Top 10 Croatia Luxury Motorsailers for Charter in 2027

10. DALMATINO

DALMATINO is the boat we point to when a mixed group cannot agree on cabins. With a master, a VIP, and four convertible double or twin cabins, she reshapes herself around couples, friends, or family, and that level of flexibility is genuinely rare. When Chris walked her with us, that was the first thing he pointed out: whether you are couples, friends, or family, she can be set up to fit everyone.

She is a 2019 two-masted ketch with clean, sharp lines and a striking black gloss hull that makes her stand out in any harbor. Inside, the design is minimalist and fresh: calming grey tones, cool modern touches, and little details like the funky shell flowerpots that somehow look incredible here. She feels like a chic, upscale home rather than a yacht.

The showstopper is the top deck: a centrally placed jacuzzi with a large lounge platform beside it and space all around, a private retreat even with a full boat. Two jet skis add the action. It is the perfect spot to relax with a drink in hand and let the Adriatic drift by.

9. ANIMA MARIS

ANIMA MARIS makes an impression before you even board: white hull, gleaming teak, her name written in gold letters, and stainless steel polished to a shine. Everything about her finish signals attention to detail.

She is the entertainer of this list. The main saloon is built around a stunning walk-around bar with seating on all sides, and we have seen it work first-hand: she hosted a cocktail evening for us, and the drinks were exquisite. The sundeck is designed for larger groups, with a big dining table, two facing lounge couches, a second bar, and an aft jacuzzi surrounded by lounging space for a sunset soak. It is the ideal setup for an evening soak under the stars while the rest of the group keeps the party going a few steps away.

With a master, a VIP, and four convertible cabins, she adapts to families, friends, or couples, and the whole layout flows naturally for socializing. If your group’s idea of a great evening is everyone gathered in one place with a drink, she was built for exactly that.

8. ACAPELLA

ACAPELLA is the one we put in front of couples who want the romance of sail without giving up modern comfort. White, clean, and incredibly elegant, she is the kind of yacht where you start imagining golden-hour proposals and long, quiet dinners on deck. The honeymoon and celebration pick of this list.

At 49 meters she has real presence. Launched in 2021 by a Croatian family with a long shipbuilding tradition, she keeps that personal feel: two of the brothers sail in her nine-strong crew. Three of her five staterooms are full-beam kings, and every cabin has its own ensuite.

She is also one of the better choices here if you actually care about sailing: electrically operated sails, a genuine 12-knot cruise under canvas, a jacuzzi and Seabob for the slow days, and a Michelin-trained chef to close the deal. Her decks are made for slow, photogenic days, with room for guests to spread out without ever losing the feeling of being together.

7. SCORPIOS

SCORPIOS is the sharpest-looking yacht here: black, bold, and launched in 2023 by Tramontana, whose yachts keep impressing us with their consistency. Service is where Tramontana really separates itself: their stewardesses are specialist-trained to one consistent standard across the whole fleet, so the very high-end service you get on SCORPIOS is the same you would get on her sisters. It shows from the moment you are greeted. The stern, meanwhile, is a water sports lover’s dream, with a big toy garage packed for a full day of adventure at sea.

Her flybridge is one of the most flexible deck spaces we have seen, with lounging couches that rearrange like building blocks, a large dining table, a bar with stools, and a jacuzzi edged with bar seating so the people soaking and the people sitting never lose the conversation.

The cabins run a royal palette of blue, white, grey, and gold, with marble-and-gold ensuites among the most beautiful we have seen, and the stern hides a big garage packed with water toys. For a group that wants sharp looks by day and a proper party deck by night, her name fits perfectly.

6. RARA AVIS

RARA AVIS is the value pick, with the personality to go with it. Her name means rare bird, and the theme runs through her with real charm, from bird photography in the cabins to a living moss wall in the main saloon, arranged like a natural painting, with smaller moss and succulent arrangements carrying the greenery into every ensuite.

The saloon rewards a closer look too: a display cabinet holding a model of a classic wooden gentleman’s speedboat, with a hanging cigar cabinet above it. Little touches that make her feel stylish and thoughtful rather than merely comfortable.

