of mountains and contains a monument indicating the border between Europe and Asia. The region covers 194,800 square kilometers (75,200 square miles), is home to about 4.3 million people and has a population density of 22 people per square kilometer. About 83 percent of the population live in urban areas. Yekaterinburg is the capital and largest city, with 1.5 million people. For Russians, the Ural Mountains are closely associated with Pavel Bazhov's tales and known for folk crafts such as Kasli iron sculpture, Tagil painting, and copper embossing. Yekaterinburg is the birthplace of Russia’s iron and steel industry, taking advantage of the large iron deposits in the Ural mountains. The popular Silver Ring of the Urals tourist route starts here.

In the summer you can follow in the tracks of Yermak, climb relatively low Ural mountain peaks and look for boulders seemingly with human faces on them. You can head to the Gemstone Belt of the Ural mountains, which used to house emerald, amethyst and topaz mines. In the winter you can go ice fishing, ski and cross-country ski.

Sverdlovsk Oblast and Yekaterinburg are located near the center of Russia, at the crossroads between Europe and Asia and also the southern and northern parts of Russia. Winters are longer and colder than in western section of European Russia. Snowfalls can be heavy. Winter temperatures occasionally drop as low as - 40 degrees C (-40 degrees F) and the first snow usually falls in October. A heavy winter coat, long underwear and good boots are essential. Snow and ice make the sidewalks very slippery, so footwear with a good grip is important. Since the climate is very dry during the winter months, skin moisturizer plus lip balm are recommended. Be alert for mud on street surfaces when snow cover is melting (April-May). Patches of mud create slippery road conditions.

Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg (kilometer 1818 on the Trans-Siberian Railway) is the fourth largest city in Russia, with of 1.5 million and growth rate of about 12 percent, high for Russia. Located in the southern Ural mountains, it was founded by Peter the Great and named after his wife Catherine, it was used by the tsars as a summer retreat and is where tsar Nicholas II and his family were executed and President Boris Yeltsin lived most of his life and began his political career. The city is near the border between Europe and Asia.

Yekaterinburg (also spelled Ekaterinburg) is located on the eastern slope of the Ural Mountains in the headwaters of the Iset and Pyshma Rivers. The Iset runs through the city center. Three ponds — Verkh-Isetsky, Gorodskoy and Nizhne-Isetsky — were created on it. Yekaterinburg has traditionally been a city of mining and was once the center of the mining industry of the Urals and Siberia. Yekaterinburg remains a major center of the Russian armaments industry and is sometimes called the "Pittsburgh of Russia.". A few ornate, pastel mansions and wide boulevards are reminders of the tsarist era. The city is large enough that it has its own Metro system but is characterized mostly by blocky Soviet-era apartment buildings. The city has advanced under President Vladimir Putin and is now one of the fastest growing places in Russia, a country otherwise characterized by population declines

Yekaterinburg is technically an Asian city as it lies 32 kilometers east of the continental divide between Europe and Asia. The unofficial capital of the Urals, a key region in the Russian heartland, it is second only to Moscow in terms of industrial production and capital of Sverdlovsk oblast. Among the important industries are ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, machine building and metalworking, chemical and petrochemicals, construction materials and medical, light and food industries. On top of being home of numerous heavy industries and mining concerns, Yekaterinburg is also a major center for industrial research and development and power engineering as well as home to numerous institutes of higher education, technical training, and scientific research. In addition, Yekaterinburg is the largest railway junction in Russia: the Trans-Siberian Railway passes through it, the southern, northern, western and eastern routes merge in the city.

Accommodation: There are two good and affordable hotels — the 3-star Emerald and Parus hotels — located close to the city's most popular landmarks and main transport interchanges in the center of Yekaterinburg. Room prices start at RUB 1,800 per night.

