Mala Yacht Description
A sailing vacation on catamaran Mala is all about freedom.
Freedom to choose what you want to do, where you want to go, what you want to experience.
You get a unique custom-made vacation on which you can choose from a whole range of
places, sites, local dishes and outdoor activities.
Advertised by DMA Yachting, the astonishing charter yacht Mala is a 57 ft sailing catamaran. Mala spends the summer and winter season in Croatia. She was completed by the ship builder Lagoon in 2008. A comprehensive refit was finalized in 2019. The ingenious yacht layout features 3 large cabins and easily accommodates a maximum of 6 guests.
Mala is classified primarily as a sailing catamaran. The central space of the yacht is the main saloon, which connects to the aft deck. The aft deck is generous, with a prominent dining and seating area and that's where the guests spend most of their time. The fascinating cabins offer designer mattrace beds and feature ensuite bathrooms. The cabins are located below the main saloon, connected by stairs (inquire about handicapped access). Multiple portholes provide a connection with the natural world outside.
The sailboat features Engines-2x75HP Volvo Generator-11kw Onan engines and a generator.
What is the cabin arrangement of Mala?
- 1 Master cabin
- 2 VIP cabins
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Price Terms
Plus Expenses - add APA to the price you see
Plus Expenses arrangement includes the boat and crew only (without tip).
All additional/variable expenses such as Gas and Food are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) - an additional deposit that is added on top of the charter price.
The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption).
For a sailing catamaran like Mala, the expected APA is 20% to 35% of the charter price (€2,780 - €4,865), making the charter cost €16,680 to €18,765. Exact amount will be confirmed after inquiry.
You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled).
The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.
Mala Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Taxes: 13%%, exceptions available | Total | Note | |
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14 day charter | 27,800EUR to 41,800EUR | 5,560EUR to 12,540EUR | 33,360EUR to 54,340EUR | Discounts outside the main season are common. | ||
7 day charter | 13,900EUR to 20,900EUR | 2,780EUR to 6,270EUR | 16,680EUR to 27,170EUR | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | ||
3 day charter | 6,950EUR to 10,450EUR | 1,390EUR to 3,135EUR | 8,340EUR to 13,585EUR | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 13,900EUR / 6 * 3 days = 6,950EUR |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: EUR13,900
High season rate: EUR20,900
Charter rates for 2024/2025:
High Season (1 July - 1 September): €18,500 +13% VAT + €4000 APA
Mid Season (1 June - 1 July & 1 September - 1 October): €15,840 +13% VAT + €4000 APA
Low Season (1 May - 1 June & 1 October - 1 November): €12,300 +13% VAT + €4000 APA
Included in price:
Accommodation, the services of a Captain and Hostess, preparation of breakfast, lunch and 2 dinners, use of all on-board water toys, equipment and amenities, cruising taxes and permits, tourist tax, Wi-Fi (10 GB per day), bedding, towels, beach towels & toiletries, final cleaning
APA - €4,000 - A estimate used for covering costs of requested food and beverages, ports fees, diesel etc. The Captain keeps a record of all expenses on board and returns the balance to the client at the end of charter. Alternatively the Captain will ask for payment of the remaining costs (if any occurred) at the end of the charter week.
Crew Gratuity – Although discretionary, a crew gratuity of 10% of the charter fee is customary.
Payment conditions: 50% within 7 days of signing the charter agreement, remaining 50% + APA at least 5 weeks before the beginning of the charter.
Catamaran MALA operates on a same day turnaround. Occasionally, it will be possible to organise other times for embarkation/disembarkation. Please enquire if needed.
Check in: Monday from 5pm
Check out: Monday until 9am
Charter rates for 2024/2025:
High Season (1 July - 1 September): €18,500 +13% VAT + €4000 APA
Mid Season (1 June - 1 July & 1 September - 1 October): €15,840 +13% VAT + €4000 APA
Low Season (1 May - 1 June & 1 October - 1 November): €12,300 +13% VAT + €4000 APA
Included in price:
Accommodation, the services of a Captain and Hostess, preparation of breakfast, lunch and 2 dinners, use of all on-board water toys, equipment and amenities, cruising taxes and permits, tourist tax, Wi-Fi (10 GB per day), bedding, towels, beach towels & toiletries, final cleaning
APA - €4,000 - A estimate used for covering costs of requested food and beverages, ports fees, diesel etc. The Captain keeps a record of all expenses on board and returns the balance to the client at the end of charter. Alternatively the Captain will ask for payment of the remaining costs (if any occurred) at the end of the charter week.
