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Below Deck Filming in Croatia, Your Complete Guide
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This route suits families who prefer short legs, gentle mornings, and swim stops before lunch. Trogir gives fast access to Šolta, Brač, Hvar, and Vis with many bailouts on each day.
We board families at ACI Trogir from 17:00. We verify child lifejackets before lines off. Split Airport sits 10 to 15 minutes away. Private vans reach the dock in under 25 minutes even with luggage. Parking sits near the marina gate. Big grocery stores sit within a short drive. Small markets near the pier top up fruit, water, and bakery runs. For Split city tips and day-one ideas, skim Split catamaran charters.
For a wider overview of routes and fleets, browse Croatia catamaran charters.
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Typical summer rhythm sets a calm morning, a maestral build from late morning, and softer evenings. Bura brings dry gusts from north to northeast. Jugo draws swell from the southeast with cloud lines. Sea temperatures rise from 19 to 22 °C in May and June, 23 to 26 °C in July and August, 22 to 24 °C in September. Daylight runs long from June through mid August. Month-by-month guidance sits in Best time to charter in Croatia and daily notes for central Dalmatia in Weather in Split area.
Pick shade, steps, and cold storage first. A 40 to 45 ft cat suits four to six guests. A 46 to 50 ft cat suits six to eight guests with stronger lounge zones. A 51 to 55 ft cat fits two families with more heads and a flybridge. Galley up keeps parents in the social zone and shortens serving lines. A quick chooser sits in How to choose the right catamaran.
We aim for 10 to 24 nautical miles per day. Depart around 09:30. Anchor for an early swim by 11:30. Lunch onboard. Lift anchor by 14:30. Moor by 16:30 before the evening rush. Strollers roll best on town quays and ACI promenades.
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Miles 13 to 15. Time 2.5 to 3 hours at family pace. Anchor in Šešula for a calm lunch. Restaurant buoys sit deep in the cove. Maslinica offers a pretty quay and a short hill walk for sunset views. Kids sleep early after travel day.
Miles 18 to 20. Time 3 to 4 hours. Palmižana features buoys and a wide bay for SUPs. Swim before lunch. In the evening, run the tender to Hvar town for a gelato walk. Keep tender lifejackets ready and the painter short at the dock.
Miles 22 to 24 with a mid-day swim at Stiniva on the south side of Vis, sea state permitting. Komiža delivers a gentle pier scene and a top bakery near the waterfront. Early to bed sets the stage for tomorrow.
Leave Komiža at dawn for the Blue Cave window on Biševo when swell stays low and crowds light. After the cave, reach Budikovac or Rukavac for snorkel time. Miles 14 to 18. Nights here stay quiet, which suits families with small kids.
Miles 20 to 28 depending on stops. Swim at Zlatni Rat when breeze softens. Then head to Milna for a calm night and easy shore power. Playground spots sit a short stroll from the quay.
Miles 10 to 16. Lunch and swims in Lučice. If a front approaches, shift to ACI Split by late afternoon. ACI promenades suit strollers and early dinners.
Miles 12 to 14. Fuel by 10:00. Water top-up. Checkout runs fastest with cabins clear and bins empty. Celebrate with a last gelato in the Old Town. For future Split ideas, keep Split catamaran charters bookmarked.
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ACI and D-Marin teams across Split, Kaštela, Trogir, and Milna support quick turns. Restaurant buoys in Šešula and Palmižana shorten setup with kids onboard. Town quays bring playgrounds close. Mix two marina nights and four buoy or anchor nights for balance.
Bring a first-24-hours kit before full delivery. Milk, fruit, bread, eggs, yogurt, pasta, fresh veg, water, and kid snacks. Agree on a three-day menu cycle. Refill fruit and bread during evening walks. A full checklist sits in our Provisioning guide.
Numbers in EUR for one week. Ranges depend on size, year, and dates.
Line items and inclusions sit under What is included in the rental agreement. Tip culture for crews sits in Tipping in Croatia.
A skipper handles docking, routing, and safety while parents focus on kids. A hostess resets cabins, shops fresh, and serves meals. A chef suits larger groups on bigger cats. Role notes sit in Skippered charter options and menus with service flow in Crewed catamaran charters.
For bareboat, bring a license accepted by the port office and a VHF Short Range Certificate. Prepare a crew list before departure. Rules and examples sit here, Bareboat requirements in Croatia, and here, the VHF certificate guide.
For full packing detail and layout picks, see How to choose the right catamaran.
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Morning hops reduce motion. Afternoon swims work when maestral peaks. On bura days shorten legs and pick river-like entries such as Stari Grad. Track daily cues with the local notes in Weather in Split area.
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June and September bring warm seas, long days, and calmer docks. Late July and August bring high energy and crowds. Shoulder weeks deliver the best balance for many families. Month picks appear in Best time to charter in Croatia.
North toward Kornati blends buoy fields and park ridges. See the Šibenik and Kornati route and the park primer in the Kornati route guide. South from Split brings sandy bays around the Elaphiti near Dubrovnik. For ideas, skim Dubrovnik catamaran charters.
Our team guides layout choice, crew models, toys, and holds. Read role outlines in Skippered charter options and service layers in Crewed catamaran charters. Contract lines sit in What is included in the rental agreement.
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June and September. Warm water and shorter queues on quays.
Most runs sit between 10 and 24 nautical miles. Two to four hours on the move with a swim stop in the middle.
Yes with a short drill. One person on bow with gloves, one on midships with fender watch, helm slow and steady.
Trogir Old Town, Milna waterfront, Hvar promenade, and Vis town quay.
Many ACI and D-Marin sites charge a beam premium. Buoys and restaurant moorings balance spend.
Follow local rules and stay clear of crowds and fairways. Crews help mark safe launch points.
Run hops in the morning, swim after lunch, and keep cabins cool by pre-chilling before quiet hours.
Yes for docking, gap winds, and tight quays at peak times. Parents relax while a local pro sets angles and timing.
Milna and ACI Split outside the Saturday rush. Aim for a midweek morning or before 10:00 on return day.
Switch to river-like entries such as Stari Grad or ACI Split. Staff helps lock holds during base hours.