History of Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg was founded in 1723 by Peter the Great and named after his wife Catherine I. It was used by the tsars as a summer retreat but was mainly developed as metalworking and manufacturing center to take advantage of the large deposits of iron and other minerals in the Ural mountains. It is best known to Americans as the place where the last Tsar and his family were murdered by the Bolsheviks in 1918 and near where American U-2 spy plane, piloted by Gary Powers, was shot down in 1960.

Peter the Great recognized the importance of the iron and copper-rich Urals region for Imperial Russia's industrial and military development. In November 1723, he ordered the construction of a fortress factory and an ironworks in the Iset River Valley, which required a dam for its operation. In its early years Yekaterinburg grew rich from gold and other minerals and later coal. The Yekaterinburg gold rush of 1745 created such a huge amount of wealth that one rich baron of that time hosted a wedding party that lasted a year. By the mid-18th century, metallurgical plants had sprung up across the Urals to cast cannons, swords, guns and other weapons to arm Russia’s expansionist ambitions. The Yekaterinburg mint produced most of Russia's coins. Explorations of the Trans-Baikal and Altai regions began here in the 18th century.

Iron, cast iron and copper were the main products. Even though Iron from the region went into the Eiffel Tower, the main plant in Yekaterinburg itself was shut down in 1808. The city still kept going through a mountain factory control system of the Urals. The first railway in the Urals was built here: in 1878, the Yekaterinburg-Perm railway branch connected the province's capital with the factories of the Middle Urals.

In the Soviet era the city was called Sverdlovsk (named after Yakov Sverdlov, the man who organized Nicholas II's execution). During the first five-year plans the city became industrial — old plants were reconstructed, new ones were built. The center of Yekaterinburg was formed to conform to the historical general plan of 1829 but was the layout was adjusted around plants and factories. In the Stalin era the city was a major gulag transhipment center. In World War II, many defense-related industries were moved here. It and the surrounding area were a center of the Soviet Union's military industrial complex. Soviet tanks, missiles and aircraft engines were made in the Urals. During the Cold War era, Yekaterinburg was a center of weapons-grade uranium enrichment and processing, warhead assembly and dismantlement. In 1979, 64 people died when anthrax leaked from a biological weapons facility. Yekaterinburg was a “Closed City” for 40 years during the Cold Soviet era and was not open to foreigners until 1991

In the early post-Soviet era, much like Pittsburgh in the 1970s, Yekaterinburg had a hard struggle d to cope with dramatic economic changes that have made its heavy industries uncompetitive on the world market. Huge defense plants struggled to survive and the city was notorious as an organized crime center in the 1990s, when its hometown boy Boris Yeltsin was President of Russia. By the 2000s, Yekaterinburg’s retail and service was taking off, the defense industry was reviving and it was attracting tech industries and investments related to the Urals’ natural resources. By the 2010s it was vying to host a world exhibition in 2020 (it lost, Dubai won) and it had McDonald’s, Subway, sushi restaurants, and Gucci, Chanel and Armani. There were Bentley and Ferrari dealerships but they closed down

Transportation in Yekaterinburg

Getting There: By Plane: Yekaterinburg is a three-hour flight from Moscow with prices starting at RUB 8,000, or a 3-hour flight from Saint Petersburg starting from RUB 9,422 (direct round-trip flight tickets for one adult passenger). There are also flights from Frankfurt, Istanbul, China and major cities in the former Soviet Union.

By Train: Yekaterinburg is a major stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Daily train service is available to Moscow and many other Russian cities.Yekaterinburg is a 32-hour train ride from Moscow (tickets RUB 8,380 and above) or a 36-hour train ride from Saint Petersburg (RUB 10,300 and above). The ticket prices are round trip for a berth in a sleeper compartment for one adult passenger). By Car: a car trip from Moscow to Yekateringburg is 1,787 kilometers long and takes about 18 hours. The road from Saint Petersburg is 2,294 kilometers and takes about 28 hours.

Regional Transport: The region's public transport includes buses and suburban electric trains. Regional trains provide transport to larger cities in the Ural region. Buses depart from Yekaterinburg’s two bus stations: the Southern Bus Station and the Northern Bus Station.

