Last updated: October 2026
Price range: €18,500 to €40,000 a week
A Croatia Gulet Charter is hands down one of the coolest, most authentic ways to experience cruising in Croatia. It perfectly combines luxury with traditional charm, and it’s also one of the most affordable ways to enjoy a private charter. We’ve handpicked 10 amazing crewed Gulets that offer unbeatable charter prices.
10. DOLCE VITA
DOLCE VITA blends luxury with fun. She is a 111-foot gulet for 10 guests in five cabins, two kings, two queens and a twin, so couples get proper double beds and the twin takes children or friends.
There is always something to do. A jacuzzi on deck handles the slow afternoons, and a jet ski and a good range of water sports cover the active ones. She is well maintained, with a polished interior and careful details right down to the table settings.
Her guest reviews keep coming back to the same points: an itinerary built around what each group wants, hidden corners of Croatia that most boats miss, and fine dining that looks as good as it tastes. She is based in Šibenik, a good start for the Kornati and the islands to the south, and she offers a lot of gulet for her rate.
9. NAUTILUS
NAUTILUS is one of the most sought-after gulets in Croatia, and it is easy to see why. She has eight equally sized double cabins, each with its own bathroom, so a group of up to 16 shares the week without anyone getting the small room.
Her owners keep investing. She had a full renovation for the 2016 season and has been updated almost every year since, so she feels fresher than her build year suggests.
The open layout between the aft deck and the saloon keeps everyone connected, and there are sunbeds and cushions in sun and shade all over the deck. Guests consistently single out the food, which leans on local Dalmatian dishes, and there is a good selection of water toys. She is based in Split, and at her rate she is one of the best-value boats for a group of couples.
8. STELLA MARIS
STELLA MARIS is a classic in blue and white. Glossy wood and a nautical color scheme run throughout, and the main saloon is the showpiece, with a floor designed like a giant atlas and a full bar with stools.
She takes up to 16 guests in eight cabins, six VIP queens and two twins, so most of the group gets a proper double. There is a big dining table inside and an alfresco setup under a hardtop on the aft deck, with sunbeds behind the wheel.
The foredeck has a jacuzzi and a cozy seating area, and even a couple of exercise bikes for anyone keeping up a routine. The top deck carries twelve sunbeds, enough for the whole group to lie out at once. A jet ski and a big collection of water toys round her out. She is based in Split, which makes for an easy start.
7. CESARICA
CESARICA takes the gulet up a level while keeping the price per person low. She is 134 feet long with space for 22 guests in 11 cabins, which suits a mix of couples, families and friends.
The foredeck is the showpiece, with glossy varnished wood and a jacuzzi, and it photographs beautifully. Outside there is alfresco dining, an outdoor bar and a spacious sun deck with seating around a table, perfect for sunset cocktails with open views. A jet ski and a range of water sports add the fun.
What makes her value is the math. She feels higher-end than most gulets, yet with 22 guests sharing the charter, the price per person stays well below what a group would pay on two smaller boats. For a big group that wants a bit of extra luxury, she is the smart choice.
6. CARPE DIEM 7
CARPE DIEM 7 is the beauty of this list. She is a 98-foot gulet with a classic yacht look, and the interior shows it: exceptional woodwork, a dining table with a striking compass rose inlay, high-quality fabrics and traditional marine green cushions.
She takes up to 9 guests in four cabins. The master has a king bed with an extra Pullman, there are two queens, and the twin has a Pullman too, so a family can bring the children without booking a bigger boat.
There is a jet ski on board for fast trips to the next cove, and the price is the other half of the story. We have booked her three times, and she is the lowest rate on this list. If you want a gulet that photographs like a classic yacht but charters like a value boat, this is the one.
5. MORNING STAR
MORNING STAR is a classic 88-foot gulet with modern comfort. Built in 2008 and refitted in 2021, she takes 12 guests in six cabins, a layout you rarely get at this size, and two of the cabins have extra bunks, which makes her easy for families.
She is built for days on deck. There is a shaded lounge aft for long lunches, a cushioned, shaded area forward for sailing time and views, and sun pads for anyone who wants full sun. Stabilizers keep her steady at anchor, so meals and nights stay calm.
She also lets you sail properly, with a sailing instructor on board for anyone who wants to learn between the islands. The toy list covers paddleboards, kayaks, a wakeboard, water skis and a towable tube. We have booked her three times, and guests have left sorry to step ashore.
4. CATALEYA
CATALEYA is the answer when a big group needs one boat at a sensible price. She takes up to 21 guests in nine cabins, four doubles, two twins and three triples, and finding a gulet this size at her rate is rare. We have booked her three times.
Her interior breaks away from the dark, traditional gulet style. The saloon is light and airy, with wooden floors, golden jellyfish wallpaper, a corner bar and soft white curtains. It feels more boutique hotel than old ship.
Outside there are two alfresco dining tables on the aft deck, a jacuzzi on the foredeck and plenty of sunbeds, so a full group can spread out. The food is a bonus: her chef has run restaurants and has recipes published in a Croatian cookbook. For reunions, celebrations and large family groups, she is hard to beat.
3. LOTUS
LOTUS reimagines the classic gulet. Instead of the usual cramped in-hull saloon, she has a big, open main saloon that feels more like a motor yacht, and the guest and crew cabins are kept apart for privacy. We were aboard, and she is in fantastic condition.
The woodwork is exceptional, with inlays and carvings throughout, and every cabin has its own wall pattern in glossy, lighter wood with soft white carpets. The master cabin is fit for royalty, with a decorated ceiling that matches the saloon.
Outside, the aft deck has a big dining table under a hardtop, so meals happen outdoors whatever the weather, and a sunbed stretches across the full width of the boat. The flybridge has a second table for sunset cocktails. She takes 8 guests in four cabins, and for a small group she is a genuine top pick in her class.
2. CROATIA
CROATIA is the gulet we book most often in this price range. Our brokers have placed four charters on her between 2025 and 2027, and the feedback has been easy every time. She is a 105-foot gulet, refitted in 2017, and she takes 14 guests in seven cabins, four doubles and three twins, so a big group can make the cabin plan work without anyone sleeping on a sofa.
Her strength is that a full boat never feels crowded. There are four places to gather: dining in the saloon, an alfresco table on the aft deck, a midships spot for snacks and cocktails, and a foredeck nook for late evenings. A jacuzzi on deck fills the time between swims.
The toys cover a proper water day: a stand-up jet ski, water skis, a towable tube and paddleboards. For a group of 14, few gulets in Croatia offer this much at her rate.
1. ALLURE
ALLURE is the classic gulet done right, and our team agreed she was the nicest traditional gulet at the Croatian yacht show in 2025. Her interior is warm, traditional mahogany with excellent headroom, so she feels like an authentic sailing yacht without the cramped corners, and the generator and air conditioning run around the clock.
Her back deck is the highlight: a central bar and a huge pull-down screen for movie nights under the stars. Up front, the bowsprit chair gives you the best holiday photo you will ever take. She takes 14 guests in seven cabins, and two of the bow cabins suit children best.
The food is a reason to book her. Our broker John Boullin was invited to lunch on board and called it “one of the most well-balanced, thoughtful, and delicious meals I have ever eaten.” For this price, she is excellent value.
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