Salpa Soleil 18 : Salpa
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Price & Extras
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Weekly prices
Specifications
6.3m · 2023 · Motor yacht
Equipment
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- Outside Steering Position
- Refrigerator
- Electric winches
- Bimini top
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What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Day-trip focused. The Salpa Soleil 18 is a rigid inflatable boat, no sleeping quarters, so this is purely for day cruising, water sports, or island hopping with a base ashore. It's ideal if you want to explore a region without committing to a larger yacht, or as a support vessel for a larger fleet charter.
Practical day boat. At 6.3 metres, she's nimble and fuel-efficient with an outside helm, electric winches for ease, a useful fridge for provisions, and a Bimini for sun protection. The 2023 build year means everything's current and well-maintained, no surprises.
Honest value question. At €1,360 per week, you're paying modest day-boat rates, but only if your crew actually wants to sleep ashore each night and explore by daylight. If you need overnight accommodation on the water, this won't work, and you'd be better off chartering a proper cabin cruiser instead.
Logistics caveat. We don't have the base location listed here, so I can't advise on airport proximity or transfer times, do check with Sea Marinero directly on where you'll collect her and whether that suits your long-haul flight schedule.
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
Port of Vodice
Based at Port of Vodice , Croatia . Salpa is operated by Sea Marinero.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Vodice · 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
- €700
- 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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