Crew Gratuity – Although discretionary, a crew gratuity of 10% of the charter fee is customary.
Payment conditions: 50% within 7 days of signing the charter agreement, remaining 50% + APA at least 5 weeks before the beginning of the charter.
Catamaran MALA operates on a same day turnaround. Occasionally, it will be possible to organise other times for embarkation/disembarkation. Please enquire if needed.
Check in: Monday from 5pm
Check out: Monday until 9am
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Crew Information
Captain: Zokislav Vukovic
This couple with years of experience on luxury catamarans are experts in creating a personalized, tailor-made vacation that will suit you perfectly.
On their own yacht they make sure that every detail is thought through to meet all your needs.
Captain Zoki’s calm ways, expertise and knowledge of the area and Sanja’s warm and outgoing personality are a perfect match for a week of relaxation, fun and enjoyment. Life as it should be!
Captain Zoki is friendly, experienced and safety competent. He is an outstanding sailor who has been sailing on the Adriatic since the age of ten. He knows the area intimately. He can take you to amazing places which are not in travel guides — his secret gems — you will never want to leave!
Hostess Sanja
is an easy-going, sociable and open-minded person. Passionate about travel, she speaks fluent Spanish and English. Guests describe Sanja as a “warm, funny, caring person”, and “a delight to spend time with”.
They are both foodies.
While the Captain is passionate about the local wines, Sanja is in love with Mediterranean and healthy food. She will make sure that every meal is freshly prepared, balanced, varied and according to your wishes.
Reviews
Captain Zoki was an absolute pro who knew how to chase the sun and bring us to amazing spots. You two are the BEST. I will miss you.
Thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime. Everything was perfect. We had the best vacation and loved Croatia and the Mala. You are professionals and made the trip. Cannot wait to come back!
Thank you for making our first visit to Croatia so memorable!!
We truly appreciate you opening your "at sea home" Mala to us. You provided an incredible insight to Croatia that we could never have gained through books and on our own. Your attention to details & thoughtful recommendations every day really made this a very unique experience.
Have fun in the BVIs. I look forward to someday sailing again with you & seeing your cookbook.
Thank you for your wonderful trip on Catamaran Mala! We had such a blast sailing through Croatia and seeing a small piece of your beautiful country. We loved the secret wine cave, dinner on Mama Mia Island, the beautiful swim stops, and of course, weathering the (very uncommon) storm ;)
Your hospitality and kindness is not something we will ever forget. Until next time, Thank you!!!
This was the first time our family has been on a boat trip. Zoki made the ride exceptionally smooth and Sanjas cooking always had us in "awe". We could not ask for anything more. The boat had great places to relax in the sun, and in the shade. Our kids were also not sure what to expect but are sad to leave the boat. It truly was relaxing and special. Thank you for an amazing week, delicious food and very funny stories.
Thanks for the memories of a lifetime!
Zoki is a professional captain, a perfectionist who knows the Adriatic like the back of his hand. He is also very knowledgeable about all the wineries in Croatia and gave us great recommendations each day. Sanja does everything other than steer the boat, but she is best known for her wonderful cooking. Every meal on Mala was absolutely delicious despite our long list of likes and dislikes !
Our initial thought was to spend all of our time on the boat or in the water, but Zoki and Sanja convinced us to take a Land-rover excursion on the island of Vis and a bicycle tour of Korcula. We are so glad we did both because they were a lot of fun and we learnt so much about the region’s rich history.
Zoki and Sanja have invested heavily in new technology on Mala. The most impressive benefit to guests is the solar powered battery system that allows the boat to function overnight, including air conditioning, without the need for a noisy generator!
This was our first visit to Croatia, but it won’t be our last! When we do return our first choice will be to do another journey with Zoki and Sanja aboard Mala.
Thanks for setting us up with them. We loved being together as a family. It was amazing quality time!!
We arrived from Colorado and Michigan USA not knowing exactly what our week would evolve into... other than we knew we would find much beauty. Nothing could have even matched our stay with you. Your kindness, stories, food, wine drinks, and love for Croatia was pure heaven!!! We will be talking and sharing our stories for a long time. Of course, Fred will be speaking in Croatian!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You two are very special people. We hope to return one day for another adventure with you.
