Some yachts are built. Others are made — shaped over time by the people who sail them, the seas they cross, and the stories they carry. Amorena is very much the latter. A 44-metre custom motor sailer now available through our Croatia yacht charter collection, she is one of those rare vessels that manages to feel both grand in scale and genuinely personal. We were immediately taken with her when she came to our attention, and we think you will be too.
A Dalmatian Story Three Generations in the Making
What sets Amorena apart — frankly, what elevates her above comparable vessels in this size category — is the family behind her. Captain Ivan Trgo is a third-generation seafarer, part of a maritime dynasty with more than 80 years of Adriatic experience woven into its DNA. That is not a marketing line. It shows. The warmth of the crew, the ease with which the vessel is run, the small thoughtful details aboard — all of it traces back to a family that has spent three generations learning how to look after people at sea.
Launched in 2011, Amorena carries the character of a traditional Dalmatian vessel without sacrificing a single modern comfort. She is, in the best possible sense, a product of where she comes from.
Space — Genuinely, Generously So
Let's talk about what Amorena does better than almost anything else in the Croatia yacht charter market at this price point: space. Her 8.5-metre beam gives her the kind of breadth that lets 38 guests move around without ever feeling crowded — and that is a genuinely difficult thing to achieve on a charter vessel. The main sun deck runs to 120 square metres. There is a further 90 square metres on the upper deck. Add a Jacuzzi with its own surrounding lounge area, expansive indoor and outdoor dining, a stern platform dropping directly to the sea, and you have a vessel that works as well for a large family reunion as it does for a corporate gathering or a milestone celebration.
The water toys are well chosen, too — a SeaBob and jet ski among them. The Adriatic invites that kind of play, and Amorena is set up to deliver it properly.
Accommodation Across Two Full Decks
Eighteen cabins spread across two accommodation decks means everyone has somewhere comfortable to retreat to — an important consideration when you are travelling with a large group. On the lower deck, two triple cabins (double bed plus single, 14 m² each) offer flexibility for families or three friends who do not mind sharing, while six double cabins on the same deck provide proper private space. The main deck adds two further double cabins and six single cabins, all air-conditioned around the clock. Eighteen WC facilities — one per cabin — means no awkward morning queues. It is the kind of practical thinking that experienced charter crews understand intuitively.
A team of eight crew serves the full complement of guests, keeping the ratio sensible and the service genuinely attentive rather than stretched thin.
The Croatian Adriatic: Her Natural Home
Based in Split, Amorena is ideally positioned to explore some of the finest sailing waters in the Mediterranean. A Croatia yacht charter gives you access to a coastline that is, frankly, unmatched for variety — medieval walled towns like Dubrovnik and Hvar, pine-fringed islands like Brač and Vis, hidden coves accessible only by sea, and a string of UNESCO-listed landmarks that reward slower, more considered travel. The Adriatic here has a clarity and colour that photographs struggle to do justice to. You need to be aboard — anchored in a quiet bay as the sun drops behind the Dalmatian hills — to really understand why guests return to this stretch of water year after year.
Amorena was built for exactly this kind of private yacht charter experience: sociable enough for a crowd, intimate enough to feel like it belongs to you alone. A gulet cruise along the Croatian coast on a vessel with this much deck space and this much soul is a genuinely rare proposition.
Key Specifications at a Glance
Length: 44 metres | Beam: 8.5 metres
Built: 2011 | Based in Split, Croatia
Guests: up to 38 | Crew: 8
18 guest cabins | 18 WC facilities
Main sun deck: 120 m² | Upper deck: 90 m²
Jacuzzi with lounge area
Water toys including SeaBob and jet ski
Indoor and outdoor dining
24-hour air conditioning throughout
Amorena is available for charter in 2027. If you are planning a large group luxury charter holiday along the Croatian coast and want something with genuine character — not just capacity — we would love to tell you more. Reach out to our team and we will put together an itinerary worthy of her.
