Croatia & Montenegro
TIPS FOR CRUISING CROATIA & MONTENEGRO
MARINAS IN CROATIA & MONTENEGRO
MARINA PORTO MONTENEGRO, TIVAT (MONTENEGRO)
Porto Montenegro is a full service marina with 456 berths capacity, it can welcome boats up to 250m LOA. It is a perfect location for in between the charters as it offers a fantastic support for the guests and crew alike. Exclusive marina village offers various of shopping and dining opportunities for guests while crew can enjoy themed events organised by marina. Porto Montenegro offers high quality duty-free fuel with the stock up to 800,000 liters. Its fantastic location is ideal for further cruising to Croatia or Greece.
MARINA FRAPA, DUBROVNIK (CROATIA)
Marina Frapa Dubrovnik is a protected marina located at the entrance to Gruz maritime area and close to Old Town Dubrovnik. The marina has 220 fully equipped berths for yachts from 10 to 50 meters and offers a berth for a yacht up to 100 meters. It is the first marina in Croatia which offers the services of emptying tanks on each berth place. It is also the only marina in the world with the piers completely covered and protected by plexiglass construction which provides yachtsmen protection from summer heat and winter unfavourable weather conditions.
ACI MARINA SPLIT (CROATIA)
With the harbours of two sailing clubs, protected by rock solid breakwater from southerly winds and rough seas, it offers a glorious view of Split. Marina is walking distance from Split Old Town. It offers 318 berths with addition of 30 dry berths. Maximum LOA is 26m for annual visits but it's also possible to get the 90m daily berth when needed. Marina offers alongside berthing.
SUGGESTED ANCHORING SPOTS IN CROATIA & MONTENEGRO
TIHA BAY – CAVTAT ANCHORAGE
Fantastic and free anchorage outside Dubrovnik. Offers stunning views, good protection from winds and good connections – it's close to the tender points and the main road, but also close to the airport.
DID YOU KNOW THAT...?
- Dubrovnik Airport is the only airport in the area that offers VIP guest handling, including runway access for vehicles and immigration procedure on the aircraft.
- Montenegro is currently the only country that offers tax free fuel for both private and charter yachts. It is approx. 60% saving comparing to regular prices.
- For bunkering in Tivat no port fees applicable.
- All yacht supplies, tenders, jet skis and any yacht essentials can be sent to Montenegro TAX FREE from any country, including EU. It is a great saving to send all your supplies to one address, stop for tax free fueling and collect your shipments 20-25% cheaper than in the EU.
- Your guests can enjoy completely private event at Roman Ruins site, closed completely for them.
- Did you know that Brac is far better landing location for private jets than Split? It is only 10 min away from nearest tender point and offers possibility for VIP guest handling. The aerial views are mesmerizing.
- Did you know that Croatia is still not a full Shengen member and that days in your Schengen visa won’t be calculated? Yet, all nationalities are restricted to max 90 days in 180 days in Croatia. For yachts wishing to stay longer than 90 days in the area, we suggest moving from Croatia to Montenegro occasionally and splitting those allowance days between 2 countries. It is only 4 hours short navigation. Other option is to have contract with local port or Marina and apply for temporary resident permits for each crew.
- Did you know that in Montenegro you can only stay 90 days in 6 months, but getting temporary resident card is one day quick process through our agency?
VIP EXPERIENCES IN ITALY BRIJUNI (CROATIA)
The Brijuni archipelago comprises 14 islands and islets.
Veliki Brijun is the largest of the islands and contains the vast majority of its treasures. There is a golf course, a bird sanctuary, botanic gardens, zoo, and safari park, three museums and archaeological Roman sites. The oldest remains of human habitation date back to 3.000 BC. Mali Brijun is known for its Fort Brioni Minor, which is the largest fortification on the Adriatic coast, as well as for the Ulysses Theater which represents a jewel of Croatian art and gathers theatre lovers each summer.
Stepping onto the Veliki Brijun, you are following the steps of the Marshall Tito, Haile Selassie, Queen Elizabeth II, JFK, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor or Richard Burton. Your guests can enjoy a completely private event event at Roman Ruins site, closed completely for them.