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Gulet Ana 1 - enjoy many diverse amenities and unmeasurable comfort on board

Ana 1 is gorgeous 22 meters gulet built at 1989 who had last huge renovation back in 2019. It is available for private charter in Croatia and it has its own special route available for you that has a really special itinerary that nobody else id doing it.

What makes this his gulet special in a way it the fact that is the perfect choice for families with children due to the fact it provides many diverse amenities (board games, PlayStation 4 and DVD with movies) and huge range watersports that allow the whole family to have the best holidays of your life.

The extremely friendly and hospitable crew will make sure your kids are safe and that you don’t miss a thing on board. They are very professional and dedicated to providing you with the best gulet cruise experience that you will treasure for life!

 

Things that make gulet Ana 1 so special

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Ideal choice for families

What makes Ana 1 special and perfect choice for families with kids even small children is a vast variety of watersports and amenities on board.

On this gulet, you will find water skiing, tubes for towing, fishing equipment, banana ride, 2 paddle boards and canoe for two persons. Most of the equipment is suitable for kids and beginners to professionals. If you are still perhaps worried that your smaller kids will be bored you should know that there are fun board games available in saloon, along with PlayStation 4 and DVD with movies.

Watersports Ana 1

Water sports and amenities

The crew has the flexibility and they will not only offer water sports, but they will also offer transfers to some beaches or cities by 4,5-meter dinghy. Use of a dinghy is included in the price of the arrangement, while any other use (water sports, transfer of guests to destinations outside of the proposed route) is charged only fuel per usage. 

The route enables the clients to visit locations, where watersports are actually allowed.

Watersports available; water skiing, donut, banana, 2 paddle boards, canoe for 2 persons.

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Crew on board

The crew on board consist out of 2 members, Captain and Chef. They will make sure your cruise experience is an unforgettable memory you will forever treasure. Captain will show you all the hidden gems and most amazing destinations. 

Personal Chef will make sure that you are amazed by the delicious traditional meals he prepares. His food will not only be tasty but pleasing to the eye as well! That combination will please even the toughest critics out there.

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Route

The route is structured in a way that it offers best snorkeling spots in entire Croatia, the best beaches, most stunning nature away from heavy crowds and heavy traffic, but still a couple of options to get off the gulet and explore some places ashore that will be special and fun for parents as well as kids.

Some of the places you will end up visiting are:

Murter, Kornati islands, Telaščica Nature Park, Dugi Otok, island Žut, Zlarin, Hvar, Krka, Skradin, Šibenik and much more!

Daytrips 

Another amazing thing about this gulet and his crew is that it provides you with the option to do extra trips with Tender boat. You can decide to go on day trips while the gulet is cruising from destination A to B that is in standard route plan. Meaning while gulet is cruising for 4 hours and you have nothing to do, you will jump on a tender boat and make the trip to some awesome beach or a bar or where you wish to go.

 

Gastronomical experience

The emphasis on this gulet is also on cuisine, so you will be able to enjoy in unique itinerary but also an unforgettable gastronomical experience. The owner also has a private supermarket, that is 100% specialized for FAIR TRADE – LOCAL – MULTICULTURAL food and a chef that does not only makes healthy food but also tasty food!

Ana 1 exclusive route: an excellent combination for remarkable experience of untouched nature and urban towns

This suggested route that lasts 7 days is based on the experience of the crew/owner of the ship from previous years and has proven to be an excellent combination for remarkable experience of untouched nature, wildlife and on the one hand mixed with extremely urban and modern towns (ŠIBENIK, HVAR).

So you get the best of both worlds and the perfect combination of sun, sea, nature and local food with modern details. It is most important to add is that crew is flexible and is ready to accept any suggestion of the guests, and therefore the route is subjected to some changes, all for the purpose of your maximum satisfaction!

Day 1 - Saturday 

Your adventurous cruise will start in Murter that is 70 km away from Zadar Airport, and 95 km away from a Split airport. We can help you plan and organize transfers and a VIP parking space only 50m away from Gulet. Check-in will be at 5:00 p.m. at Ana 1 private marina with Goolets Representative waiting on you to help you break the ice when meeting the lovely crew. Murter is around 1-hour drive from the Split airport and the check-in process is around 100 times less hectic and stressful as in Split or Trogir.

