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Croatia’s Biograd Boat Show set for end October

Central Europe’s largest in-water show, the Biograd Boat Show, will feature 240 exhibitors.  It’s due to run for five days from October 21st until 25th. Organisers say that the recent lifting of travel restrictions from Germany and Slovenia has lead to a flood of new exhibitors, particularly for larger motor vessels, as overall optimism increases. […]

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Leisure Marine Superyacht

Superyachts are flocking to Croatia and Turkey

Traditional Mediterranean summer holiday spots are being overlooked in favour of other up and coming destinations, with many international superyachts flocking to Croatia and Turkey. With some European countries reimposing restrictions to avoid another Covid-19 flareup, the ultra-rich are abandoning some of their usual mooring spots. At least 63 mega-yachts are now sailing off Turkey, […]

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Leisure Marine Superyacht

Croatian tourist tax can now be paid online as numbers of visiting boats boom

The Croatian National Tourist Board has launched a means which enables nautical visitors to pay their tourist tax online. Previously the tax could only be paid in port offices and branches. The move comes in response to Covid-19. “Nautical tourism is one of the most important Croatian tourist products for which the demand has increased […]

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Leisure Marine Maritime, Commercial & Defence

Cruising in Albania, Croatia, Montenegro and Greece this summer

Albania has seen a very low rate of Covid-19 infections with only 1,076 cases and 33 deaths to date, according to Evolution Yachting. The country implemented strict lockdown measures and currently, yachts are permitted to enter Albania with pre-approval for bunkering and provisioning. The country opened its borders for business and tourism from June 1st, […]

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Leisure Marine Maritime, Commercial & Defence

Croatian marine sector seeks UK businesses looking to expand

After previous successful exhibitions in France, the Czech Republic and The Netherlands, the Croatian National Tourist Board is bringing its tried and tested formula for forging international maritime partnerships to the UK. Over 15 Croatian businesses will be in London on Thursday 26th March to showcase the opportunities they have on offer to work with […]

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Leisure Marine

Cruise ship fall: Woman rescued after 10 hours in sea off Croatia

A British woman has survived after falling from a cruise ship off the coast of Croatia, the country’s coastguard has said. Officials said the 46-year-old was rescued 10 hours after falling into the Adriatic Sea – 60 miles offshore – at around midnight on Saturday. The woman, named as Kay Longstaff, was taken to hospital […]

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Leisure Marine

52 SUPER SERIES gets start in Croatia

Sibenik, Croatia (May 23, 2018) – From the high tension and great expectations that prevailed amongst the crews of the 12 TP52s who contested the first day of the 2018 52 SUPER SERIES, it is three-time champions Quantum Racing who emerge with the tiniest possible lead at the Sibenik 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. With […]