Es gibt einen bestimmten Moment auf einem gecrewten Yacht-Charter: Die Küstenlinie verschwindet hinter dem Horizont, der Kapitän steuert die nächste verborgene Bucht an und die Stewardess stellt ein gekühltes Glas auf den Tisch im Heck. Genau für diesen Moment wurde Splendid Yachting gegründet.
There is a single moment on a crewed yacht charter in which the coast falls behind the horizon, the captain sets a course for the next hidden bay and the stewardess places a chilled glass on the aft-deck table. That moment is precisely why Splendid Yachting exists.
Founded in 2014, Splendid Yachting has evolved from a boutique Adriatic charter operator into one of the most respected names for luxury crewed motor-yacht experiences across the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the Gulf. With offices in Zurich and Šibenik and a showroom at Motorworld Munich, the company combines Swiss precision with the understated warmth of the Croatian coast — a combination its clients simply call „Swiss quality, Adriatic adventure.“
For Yachtwerk clients considering the step from ownership into charter — or wanting to experience a vessel before purchasing it — Splendid Yachting is the ideal partner. While Yachtwerk handles yacht sales and brokerage, Splendid Yachting brings those same vessels to life on the water — crewed, provisioned and with a perfectly composed route.
A curated fleet for discerning guests: 17 to 86 metres
The Splendid Yachting fleet covers motor yachts from 17 to 86 metres — every vessel crewed, every charter fully managed. This is not a bareboat operation. Each yacht comes with a hand-picked captain, chef and crew whose only job is to make the week unforgettable.
The fleet architecture is deliberate. At the entry tier, motor yachts of 17 to 25 metres are designed for couples or small families seeking intimacy and agility — the ability to slip into shallow Kornati bays that larger vessels simply cannot reach. Mid-range yachts of 30 to 50 metres deliver the full superyacht repertoire — Jacuzzis, tenders, watersports equipment, multiple guest cabins — while remaining nimble enough for the tight harbour entries of Hvar and Vis. And at the top end, yachts over 50 metres offer the experience in which a private cinema, on-board spa and helipad become standard.
What unites the fleet is the curatorial eye. Splendid Yachting does not list every available charter yacht in the Mediterranean. They select vessels that meet their standards of build quality, crew calibre and guest experience — and then match the right yacht with the right client. It is a concierge philosophy applied to fleet management — and the difference is felt the moment you step on board.
Croatia and beyond: where Splendid Yachting operates
Croatia remains the heart of the business — and for good reason. The Dalmatian coast offers more than 1,200 islands, a coastline that reads like a sommelier’s notes — ancient stone towns, crystal-clear water, pine-fringed anchorages — and a season that comfortably runs from May to October.
Splendid Yachting’s editorial platform, splendid.hr, publishes detailed travel guides and curated itineraries in twelve languages — giving future charter guests a genuine sense of each route before they commit. From a seven-day coastal journey from Dubrovnik to Split through to a weekend escape across Kornati National Park: the itineraries are shaped by people who have sailed these waters for more than a decade.
Beyond Croatia, the charter portfolio reaches the French Riviera — Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Monaco — the Greek islands, the Caribbean in the winter season and the Gulf region for clients seeking year-round warmth and exclusivity. The operational reach is international — the service philosophy stays the same: every detail anticipated, every experience personalised.
What makes a Splendid charter different
The luxury charter market is competitive. A dozen operators can put you on a yacht in Split next Thursday. What sets Splendid Yachting apart happens before, during and after the journey.
Before boarding, the charter team — led by Betina Zupanovic — develops a detailed preference profile. Dietary requirements, activity preferences, port interests, special occasions, wine selections, watersports equipment. Nothing is assumed. A family with young children receives a different route, a different crew briefing and a different provisioning list to a corporate group chartering to deepen client relationships.
During the charter, captain and crew operate with an autonomy that only comes from a well-structured organisation. Splendid Yachting crews are trained to read the weather, adjust routes in real time and suggest spontaneous stops — a hidden restaurant on Lastovo, a dive spot off Vis at sunrise — that turn a good charter into an extraordinary one.
After disembarking, the relationship continues. Many Splendid Yachting clients return annually and often request the same captain. Some ultimately buy a yacht through partners like Yachtwerk — having fallen in love with a particular vessel during a charter week. In a sense, it is the most honest sea trial in the luxury market.
Premium partnerships and Splendid Escape
The company you keep says everything. The Splendid Yachting partner portfolio includes the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East, GlobeAir (private-jet-to-yacht transfers), Dörr Group and Moët & Chandon — brands that share an uncompromising commitment to craftsmanship and client experience.
For Yachtwerk clients, the Splendid Yachting partnership opens a direct line to comprehensive charter services that complement yacht ownership. Whether you are considering a purchase and want to experience a comparable vessel first, or you own a yacht and are exploring charter management: the Yachtwerk – Splendid Yachting relationship offers a seamless bridge between ownership and charter.
A recurring highlight in the annual calendar is Splendid Escape — an invitation-only experience that takes place every spring in Croatia. Across four days, luxury motor yachts and supercars come together on the Adriatic: high-performance driving along the Croatian coast road combines with water-based exploration on board the Splendid fleet. For clients who measure experiences in memories rather than price tags, Splendid Escape is the company at its most ambitious.
Zurich. Šibenik. Munich. Three offices, one standard.
Splendid Yachting’s operating model mirrors the clientele it serves. The Zurich head office handles the commercial and financial side with the discretion of a Swiss private bank. The Šibenik base, a short walk from Marina Mandalina, manages fleet operations, crew coordination and the local logistics along the Adriatic. And the Munich showroom at Motorworld — Europe’s largest automotive lifestyle destination — provides a physical touchpoint for German-speaking clients and a natural meeting place with the Yachtwerk sales team.
Three offices, three time zones of availability, one unwavering standard: every guest should feel that the entire organisation exists to look after their charter. With a senior team that includes Stefan Breck, Rainer Brendel and Ernst Nassl on the sales side — and Betina Zupanovic leading the charter business — Splendid Yachting retains the personal character of a boutique house while operating at the level international charter management demands.
Anyone exploring the world of luxury crewed motor-yacht charter — first-time client or seasoned traveller — finds in Splendid Yachting a benchmark that is hard to match: bespoke itineraries, experienced crews and the kind of attention to detail that turns a holiday into a story worth telling.