Captain will show you around your yacht and introduce you with the layout of gulet yacht. Before departure, you and your group will enjoy traditional welcome drinks, cheese, and prosciutto.  First light cruising from Murter will be toward bay Opat southernmost bay of Kornati island. Bay is very calm and feels like a real paradise surrounded by crystal clear blueness. Delicious dinner will be served on board and you’ll stay here for overnight sleep.

Murter-Island

Your adventurous cruise will start in Murter island in the nice private marina.

Note 1: Kids on board won’t be bored!

For any stopping and anchoring in one of the bays, you have numerous adrenaline raising requisites such as water skiing, banana dinghies, donuts, three windsurfing kits, two sets of popular SUP, and relaxation equipment (kits for diving and fishing, PS4, DVD films, various social games, maps). This should secure that you and your group or kids are never bored.

Fun-on-board

Take part in one of the many watersports available on gulet Ana 1 or ask your crew to transfer you to the nearby beach and relax on land.

Day 2 - Sunday

In the morning you will be served with rich healthy breakfast to get your energies up for the day that awaits you. After a delicious breakfast, you will be able to hike up on the trail (30 min) at the top of the mountain which offers a breathtaking view of the archipelago and large part of National Park Kornati that you can’t get from the comfort of your boat!

At 12:00 you will depart from the bay of Opat for a pleasant ride to the bay of Strižnja along the most popular nature phenomenon, National Park Kornati “crowns” (cliffs, steep cliffs or cliffs). Strižnja bay is very shelter and great place to anchor.

You’ll also have the option of exploring Magazinova škrila a huge limestone plate located on the eastern side of the island of Kornati. There are several legends about this place. On another hand, we recommend going for lunch at the Darko tavern where you can enjoy in the quality seafood specialties or we offer a delicious meaty bite and other traditional dishes that go well with exquisite Croatian wines. Afternoon you can spend on the beach or enjoying at some water sports available on the gulet that are suitable for kids too.  

At 19:00 you will departure to Levrnaka bay where you will have dinner on board prepared by your personal Chef and you’ll stay here for overnight stay.

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Quality Croatian specialties and other traditional dishes are things you can’t miss!

Note 3: Food menu

The owner of gulet Ana 1 also owns a Local grocery store Dobri Plac which is supplying ECO foods from small farmers and small agribusinesses in Croatia who create the taste of tradition and quality. This type of food will be used in a menu on board along with other local Croatian delicious delicacies! You will get to enjoy a healthy and tasty traditional cuisine.

The food package includes a breakfast that meets the highest possible criteria in that part, and lunch or dinner depending on the wish of a guest of three courses (appetizer, main course, dessert), with purely homemade fresh foods.

  • For appetizers you can, for example, have octopus salad, Greek salad, carpaccio, various pasta, risotto…
  • Main course e.g. Shrimps, grilled squid, tuna steak, fish brodet, lamb chops, fresh grilled fish…
  • Desert eg. Apple pie, various cakes, pancakes…
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Personal Chef with lots of experience will prepare all the delicious meals made with local ingredients from the Dobri Plac.

Day 3 - Monday

After a nice breakfast full of fresh fruit and tasty coffee your Captain will sail to Telaščica Nature Park where you will anchor. After that, you will have an organized tour with the dinghy to the well-known cliffs on Dugi Otok by the open sea. Here you’ll visit one of the rare few salt lakes in Europe, Lake Mir, and do sightseeing of numerous hidden bays in the park. Lunch will be served on board where you will be served by traditional Dalmatian dishes.

After lunch, you will have free time to enjoy onboard under the sun, read your favorite book, go swimming, snorkeling or have fun with watersports while your kids are playing too. At 18:00 prepare your cameras since you’ll depart by boat through the wonderful passage Proversa to the island of Žut. Gulet will anchor at Papeša bay, where you can choose if you would like to have dinner in one of the restaurants in the bay Fešta Sandra.

Aerial view of Veli Rat on the island Dugi Otok

Captain will lead you to Telaščica Nature Park where you will anchor. After you’ll have organized tour to stunning Dugi Otok

Day 4 - Tuesday

On Tuesday after breakfast, we recommend hiking on one of the trails of Kornati archipelago, or you can avoid hike and rest on the beach at the Eastern side of the island. At 13:00 you will head to Zlarin, and while your captain is cruising you will be served with lunch on board. Zlarin is also called a green island because there are no cars there, no plastic bags, and they were first in Croatia to replace everything that is made of plastic (bags, straws, glasses, plates …) with natural materials for the purpose of preserving nature.

