BY MY SIDE Yacht Charter — 16.5m Aquila Boats motor yacht for 8 guests, with a crew of 3
- Length
- 16.5 m
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 3
- Builder
- Aquila Boats
- Year
- 2024
16.5m · Aquila Boats · motor yacht
BY MY SIDE at a glance
BY MY SIDE is a 16.5m Aquila Boats motor yacht launched in 2024, sleeping 8 guests in 4 cabins with a crew of 3. Her charter season is Winter 2026 in the East Mediterranean.
- Length
- 16.5 m
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 3
- Builder
- Aquila Boats
- Year
- 2024
Blue Ocean Club overview
Aquila Boats launched her in 2024
Aquila Boats launched BY MY SIDE in 2024.
She measures 16.5 m in length, 7.6 m across the beam, 1.2 m of draft.
She has a listed cruising speed of 13 knots and a top speed of 24 knots.
01 · On deck
BBQ for 8 guests
On deck: BBQ.
The outdoor spaces serve up to 8 guests.
02 · Where she cruises
Croatia. Winter 2026
BY MY SIDE is offered for charter in the East Mediterranean.
Winter 2026: Croatia.
Summer 2027: Croatia.
03 · The crew
A crew of 3
A crew of 3 runs BY MY SIDE, under Captain Mateo GašPerov.
Interiors
BY MY SIDE interiors
Listed on board: air conditioning, satellite tv, tv saloon and wi-fi.
Smoking policy: no smoking.
Accommodation
4 cabins
BY MY SIDE sleeps 8 guests in 4 cabins.
Diving
Diving equipment
- Diving insured: No
Route inspiration · Winter 2026
Journeys in Croatia
Winter 2026: Croatia. These routes follow waters this yacht is listed for.
On board
Amenities and equipment
As listed for this yacht.
Listed amenities
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ
- Indoor audio system
- Satellite TV
- TV saloon
- Wi-Fi
About the yacht
About BY MY SIDE
Description as supplied.
BY MY SIDE yacht available for charter. Built in 2024 with a charter price from €22,500 for up to 8 guests in 4 suites with a crew of 3.
Particulars
BY MY SIDE specifications
- Length
- 16.5 m
- Length (ft)
- 54 ft
- Beam
- 7.6 m
- Draft
- 1.2 m
- Category
- Motor
- Hull
- Monohull
- Builder
- Aquila Boats
- Year launched
- 2024
- Guests (sleeping)
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 3
- Engine
- 2x 480 HP VOLVO PENTA Brand new catamaran, built in 2024 Naval Architect Aquilla
- Cruising speed
- 13 kn
- Maximum speed
- 24 kn
- Maximum range
- 542 nm
- Fuel (maximum)
- 180 l/h
- Cruising speed (km/h)
- 24.1 km/h
- Maximum speed (km/h)
- 44.4 km/h
- VAT registered
- No
- USA duty
- No
- Smoking
- No smoking
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
BY MY SIDE charter rate & availability
| Season | Period | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | Croatia | €22,500 per week |
| Summer 2027 | Croatia | €22,500 – €29,000 per week |
The published rate and availability are confirmed for the requested dates.
Need the cost structure first? Read the Blue Ocean Club guide to base charter fees, APA and taxes.
Who BY MY SIDE suits
Delivered in 2024 by Aquila Boats, BY MY SIDE presents an inviting motor yacht setup for private groups of 8 guests. Arranged across 4 cabins, she caters well to families or friends seeking relaxed cruising along the coast, supported throughout by an attentive crew of 3. Life on board centres on shared comfort, whether gathering on deck for meals prepared on the bbq, resting inside in air conditioning, or unwinding together with the indoor audio system and wi-fi.
When weighed against comparable yachts in Croatia, BY MY SIDE is shorter at 16.5 m, yet she comfortably accommodates the same number of guests overnight. Her build year is similar to alternatives cruising these waters, providing fresh surroundings throughout, whilst her weekly rate is lower, presenting an attractive and sensible choice among motor yachts in the region.
