Marina Pirovac · Croatia · Est. 2005 Booking 2026 season

Sail the Adriatic
from Pirovac.

Owner-operated charter. Nine yachts. Twenty years on the water. The same two people who answer your first email will meet you at the dock on Saturday.

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Kornati National Park, Croatia
20+ yearsin charter
UNIQA insuredfull hull cover
Marina Pirovacour home base
4.9 / 5from 200+ guests
Owner-operatedby Andreas & Ante
The Fleet

Nine yachts in Pirovac.

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey sailboats from 34' to 54', plus a 2023 Bali catamaran for groups. Maintained, fully equipped, ready to sail.

 Sailboat
A/CWiFiBow thruster
Blue Dream
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 · 2017 · 16.16 m
10Guests 4+1Cabins 8+1+1Berths 16.16 mLength
From €3,640 / week
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Catamaran
A/CGenerator2023
Mirjana
Bali 4.2 Catamaran · 2023 · 12.85 m
10Guests 4+1Cabins 10Berths 12.85 mLength
From €5,460 / week
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Sailboat
A/CWiFi2022
Uri
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 · 2022 · 13.05 m
9Guests 4Cabins 8+1Berths 13.05 mLength
From €2,940 / week
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Why KEK · home base Pirovac

Owner-run, in a marina closer to the islands.

Twenty seasons sailing the Adriatic. Two co-founders who answer the phone. A nine-yacht fleet kept in our home marina — Pirovac, halfway between Zadar and Split, but a long way ahead of both for getting onto the water.
Marina Pirovac
~50 minFrom Zadar airport
~1 hFrom Split airport
3–4 h sailTo Kornati N.P.

Owner-operated

Andreas and Ante personally oversee every booking. No call centre, no chasing tickets — just two people who know every yacht in the fleet.

Newer fleet, fully kitted

Yachts from 2017–2023, maintained quarterly. Bedding, towels, snorkel kit, WiFi, dinghy with outboard — already in the price.

Fully insured, deposit-back

UNIQA insurance on every yacht. Damage deposit refunded after handover — we've never withheld for fair wear.

Strategic position

Pirovac sits closer to the islands than Split or Trogir — you skip the Saturday charter traffic and start sailing on day one.

How it works

Booking is simple.

Three steps from inquiry to setting sail. We respond within 24 hours, often within one.

01

Inquire

Pick a yacht and send your dates — or call, or WhatsApp. Whatever you prefer. We answer in person, usually within the hour.

Reply within 24 h
02

Confirm

We send a tailored offer with the contract. Pay 30% deposit within 7 days. Final 70% is due 28 days before charter.

30% / 70% · UNIQA insured
03

Sail

Arrive Saturday from 17:00. Walkthrough, briefing, cast off Sunday morning. Return Friday by 17:00 — Andreas or Ante meets you on the dock.

Sat → Fri · Marina Pirovac
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Limited · 2026

Special offers.

Save on shoulder-season weeks and last-minute bookings. Real availability, not manufactured urgency.

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–15%
Last minute

Blue Dream · 17–24 Aug

Sun Odyssey 54 · sleeps 10 · last cabin booked Tuesday
€3,094 €3,640 Save €546
–20%
Shoulder season

Mirjana · 7–14 Sep

Bali 4.2 catamaran · sleeps 10 · stable, calm September seas
€4,368 €5,460 Save €1,092
–10%
Early bird

Any yacht · 2027

Book before 31 Dec 2026 for any 2027 charter — applied at booking
10% off Free cancellation
Routes & destinations

Where you'll sail.

Six curated routes from Pirovac. Each one tested by our team across twenty seasons. Pick a route — or improvise as the wind takes you.

All destinations
Featured route

Kornati Islands Loop

Eighty-nine islands. Yours for a week. Crystal water, no traffic, no queues — the route we'd choose ourselves.

Duration7 nights
Distance~140 NM
DifficultyEasy
Best forNature lovers
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02

South to Hvar & Vis

Lavender fields, blue caves, and the best food on the Adriatic. The classic southern route.

7 nights ~210 NM Intermediate
Best for food & culture
03

Šibenik Archipelago

Krka waterfalls, fortified towns, family-friendly anchorages. Short hops, easy days.

3–5 nights ~70 NM Easy
Best for families
04

Zadar & Pag Northern Loop

Roman ruins, sea organ, the cheese island. Wilder coast, fewer crowds, sharper winds.

7 nights ~165 NM Intermediate
Best for explorers
05

Grand South — Mljet to Dubrovnik

The longest reach. National park lakes, Korčula's old town, Dubrovnik walls. One-way charter on request.

10–14 nights ~340 NM Advanced
Best for seasoned sailors
06

Pirovac Weekend

Three nights, three islands. Murter, Žirje, Kaprije. Perfect first-time charter or a long birthday weekend.

3 nights ~45 NM Easy
Best for first-timers

Plot your own course

Want something else? Tell us your dates, your group, the kind of week you want — we'll sketch a route just for you.

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Guests, in their words

What guests say.

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★★★★★
4.9 / 5
Based on 200+
Google Reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Andreas and Ante took care of every detail. The yacht was immaculate, the briefing thorough, and Pirovac is the perfect launch point. We're already booking 2027."

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Markus & PetraMunich · Sun Odyssey 410 · July 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Best charter company we've used in 15 years of Croatian sailing. Honest pricing, no surprises, and they know every anchorage worth knowing."

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James F.Cambridge · Bali 4.4 · June 2025
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Owner-operated really shows. Phone answered immediately, problem solved in 10 minutes. The yacht was newer than our last 3 charters combined."

