Meet our team
Australian roots, Dalmatian waters. Opal grew from a genuine love for Croatia's coast and culture.
Opal Adriatic exists because Dalmatia deserves more than a standard charter experience. The team operates across Australia and Croatia, keeping things personal, locally informed, and quietly precise.
Driven by simplicity: every week should feel unhurried and shaped around the people on board. No rigid itineraries, no over-produced luxury. Just good local knowledge, quiet attention to detail, a coastline that does most of the work, and a yacht that makes everything feel cinematic.
Meet Helena
With a background spanning law, psychology journalism, and international hospitality, Helena brings a rare combination of precision and warmth to everything Opal does.
She’s most at home on a harbour at sunset with great wine, a long run behind her, and a lemon tree somewhere nearby.
Meet Toni
Toni comes to the helm from an engineering background, showing in his methodical and calm on deck demeanour. He brings over 36,000 nautical miles of local knowledge to every charter.
Off duty he is happiest by the sea with a fishing line in hand, ideally after a long ride on his motorcycle.
Frequently Asked Questions: everything you need to know about experiencing the smoothest week at sea.
How much does a yacht charter cost in Croatia?
Charter pricing depends on the season, the duration, and how you prefer to structure the week. We offer both all-inclusive pricing and a more flexible charter fee plus APA model. Rather than publish a number that may not reflect your specific week, we prefer to walk you through the options in a conversation. Reach out and we will give you a clear, transparent breakdown.
What is included in the charter price?
Every charter includes the yacht, professional crew, a fully flexible itinerary, bed linen and towels, water toys, onboard entertainment, Wi-Fi, and yacht insurance. Depending on your pricing model, food, beverages, fuel, and marina fees may be included upfront or managed through the APA.
What is APA and how does it work?
APA stands for Advance Provisioning Allowance. It is a prepaid budget, typically 30–35% of the charter fee, that covers the running costs of your week: fuel, food and beverages, marina berths, port fees, national park entries, and any special requests. The captain manages it transparently throughout the trip, keeps a detailed log, and returns any unspent balance at the end. If you prefer not to think about running costs at all, our all-inclusive option wraps everything into a single agreed price before you board.