THE 1st CROYA CHARTER SHOW 4 – 6 OCTOBER 2024 SPLIT, CROATIA

The newly formed Croatian Yachting Association (CRO.Y.A.) is proud to officially

announce its inaugural event, the CROYA Charter Show, which will take place in the

city of Split from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 October 2024.

The timing of this B2B event has taken into consideration the Nautical Festival that is

held in the city during October and of which it is an official part. It is an excellent time

to find yourself in Split with its fascinating history, impressive architecture that

includes Diocletian’s Palace (one of the six UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia)

and tantalizing Dalmatian cuisine.

The dual aim of the CROYA Charter Show is to present some of the finest crewed

charter yachts that are available for charter in Croatia and shine the spotlight on the

multitude of cruising destinations and attractions that the country has to offer.

The contribution of such an event to the promotion of Croatia as a premier cruising

destination is bound to be significant and, as such, CRO.Y.A. has the honor of

organizing the Show in partnership with the Croatian National Tourist Board,

under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and Sport and with the strong

support of the local authorities, both town and county.

Attending yachts will be a mix of motor yachts, sailing yachts, motor sailers and

gulets, with the majority being based in Croatia. These yachts are fully crewed and

belong to the luxury segment of the industry. This will provide attendees with the

opportunity to visit and appraise a wide range of vessels, meet the Captains and

crew and sample the culinary offerings of the yacht chefs. In other words, they will

be able to form their own informed opinion, which is priceless when guiding the

choices of charter guests.

During the event, a chefs’ competition will be held that will challenge participating

chefs to present an innovative approach to Croatian cuisine and it will be

organized by Mike Jennings, a Michelin-trained chef. Mike will also sit on the panel

of judges where he will be joined by Chef Ino Kuvačić, author of the cookbook

“Dalmatia: Recipes from Croatia’s Mediterranean Coast” and one more

distinguished Croatian chef whose name we will be revealing shortly.

A second competition will also be held during the CROYA Charter Show, the CYBA

Designer Water Competition, and it will be open to all attending yachts. We are all

aware of the severe consequences of plastic waste in the marine environment and

a significant contributor to this pollution is plastic water bottles. However, there is a

simple and effective way that we can all contribute to preventing these bottles

from ending up in the sea: by producing and and serving our own filtered drinking

water on yachts, for both clients and crew, and eliminating the use of plastic

bottles altogether. The competition aims to raise awareness about “going green to

save the blue” and will task the crew with preparing innovative, heath-enhancing

and delicious drinking water. Always respecting the highest of safety standards.

Networking opportunities will also abound as the event has a rich social agenda

including opening and closing receptions with exclusive entertainment provided by

“Sans”, educational seminars and yacht hops. This is a not to be missed event for

those who wish to update their knowledge and information about cruising in Croatia

and we look forward to welcoming industry professionals in the vibrant city of Split.