Gardelin Description
The gulet Gardelin is a motor sailboat built in 1999 and completely renovated in 2020 in Croatia. The vessel changed its look and became a luxury sailboat of the first class. Gardelin is 28 meters long and 7 meters wide. It has eight cabins that are consisted of 4 double bed cabins and 3 triple bed cabin. The cabins are very colorful and homey like. Each cabin has a wardrobe, plenty of storage space, bathroom towels, beach towels, 24 V/220 electricity and its own private bathroom. All cabins are fully air conditioned, providing you a chill good night sleep, after a long hot day. The bathrooms are fully renovated. A nice big sink with storage space under matches with mirror and toilet. Every cabin has a spacious shower box with curtain and comes with soap and shampoo.
Cruising Area of Gardelin
Accommodations
4 x Double cabin
Cabin with double bed. Ensuite bathroom with home type toilet and shower box.
3 x Double cabin + single bed
Cabin with double bed and single bed. Ensuite bathroom with home type toilet and shower box.
Specification
Engine: Volvo 270 kW / 360 HP Generator: 2 x Onan 26 kW & 17 kW
Wi-Fi mobile internet connection
Water Sports
Banana
Fishing gear
Kayak
Waterski
Snorkeling gear
Stand-up paddle
Tender
Donut
Floating Island
Scuba Diving 
Entertainment
USB Connection
Laptop for guests
Espresso machine
Cuisine
Gardelin Crew Profile
At the heart of Gulet Gardelin is a passionate captain Mr. Alen Grdović, a seasoned maritime professional with over 20 years of experience sailing the stunning Dalmatian coast. Born on December 18, 1966, Alen honed his skills working on luxury yachts in Monte Carlo before returning home to bring his wealth of expertise to Croatia. His dream became a reality with the Gulet Gardelin, where he has created a truly unique and welcoming experience for guests.
Today,
Alen takes pride in his role as Chief Engineer, while his son, Duje, follows in his footsteps as the captain of the Gardelin. Together, they form a dynamic duo, ensuring every voyage is smooth, safe, and unforgettable.
Alen’s wife, Vanessa, adds her touch of warmth and care to the family-run operation, creating a friendly and inviting atmosphere on board.
The Grdović family has built a reputation for hosting countless happy guests over the years. Gulet Gardelin is especially beloved by larger groups and fam ilies with children, thanks to its perfect blend of comfort, charm, and personal ized service.
Whether you’re exploring hidden bays, savoring delicious meals, or simply soaking up the sun, you’ll feel right at home with this exceptional crew.
With their rich experience, dedication, and genuine hospitality, the Grdović family ensures that every moment on Gulet Gardelin is a cherished memory waiting to happen.
Gardelin Calendar
Gardelin does currently not provide a calendar or bookings list. Please inquire for more information.
Gardelin Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: €18,500
High price: €21,500
The high and low prices of this yacht depend on both the number of guests and the traveling season. Send us an inquiry for exact pricing.
Yacht terms: Plus Expenses
The price includes a professional crew operating your chartered yacht, but all running expenses such as fuel, tax, provisions and any other costs are extra. Calculate between 20-30% for a sailing yacht and 30-40% for a motor yacht on top of the given rate with an APA cash payment made to the ships agent or captain, who will keep an open tap and produce full accounts of all expenditures. Unused APA money will be refunded. Inquire for more information.
ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS
WEEKLY RATES 2027
15.05 - 19.06.: 19,000 EUR
19.06. - 03.07.: 19,500 EUR
03.07. - 21.08.: 21,500 EUR
21.08 - 18.09.: 20,000 EUR
18.09. - 16.10.: 18,500 EUR
The yacht price includes:
• AGENCY SUPPORT: complimentary assistant who will guide you through your entire yacht journey, all paperwork, assistance in case of emergency, entire support before and during the cruise, organisation of extra activities like on shore excursions, transportation or accommodation bookings
• Croatian VAT.
• Shipboard accommodation for 14 guests (option to expand number of guest up to 16 passengers for 1.500 extra payment).