Arrival at Zlarin will be around 17:00 where we recommend visiting famous Zlarin corals, and this first eco island in Croatia with beautiful beaches and crystal clear sea will amaze you! Furthermore, you’ll also easily find great gastronomic offers on the island. If you want and if the weather allows it there is also the possibility to visit by dinghy some of the beautiful nearby islets (PRVIĆ, KRAPANJ, OBONJAN, ZMAJAN…)

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On Tuesday after breakfast get off the gulet and head up to island Žut. After lunch, you’ll cruise to Zlarin the first eco island!

Day 5 - Wednesday

During morning breakfast Captain will do a short sailing through channel sea canal Saint Ante to city Šibenik. Wednesday in case of good weather is reserved for a daily trip to island HVAR (Town Starigrad, HVAR) tender boat. Hvar is known as the party town popular among even A-list celebrities, but also it is a place that has many beautiful historic location, restaurants, and overall charm. For an unforgettable swim, Captain can also lead you through the Pakleni Islands where you can have lunch.

In case of bad weather, an alternative for Hvar is a trip to National Park Krka and Skradin where you can enjoy in unspoiled nature and swimming next to waterfalls. Also, you will have tours throughout traditional countryside estates, and degustation of traditional meals for lunch. In both cases, the evening dinner will be served on board with an overnight stay back at Šibenik. This town will amaze you with its architectural historic wonders and also you’ll easily stumble across some of the many summer events in town. Šibenik truly can satisfy all the needs for every kind of fun and relaxation for all age groups.

Hvar Harbour

Swim among Krka waterfalls or discover Hvar, known as the party town with beautiful historic sights.

Note 4: Price per use

Use of an inflatable boat as the auxiliary vessel is included in the price of the arrangement, while any other use (water sports, transfer of guests to destinations outside of the proposed route) is charged € 100 per hour. You’ll have the option to do extra trips with tender boat, while the gulet is cruising from destination A to B. Meaning while gulet is cruising for 4 hours and you have nothing to do, you will jump on a tender boat and make trip to some awesome beach or a bar or a diving location or where you wish to go.

Day 6 - Thursday

In the morning hours after a coffee and filling breakfast you can visit Šibenik.

At 13:00 you will be back on board for relaxing ride through the beautiful Šibenik archipelago with few swim stops at one of the many secluded and beautiful beaches or bays where you can spend the rest of the day having fun. In the evening you’ll arrive at Borovnjak bay on Kakan island for the special night. As your cruise journey is coming to the end, your lovely crew of the ship will organize a big Captains dinner which means it’s a free generous dinner for all guest.

Sibenik Aerial

Cathedral of Saint Jacob in Šibenik is an absolute wonder of Croatian architecture, or you can walk up to the fortresses Barone and Saint Mihovil for the best view of the town and archipelago. 

Day 7 - Friday 

Last full day on board will start like every other amazing day with delicious breakfast waiting on you. After that, you will departure to the southern part of Murter where you will later anchor and be served with lunch on board with. 

Rest of the day will be free for you to go swimming, enjoying water sports, relaxing under the shade or whatever you may preferer for summer fun.

For an overnight stay in the evening, you will arrive at Hramina Marina which is calm and enables you to stay there and relax or go to Šibenik or Murter and explore. If you prefer you can also choose to anchor close to Marina and enjoy last night on an anchor and come to Marina on Saturday morning which gives you almost one more full day of the cruise.

Day 8 - Saturday 

The moment to say goodbye to your gulet and crew has unfortunately arrived. Check-out is till 9:30 a.m. – after breakfast. You will finish your cruise at Murter so if you haven’t visited some parts of Murter you don’t want to miss, we strongly suggest to do it before leaving. Before you check-out, Goolets representative will give you one last visit on board to check how everything went and if you need any further assistance (transfers, suggestions on how to spend the day till your flight and similar).

Note 5: In case of bad weather:

In case that first week of your cruise has bad forecast don’t fall into despair since crew and Captain of gulet Ana 1 have thought about it as well!

The route is structured in a way that even in case of bad weather, the crew is prepared to either:

  • avoid the weather and go to some of the super protected areas
  • organize daily trips that will make the entire group happy and occupied.

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