Regional Transport: According the to Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT): “Public transportation is well developed. Overcrowding is common. Fares are low. Service is efficient. Buses are the main form of public transport. Tram network is extensive. Fares are reasonable; service is regular. Trams are heavily used by residents, overcrowding is common. Purchase ticket after boarding. Metro runs from city center to Uralmash, an industrial area south of the city. Metro ends near the main railway station. Fares are inexpensive.

“Traffic is congested in city center. Getting around by car can be difficult. Route taxis (minivans) provide the fastest transport. They generally run on specific routes, but do not have specific stops. Drivers stop where passengers request. Route taxis can be hailed. Travel by bus or trolleybuses may be slow in rush hour. Trams are less affected by traffic jams. Trolley buses (electric buses) cannot run when temperatures drop below freezing.”

Entertainment, Sports and Recreation in Yekaterinburg

The performing arts in Yekaterinburg are first rate. The city has an excellent symphony orchestra, opera and ballet theater, and many other performing arts venues. Tickets are inexpensive. The Yekaterinburg Opera and Ballet Theater is lavishly designed and richly decorated building in the city center of Yekaterinburg. The theater was established in 1912 and building was designed by architect Vladimir Semyonov and inspired by the Vienna Opera House and the Theater of Opera and Ballet in Odessa.

Vaynera Street is a pedestrian only shopping street in city center with restaurants, cafes and some bars. But otherwise Yekaterinburg's nightlife options are limited. There are a handful of expensive Western-style restaurants and bars, none of them that great. Nightclubs serve the city's nouveau riche clientele. Its casinos have closed down. Some of them had links with organized crime. New dance clubs have sprung up that are popular with Yekaterinburg's more affluent youth.

Yekaterinburg's most popular spectator sports are hockey, basketball, and soccer. There are stadiums and arenas that host all three that have fairly cheap tickets. There is an indoor water park and lots of parks and green spaces. The Urals have many lakes, forests and mountains are great for hiking, boating, berry and mushroom hunting, swimming and fishing. Winter sports include cross-country skiing and ice skating. Winter lasts about six months and there’s usually plenty of snow. The nearby Ural Mountains however are not very high and the downhill skiing opportunities are limited..

Sights in Yekaterinburg

Sights in Yekaterinburg include the Museum of City Architecture and Ural Industry, with an old water tower and mineral collection with emeralds. malachite, tourmaline, jasper and other precious stone; Geological Alley, a small park with labeled samples of minerals found in the Urals region; the Ural Geology Museum, which houses an extensive collection of stones, gold and gems from the Urals; a monument marking the border between Europe and Asia; a memorial for gulag victims; and a graveyard with outlandish memorials for slain mafia members.

The Military History Museum houses the remains of the U-2 spy plane shot down in 1960 and locally made tanks and rocket launchers. The fine arts museum contains paintings by some of Russia's 19th-century masters. Also worth a look are the History an Local Studies Museum; the Political History and Youth Museum; and the University and Arboretum. Old wooden houses can be seen around Zatoutstovsya ulitsa and ulitsa Belinskogo. Around the city are wooded parks, lakes and quarries used to harvest a variety of minerals. Weiner Street is the main street of Yekaterinburg. Along it are lovely sculptures and 19th century architecture. Take a walk around the unique Literary Quarter

Plotinka is a local meeting spot, where you will often find street musicians performing. Plotinka can be described as the center of the city's center. This is where Yekaterinburg holds its biggest events: festivals, seasonal fairs, regional holiday celebrations, carnivals and musical fountain shows. There are many museums and open-air exhibitions on Plotinka. Plotinka is named after an actual dam of the city pond located nearby (“plotinka” means “a small dam” in Russian).In November 1723, Peter the Great ordered the construction of an ironworks in the Iset River Valley, which required a dam for its operation. “Iset” can be translated from Finnish as “abundant with fish”. This name was given to the river by the Mansi — the Finno-Ugric people dwelling on the eastern slope of the Northern Urals.

