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Have you ever wanted to spend a week sailing the seas and partying on a luxury yacht? Then Yacht Week in Croatia is for you. There are other iterations of “Yacht Week,” however, Croatia has the original and biggest routes, and many argue that it is the best. Until September 6th, you can choose from eight one-week-long options to get your party on.
This “floating festival” has red and black routes to choose from. Both routes go to the same islands along the Croatian coast, but on different days. By booking directly with theyachtweek.com/croatia you can get some awesome exclusives: A Skipper for your yacht who will act as a navigator and overall ocean expert, exclusive events, international DJs, six nights of accommodations on a yacht, a dinghy for whenever you want to get off the ship and explore the islands, and what is probably most convenient, an end-of-trip yacht cleaning.
Yacht Week is all about relaxing, unwinding and partying however you want. From the time you book your tickets, you choose the type of boat you want to spend your week on. Perhaps the Classic Monohull is for you, or the Premium Catamaran is more your style. You can book an entire yacht, or just a cabin for yourself and a few friends. There are daytime events and an extensive nightlife atmosphere. Chill on the yacht for the day or go explore the local island. Stops during the week include places like Natural Bay, Vis, Bol, Trogir and Hvar. Enjoy seaside yoga, go on a castle hike, try the floating raft party, explore Vis via a convertible, or take pride in your yacht by racing in the Regatta. Tickets begin at 638 euros per person, but book soon because slots are limited.
Tips to Make the Most of Yacht Week Croatia
Be prepared for extra costs. Port fees, food and drinks, essentials (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.), yacht fuel, water, shore power and the refundable yacht deposit are not included in your initial price. The Blonde Abroad blogger, who has done this experience four times, estimates these extra costs, not including the yacht deposit, will be around 2,000 dollars.
Hydrate and be safe! Summer sun, alcohol and a constant party atmosphere is a fun time but remember to hydrate with water to ward off dangerous dehydration that will put a damper on the trip. Also, lather on the sunscreen. No one wants to be burdened with sunburn.
Booking an entire yacht is cheaper than booking individual cabins when estimating “per person” costs. If you don’t have enough people in your group to book a yacht, The Yacht Week offers a “crew finder” option to help you fill your boat.
Pack light and small. Cabins are small and hard, bulky suitcases will take up unnecessary space. You will be spending the week in your bathing suits, it will all fit in a duffle bag. You can view your itinerary before your trip to know how much and what to pack.
Bring a flag (or two). This doesn’t just help you represent your country, but also helps you find your boat after a long day on shore.
Hope for the best, plan for the worst. Blogger “Chasing Sole” has some great things on their list that even I didn’t think of: Bring tweezers for plucking out sea urchin spikes, vitamin C to ward off any sickness, a travel-size first-aid kit and nausea/sea sickness aids.
Buy travel insurance. Emergencies and accidents happen, especially on boats with copious amounts of alcohol consumption. Save yourself thousands of dollars in potential medical expenses with travel insurance.
