Best Places in Croatia for a New Year’s Eve Yacht Charter

New Year’s Eve means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, and it is only natural that everybody has their own preferred way of celebrating this yearly reset.

Luckily, organising a New Year party on a yacht charter means that the vessel can accommodate a variety of different options when it comes to the manner of celebration. There are some unavoidable staples that make up the core of every New Year celebration, but the rest can be subjected to the whims and wishes of the clients. This means that every guest will be able to craft their individual New Year experience, thanks to the versatility of their yacht and the expertise of the crew.

Here are some of the things you could take into account when planning a New Year Party on a yacht charter in Croatia.

Best places for a New Year party on a yacht charter

Celebrate the eve of the new year aboard your yacht charter in Croatia and let our yacht charter support, alongside our local brokers and expert charter crew, organise every aspect of your party. Since this incredible country offers everything you might want or need to take part in the biggest party of the year, you can choose from countless private destinations in the Croatian Adriatic sea or participate in the festivities in some of the bigger coastal settlements on the Croatian mainland.

Pula

Situated at the most southern point of the Istrian peninsula, Pula is a major hub for all maritime traffic in the northern Croatian Adriatic sea. If you are planning on visiting a New Year’s Eve party in Pula, you will not be disappointed by the charming atmosphere of this contemporary town, with ancient Roman roots. Champagne and fireworks alongside historic architecture always have a certain charm and appeal, particularly for yacht connoisseurs.

Rijeka

One of the biggest ports in Croatia, Rijeka is the crowning jewel of the Kvarner region– the oldest touristic region in Croatia. Often compared to the Italian port town of Trst, Rijeka has a strong “alternative” vibe and an atmosphere of a cosmopolitan social structure, where a New Year’s eve party will be anything, but ordinary and boring. If you choose Rijeka as your mainland-based party venue, you will also have access to the nearby town of Opatija, the mecca of luxury yachting in this part of the Adriatic.

Split

If you berth your yacht on the main Split sea promenade, you will get to enjoy a beautiful fireworks display, from the comfort of your charter. Since Split is the second-largest city in Croatia, be sure that a fantastic show is guaranteed.

Alongside excellent restaurants and exclusive clubs, guests can also enjoy the wonderful ancient Roman architecture, that makes up the core of Split’s old town. Illuminated with the light of numerous rockets and flash bangs, the Roman palaces and arches will assume otherworldly characteristics that will leave guests breathless.

Zadar

This unique city and its surrounding archipelago are considered a yachting paradise, especially if you plan to celebrate the new year around the city itself. Zadar`s old town core creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with the locals organizing wonderful fireworks and a stage with entertainers surrounded by medieval towers, cobblestone squares and narrow stone streets.

Dubrovnik

One of the most coveted locations in the entire Mediterranean, the famous walled city of Dubrovnik is also known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. The origin of the nickname becomes obvious to visitors who take a walk through its astounding old core and atop its many city walls.

The entire town is protected by UNESCO due to magnificent examples of gothic and renaissance architecture, which really elevate the atmosphere of a New Year party. You can berth your yacht not far from the city walls and enjoy the fireworks display from here or climb the nearby Srđ mountain and enjoy the fantastic vistas from this beautiful peak; there is a fully-functioning funicular that takes guests to the top in a blink of an eye.

Prepare for an Unforgettable Fireworks Display from your Yacht

Fireworks are one of the most important symbols of the new year. Recognizing this, fireworks are legal to buy in Croatia, which means they are easily accessible and a lot of people throw their own private fireworks parties, alongside the formally organized ones in the major settlements all along the Croatian Adriatic coastline.

This means, if your yacht charter is in the right position at the right time, you will be able to witness a fireworks spectacle unlike any other in the world. Ask your local charter crew about the best position and observe as the entire Croatian coastline lights up in a cascading symphony of colours, shiny clouds and bangs.

A yacht charter is a perfect stage to enjoy a seamless display of heavenly lights and explosions as the New Year starts. Watching the fireworks in the sky, while their bright colours reflect against the dark velvet surface of the sea is really spectacular, especially if you have access to premium food, drink and service on your yacht.

Incredible New Year’s Eve Michelin dining

A yacht charter is a perfect venue to celebrate the biggest party of the year, and a big part of the festivities will definitely be the Michelin-level dining aboard your yacht. Besides premium champagne, which will flow in streams, you and your charter party can also look forward to exclusive finger foods like truffle-based snacks, canapes, caviar, Belgian chocolates and a wide selection of sushi.

For main courses, only the sky is the limit, since your expert chef will be able to prepare anything and everything you specify on your preference sheet, before the start of the charter. A sample New Year’s Eve dining menu would definitely include dishes like roasted turkey, grilled lobster tails, pan-seared salmon and fresh Adriatic tuna.

Since this is the most important party in the year, talk to your broker before any provisioning, if you have any special requests.

DJs & entertainment

Prepare to party like there is no tomorrow on your yacht charter and let champagne flow in streams while you enjoy an exclusive DJ party in a luxury environment. Surrounded by nothing more than water, the music from your yacht will echo far into the distance, as well as be massively multiplied by the reflection of the sound waves against the surface of the sea.

This interesting acoustic effect will transform your yacht charter into a floating party palace. Exuberant dress, luxurious surroundings and beautiful people will make a New Year party on a yacht charter a night to remember.

The crew will set up multiple entertainment areas, if the length of the yacht allows it, hiring live bands, singers and other various performances, as well as a quiet room, where guests can escape the loud party and find some peace and privacy.

Why celebrate a New Year party on a yacht charter in Croatia?

Try something completely different and organise the best first party of the year, by booking a charter yacht for New Year`s Eve in Croatia. Comfort and luxury combined with an elegant primary venue and a unique ability to choose your secondary venue at will are the main reasons why potential clients would want to experience a New Year`s eve party aboard a yacht charter.

Move along the coastline and watch out for fireworks before midnight, before finding a quiet place to party in peace or join in one of many New Year parties that take place in exclusive clubs all along the Croatian coastline.

Since a luxury yacht can accommodate every possible taste, there is no need to plan further than booking a yacht with SuperYachts Croatia. Let the competent charter crew, the expert charter support and our local broker take care of all the arrangements, while you and your charter party have an experience of a lifetime.