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Dario & ElenaMilano · Sun Odyssey 440 · Sept 2024
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Journal

Sailing tips & stories.

Insider knowledge from twenty years on the Adriatic — route guides, seasonal tips, fleet news.

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Featured · This week
Sailing routes April 2026 · 12 min read

The perfect 7-day Kornati route, anchorage by anchorage.

From Pirovac to the deepest part of the national park and back — every cove worth dropping anchor in, every restaurant worth booking, and the timing tricks twenty seasons of sailing have taught us.

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Andreas Kek
Co-founder · Sailing since 2002
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Tips
March 2026 · 4 min read

What to pack for a Croatian charter

Soft duffels, not hard suitcases. Layers for evening. The full list — and the things you don't need to bring.

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Ante Vidović
Co-founder · Skipper
 Fleet
February 2026 · 3 min read

Meet our newest yacht: Mirjana

A walkthrough of our 2023 Bali 4.2 catamaran — what's new, what we love, and why we chose it for groups of ten.

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Andreas Kek
Co-founder · Sailing since 2002
 Seasonal
January 2026 · 5 min read

Why September is the sailor's secret

Calmer seas, warm water, half the crowd. The unsung shoulder month that locals quietly book first every year.

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Marija Pavlić
Operations · Pirovac
Talk to us

Real people. Real boats. Real Pirovac.

Two co-founders on the dock, a small team behind them. Every message reaches one of us within the hour during office hours — never an outsourced inbox, never a chatbot.

WhatsApp · fastest+385 91 608 1305
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Emailinfo@kekyachting.com
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Andreas KekCo-founder · Sailing since 2002
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Ante VidovićCo-founder · Skipper
Office hoursMon–Fri 09:00–18:00 CET
WeekendSaturdays on the dock 09:00–17:00
Reply timeWithin 1 h · always within 24 h
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Common questions.

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How do I book a yacht?
Send us an inquiry through any yacht page, or contact us directly via WhatsApp, phone, or email. We respond within 24 hours with a tailored offer. To confirm the booking, you pay a 30% deposit within 7 days. The remaining 70% is due 28 days before your charter. Read the full booking process →
What is included in the charter price?
Included:
  • Transit log & final cleaning
  • WiFi on board, dinghy with outboard, 5 L starter fuel
  • Cooking gas, toilet paper, pre-made beds, two towels per person
  • UNIQA hull insurance and all VAT
Not included:
  • Personal travel insurance, optional skipper, provisioning
  • Marina fees on route, fuel beyond initial 5 L
  • Tourist tax (~€2/person/night)
  • Refundable damage deposit (returned after handover)
Do I need a sailing license?
Yes — Croatian maritime law requires a valid sailing license for the skipper of record, plus a VHF radio operator certificate. We accept RYA Day Skipper and above, ICC, and equivalent national licenses. Bring originals to check-in. Without a license, we can provide a professional skipper from €180/day plus shared meals on board.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations more than 60 days before charter: full refund minus admin fee. Between 30–59 days: 50% refund. Within 30 days: non-refundable unless we rebook the yacht. We strongly recommend personal travel insurance. Full terms in our Charter T&C.
What happens at check-in and check-out?
Check-in: Saturday from 17:00 at Marina Pirovac. Bring originals of skipper licenses, VHF certificate, and IDs for all crew. We do a documents check, full briefing, and walk you through the boat — typically 60–90 minutes. Check-out: Friday by 17:00 with a full diesel tank, water tanks topped, and the boat in the same condition you found her. Final cleaning is included.
Can you arrange airport transfers and provisioning?
Yes to both. Airport transfers (Zadar ~50 min, Split ~1 h) are arranged via our trusted local drivers — let us know your flight details and we'll quote a fixed price. Provisioning is handled by a partner who delivers your shopping list to the boat before arrival, so you can sail straight away on Saturday evening.
Is the Adriatic safe for first-time charterers?
Yes. The Croatian coast is one of the world's friendliest cruising grounds — short hops between islands, well-marked anchorages, predictable wind patterns, and reliable VHF coverage. Our briefing covers the local conditions, your route, and what to do if weather changes. We're on the phone all week if you need us.
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Before you charter

What you should know before you book.

Three things every charterer asks us — answered openly. Read them, then book with confidence.

01 · Booking flow

Inquiry → offer → 30% deposit → 70% before sail.

Send dates → we reply within 24 hours with a tailored offer → contract + 30% deposit within 7 days → final 70% due 28 days before charter. Hold-without-payment available for 48 hours.

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02 · Terms in plain English

Cancellation, deposit, fuel — no surprises.

Cancel > 60 days = full refund minus admin. 30–59 days = 50% back. Damage deposit refunded after handover. Fuel paid tank-to-tank — what you used, no padding.

Full T&C →
03 · What to bring

Skipper license, soft bags, your own swim gear.

Bring originals of skipper license + VHF certificate, IDs for all crew. Soft bags (no hard suitcases — nowhere to store them). Everything else — bedding, towels, snorkel kit, dinghy — already onboard.

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Check-inSat 17:00

Briefing + walkthrough at Marina Pirovac.

Check-outFri 17:00

Full diesel + water. Cleaning included.

Damage deposit€2–4k

Pre-authorised, UNIQA insured.

Support24 / 7

Andreas on call — real humans, always.
Set sail

Ready to set sail? We're real people.

Two co-founders on the dock in Pirovac, twenty seasons in. Browse the fleet — or just say hi any way you like. We typically reply within an hour during office hours.

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