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Written by Mitja Mirtič
Interested in renting a mini-cruiser in Croatia for your family or group friends but not yet convinced if this is the right holiday for you?
Here are five reasons why you might want to give Croatia a try.
These vessels have evolved over more than 30 years when the first ships for this type of holiday emerged in Croatia.
Even when they ranged 18 meters in length, with just ten cabins and one toilet for the entire group, clients loved the concept of staying in a different bay or port every day, escaping crowds, and having their own crew who offers them delicious food and drives them around.
Since then, the captains (and travel agencies) recognized the amazing potential these ships offer, and they kept building bigger and better vessels each year.
In the last ten years, this market went through a considerable expansion, and ships went from good to super-luxurious.
More than 100 ships of this type were built. The main emphasis was on luxury accommodation and facilities, so we now see ships large enough to provide you with everything you need during a seven-day charter.
These vessels still kept the charm and “mass tourism” feel you might expect on larger 200 meter-plus ships that can accommodate hundreds of passengers.
In the last couple of years, more and more ships such as this are going from cabin charter cruises to private charter segments.
Quality-wise, similar ships in other destinations easily cost more than €150,000 a week. However, in Croatia, owners see prices of €40,000 to 70,000 a week, which is incredibly competitive for clients interested in charter cruises.
The interesting fact is that most of these ships are still under larger tour operator contracts, and it is not easy to get availability for last-minute bookings. However, if you book early (in these cases, this means one year in advance), then you can get the best prices and availability options.
Early booking is where you get the best deals!
Even if you are a group of 30 or 40 people on this type of ship, everything can be organized with good planning.
a. Route organization: we help you determine a perfect itinerary. Even if the diversity of a group is large, we can organize parties, nature, swimming, hiking, guided tours, and everything in between in a way to put everyone in a good mood.
b. Food and drinks organization: we can organize fish lovers, meat-eaters, vegans, and people with special dislikes or allergies in a way where everyone in the group can have an excellent gourmet experience
c. During cruise support: our concierge will help you with restaurant organization, communication with the chef and waiters, and special wishes for the captain. Whatever your desire, it can be organized where possible.
Croatia is the best holiday destination in the world when your cruise with these types of ships.
Here’s why:
a. Breathtaking bays: Croatia has an unlimited number of bays where you will swim during the day, snorkel, and take it easy without any fear of sharks. The sea is super clean and refreshing, and you will be able to escape all mass tourism.
b. Medieval towns: Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar, Split, Trogir, Zadar, Pučišča, Milna, Primošten, Šibenik, and Skradin are just some of the towns you can visit on a seven-day cruise. They are all unique, full of history and gourmet experiences, and always interesting to see.
c. Wine: Croatia is full of wineries that offer world-class vines in some of the most stunning locations.
d. Food: Croatia is a destination with a considerable emphasis on eco, nature, homemade, and bioproducts. Food in Croatia still tastes like real food, and chefs who live and work there know how to make the most from it.
e. Bars & parties: Croatia is also an excellent destination to party, especially around the Hvar area, where there are several great jet-set places worth the visit, such as Palmižana beach and Carpe Diem – the most famous ones.
f. Beaches: Croatia also has a nice set of beaches to visit, Golden Cape on Brač being just one of them. Do not expect long stretches of sandy beach; instead, you get terrific pine trees and smaller secluded areas, where you can have a nice beer in the shade and just take it easy.
g. Short distances: Distances between islands and places are short, and you can change several locations in one single day. You will not need to cruise for two days to get from one place to another. Most of these ships cruise a maximum of 3 to 5 hours each day, which gives you so much more time for swimming, exploring, and other fun activities.
We know that organizing private cruise holidays for larger groups can be tiresome. There are just so many things to organize and prepare. But our experts can help you organize the best holiday of your life
About Goolets Ltd.
Goolets Ltd. is proud to be the number one agency globally for luxury gulet cruises.
We focus 100% on operating world-class gulet cruises for our valued clients, with charters departing from some of the world’s most popular yachting destinations worldwide.
As of February 2019, we have personally inspected well over 700 gulets in countries including Turkey, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, the Maldives, and Seychelles.
Indonesia, the Caribbean, Spain, the Canary Islands, and Tunisia are next on our bucket list.
We offer bespoke gulet charters to clients who travel from all over the world to experience our service, including Europe, America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, among others.
Our gulet charter service provides two stand-out offerings. First, our sales experts – all of whom have collectively spent thousands of cruising hours on board literally hundreds of gulets – offer you their first-hand experience and sound advice to match you with your ideal gulet, at the best possible price. (We never mark-up our charter fees, so you can be assured that when booking a charter with Goolets Ltd, you are getting not only the best boat and the best service but also the best deal.) Second, our skilled “finalization” operations team fully debriefs and prepares your gulet’s crew for your arrival and assists in the organization of your preferred food and beverage menus, your chosen route, your selected activities, airport transfers, and all the other little details that make the difference, to ensure your cruise is the best holiday experience it can be.
Our company motto is “Life Is Good”; as this is what we want our clients to feel every day that they are on a Goolets cruise.
We look forward to welcoming you onboard!
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