Vysotsky and Iset are skyscrapers that are 188.3 meters and 209 meters high, respectively. Fifty-story-high Iset has been described by locals as the world’s northernmost skyscraper. Before the construction of Iset, Vysotsky was the tallest building of Yekaterinburg and Russia (excluding Moscow). A popular vote has decided to name the skyscraper after the famous Soviet songwriter, singer and actor Vladimir Vysotsky. and the building was opened on November 25, 2011. There is a lookout at the top of the building, and the Vysotsky museum on its second floor. The annual “Vysotsky climb” (1137 steps) is held there, with a prize of RUB 100,000. While Vysotsky serves as an office building, Iset, owned by the Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company, houses 225 premium residential apartments ranging from 80 to 490 square meters in size.

Boris Yeltsin Presidential Center

The Boris Yeltsin Presidential Center (in the city center: ul. Yeltsina, 3) is a non-governmental organization named after the first president of the Russian Federation. The Museum of the First President of Russia as well as his archives are located in the Center. There is also a library, educational and children's centers, and exposition halls. Yeltsin lived most of his life and began his political career in Yekaterinburg. He was born in Butka about 200 kilometers east of Yekaterinburg.

The core of the Center is the Museum. Modern multimedia technologies help animate the documents, photos from the archives, and artifacts. The Yeltsin Museum holds collections of: propaganda posters, leaflets, and photos of the first years of the Soviet regime; portraits and portrait sculptures of members of Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of various years; U.S.S.R. government bonds and other items of the Soviet era; a copy of “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” by Alexander Solzhenitsyn, published in the “Novy Mir” magazine (#11, 1962); perestroika-era editions of books by Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Vasily Grossman, and other authors; theater, concert, and cinema posters, programs, and tickets — in short, all of the artifacts of the perestroika era.

The Yeltsin Center opened in 2012. Inside you will also find an art gallery, a bookstore, a gift shop, a food court, concert stages and a theater. There are regular screenings of unique films that you will not find anywhere else. Also operating inside the center, is a scientific exploritorium for children. The center was designed by Boris Bernaskoni. Almost from the its very opening, the Yeltsin Center has been accused by members of different political entities of various ideological crimes. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 9:00pm.

Where Nicholas II was Executed

On July, 17, 1918, during this reign of terror of the Russian Civil War, former-tsar Nicholas II, his wife, five children (the 13-year-old Alexis, 22-year-old Olga, 19-year-old Maria and 17-year-old Anastasia)the family physician, the cook, maid, and valet were shot to death by a Red Army firing squad in the cellar of the house they were staying at in Yekaterinburg.

Ipatiev House (near Church on the Blood, Ulitsa Libknekhta) was a merchant's house where Nicholas II and his family were executed. The house was demolished in 1977, on the orders of an up and coming communist politician named Boris Yeltsin. Yeltsin later said that the destruction of the house was an "act of barbarism" and he had no choice because he had been ordered to do it by the Politburo,

The site is marked with s cross with the photos of the family members and cross bearing their names. A small wooden church was built at the site. It contains paintings of the family. For a while there were seven traditional wooden churches. Mass is given ay noon everyday in an open-air museum. The Church on the Blood — constructed to honor Nicholas II and his family — was built on the part of the site in 1991 and is now a major place of pilgrimage.

Nicholas and his family where killed during the Russian civil war. It is thought the Bolsheviks figured that Nicholas and his family gave the Whites figureheads to rally around and they were better of dead. Even though the death orders were signed Yakov Sverdlov, the assassination was personally ordered by Lenin, who wanted to get them out of sight and out of mind. Trotsky suggested a trial. Lenin nixed the idea, deciding something had to be done about the Romanovs before White troops approached Yekaterinburg. Trotsky later wrote: "The decision was not only expedient but necessary. The severity of he punishment showed everyone that we would continue to fight on mercilessly, stopping at nothing."

