Why Princess motor yachts feel at home in Croatia
Princess Yachts built their reputation in the rougher waters of the UK, and you can feel that pedigree even when you are gliding between Croatian islands. These are solid, quiet motor yachts that combine elegant British design with very practical seakeeping – a calm, confident platform for exploring the Adriatic.
In Croatia, Princess yachts sit in a sweet spot. They are comfortable enough for long lunches at anchor and quiet nights in bays, but also efficient and fast enough to shift routes when the weather or your mood changes. Interiors are bright and well-finished, with the kind of small, thoughtful details that make a difference after a week on board: good storage, sensible lighting, real mattresses.
Through SkipperCity we have access to Princess yachts from several fleets. We do not treat the brand name as a guarantee by itself. The boats we email come from our catalogue, each checked live for your dates; reply and a person from our team answers your questions about any of them and about your plans for yacht charter in Croatia.
Princess models you’ll usually see in the Adriatic
The exact line-up changes every season, but in Croatian marinas you will find a handful of Princess yachts, usually flybridge models of about 50 to 65 feet. Rather than chasing model numbers, it’s more useful to think about which style of Princess suits your group and the route you have in mind.
Flybridge Princess yachts – space, views and comfort
Flybridge models are the backbone of Princess fleets in the Adriatic. They offer generous cabins, a bright saloon and, crucially, a comfortable upper deck where you can enjoy the view under way. For family trips and mixed groups, the flybridge is where people naturally gather – a shaded place to watch the coast slide by and plan the next swim stop.
From the Split area – Podstrana and Kaštela – these yachts can comfortably cover classic central Dalmatian routes – Šolta, Brač, Hvar, Pakleni islands and Vis – without feeling rushed. With realistic daily legs we use the yacht’s speed when needed, then slow down and enjoy the quiet once we are in a bay.
Sport and V-class yachts – sleek and fast
Princess sport and V-class yachts, rarely offered for charter in Croatia, trade the big flybridge for a sleek profile, long windows and large cockpits with plenty of sunpad space. They suit couples or smaller groups who value speed and style – guests who like to arrive in town in time for dinner, or who enjoy fitting several swimming stops into one day.
In Croatia these yachts are ideal when you want to visit a mix of lively islands and quieter corners. The best routes use their performance while keeping fuel burn sensible and passages comfortable.
Larger Princess yachts – boutique superyacht feeling
At the top of the range, rarely seen on the Croatian charter market, larger Princess yachts with multiple decks, separate crew areas and higher crew-to-guest ratios offer a compact superyacht experience. Interiors feel closer to a boutique hotel than a simple charter boat, with high-quality materials and thoughtful layout choices.
On these yachts you can comfortably combine busier destinations like Dubrovnik or Hvar with remote anchorages in national parks. A professional crew looks after navigation, provisioning and service, while you and your guests simply enjoy life on board.
Princess versus other motor yacht choices
When guests compare Princess with other brands like Azimut, Sunseeker or Ferretti, I usually say that the right choice is more about personality than raw specification. Princess yachts tend to feel quietly confident – strong hulls, refined interiors, good sound insulation and layouts that work in real life.
Among the motor yachts in Croatia, Princess normally sits towards the premium and luxury end, alongside other established brands. The difference you feel on board is in the calmness underway and the way spaces connect – saloon, cockpit and flybridge forming one continuous living area when doors are open.
If you are choosing between several yachts, send us an enquiry – you get the live-checked boats that fit by email, and a person answers your questions on: cabin layout, outdoor space, crew, fuel expectations and overall cost for your chosen week.
Charter styles: skipper-only or fully crewed Princess
Most Princess yachts in Croatia are chartered bareboat – skipper yourself with the right licence, or add our own skipper from 2.100 € a week, plus food – and the odd one comes with its own crew. Crew is worth it for the experience as much as the handling: with crew on board, the boat feels like a relaxed private hotel rather than a project that someone in the group has to manage.
On smaller flybridge or V-class Princess yachts, a skipper-only arrangement can be a good balance. The captain takes responsibility for manoeuvres, fuel and weather while you look after simple provisioning and daily life on board. This keeps costs under control while still giving you the comfort of a larger, faster yacht.
The larger Princess yachts come with the charter company's own crew, often with a hostess or chef, which changes the rhythm of the week – breakfast appears without fuss, toys are ready when you want them and evenings can be planned around what you feel like doing rather than what is easiest to cook.
Typical Princess yacht routes in Croatia
Princess motor yachts can comfortably cover distance, but the happiest weeks are rarely about racing from marina to marina. Instead, the best itineraries combine shorter passages with long swimming stops, evenings on the promenade and at least a few nights in quieter bays.
Central Dalmatia from Split area
Starting from the Split-area marinas, a classic Princess route might include Šolta, Brač, Hvar, the Pakleni islands and Vis. We can add quieter anchorages like Šćedro or smaller bays on Brač when your group prefers more privacy.
