Large Groups (12-40 guests) Yacht Charters Croatia
What is a Croatia Large Group Yacht Charter?
Chartering a yacht for more than 12 guests comes with restrictions in many parts of the world, due to international maritime laws that classify vessels carrying over 12 passengers as commercial passenger ships. These laws require stricter certifications, which most normal charter yachts don’t have.
Croatia is the exception.
Thanks to a unique regulatory environment and strong local charter infrastructure, Croatia offers one of the largest selections of crewed yachts legally certified for 12–40 guests. These include custom motor yachts, motor sailors, and large catamarans—ideal for milestone birthdays, weddings, corporate retreats, or multi-family vacations.
We’ve helped dozens of clients charter these larger vessels, and can guide you through selecting the right one based on group size, route, and onboard preferences.
Croatia Motor Yachts vs Motorsailers
Croatia Small Ship Cruises
- Luxury motor yachts over 100 ft with 6-19 cabins
- Max guest capacity with options for groups of up to 72 guests
- Fast – best choice for extensive itineraries such as Split to Dubrovnik
- Luxury amenities including spa room, sauna, cinema, and so on
Motorsailers for 12+ Guests
- Hybrid vessels combining sail and engine power
- Typically with 12–26 guests (few exeptions for 40+)
- More affordable than motor yachts (but also slower)
- Huge sun decks with jacuzzi, bars, and lounge areas ideal for event charters
- Unique fleet to Croatia – generally locally owned
Top Croatia Yachts for 12+ Guests
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Ohana
Freedom
LIFE IS GOOD
LUPUS MARE
ARETHA
Variety Voyager
Riva
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- Crewed Service: Captains often local or family-owned vessels = top hospitality
- Onboard Amenities: Snorkeling, jetskis, e-foils, paddleboards, jacuzzi, gym equipment
- Booking Tip: 90% of 12+ guest yachts are booked early in the season. Prices are expected to increase from 2025 onward.
- Korant Istria, Kvarner, Sibenik, Split, and Dalmatia have large, secure berthing areas for superyachts and luxury yachts over 100 feet.
A Look Onboard Croatia’s Best Large Group Yachts
Freedom (22 Guests)
The consensus seems to be that Freedom is the best option for large group yacht charters (22 to be exact)—you get so much yacht and great luxury facilities for your money! But that is if you can get her.
We are not the only ones who see the value in Freedom; she only has one week of availability left for the summer season 2025. Why is she so popular? Because she is one of the few yachts to offer this much luxury for that many people for that price. She is considered a mini cruise ship (this means she is certified with the right safety equipment to have more than 12 people onboard), but she manages to maintain her private superyacht feel.
Plus, she has fantastic amenities, including a spa, gym, cinema room, and a huge garage full of water toys.
Cristal (30 Guests)
Cristal is another fantastic option, and just like Freedom, she booked out fast. Cristal is 160 feet long and has 15 cabins accommodating up to 30 guests –8 more than Freedom, which is pretty much the same size. ‘
We were onbaord Cristal at the CRO.Y.A. yacht show. Our favorite features were her beautiful aft deck with a Jacuzzi and lounge, her incredibly cool cinema room (have you ever seen a TV on fire? Check out the video), and her very clean and luxurious feel in the cabins.
Popular Destinations for Yacht Rentals in Croatia
A luxury motor yacht comes with the advantage of covering the large island clusters of Croatia. Explore the southern Dalmatian coast, rich in biodiversity and stunning landscape, consisting of popular sailing destinations like Hvar, Vis, Korcula, and Lostovo. Visit Dubrovnik, the largest city in the southern Dalmatia Region, which became popular after the “Game of Thrones” was shot here. Hvar is popular for its lively nightlife, and guests often stay the night there rather than staying on the boat. Discover the medieval city and relics of the past at Trogir. Spend time in Å ibenik to stroll around the ancient city with fortresses.
Croatia Yacht Charter Itinerary
The desired itinerary for yacht charter Croatia depends on which islands the guest would like to visit and the number of vacation days. One-week charter in Croatia starts from Trogir and covers Hvar, Korcula, Lastovo, Vis, Maslinica, Solta, and returns to Trogir. The charter surrounding Kornati archipelago has an 8-day, 7-night itinerary covering Skadin, Sibenik, Piskera, Telascica, Zut, Murter, Vodice, and Zlarin.
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Read MoreThe itinerary suggestions for the charter start from Trogir has the most remarkable attractions of mainland Croatia such as the historical monuments of Hvar town and Split, the UNESCO world heritage site of Trogir old town, the catacombs (underground graveyard) of Lastovo, etc. We suggest the guests stay the night at Hvar town for the vibrant nightlife famous for fine cuisine, festivals, and beach parties. If you are into watersports, there are many secluded coves hidden by pine forests to anchor and enjoy water activities. The yacht charter route has modern berthing points such as ACI Marina, which can house super yachts and other large water vessels.
The Sibenik channel itinerary focuses more on the sea, lush vineyards, and the natural national parks (Krka National Park, Brijuni National Park) of Croatia. This region has the largest marina in the Adriatic Sea. So, a sailing yacht charter for a large group can easily dock at the port. A fast superyacht makes island hopping around the Kornati national park cluster easier and faster. The other top attraction from this region is Kornati Marine Park, the Byzantine fortress in Tureta, the rich naval history of Zut and the surrounding islands, and Jezera and Zlarin- known for restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops.
Kornati Charter is a great adventure for water sports and underwater activities. You can swim at Mir Lake, try water activities at Kornati Island, and snorkel and scuba dive at Mortar. Yachts have experienced skippers and deckhands to guide you through underwater activities. So, first-timers don’t have to worry about safety and primary training.
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Chuck
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!
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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.
RS
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!
What Do Our Clients Say?
We are proud of our long track record of happy clients, many of whom return for their second or third yacht charter with us. Our clients consistently praise the ease of our booking process, our ability to find the perfect yacht and crew match, and our responsiveness in understanding their needs and making things happen. We are here to set you up with your dream Croatia yacht charter.
Our Team
Booking a motor yacht charter in Croatia is easy with us—just contact one of our Expert Charter Brokers and tell us what you want!
Daniel Asmus
Owner, Charter Broker, Active CYBA Member, IYBA, ECPY
+34 678 368 304
+1 (814) 564-5550
Martina Asmus
Owner, Charter Broker, Active CYBA Member, IYBA, ECPY
+1 838 259 2403
+34 639 053 238
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