Ian Frazier wrote in The New Yorker: “Having read a lot about the end of Tsar Nicholas II and his family and servants, I wanted to see the place in Yekaterinburg where that event occurred. The gloomy quality of this quest depressed Sergei’s spirits, but he drove all over Yekaterinburg searching for the site nonetheless. Whenever he stopped and asked a pedestrian how to get to the house where Nicholas II was murdered, the reaction was a wince. Several people simply walked away. But eventually, after a lot of asking, Sergei found the location. It was on a low ridge near the edge of town, above railroad tracks and the Iset River. The house, known as the Ipatiev House, was no longer standing, and the basement where the actual killings happened had been filled in. I found the blankness of the place sinister and dizzying. It reminded me of an erasure done so determinedly that it had worn a hole through the page. [Source: Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, August 3, 2009, Frazier is author of “Travels in Siberia” (2010)]

“The street next to the site is called Karl Liebknecht Street. A building near where the house used to be had a large green advertisement that said, in English, “LG—Digitally Yours.” On an adjoining lot, a small chapel kept the memory of the Tsar and his family; beneath a pedestal holding an Orthodox cross, peonies and pansies grew. The inscription on the pedestal read, “We go down on our knees, Russia, at the foot of the tsarist cross.”

Books: The Romanovs: The Final Chapter by Robert K. Massie (Random House, 1995); The Fall of the Romanovs by Mark D. Steinberg and Vladimir Khrustalëv (Yale, 1995);

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Execution of Nicholas II

According to Robert Massie K. Massie, author of Nicholas and Alexandra, Nicholas II and his family were awakened from their bedrooms around midnight and taken to the basement. They were told they were to going to take some photographs of them and were told to stand behind a row of chairs.

Suddenly, a group of 11 Russians and Latvians, each with a revolver, burst into the room with orders to kill a specific person. Yakob Yurovsky, a member of the Soviet executive committee, reportedly shouted "your relatives are continuing to attack the Soviet Union.” After firing, bullets bouncing off gemstones hidden in the corsets of Alexandra and her daughters ricocheted around the room like "a shower of hail," the soldiers said. Those that were still breathing were killed with point black shots to the head.

The three sisters and the maid survived the first round thanks to their gems. They were pressed up against a wall and killed with a second round of bullets. The maid was the only one that survived. She was pursued by the executioners who stabbed her more than 30 times with their bayonets. The still writhing body of Alexis was made still by a kick to the head and two bullets in the ear delivered by Yurovsky himself.

Yurovsky wrote: "When the party entered I told the Romanovs that in view of the fact their relatives continued their offensive against Soviet Russia, the Executive Committee of the Urals Soviet had decided to shoot them. Nicholas turned his back to the detachment and faced his family. Then, as if collecting himself, he turned around, asking, 'What? What?'"

"[I] ordered the detachment to prepare. Its members had been previously instructed whom to shoot and to am directly at the heart to avoid much blood and to end more quickly. Nicholas said no more. he turned again to his family. The others shouted some incoherent exclamations. All this lasted a few seconds. Then commenced the shooting, which went on for two or three minutes. [I] killed Nicholas on the spot."

Nicholas II’s Initial Burial Site in Yekaterinburg

Ganina Yama Monastery (near the village of Koptyaki, 15 kilometers northwest of Yekaterinburg) stands near the three-meter-deep pit where some the remains of Nicholas II and his family were initially buried. The second burial site — where most of the remains were — is in a field known as Porosyonkov (56.9113628°N 60.4954326°E), seven kilometers from Ganina Yama.

On visiting Ganina Yama Monastery, one person posted in Trip Advisor: “We visited this set of churches in a pretty park with Konstantin from Ekaterinburg Guide Centre. He really brought it to life with his extensive knowledge of the history of the events surrounding their terrible end. The story is so moving so unless you speak Russian, it is best to come here with a guide or else you will have no idea of what is what.”

