Elysium (Elan Impression 45)
Marina Zadar
Weekly prices€2,700 · 19 Sep – 3 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect family cruiser. The Elan Impression 45 is an excellent choice for groups of up to 10 wanting comfortable, hassle-free sailing, families, friends, or multi-generational crews will find the four cabins genuinely liveable rather than cramped. The 2017 build means modern systems paired with proven reliability.
Creature comforts shine. Solar panels, heating, Wi-Fi, a bow thruster for tight anchorages, and that teak cockpit with cushions make this feel more like a floating holiday home than a spartan sailing platform. The sprayhood and bimini protect you from weather without sacrificing the sailing experience, and the holding tank keeps things civilised on longer passages.
Strong value proposition. At around €2,856 per week from Sailhunt, you're getting a well-equipped, modern sailboat with genuinely comfortable accommodation for families, that's competitive for a four-cabin boat in this class. The €2,500 deposit is reasonable too.
One gentle note: The base location isn't listed in your data, so I can't advise on flight connections or transfer logistics from major European airports, worth confirming with Sailhunt where you'll be departing from and how straightforward the handover logistics are, especially if you're flying in from the US or crossing continents.
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The marina & destination Marina Zadar · Croatia
Based at Marina Zadar, Croatia . Elysium is operated by Sailhunt.
Good to know
- Location
- Marina Zadar · 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
- €2,500
- 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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