Much love,
Sanja and Zoki,
Our second sailing with you on Catamaran Mala was even better than the first. Sailing with you will always be one of my favorite adventures. You truly have become family to the Nolas and we are blessed to travel with you. I had no idea if my Dad would enjoy Mala as much as Mom and he instantly fell in love just like us. My one wish every year is to come back and sail with you both. My heart is happy; My soul is content. My belly is full. It is time to go home, but we will see you in September 2024. Until next time, take good care of each other!
Forever grateful
Dear Sanja and Zoki,
Thank you so much for opening your lives and boat up to us this past week; this will be a trip that my family will remember with so much love for the rest of our lives. The food was beyond incredible ( truly some of the best things I've ever eaten and the scenery was unmatched. Every place we went to, I thought, this can't get any better, and then it did. You both are such incredibly kind, brilliant, worldly people, and I admire what you all have done with this boat and the adventures of lives so much. My family had me write this because I am "the writer" of the family, but truly, words cannot even begin to describe how incredible this whole experience has been for us. Thank you for everything, and I hope we can come back to Croatia and see you again.
With all of our love,
thank you so much for such an incredible and unforgettable trip. This vacation was just the right balance of relaxation, play, and delicious food! You had the best recommendations for gelato, under the bell ( peak :) ) and so many yummy restaurants. We had lots of laughs and made many memories as a family and with you! You two are a dynamic duo and made this trip everything that it was. We'll never forget Zoki and Sanja of Croatia!
Thanks for letting us play with all the toys, teaching us the rides on the e-foil, and always putting up the shade structure. That was a game-changer! Sanja - we loved all the meals you prepared, we really need a cookbook of all the recipes! Zoki - thanks for guiding and steering the Mala throughout the islands and finding the best spots to anchor. We'll remember this trip forever. Thanks for making it amazing and giving above and beyond.
I cannot thank you enough for giving us the most AMAZING family holiday. Sanja your food is DELICIOUS. We truly relaxed...with fun sports & the most beautiful surroundings.
Thank you for welcoming us ti your home
Much love, Caroline
Dear Zoki and Sanja
Thank so much for an amazing holiday and for taking us to some fantastic places l. Great food, wine and company. Thank you, Tom and Ema
Dear Zoki and Sanja,
Thank you for sharing the wonderful Mala with us and the beautiful country of Croatia. We never imagined is would be so perfect ❤️. You made Bonnie feel so at home, I don't thshe wants to leave. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Kirsty, Jonny and little captain Bonnie.
WOW.
This trip was truly the BEST family vacation we've ever had!
You passion for Croatia, the Adriatic, the environment, amazing FOOD are all so clear, what made this trip so special. Each of you add the perfect personalities to make Mala what she is today... a perfect relaxing but FUN experience. Please come visit us in San Diego.
What an amazing time we have had aboard your beautiful catamaran Mala. Essentially you have welcomed us to your second home and allowed me to create chaos in the normal routine. Thank you!
I promise to improve my handling of the main sail in the future. We can't wait to comeback.
Thank you for providing the most enjoyable vacation for all of us. Your expert sailing, delicious cuisine and warm hospitality made our experience in Croatia so wonderful. We are so happy and thankful to have met you and are were fortunate to have spent our week long vacation with you. Warmest regards Linda & Fadi
Dear Sanja & Zoki
You both were the perfect hosts!
Nick and I have been all ove the world yet this has been our favorite vacation! Each day was special with quiet fun spots on the boat & exciting cute island locations.
Web lived your cooking and your stories of history of your beautiful country. Thank you
Teri and Nick
Dear Sanja & zoki,
Words cannot express what a beautiful time we had this week on your boat. You both are lovely and such a excellent hosts. From the food you prepared, to all the extra little touches, your advice on where to visit...was all perfect. Thanks for you warm and caring attention to detail. Best vacation ever. Jen and Bob
Thank you very much for the last seven wonderful days with you!
It was an inspirational experience to see your lovely country from a different perspective and enjoy you and Mala.
There's nothing to say than thank you!!!
You are wonderful hosts, cooks, skippers, mechanics.... Simply very, very nice people.
This week was perfect, amazing, and really exceptional. We appreciated your hospitality and of course your professionalism.
All the best for you and see you again. 😍😍😍
Thanks for the fishing trip to
Thank you for your gracious, splendid hospitality on this incredible adventure!
Every detail was perfect... The intimate atmosphere and attention to detail was really amazing. Your passion for "feed us" was evident in the "five star plus" cuisine you prepared in every meal. The tastes were a simphony of ingredients combined with hard work and love with outstanding flavours of your beloved culture.