The best season to step aboard is during summer 2027, when she navigates the sunlit waters of the East Mediterranean and Croatia across June, July, August, and September. She is also available in Croatia and the East Mediterranean during winter 2026, suiting charterers who favour peaceful escapes in January, February, or December.
Written by Blue Ocean Club from this yacht's listed particulars and checked against them line by line. The yacht's own description is shown separately on this page.
What a week aboard BY MY SIDE costs all-in
Our planning estimate, built on the listed weekly rate shown in the rate section. APA, tax and gratuity are typical figures; your charter contract sets the final amounts.
- Charter fee per guest per night
- €402 – €518
- Weekly rate ÷ 8 guests ÷ 7 nights, before APA, tax and gratuity.
- Nearest airports · Croatia
- Split (SPU) and Dubrovnik (DBV)
- Split and Trogir marinas are about 30 minutes from Split airport; ACI Marina Dubrovnik is about 30 minutes from Dubrovnik airport.
- Typical extras
- APA 30% (typical for motor yachts), gratuity 10%, Croatian VAT 13%.
- Applies to yachts licensed for charter in Croatia.
| Charter fee (listed rate) | €22,500 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | €6,800 |
| Croatian VAT (13%) | €2,900 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | €2,300 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ €34,500 |
| Charter fee (listed rate) | €29,000 |
| Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) (30%) | €8,700 |
| Croatian VAT (13%) | €3,800 |
| Crew gratuity (customary) (10%) | €2,900 |
| Estimated all-in week | ≈ €44,400 |
The APA is an advance for fuel, food, drinks, berths and similar running costs; unspent APA is returned. Some yachts are offered on all-inclusive terms, in which case the APA line does not apply. Delivery fees, if any, are extra. How charter costs work.
BY MY SIDE and similar yachts in Croatia
| Yacht | Length | Guests | Built | Weekly rate from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY MY SIDE (this yacht)Aquila Boats | 16.5 m | 8 | 2024 | €22,500 |
| DONNAAzimut Yachts | 20.1 m | 8 | 2023 | €27,450 |
| ANNAFerretti | 15.3 m | 6 | 2022 | €17,300 |
| BAZINGAPrestige Yachts | 21.3 m | 8 | 2023 | €28,318 |
| AGLAYAAzimut Yachts | 20.3 m | 8 | 2023 | €32,000 |
Same type of yacht, listed for Croatia, closest in length, guests, rate and age. Rates of the other yachts as listed on 31 October 2026; open each yacht for its current rate.
Cruising Croatia: when to go and where to anchor
Best time
The charter season runs from May to October. July and August are the warmest and busiest months, with light to moderate Maestral winds blowing from the north-west in the afternoons. May, June, September, and October offer quieter anchorages and cooler temperatures. The Bora, a strong north-easterly wind, and the Jugo, a south-easterly wind, are more frequent outside the peak summer months, requiring careful anchorage selection.
Practical tips
- Fly into Split (SPU) or Dubrovnik (DBV). Split marinas are about 30 minutes away, Trogir is 5 to 10 minutes, and ACI Marina Dubrovnik is 30 minutes from DBV.
- Yachts must register crew and guest lists with the e-Crew system before departure, and local tourist taxes are calculated per person, per day.
- Town quays often use lazy lines rather than anchors. Harbourmasters allocate berths on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early in the afternoon during July and August.
Anchorages to know
- Hvar Town, HvarA busy port with Venetian architecture, offering town quay mooring and a nearby anchorage at the Pakleni Islands for quieter nights.
- Skradin, Krka RiverLocated up the Krka River, this town provides access to the Krka National Park waterfalls and requires navigating a buoyed channel from Šibenik.
- Polače, MljetA large, pine-fringed bay on the northern coast of Mljet Island, providing good holding and direct access to the trails of Mljet National Park.
- Zaklopatica, LastovoA well-protected bay on the northern side of Lastovo island, shielded by a small islet, offering safe mooring and clear water for swimming.
Also listed
Listed with BY MY SIDE
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BY MY SIDE yacht gallery
Photographs courtesy of the yacht's charter management
BY MY SIDE: your questions, answered
The most common questions we receive about chartering BY MY SIDE. For anything specific to your dates, guest list or itinerary, message us directly.