The Small Yacht Nobody Tells Couples About
Two guests, three intimate yachts — and a myth worth breaking first
Most couples asking about a yacht in Croatia picture something enormous and assume it's out of reach. The better answer is usually a small crewed yacht: two or three crew, a handful of cabins, and the freedom to anchor in bays the big boats cannot enter.
These are the three we put honeymooners and anniversary couples on most often. Same crew, same service, three very different price points — and every rate below is for the whole yacht, not per person. Take the master suite and leave the rest of the boat empty, or bring one or two other couples and split it.
Three Yachts, Three Very Different Price Points
| Leopard 53 Power | Azimut 72 Fly | Azimut 78 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Catamaran, shallow draft | Motor yacht, stabilised | Motor yacht, design-led |
| Cabins / Guests | 2 / 4 | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Crew | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Length | 49ft | 75ft | 79ft |
| Weekly rate | $19,800–$31,200 | $32,820–$45,540 | $54,000–$60,000 |
| Best for | A quiet bay to yourselves, lowest entry point | Speed, range, room to bring another couple | The milestone anniversary, design-forward travelers |
Leopard 53 Power — The Quiet Bay Option
A 2021 power catamaran in the owner's layout, with a full-beam master suite spanning an entire hull. The wide beam and shallow draft get her into quiet bays larger yachts cannot reach, and the flybridge is the whole top deck.
Azimut 72 Fly — The Range & Speed Option
Four air-conditioned cabins, a Seakeeper stabiliser for calm passages, and a flybridge with BBQ grill, sunbeds, and a hydraulic swimming platform. Skipper and hostess onboard, plus a Williams jet tender.
Azimut 78 — The Milestone Anniversary Option
A 2022 build with interiors by Achille Salvagni Architetti, a full-beam flybridge with wet bar, and a foredeck sun lounge under a retractable glass sunroof. Three crew rather than two, for a more attentive pace.
Which Bay Is Yours?
Same crew, same care, three very different price points — let's find the right one for your trip.
Start PlanningFrequently Asked Questions
Is a small yacht charter cheaper than a large superyacht charter?
Yes. A small crewed yacht with 2–3 crew and 2–4 cabins typically starts well under $20,000 per week for the full boat, compared to six-figure weekly rates common on large superyachts — while still offering total privacy for a couple.
Can a couple charter a yacht just for two people?
Yes. Chartering a small crewed yacht books the entire vessel, not individual cabins, so a couple can take the master suite and leave the rest of the boat empty, or invite one or two other couples to split the cost.
What is the advantage of a small yacht over a large one for a honeymoon?
Small yachts have a shallower draft, which allows access to quiet coves and bays that larger yachts cannot enter. Combined with a smaller crew, this typically means more personalized attention and access to more secluded anchorages.