The 2025 CROYA Yacht Charter Show in Split brought together luxury crewed yachts and just 250 charter brokers from around the world. That number is small and it’s one of the most important things you should know when considering a broker to work with for your next trip.
When it comes to choosing the best Croatia charter yachts, working with a broker who actually attended the show and inspected the yachts in person makes all the difference.
🌍 Why Broker Attendance Matters: Not Everything Looks Good in Person
The CROYA Yacht Show is Croatia’s only B2B event dedicated exclusively to luxury crewed charter yachts. It’s the only place where brokers can:
- Step onboard every yacht
- Meet the full crew personally
- Taste the chef’s menu
- Inspect cleanliness and maintenance
- Experience the décor, layout, and flow
- Look at the toy line-up
- Assess crew chemistry and professionalism
🛥️ Award Highlights: The Standout Croatia Charter Yachts
Chef Competition: “Croatian Nonnas” Theme
- 1st Place: Luka Vulić — Motor-sailor Corsario
- 2nd Place: Mateo Rac — Motor yacht Carmen
- 3rd Place: Igor Karađole — Motor yacht Dawo
Table Décor: “Feel at Home” Category
- 1st Place (Tie): Son de Mar & Corsario
Designer Water Competition
- 1st Place: Dražena Perkov — Friend’s Boat
- Notable: Princess Karla & Lady Gita
Cocktail Competition
- Winner: Marija Juretić — Catamaran Amber One
These categories reveal far more than just fun competitions. They show which crews have the culinary talent, presentation skills, and guest-focused creativity that define an exceptional charter.
⭐ Why This Show Is Critical for Choosing the Best Croatia Charter Yachts
Because the only people who truly know the details that matter are the brokers who were there!
- Which yachts were spotless
- Which crews had the best energy
- Which layouts feel spacious
- Which yachts were properly upgraded
- Which chefs stood out
- Which boats have the best value
- Which yachts should be avoided
With only 250 brokers in attendance worldwide, most travel agents and many charter brokers did not attend.
That means they’re selling yachts based solely on:
- Brochures
- Online photos
- Manufacturer specs
- Third-party descriptions
- Other brokers’ opinions
In the luxury charter world, that gap is huge.
⚓ Why Booking With a Broker Who Attended CROYA Matters
When you’re booking a €35,000–€800,000+ charter in Croatia, you deserve guidance based on:
✔ real inspections
✔ real conversations with the crew
✔ real tasting of the food
✔ real assessment of the yacht
✔ real firsthand impressions
Because your trip shouldn’t be left to chance.
And the best Croatia charter yachts aren’t chosen from a brochure, they’re chosen by brokers who walk the decks, meet the crews, and see the truth behind the marketing.
🌊 Planning a Croatia Yacht Charter for 2025–2026?
We personally toured every yacht at the CROYA Yacht Charter Show, giving us insider knowledge on:
- The best yachts for families
- The best yachts for couples
- The best yachts for food lovers
- The best yachts for active groups
- The best chef talent
- The most reliable crews
- The yachts that offer the best value
If you’d like help choosing the best Croatia charter yachts based on your group, travel dates, and budget:
👉 Contact Sanderson Yachting for personalized recommendations.
Your Croatia yacht adventure starts with real expertise, not brochure guesses.