We appreciated you including us into the details of the itinerary at every step and you were able to custom tailor everything for everyone's satisfaction-were the beautiful Mala and both you and Zoki's teamwork to create and adventure cruise of luxury for a lifetime.
Many thank for everything!
Maria and David
Please come visit us in Boston.
P. S. Loved your "lessons" in history and culture
Thank you for the most incredible trip through the islands of Croatia as this was my 50th birthday trip(2 years late, due to Covid) . We had great anticipation about the week.
The entire experience far exceeded our expectations in every way. The coastline, towns and history of the area is so rich we could spend a summer here and just scratch the surface.
Your hospitality and professionalism is of the highest caliber. We could not have asked for more. Thank you, Thank you!
The Elmann family.
P.s. Come see us in Hawaii.
Thank you so much!
Sanja and Zoki are very skilled professional sailors who have thorough local knowledge of the water, the weather and the many islands of Croatia. We always felt safe aboard their beautiful boat.
Every stop on our voyage from Split to Dubrovnik was interesting, fun and delicious thanks to the excellent guides Sanja and Zoki arranged, and thanks to their recommendations for activities and restaurants.
Sanja is a galley magician! Every meal aboard Mala was fantastic! She expertly prepared a wide variety of fresh, delicious dishes, and presented the meals beautifully. We looked forward to see what the magic was for each meal, and we were never disappointed.
We would highly recommend Catamaran Mala. You will see Croatia from a unique perspective unlike any other cruise.
Lisa & Jeff
We, four very demanding Peruvians, were surprised of being surprised every single time by a very high standard of service and by a unique and impeccable experience.
It will be very difficult to top this holiday 😉.
Immensely grateful to you: Sanja and Zoki"
We will definitely be booking again for next year!
With thanks and very best wishes
Thank you so much for the wonderful moments you let us have. The trip was perfect, the islands and bays you made is visit were wonderful. The towns and restaurants you took us were amazing. Sanja’s cooking was way beyond our expectations, the kids loved it, she pleased them at every single moment. All the little details in the boat were beautiful. And the water toys you had for entertaining the kids were too much fun!
You really are a lovely couple and amazing hosts.
Hope we can do the trip next year and for sure we will recommend you guys to our friends.
For now have a safe trip to Split and receive our deepest gratitude from all of us!!
Thank you so much.
They know the area perfectly, we went to incredible different places you wouldn't find in trip advisor.
I have absolutely no complaints about this Week. It was a truly great experience.
See you next year!
Thanks a lot @catamaranmala ...it exceeded our expectations...in one word: SPECTACULAR!!!
Sanja and Zoki you are just wonderful, your boat is amazing, the food was delicious, the islands we went to were incredible...we had the best time ever and we really enjoyed the experience of sailing with you!
Thank you so much for everything! Hope to see you next year! ❤️❤️⛵️⛵️😊
1. Ownership. Zoki and Sanja own Catamaran Mala, so they are as invested as can be in making sure that every detail of the experience is the best that it can be. In most situations, a Captain and Hostess are hired to work a boat. That is not the case here. Catamaran Mala is their business and their baby, and you can truly feel that they have put their full selves into making the experience as great as possible for guests.
2. Experience & Chemistry. Along with having several decades of experience on the sea and working with guests between them, Zoki and Sanja have great chemistry as Captain and Hostess (and as a couple themselves!). That chemistry creates a beautiful energy aboard Catamaran Mala, whether you're relaxing during quiet times, asking Zoki questions about the islands and their history, or having a lively chat with Sanja, whose energy and humor will always put you in a great mood. They strike the perfect balance of giving you space, being your guides, and being your friends.
3. Space, Quality & Food. Whereas similarly sized vessels are often built to cramp as many people as possible onboard, Catamaran Mala is a very comfortable space. That might mean one or two fewer rooms, but it's well worth it if you have the right party size. The boat is in excellent condition, all of your needs are accounted for onboard, and Sanja is an unbelievable chef. Our freshest and most memorable meals came on Catamaran Mala rather than on restaurants on land.
4. Flexibility & Customization. Zoki and Sanja have thought of everything you might want or need, including snorkels, water tubes, water skis, paddle boards, and even a full-size BBQ (to prepare whatever you'd like), electric bikes (for on-land exploration), and an outdoor movie projector (this was super unique... check out the photos on their Instagram page). They are super accommodating and flexible, and they will customize every bit of the experience to your preference.
For all of these reasons and more, we offer Zoki, Sanja and Catamaran Mala our highest possible endorsement. It was an amazing experience and we hope to join them again one day!"