Six spacious cabins take up to twelve guests, the sundeck carries a jacuzzi with generous lounging, and the foredeck is put to proper use as well. The rooms run bigger than you expect at this size, with space to be together all day and still find privacy when you want it. She collects five-star reviews season after season, and at her rate she is the easiest recommendation on this list.

5. NOCTURNO

NOCTURNO is the yacht we know from living aboard, not just touring. Our brokers Chris de Kock and Louis Lamprell joined a familiarization trip on her after the Croatian Yacht Show, days of seeing the yacht in action, testing the amenities, and getting to know the crew properly. These trips are how we match the right yacht to the right client, and NOCTURNO earned her keep.

The verdict was simple: a really lovely yacht with a very attentive crew and great toys, and a chef who closed the trip with a seven-course tasting menu that nobody aboard has stopped talking about since.

She had already stood out to us at the show viewing: a 2023 build with a marble-rich interior, a master cabin with its own freestanding bathtub and makeup table, and one of the strongest all-round amenity packages in her class. The same standard runs through the guest areas, from the VIP cabin to the his-and-hers ensuites finished in the same stunning marble. The photos below are from our own visit aboard.

4. SON DE MAR

SON DE MAR earned her place here on first-hand inspection. Wide-beam and properly spacious, she pairs classic mahogany styling with modern comfort, and there are no creaky corners anywhere. The master suite has a rare three-metre king bed, and every cabin gets its own coffee machine, the kind of detail that tells you how this boat is run.

The shaded foredeck and sundeck are the stars, with a jacuzzi, an evening bar, and an eight-metre floating mat for play off the stern. Service runs at the very top of its game, led by a Michelin-trained hostess whose signature cocktail alone is worth the booking. She is the boat we recommend when a group wants classic character without a single compromise on comfort. The wide beam pays off everywhere: the saloon feels like a room in a house, and the decks hold a full group without anyone hunting for a corner of their own.

Groups tell us the same thing again and again: they planned to eat ashore, then ended up dining on board most nights because the galley was simply better. That says everything.

3. MARALLURE

MARALLURE might be the most consistently praised yacht we saw at the show. Ask any broker who walked her, ours or others, and the same words come back: great condition, fantastic crew, excellent food, amazing value for money. It is frustrating how often a perfect yacht comes with an undedicated crew, or the reverse. Not here: MARALLURE gets both right.

She also has the best sundeck among the motorsailers here. One mast forward keeps the space open, the jacuzzi sits aft, long loungers run down both sides with tables and armchairs between them, and a bar and grill up front make it the natural gathering spot, with large sunshades for the hottest hours.

She is a 2023 build with eight crew for twelve guests, and her interior delivers finesse well above her price: a dark, classic saloon with deep blue couches and a striking black and white terrazzo dining table. The complete package. And with eight crew looking after twelve guests, the service stays personal even with the boat completely full, a ratio you would normally pay far more for.

2. ADRI

ADRI is the motorsailer we know best from the booking side. Our brokers have run multiple charters aboard her, including two this season, and the feedback never wavers: the crew is the real selling point, genuinely professional and attentive, the kind of team that anticipates what guests need before they ask. Returning guests describe the same thing our brokers see: a week that runs so smoothly you never notice the machinery behind it.

She is a beautifully kept 149 ft Croatian motor sailor for twelve guests, with the polished, settled feel of a boat that has been run properly for years rather than dressed up for a single season. That consistency is exactly what we look for before recommending a boat again and again.

She is popular for good reason, and it shows in her calendar. If your dates are set, move early, because repeat clients and word of mouth fill her summer fast. For groups trying a motorsailer for the first time, she is the safest possible introduction to the category.

1. LADY GITA

LADY GITA is the whole team’s favorite, and one number explains why: eleven of her fourteen charters this season were repeat guests. Boats do not get rebooked like that on looks alone. She is more than a pretty charter yacht; she is a concept, run by a crew who pour their hearts into making every week feel like a one-off.

What sets her apart is the crew’s imagination. Second Hostess Marina has been aboard for six years, and she and the other girls design and run the theme nights themselves, from the concepts down to buying the decorations. Their signature move is a dinner set up high among the ruins of an old movie set on an island, and hearing Marina tell it convinced us to come back later for a full interview.

It is easy to find a good-looking yacht with luxurious amenities. A crew that pours this much heart into every single week is the rare thing, and it is why she is our number one.