In 1991, the acid-burned remains of Nicholas II and his family were exhumed from a shallow roadside mass grave in a swampy area 12 miles northwest of Yekaterinburg. The remains had been found in 1979 by geologist and amateur archeologist Alexander Avdonin, who kept the location secret out of fear that they would be destroyed by Soviet authorities. The location was disclosed to a magazine by one his fellow discovers.

The original plan was to throw the Romanovs down a mine shaft and disposes of their remains with acid. They were thrown in a mine with some grenades but the mine didn't collapse. They were then carried by horse cart. The vats of acid fell off and broke. When the carriage carrying the bodies broke down it was decided the bury the bodies then and there. The remaining acid was poured on the bones, but most of it was soaked up the ground and the bones largely survived.

After this their pulses were then checked, their faces were crushed to make them unrecognizable and the bodies were wrapped in bed sheets loaded onto a truck. The "whole procedure," Yurovsky said took 20 minutes. One soldiers later bragged than he could "die in peace because he had squeezed the Empress's -------."

The bodies were taken to a forest and stripped, burned with acid and gasoline, and thrown into abandoned mine shafts and buried under railroad ties near a country road near the village of Koptyaki. "The bodies were put in the hole," Yurovsky wrote, "and the faces and all the bodies, generally doused with sulfuric acid, both so they couldn't be recognized and prevent a stink from them rotting...We scattered it with branches and lime, put boards on top and drove over it several times—no traces of the hole remained.

Shortly afterwards, the government in Moscow announced that Nicholas II had been shot because of "a counterrevolutionary conspiracy." There was no immediate word on the other members of the family which gave rise to rumors that other members of the family had escaped. Yekaterinburg was renamed Sverdlov in honor of the man who signed the death orders.

For seven years the remains of Nicholas II, Alexandra, three of their daughters and four servants were stored in polyethylene bags on shelves in the old criminal morgue in Yekaterunburg. On July 17, 1998, Nicholas II and his family and servants who were murdered with him were buried Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg along with the other Romanov tsars, who have been buried there starting with Peter the Great. Nicholas II had a side chapel built for himself at the fortress in 1913 but was buried in a new crypt.

Near Yekaterinburg

Factory-Museum of Iron and Steel Metallurgy (in Niznhy Tagil 80 kilometers north of Yekaterinburg) a museum with old mining equipment made at the site of huge abandoned iron and steel factory. Officially known as the Factory-Museum of the History of the Development of Iron and Steel Metallurgy, it covers an area of 30 hectares and contains a factory founded by the Demidov family in 1725 that specialized mainly in the production of high-quality cast iron and steel. Later, the foundry was renamed after Valerian Kuybyshev, a prominent figure of the Communist Party.

The first Russian factory museum, the unusual museum demonstrates all stages of metallurgy and metal working. There is even a blast furnace and an open-hearth furnace. The display of factory equipment includes bridge crane from 1892) and rolling stock equipment from the 19th-20th centuries. In Niznhy Tagil contains some huge blocks of malachite and

Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha (180 kilometers east-northeast of Yekaterinburg) has an open air architecture museum with log buildings, a stone church and other pre-revolutionary architecture. The village is the creation of Ivan Samoilov, a local activist who loved his village so much he dedicated 40 years of his life to recreating it as the open-air museum of wooden architecture.

The stone Savior Church, a good example of Siberian baroque architecture. The interior and exterior of the church are exhibition spaces of design. The houses are very colorful. In tsarist times, rich villagers hired serfs to paint the walls of their wooden izbas (houses) bright colors. Old neglected buildings from the 17th to 19th centuries have been brought to Nizhnyaya Sinyachikha from all over the Urals. You will see the interior design of the houses and hear stories about traditions and customs of the Ural farmers.

