FRIEND'S BOAT Yacht Charter — 26.2m Ferretti motor yacht for 8 guests, with a crew of 4

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, Hvar
  A busy port with Venetian architecture, offering town quay mooring and a nearby anchorage at the Pakleni Islands for quieter nights.
• Skradin, Krka River
  Located up the Krka River, this town provides access to the Krka National Park waterfalls and requires navigating a buoyed channel from Šibenik.
• Polače, Mljet
  A 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, Lastovo
  A well-protected bay on the northern side of Lastovo island, shielded by a small islet, offering safe mooring and clear water for swimming.