MS Desire
Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
49m · 2017 · Motor yacht
Equipment
Equipment names come from the operator. Crossed-out items are not listed by them. That does not mean they are absent.
- Outboard engine
- Ice maker
- Dinghy
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Coffee maker
- TV
- Generator
- Air Conditioning
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What KateBot thinks
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Perfect for groups MS Desire is a solid choice if you're chartering with a large party, 18 cabins sleep up to 38 guests, making it ideal for corporate retreats, family reunions, or multi-family holidays where you want everyone together on one vessel.
Modern comfort built in The 2017 build means decent bones, and the spec covers essentials well: air conditioning, generator, Wi-Fi, and a dinghy with outboard for exploring. The ice maker and coffee maker are practical touches for a large group charter, though at 49 metres, don't expect five-star resort amenities.
Zero deposit advantage The €0 deposit is genuinely unusual and worth flagging, it removes friction from booking, though you'll want to clarify cancellation terms and damage liability directly with Adriatic Service Travel before committing.
One real limitation We don't have the base location listed here, which matters for your flight logistics. Before booking, confirm where MS Desire operates (Adriatic typically means Croatia/Montenegro waters) and factor in airport transfers and connection times from your home country, this isn't a quick hop for most international clients.
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.
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera during the 2026 season so far. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
Uvala Stonca appeared on 44% of trips, ACI Palmižana on 36%, and Stari Grad and Maslinica each on 23%. Maslinica was the most common first night at 14% and last night at 8%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 59% of trips, with another 27% reaching 40 to 60 nm.
Planning your charter route
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera, we're happy to talk through your plans.
- Uvala Stonca44%
- ACI Palmižana36%
- Stari Grad23%
Based on sailing yachts and catamarans from the nearest charter area, not this boat alone.
See where charters from Split, Kaštela, Trogir and the Makarska Riviera went
The marina & destination
Port of Split / East Harbour
Based at Port of Split / East Harbour , Croatia . MS Desire is operated by Adriatic Service Travel.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Split / East Harbour · 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.
- 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 there
Flights 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.
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 routes
Croatia · 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 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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