There are yachts that turn heads in the marina, and then there are yachts that actually deliver on the promise. Valentina II — a 27.6-metre Sanlorenzo built in 2011 and extensively rebuilt in 2021 — is very much the latter. She's the kind of vessel you step aboard and immediately exhale. Everything feels considered. Nothing feels overdone. And with 2027 Croatia yacht charter dates now open, the timing to plan your Adriatic escape is honestly perfect.
Italian Bones, Adriatic Soul
Sanlorenzo has long had a reputation for building yachts that feel like private homes rather than floating showrooms — and Valentina II leans fully into that philosophy. Her 2021 refit brought a refreshed, contemporary palette to the interiors: soft tones, clean lines, and the kind of light-filled spaces that make you forget you're at sea. We think she strikes a rare balance between warmth and sophistication that's genuinely hard to find at this length.
Accommodation is arranged for eight guests across four staterooms. The full-beam Master suite on the main deck is — frankly — exceptional. Full-beam at this size means you feel the width of the hull, which transforms a cabin into something that reads closer to a boutique hotel room. Below, a full-beam VIP suite mirrors that generosity, making Valentina II an ideal charter for two families or two couples travelling together who both want to feel like the principal guests. Two convertible twin cabins handle the rest with easy elegance.
Croatia Yacht Charter — The Adriatic at Its Best
Valentina II is based in Tivat, Montenegro — and it's a smarter starting point than most people realise. Tivat sits right at the mouth of the Bay of Kotor, arguably the most dramatic fjord-like waterway in the entire Mediterranean, and from there the Croatian coastline unfurls northward in a long, glittering chain of islands, old towns, and hidden anchorages.
Croatia yacht charter has a way of spoiling you quickly. Sail out of Kotor Bay and within hours you're anchoring off the Elaphiti Islands — lush, car-free, and blissfully quiet. Push north and the choices multiply: Hvar's old town with its hilltop fortress and terrace bars; the UNESCO-listed walls of Dubrovnik, best admired from the water at dusk; the lunar landscapes of Vis, an island that resisted tourism for decades and still wears that independence with pride.
What makes a private yacht charter here so compelling is the access. The most enchanting spots along the Dalmatian coast — the secluded coves of Korčula, the pine-scented bays of Mljet, the emerald shallows of Šolta — are simply unreachable any other way. You anchor where the ferries don't go. You swim in water that nobody else has touched that morning. That's not a cliché — it's genuinely what happens out here.
A Crew That Knows These Waters
Valentina II's captain brings more than a decade of Adriatic experience to every passage. That matters more than guests often realise. These are intricate, island-studded waters with their own rhythms, winds, and local knowledge — the kind of expertise that means you're anchored in the perfect bay at sunset rather than a busy marina. The full crew of five ensures every detail, from morning coffee to a long lazy lunch served on deck, is handled with genuine warmth.
On Deck — Where the Days Are Spent
The outdoor spaces aboard Valentina II deserve real attention. She's a boat designed for Mediterranean living — for long afternoons in the sun, al fresco dinners that drift well into the evening, and mornings spent coffee in hand watching the coastline slowly wake up. Stabilisers at anchor mean that even when the Adriatic has opinions, your onboard experience stays smooth and comfortable. That's a detail that sounds minor until you're drifting off to sleep in a calm, steady cabin at 2am.
Book Your 2027 Adriatic Charter Now
Valentina II is now accepting bookings for the 2027 season — and the best summer weeks along the Croatian coast fill earlier than most guests expect. If the Adriatic has been on your list, this is the vessel we'd put at the top of yours. Eight guests, five crew, ninety feet of Sanlorenzo craftsmanship, and one of the world's great coastlines. Get in touch with our team at Exclusive Gulets to start planning your luxury charter holiday aboard her.