Verkhoturye (330 kilometers road from Yekaterinburg) is the home a 400-year-old monastery that served as 16th century capital of the Urals. Verkhoturye is a small town on the Tura River knows as the Jerusalem of the Urals for its many holy places, churches and monasteries. The town's main landmark is its Kremlin — the smallest in Russia. Pilgrims visit the St. Nicholas Monastery to see the remains of St. Simeon of Verkhoturye, the patron saint of fishermen.

Ural Mountains

Ural Mountains are the traditional dividing line between Europe and Asia and have been a crossroads of Russian history. Stretching from Kazakhstan to the fringes of the Arctic Kara Sea, the Urals lie almost exactly along the 60 degree meridian of longitude and extend for about 2,000 kilometers (1,300 miles) from north to south and varies in width from about 50 kilometers (30 miles) in the north and 160 kilometers (100 miles) the south. At kilometers 1777 on the Trans-Siberian Railway there is white obelisk with "Europe" carved in Russian on one side and "Asia" carved on the other.

The eastern side of the Urals contains a lot of granite and igneous rock. The western side is primarily sandstone and limestones. A number of precious stones can be found in the southern part of the Urals, including emeralds. malachite, tourmaline, jasper and aquamarines. The highest peaks are in the north. Mount Narodnaya is the highest of all but is only 1884 meters (6,184 feet) high. The northern Urals are covered in thick forests and home to relatively few people.

Like the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States, the Urals are very old mountains — with rocks and sediments that are hundreds of millions years old — that were one much taller than they are now and have been steadily eroded down over millions of years by weather and other natural processes to their current size. According to Encyclopedia Britannica: “The rock composition helps shape the topography: the high ranges and low, broad-topped ridges consist of quartzites, schists, and gabbro, all weather-resistant. Buttes are frequent, and there are north–south troughs of limestone, nearly all containing river valleys. Karst topography is highly developed on the western slopes of the Urals, with many caves, basins, and underground streams. The eastern slopes, on the other hand, have fewer karst formations; instead, rocky outliers rise above the flattened surfaces. Broad foothills, reduced to peneplain, adjoin the Central and Southern Urals on the east.

“The Urals date from the structural upheavals of the Hercynian orogeny (about 250 million years ago). About 280 million years ago there arose a high mountainous region, which was eroded to a peneplain. Alpine folding resulted in new mountains, the most marked upheaval being that of the Nether-Polar Urals...The western slope of the Urals is composed of middle Paleozoic sedimentary rocks (sandstones and limestones) that are about 350 million years old. In many places it descends in terraces to the Cis-Ural depression (west of the Urals), to which much of the eroded matter was carried during the late Paleozoic (about 300 million years ago). Found there are widespread karst (a starkly eroded limestone region) and gypsum, with large caverns and subterranean streams. On the eastern slope, volcanic layers alternate with sedimentary strata, all dating from middle Paleozoic times.”

Southern Urals

The southern Urals are characterized by grassy slopes and fertile valleys. The middle Urals are a rolling platform that barely rises above 300 meters (1,000 feet). This region is rich in minerals and has been heavily industrialized. This is where you can find Yekaterinburg (formally Sverdlovsk), the largest city in the Urals.

Most of the Southern Urals are is covered with forests, with 50 percent of that pine-woods, 44 percent birch woods, and the rest are deciduous aspen and alder forests. In the north, typical taiga forests are the norm. There are patches of herbal-poaceous steppes, northem sphagnous marshes and bushy steppes, light birch forests and shady riparian forests, tall-grass mountainous meadows, lowland ling marshes and stony placers with lichen stains. In some places there are no large areas of homogeneous forests, rather they are forests with numerous glades and meadows of different size.

In the Ilmensky Mountains Reserve in the Southern Urals, scientists counted 927 vascular plants (50 relicts, 23 endemic species), about 140 moss species, 483 algae species and 566 mushroom species. Among the species included into the Red Book of Russia are feather grass, downy-leaved feather grass, Zalessky feather grass, moccasin flower, ladies'-slipper, neottianthe cucullata, Baltic orchis, fen orchis, helmeted orchis, dark-winged orchis, Gelma sandwart, Krasheninnikov sandwart, Clare astragalus.

