First Dream (Oceanis 37.1)
2024 · 11.9 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Weekly prices€1,380 · 24 Oct – 2 Jan
Price across the season
Weeks near your dates
Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 6 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect starter cruiser The Oceanis 37.1 is an excellent choice if you're new to bareboat sailing or want a manageable yacht for a small family or friends group. At 11.9 metres, it's forgiving enough to handle without stress, yet roomy enough for three cabins and six berths, great value if you're splitting costs among crew.
Smart modern kit What stands out here is the thoughtful equipment spec: solar panels, holding tank, electric toilet, autopilot, and chart plotter mean less faffing about and more actual sailing. The lazy jack and lazy bag make sail handling genuinely simple, while the included dinghy, snorkeling gear, and SUP add serious fun value beyond just getting from A to B.
Solid money choice At 2024 build with a 5/5-rated operator (Istion Yachting), you're getting a modern, well-maintained yacht backed by reliable support. A €2,000 deposit is very reasonable, and this spec typically delivers excellent bang for buck in the 35, 40ft bareboat market.
One honest note The listing doesn't specify the base location, you'll want to confirm where "First Dream" is moored before booking, since your flight logistics and rental cost depend entirely on that. Istion operates across Greece, so check if it's somewhere convenient to your international flight connections.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Uvala Raduča Mala, 24% of trips
The heat map shows recorded overnight stops from round trips made by charter yachts tracked by AIS from Šibenik, Vodice and Skradin during the 2026 season so far. You can use it to see where those yachts spent their nights and compare that with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Uvala Raduča Mala appeared on 24% of trips, Maslinica on 14% and Rogoznica and Zlarinska riva each on 13%. Uvala Raduča Mala and Zlarinska riva shared the first-night lead at 8%, while Uvala Raduča Mala led last nights at 12%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 20 to 40 nm on 38% of trips and 40 to 60 nm on 32%.
Use the recorded stops as a starting point for your charter plans. The full map gives you more to compare, and you can ask us about a route from Šibenik, Vodice and Skradin for this type of boat.
- Uvala Raduča Mala24%
- Maslinica14%
- Velika Stupica14%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination ACI Marina Skradin · Croatia
Based at ACI Marina Skradin, Croatia . First Dream is operated by Istion Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- ACI Marina Skradin · 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
- €2,000
- 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 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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