HERA (Oceanis 46.1)
D-Marin Marina Mandalina
Weekly prices€2,300 · 26 Sep – 3 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 10 berths (8+2) · 4 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for families The Oceanis 46.1 is an excellent choice if you're bringing a group of up to 10 people, four cabins give everyone reasonable privacy, which matters on a week-long charter. It's a modern 2024 build from a trusted manufacturer, so you're getting current design and reliable systems.
Smart onboard features This boat is well-equipped for comfort: solar panels and an inverter mean decent power management, air conditioning keeps things pleasant in warm climates, and thoughtful touches like the ice maker and coffee maker make life easier. The bow thruster is genuinely useful for tight anchorages and marina approaches, especially if your group isn't super experienced.
Good value proposition At €2000 deposit with a 5-star operator rating, this represents solid confidence in the experience, though we'd note that rating is based on only 2 reviews, so take it as a positive signal rather than extensive track record. The 46-footer is a popular charter size that balances comfort, reasonable pricing, and manageable handling.
One practical note We don't have the base location listed, so check where Hera is moored, it'll affect your flight connections from the US or Europe and how convenient the airport transfer is to get sailing quickly.
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The marina & destination D-Marin Marina Mandalina · Croatia
Based at D-Marin Marina Mandalina, Croatia . HERA is operated by Vogue Yachting.
Good to know
- 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
- €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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