ABBA (Lagoon 42)

D-Marin Marina Mandalina

ABBA
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Weekly prices€4,750 · 26 Sep – 31 DecAvailability on application · €4,400 – €10,500 range
Price across the season€4,400 — €10,500
SEP 26MAY 27JUL 27SEP 27SailChecker· THE ART OF CHARTER26 Sep – 31 Dec 2026 · €4,750 / week31 Dec 2026 – 8 May 2027 · €4,400 / week8 May – 22 May 2027 · €5,300 / week22 May – 12 Jun 2027 · €7,100 / week12 Jun – 17 Jul 2027 · €9,150 / week17 Jul – 14 Aug 2027 · €10,500 / week14 Aug – 28 Aug 2027 · €9,150 / week28 Aug – 4 Sep 2027 · €7,600 / week4 Sep – 18 Sep 2027 · €6,550 / week18 Sep – 25 Sep 2027 · €5,100 / week25 Sep – 31 Dec 2027 · €4,400 / week
Weeks near your datesscroll for more
26 Sep€4,750
31 Dec€4,400
8 May€5,300
22 May€7,100
12 Jun€9,150
17 Jul€10,500
14 Aug€9,150
28 Aug€7,600
4 Sep€6,550
18 Sep€5,100
25 Sep€4,400
SailCheckerThe Art of Charter
Specifications & Equipment6 cab · 12 berths · 4 wc12.8m · 2023 · Catamaran
Length12.8m
Beam7.7m
Cabins6
Berths12
WC4
Year2023
TypeCatamaran
Deposit€3,000
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offsKateBot generated · ~200 words

Perfect for groups ABBA is a spacious 2023 Lagoon 42 catamaran that sleeps up to 12 across six cabins, ideal if you're bringing friends or family and want everyone comfortable without feeling cramped. The dual-hull design delivers the stability and living space catamarans are known for, making it forgiving for mixed-experience crews.

Well-equipped modern cat You're getting a nearly new boat with solid essentials: air conditioning, heating, generator, radar, and chart plotter all standard, plus Wi-Fi for staying connected between anchorages. The bimini and cockpit cushions mean your on-deck time will be genuinely pleasant, not just functional.

Solid value proposition At €4,940 per week from NCP-Charter, you're paying fair money for a six-cabin 2023 catamaran with modern kit, not a bargain, but honest pricing for the spec and newness. The €3,000 deposit is reasonable and typical for this size and age.

Operator track record NCP-Charter sits at 4.3/5 stars, though only three reviews mean the feedback pool is small; that's not a red flag, just worth noting you have less historical data than a heavily chartered base. Before booking, confirm their support response times and whether they have English-speaking staff on-site, since you'll likely be flying international to reach the base.

KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.

The marina & destination D-Marin Marina Mandalina · CroatiaD-Marin Marina Mandalina

Based at D-Marin Marina Mandalina, Croatia . ABBA is operated by NCP-Charter.

Good to know Location · Licences · Deposit · Cancellation
Location
D-Marin Marina Mandalina · 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
€3,000
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 nearbyFlights to Croatia

The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.

ZadarZAD~25 km · 30 min

Closest for Sukošan, Biograd, and Northern Dalmatia. Direct seasonal flights from London, Manchester, and most German cities.

SplitSPU~25 km · 30 min

Central Dalmatia hub: Split, Trogir, Hvar bases. Busiest summer route; expect crowds in July-August.

DubrovnikDBV~20 km · 25 min

Southern Dalmatia: Dubrovnik, the Pelješac peninsula, the Elaphiti islands.

PulaPUY~10 km · 15 min

Istria: Pula, Rovinj, Poreč. Smaller airport; convenient for Italian and Austrian arrivals.

Possible routes3 hand-picked itinerariesCroatia · the Adriatic

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 Loop7 days · ~110 nm · 5 stops

Kornati National Park is empty coves, no shore power, true wilderness sailing. The route most people quietly call their best charter ever.

1Sukošan / Zadar
Charter base. Stock up on provisions before you leave, the islands are sparse on supermarkets.
2Žut
Sheltered bay with one restaurant pier. Easy first-night anchorage; bring cash for the moorings.
3Telašćica
Long fjord-like bay inside the national park. Swim to the cliff-top salt lake at sunset.
4Sali (Dugi Otok)
Sleepy fishing village with a working harbour. Konoba Roko for lamb peka, order ahead.
5Sukošan return
Half-day sail back; the wind usually fills from NW by lunchtime.
Central Dalmatia · the Hvar Circuit7 days · ~140 nm · 5 stops

Mixes the lively (Hvar town, Bol beach) with the still untouched (Vis, away from the cruise routes).

1Split
Charter base. Diocletian's Palace is worth a half-day before you leave.
2Brač
Bol's Golden Horn beach is the classic stop. Anchor in Lučice for quiet.
3Hvar
Hvar town is the party. Stari Grad on the north coast is the antidote.
4Vis
The far island, fewer charter boats, blue cave excursions, the freshest seafood on the route.
5Šolta
Quiet, close to Split. Maslinica is the prettiest anchorage on the island.
Istria & Kvarner7 days · ~120 nm · 4 stops

Italian-influenced architecture, the warmest water in Croatia by mid-July, fewer charter boats than further south.

1Pula
Roman amphitheatre at the harbour entrance. Charter base.
2Rovinj
Picture-perfect Venetian old town on a peninsula. Marina is small, book.
3Cres
Sparsely populated; griffon vultures overhead. Anchor in Lubenice cove for the cliff views.
4Krk
The largest Adriatic island. Punat marina is full-service if you need provisions or laundry.

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