The advantage of a capable motor yacht is flexibility. If wind or sea state change, we simply adapt the plan, using the yacht’s range to keep you on the comfortable side of the weather while still reaching the places you want to see.
Šibenik, Zadar and the Kornati islands
For guests who enjoy big landscapes and quieter evenings, routes starting from Šibenik or Zadar towards the Kornati archipelago work beautifully. You still have the comfort and luxury of a Princess yacht, but you spend more nights on simple restaurant jetties or at anchor among rocky islands.
Here we keep daily legs modest and focus on swimming, paddleboarding and slow dinners under the stars. The yacht becomes a floating base for exploring one of the most distinctive parts of the Croatian coast.
Southern Dalmatia – a longer route from Split
On a longer route south from Split, Princess yachts can explore the Elaphiti islands, Mljet, the Pelješac peninsula and Korčula in a relaxed loop, with the option to extend towards Montenegro if the charter company allows it – ask us. The contrast between historic towns and deep green anchorages suits these boats perfectly.
Berths and restaurant stops can be planned ahead with your skipper, with day-by-day details kept flexible so you can follow the weather and your mood rather than a rigid schedule.
Best time of year for a Princess yacht charter
Princess yachts work well across the whole Croatian season. In July and August, air conditioning, shaded cockpits and flybridges make a big difference. Towns are lively, marinas are busy and there is always something going on – perfect if you enjoy atmosphere and warm evenings.
In May, June, September and early October, the pace slows. There is more space in marinas, more choice of anchorages and generally a more relaxed feeling everywhere. Sea temperatures are still good for swimming from mid-June to late September, with the warmest water usually in August and early September.
When you contact us, tell us whether you imagine livelier evenings or quieter national park bays. A person from our team can then tell you which months suit that best for your Princess luxury yacht charter.
How pricing works for Princess yacht charter
Princess yachts sit in the premium segment of our motor yacht charter in Croatia. Base rates reflect the brand, size and level of finish, but when shared between several couples or a family group, the cost per person can compare well with quality hotels – especially when you remember that your view and your bay change every day.
Fuel consumption depends on yacht size, engine configuration and how fast you choose to cruise. Cruising at an efficient speed and keeping daily distances realistic keeps fuel within predictable limits. Reply to our offers email with your planned route and a person from our team will give you an honest fuel estimate, so there are no surprises.
On crewed Princess charters you will also have an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), usually 30–40 % of the charter fee, to cover fuel, berths, food, drinks and local fees. Crew gratuities are customary but remain at your discretion. Each boat's page lists its obligatory extras and the deposit before you book, not just the base charter fee.
Why book your Princess yacht with SkipperCity
Online, many Princess yachts look similar: professional photography, polished descriptions and long equipment lists. What you cannot see in photos is how the yacht feels this season – how the systems are holding up after a busy summer, how the crew communicates or how engines sound when leaving the marina.
Because SkipperCity is a skipper-run agency, we stay close to harbours, base managers and crews. We listen to guest feedback and pass on what we hear when you reply.
When you ask us for Princess options, our enquiry system checks the boats live with their charter companies and, within about five minutes, emails you the ones that fit your dates, nearest your budget first – and, if you name a model (a Princess 62, say), a second email led by it and boats of its size. A person from our team answers your replies. If we think another brand or a different style of yacht would suit you better, we say so directly.
Skipper’s notes – small habits that make a big difference
On Princess yachts, the biggest improvements often come from simple habits. Planning passages for mornings or late afternoons leaves the hottest hours free for swimming and relaxing. Agreeing where wet gear and toys live on day one keeps the cockpit tidy and pleasant by mid-week.
Think of the yacht as several small living spaces rather than one big one. The bow is quiet and breezy, perfect for sunrise coffee or late-night talk; the flybridge is ideal for departures, arrivals and big views; the cockpit becomes your main dining room. Rotating between them keeps the week feeling rich even if you stay in one area for more than a day.
Finally, keep the conversation with your skipper open. Say which stops you loved, which ones felt too busy and what kind of evening you want tomorrow – quiet bay, small village or livelier town. With that information, your skipper can use the yacht’s range and speed to shape a route that feels naturally right for your group.
Next step – tell us your Princess yacht idea
If a Princess motor yacht sounds close to what you are imagining, the next step is simple: tell us about your group and your ideal week. Is this a family holiday with children, a celebration with friends, a honeymoon-style escape, or a mix of holiday and remote work where you need both quiet corners and good Wi-Fi?
Send us your dates, preferred starting area, approximate budget and any must-see islands or towns. Use Get a Quote: you get a recap email at once and, within about five minutes, up to 40 live-checked boats that fit – motor yachts or whichever type you ask for – and, if you name a model (a Princess 62, say), a second email led by it and boats of its size. You can also browse our boat search and book online from any boat page; reply to our email with questions and a person from our team answers.
