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Bareboat charter is an arrangement for chartering a yacht and being responsible for navigation and safeness onboard without any help of a professional skipper, provided that you have experience in navigation. Bareboat charter requires that the client skipper owns a certificate of competence (internationally recognized) in order to charter a bareboat, including the license of authorization to operate the radio-telephone station on the boat.
Crewed charter includes the services of a professional captain and a crew, which usually consists of a cook/hostess and a sailor, or even more members. The captain and the crew take care of all duties on board, including navigation, cooking, cleaning, provisioning, safety and all other details during your journey.
Cabin charter allows you to book a berth or a cabin on a pre-scheduled sailing trip and share a vessel with other guests.
One-way charter allows you to charter a boat and embark on one port and leave the boat in a different port. One-way charter requires an additional fee for the relocation of the boat.
Advance payment is the amount of money that needs to be paid upon making a reservation and signing the contract. The amount of advance payment is 50% of the total charter fee.
Balance payment is the remaining amount of money that needs to be paid the latest one month before the charter start date. The amount of balance payment is 50%.
Check-in is required before departure and usually lasts one hour at most. A professional skipper goes through check-in and provides advice and instructions for guests on each detail regarding the navigation and equipment of the chartered boat.
Check-out is required after disembarkation. The boat must be checked for possible damages. If no damage occurs, the safety deposit will be refunded to the client.
Operating expenses vary depending on the area you cruise in and the yacht you choose. If fuel economy is important, discuss this with Your broker at the beginning of your selection process. There also may be some harbor fees and positioning (delivery) charges if your charter involves meeting or leaving the yacht in a place other than it's home port.
Harbor fees are often called dues in Europe, and they vary from port to port depending on the boat's length and period in which you are visiting.
Western Mediterranean Terms (WMT) mean that the charter fee includes the use of the yacht and equipment, the crew's wages and insurance. The charterer will be charged at cost for all other expenses including fuel, food, and beverages for the charter party, berthing charges, and port taxes, charges for water and electricity taken from shore, laundry, telephone and SatCom costs. Many large yachts use WMT while operating in the Adriatic.
APA (Advanced Provisioning Allowance) is paid by the client to cover extra expenses while onboard, including food, fuel, communications, onshore arrangements, etc. APA is usually 25% of the charter fee. Any funds not used will be returned to the client at the end of the charter. In case the expenses exceed the APA, the client is expected to reimburse those expenses.
Safety deposit has to be left before embarkation in case of damage to the boat during the sailing trip. It covers any loss or damage which is not covered by the insurance of the boat. The safety deposit is completely refundable if no damage occurs.
More about Bareboat charter
SunLife charter offers bareboat holidays on most of the sailing yachts within our fleet, as well as on a variety of smaller motor yachts. If you're looking for the independence and freedom of exploring the coast and islands of Croatia without the constrictions of pre-set itineraries and flotilla itineraries than bareboating is for you.
Who should choose this type of holiday?
Bareboating is ideally suited to the more experienced group of sailors where at least one of the group has a sailing qualification and relevant sailing experience. It can be a group of friends, couples, a small family or even two families sharing a yacht.
Why bareboat with SunLife charter?
Our core fleet which is based in Split ACI marina comprises of a selection of yachts which are in our ownership and management. This means that the company that you are booking your holiday with is responsible for managing and maintaing the yachts and it gives a degree of flexibility to respond to your needs and requirements. We also own and manage our own support infrastructure, emergency speedboats and mechanics to ensure that you have the support you need to be able to relax on your holiday. With our charter net we also cover Dubrovnik, so it is possible to do one way charter from Split to Dubrovnik.
Get the local knowledge you need to bareboat with confidence
When you charter with SunLife our staff will provide you with route planning advice, that can cover anything from recommended mooring and anchorages to restaurant suggestions, and you can still plug-in a variety of island activities into your route, from diving and mountain biking to vineyard visits
What qualifications do I need to charter bareboat?
The local port authorities require us to charter yacht to guests with international sailing licence, and also a VHF license. If you are unsure about your status please call us directly to clarify.
Which yachts are available bareboat?
All but the largest yachts such as Lagoon 500 in our fleet are available bareboat.
More about skippered charter
If you are new to sailing or just wish to let someone else worry about handling the yacht, then taking one of our skippers aboard will give you the opportunity of combining an independent exploration of the coast and islands, while knowing that the skipper is there to keep you safe and to guide you through the local area.
Who should choose this type of holiday?
A group of friends or a family that is fairly new to sailing, might have some experience but not a formal qualification
A group that although armed with the righ qualifications and experience, would like to leave the responsibility of the day to day sailing to a skipper
A group that isn't familiar with the area and is looking to have a local guide that will show them places, bays and restaurants that they might struggle to find themselves.
Why choose a skippered holiday with SunLife charter?
As we run our own base in Split ACI marina, we employ a selection of full time skippers, who have an unprecendented level of knowledge abou the local conditions.
Which yachts are available skippered?
All the yachts within our management are available skippered.
For any further information please check our FAQ section or call us directly for more information.
More about crewed charter
For some sailors part of the enjoyment of a sailing holiday is getting stuck into the sailing itself and the daily operation of the yacht. Another way to do it is to let someone else cater for all of your needs onboard, sit back, relax and enjoy the locations you are visiting in style, and take a crewed holiday.
What kind of crewed holidays are available?
A simple addition of a hostess might be enough for some people, as she or he will ensure that the yacht is kept tidy and that all the provisioning is taken care of. On selected yachts you are also able to request a qualified chef to join you on board, to ensure you have some truly memorable culinary experiences aboard your yacht.
Our motor-yacht charter packages also generally come with anywhere between 2 and 5 crew members onboard, geared towards a serious luxury experience. Most motor yacht packages also include the option of an all-inclusive catering option.
All gulets and motor sailers are chartered with a crew (captain, cook and an additional crew member for the bigger gulets).
All our cooks are famous for providing a superb array of lunches and dinners based on Croatian/ Mediterranean cuisine.
Other meals or vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request.
For better planning, your specific requirements would be appreciated in order to provide food required before your arrival.
For any further information please call us directly or enquire by e-mail: info@sunlife.hr
