Hvar
A lively waterfront, beautiful stone streets and the Pakleni Islands just offshore. Enjoy the buzz of Hvar Town, then escape by boat to a quiet bay for a swim away from the crowds.
PRIVATE SAILING HOLIDAYS IN CROATIA
Sail the Adriatic. Feel the Joy.
Discover Croatia at your own pace aboard a New Hanse 461, with your own local skipper.
THE ADRIATIC, YOUR WAY
A different kind of escape
A private sailing holiday shaped around you. Spend your days swimming in clear blue water, discovering island towns and quiet bays, and enjoying the freedom of life at sea.
MORE THAN A HOLIDAY
Your Croatia. Your pace. Your Joy.
Sail between beautiful islands, anchor in peaceful coves and enjoy the simple pleasures of the Adriatic. Every week is planned around the conditions and what you would most love to experience.
Discover the Experience
MEET JOY
Your home on the Adriatic
Step aboard our Hanse 461, designed for comfortable living and rewarding sailing. With three cabins, generous outdoor spaces and performance sails, Joy brings together relaxation and the pleasure of being under sail.
Discover the YachtEXPLORE THE ADRIATIC
Islands worth slowing down for
From historic waterfront towns to sheltered bays, discover the islands and places that make sailing Croatia unforgettable.
Vis
Slower, wilder and wonderfully authentic. Vis is an island to explore without rushing, with clear blue water, old fishing villages and peaceful anchorages that make you want to stay one more night.
Korčula
Wander through narrow stone lanes, discover hidden courtyards and enjoy a long evening by the sea. Korčula blends rich history with the relaxed rhythm of island life.
Brač
From charming harbour villages to sheltered coves beneath pine-covered hills, Brač is made for days on the water. Drop anchor, take a swim and enjoy the simple pleasure of being at sea
Skipper Secret Places
Some of the best places don't have a famous name. These are the quiet coves, clear-water swimming spots and peaceful anchorages I love discovering along the way, depending on the weather and sea conditions.
Sćedro
A peaceful island south of Hvar, where sheltered bays have offered refuge to sailors for centuries. Drop anchor in its crystal-clear waters, enjoy the quiet of unspoiled nature and discover a hidden side of the Adriatic.
YOUR LOCAL CONNECTION
Your skipper. Your Croatia.
Born and raised in Split, I have spent my life connected to the sea. With a background in professional maritime operations, years of sailing experience and a genuine love for Croatia, I look forward to helping you discover the Adriatic from a local perspective.
Meet Your SkipperGUEST EXPERIENCES
A few words from our guests
Every sailing holiday is different. Here is what guests have shared about their time on the Adriatic with Joy.
★★★★★
Best trip ever!
We had an absolutely incredible experience! Our captain and hostess were fantastic—knowledgeable, welcoming, and so much fun to be around. Amazing food, beautiful sailing, lots of laughs, and great company made the entire trip unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better week!
★★★★★
Fabulous holiday
It was great. A new and wonderful holiday experience for our family. Loved the small bays where we stopped for lunch and swimming in clear turqouise water, and also coming to new and beautiful places every afternoon. Andrija was such a pleasant, competent and serviceminded skipper and «host» provisions for a weekend with no worries. A great guy - and a perfect «match» for the six of us. The logistics both prior to, during and after the sailing was also very smooth.
★★★★★
An Unforgettable Sailing Experience
Sailing with Andrija was one of the highlights of our time in Croatia. His planning and organisation were exceptional, and he always found the perfect balance between sailing, exploring beautiful places and simply enjoying life on the water. The whole experience was unforgettable — so much so that we decided to sail with him twice in the same year! I couldn't recommend Andrija more highly to anyone looking for a truly special sailing holiday in Croatia.
YOUR ADRIATIC ESCAPE STARTS HERE
Ready to feel the Joy?
Tell us what you have in mind, and let's start planning your private sailing holiday in Croatia.
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Images may show the Hanse 461 model for illustrative purposes.
Actual photographs of Joy will be added following delivery.
Final details and appearance may vary slightly.