Bavaria Cruiser 46

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Croatia is a superb place to discover the joys of family cruising with very calm seas and beautiful landscapes, especially in the Kornati and Telascica national parks. Our boat was a well-sized Bavaria Cruiser 46 with 4 cabins and 3 bathrooms. A top-notch skipper: Robert, who was also an employee of the company for boat maintenance at the Marina of Drage. A very nice encounter and very good advice for choosing destinations. We went to Sibenik, then joined the Kornati, Telascica, then Zadar, and finally returned to Drage. For a week, it was perfect!

Note: The Marina of Drage is currently undergoing expansion with ongoing construction and will be a very nice starting base for sailors for cruises.
Very good company with good boats to choose from.

A small downside: the additional fees for sailing in the islands and for docking in ports should be announced in the presentation. The options are mentioned but should be offered with a global package. Because using a paddle and renting an engine for the dinghy is almost essential to enjoy and make the most of the boat during anchorages. Indeed, getting to a restaurant or swimming without a paddle with teenagers or young adults can quickly frustrate them.

Finally, some advice or tips: how to order your provisions, how to organize your transfer between the airport and the marina. This would be appreciated and would help with planning.

In conclusion, a very nice experience! Thank you to GlobeSailor and its advice for suggesting that we start with Croatia rather than the Mediterranean islands, which can have more difficult navigation conditions with more complicated wind and swell.