• Yacht with the complete equipment
• 3 members of crew
• 4 hours of cruising per day
• 8 hours of generator work per day (for air conditioning)
• Bed linen, towels
• Yacht cleaning
• Leisure equipment: 2x canoe, banana-boat skiing, surfing, tender Maestral 4,60m, snorkelling equipment.
All motorised water sports and their use are only paid according to fuel consumption.
Obligatory additional costs:
• Food
• Drinks/beverages
• Ports, anchorages and marinas fees
Port fees - Anchorages:
Port fees and anchorages are to be paid on spot in each port/anchor (in cash), according to actual costs in ports/anchors.
The total cost per week depends on the selected itinerary/ports of call.
It is not obligatory for the yacht to be in the port each night, it can also be anchored, which lowers the mooring fees (approximate cost is between 1,000 - 1,500 EUR).
The yacht price does not include:
• Food and beverage cost
• Entrance to the national parks
• Tourist taxes
• Transport from and to hotel
• Optional is gratitude/tip for the crew
• Ports, anchorages and marinas fees
• Public port fees:
Relocation fee - 1,500 EUR
Food options:
• HALF BOARD (Breakfast / lunch) - 550 EUR
• ADVANCED HALF BOARD (Breakfast / lunch / 3x dinner) - 700 EUR
* Lunch and dinners are 3 course meals
* In half board is possible to change lunch for dinner on your request
* Preference list will be provided for all special requests and/or food allergies
Drink options:
• CORKAGE FEE: 1,000 € per group per week. (if clients just wish to bring their own drinks on board)
Beverages will be selected based on the client´s specified preferences, adhering to the provided drink preference list. The client will be
responsible for covering the cost of the beverages at the respective store prices.
* Preference list will be provided for all special requests like favorite brands, cocktails etc.
Gardelin Guest Reviews
Fantastic service
Hi Vanessa and Alen,
I send you my best compliments for the Boat Cruise on board the Gardelin. We appreciated your professional team a lot, both during the sailing operations and in all other daily activities. Excellent quality of
food , variety of fish and meat , salads, and fruits . Fantastic cabins and services: my friends have been fascinated.
Vittorio P. - Italy
Family holiday
Dear Alen
Thank you very much for the last-minute organization of our 3-week stay in Croatia. Gardelin was an amazing experience, and we can recommend Gardelin and its crew 100%. All my family arrived back in Germany, and we had a blast, enjoying every day. Best Regards to you and the crew. Thank you
Hubertus & Family
Safe and comfortable
We spent a very nice week on Gardelin, because the crew, the boat, the food, and also because the places that the crew recommended us to go for
pleasure, dining etz. Really, everything was fantastic, and all of us (we were the 14th friends) enjoyed our journey in Croatia with the Gardelin people very much. They made
us feel safe and comfortable. For all this, you can give my address if someone needs information about our Gardelin experience. Give my personal salutation to Mr. Alen, Captain, and the crew
Toni A - Spain
An experience to be repeated
We enjoyed the week we spent on board Gardelin very much this Summer. The itinerary was find but the crew was flexible enough to accept some ongoing changes. The skipper was very experienced, so we always felt safe and comfortable. The boat premises were convenient. The food and the service were great. An experience to be repeated
N.N. - Portugal
More than regular cruise
Fantastic!!!!
We had a most wonderful week with you all in June and would very much like to do it again. From the delicious meals you cooked to the warm atmosphere you created, the whole experience was great. You were very accommodating of our needs and showed us the most beautiful places, I am sure we would not have seen on a regular cruise.
Charles - U.S.A
5 fantastic years with Gardelin
We are a group of 13 Norwegians, and since 2012, we have been going to Gardelin for 5 fantastic years, together with Alen and his fantastic crew.
We are also coming this year in September. We have been 100% satisfied all these years. One year, we went to Turkey with a new boat, a little bigger than Gardelin.
Then we understood how fantastic everything was at Gardelin.
Food is excellent, prepared by a super chef who crafts a new menu every day in his small kitchen. The crew is always there for us, yet they are very discreet.
What we mean is that we feel very private and relaxed.
Gardelin is the best place to be for good times with friends and family.
We are looking forward to coming back to Gardelin with Alen and his crew.
Magne Gaara and friends.