MS Desire (MS Desire)
Port of Split / East Harbour
Weekly prices€70,000 · 27 Sep – 4 Oct
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment18 cab · 38 berths (36+2) · 18 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
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.
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The marina & destination Port of Split / East Harbour · Croatia
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 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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A similar match, a premium step-up, and a different boat type, from the same waters.
