Dolkar (Bavaria Cruiser 36)
Marina Betina
Weekly prices€800 · 26 Sep – 3 Oct
Weeks near your dates
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 1 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
23 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Good family cruiser The Bavaria Cruiser 36 suits families and small groups looking for comfortable coastal sailing without breaking the bank. At 11.3m with three cabins sleeping up to eight, it balances decent space with manageable handling for mixed-ability crews.
Solid practicalities She's got the essentials covered: autopilot takes the strain on longer passages, the sprayhood and bimini keep you comfortable in varying conditions, and a proper chart plotter handles navigation. The dinghy is included, which is genuinely useful for exploring quieter anchorages.
Excellent value proposition At €1200 per week with only a €1500 deposit, this represents honest pricing for a mid-range family boat. You're not paying a premium for newness, but a 2003 build in active charter suggests the owner maintains it properly.
Age worth noting At over 20 years old, she's hardly elderly for a well-kept cruiser, but older boats can spring surprises with systems and upholstery, worth a careful pre-charter survey photos or video call with Morski Vuk to confirm her actual condition before committing.
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The marina & destination Marina Betina · Croatia
Based at Marina Betina, Croatia . Dolkar is operated by Morski Vuk.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Betina · Croatia
- Licences
- A recognised sailing licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, ASA, or equivalent) and VHF radio licence are required for bareboat charter. Sailing CV listing your previous yachts and miles is checked on arrival.
- Security deposit
- €1,500
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there4 airports nearby
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.
Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.
Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.
Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.
Possible routes3 hand-picked itineraries
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Northern Dalmatia & the Kornati Loop
Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.
1Sukošan / Zadar
2Žut
3Telašćica
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
5Sukošan return
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit
Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).
1Split
2Brač
3Hvar
4Vis
5Šolta
Istria & Kvarner
Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.
1Pula
2Rovinj
3Cres
4Krk
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