The fauna of the vertebrate animals in the Reserve includes 19 fish, 5 amphibian and 5 reptile. Among the 48 mammal species are elks, roe deer, boars, foxes, wolves, lynxes, badgers, common weasels, least weasels, forest ferrets, Siberian striped weasel, common marten, American mink. Squirrels, beavers, muskrats, hares, dibblers, moles, hedgehogs, voles are quite common, as well as chiropterans: pond bat, water bat, Brandt's bat, whiskered bat, northern bat, long-eared bat, parti-coloured bat, Nathusius' pipistrelle. The 174 bird bird species include white-tailed eagles, honey hawks, boreal owls, gnome owls, hawk owls, tawny owls, common scoters, cuckoos, wookcocks, common grouses, wood grouses, hazel grouses, common partridges, shrikes, goldenmountain thrushes, black- throated loons and others.

Activities and Places in the Ural Mountains

The Urals possess beautiful natural scenery that can be accessed from Yekaterinburg with a rent-a-car, hired taxi and tour. Travel agencies arrange rafting, kayaking and hiking trips. Hikes are available in the taiga forest and the Urals. Trips often include walks through the taiga to small lakes and hikes into the mountains and excursions to collect mushrooms and berries and climb in underground caves. Mellow rafting is offered in a relatively calm six kilometer section of the River Serga. In the winter visitor can enjoy cross-mountains skiing, downhill skiing, ice fishing, dog sledding, snow-shoeing and winter hiking through the forest to a cave covered with ice crystals.

Lake Shartash (10 kilometers from Yekaterinburg) is where the first Ural gold was found, setting in motion the Yekaterinburg gold rush of 1745, which created so much wealth one rich baron of that time hosted a wedding party that lasted a year. The area around Shartash Lake is a favorite picnic and barbecue spot of the locals. Getting There: by bus route No. 50, 054 or 54, with a transfer to suburban commuter bus route No. 112, 120 or 121 (the whole trip takes about an hour), or by car (10 kilometers drive from the city center, 40 minutes).

Revun Rapids (90 kilometers road from Yekaterinburg near Beklenishcheva village) is a popular white water rafting places On the nearby cliffs you can see the remains of a mysterious petroglyph from the Paleolithic period. Along the steep banks, you may notice the dark entrance of Smolinskaya Cave. There are legends of a sorceress who lived in there. The rocks at the riverside are suited for competitive rock climbers and beginners. Climbing hooks and rings are hammered into rocks. The most fun rafting is generally in May and June.

Olenii Ruchii National Park (100 kilometers west of Yekaterinburg) is the most popular nature park in Sverdlovsk Oblast and popular weekend getaway for Yekaterinburg residents. Visitors are attracted by the beautiful forests, the crystal clear Serga River and picturesque rocks caves. There are some easy hiking routes: the six-kilometer Lesser Ring and the 15-kilometer Greater Ring. Another route extends for 18 km and passes by the Mitkinsky Mine, which operated in the 18th-19th centuries. It's a kind of an open-air museum — you can still view mining an enrichment equipment here. There is also a genuine beaver dam nearby.

Among the other attractions at Olenii Ruchii are Druzhba (Friendship) Cave, with passages that extend for about 500 meters; Dyrovaty Kamen (Holed Stone), created over time by water of Serga River eroding rock; and Utoplennik (Drowned Man), where you can see “The Angel of Sole Hope”., created by the Swedish artist Lehna Edwall, who has placed seven angels figures in different parts of the world to “embrace the planet, protecting it from fear, despair, and disasters.”

Image Sources: Wikimedia Commons

Text Sources: Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation (official Russia tourism website russiatourism.ru ), Russian government websites, UNESCO, Wikipedia, Lonely Planet guides, New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, The New Yorker, Bloomberg, Reuters, Associated Press, AFP, Yomiuri Shimbun and various books and other publications.

Updated in September 2020

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