Some yachts are delivered and considered done. Rara Avis has never been one of them. Since she first sailed the Adriatic in 2018, her owner-captain has treated her less like a finished vessel and more like a living project — something to be refined, pushed further, made better. For 2027, that philosophy has produced its most dramatic result yet. The newly refitted Rara Avis is four metres longer, dramatically more open, and arguably one of the most compelling Croatia yacht charter options afloat right now.
A Refit That Actually Means Something
We've seen plenty of "upgrades" that amount to a fresh coat of paint and a new coffee machine. This is not that. Stretching Rara Avis to 37 metres overall — a four-metre extension — has fundamentally changed the way space is felt and used on board. The aft deck alone is transformed: broader, more sociable, and now anchored by a dedicated separate sitting area that practically invites you to linger over an evening Aperol as the Croatian coastline fades to gold.
The showpiece of the refit, though, is the new 32 m² two-sided hydraulic folding stern platform. It's genuinely impressive — a vast, multifunctional space that collapses the boundary between yacht and sea. Lower it into the water and it becomes your private swimming terrace. Use it as a launch pad for the jet skis. Or simply pull up a towel and let the Adriatic lap at your feet. A multifunctional gangway means boarding and disembarking happen from multiple directions, smoothly and without the usual nautical fuss.
Life Aboard: The Adriatic at Its Finest
Croatia yacht charter rewards those who know where to slow down — a hidden cove near Hvar, an afternoon anchorage off the Pakleni Islands, a late dinner drifting off the old walls of Korčula. Rara Avis is built for exactly that pace. Her expanded outdoor social spaces mean there's always somewhere to be — whether that's the forward deck seating for quiet morning coffee, the sundeck Jacuzzi for midday indulgence, or the alfresco dining area for long, unhurried lunches.
The sundeck, frankly, deserves its own paragraph. Jacuzzi, open bar, a cinema screen, and generous sunbathing space — it's the kind of setup that makes leaving the yacht feel almost counterproductive. Underwater lights and atmospheric deck lighting ensure that evenings on the Adriatic look every bit as spectacular as the days.
Toys, Fitness & the Details That Set Her Apart
The water toy arsenal is serious. Two Sea-Doo 80 HP Jet Skis, two Sea Bobs (F5 and F9), and a powerful Grand 850 Golden Line tender cover most of what the Dalmatian coast can throw at you. And then there's the Speediance Gym Monster — a smart, all-in-one strength training system on board. It's an unexpected touch, but honestly, if you're going to spend a week eating like royalty in the Adriatic, having a proper workout option on deck isn't the worst idea.
Accommodation runs to six cabins in total: two generously sized 18 m² VIP suites with double beds, two 13 m² double cabins, and two 13 m² twin cabins that convert to doubles — comfortably sleeping up to twelve guests. The elegant indoor salon with its dining area, bar, and lounge seating gives the yacht a proper interior anchor — somewhere to retreat when the sun peaks, or to gather for a nightcap with the navigation lights glowing outside.
Seven Crew — and an Extra Pair of Hands That Matter
One of the less visible but very real upgrades for 2027 is the expanded crew. Rara Avis now sails with seven professionals, including a dedicated additional hostess. On a luxury charter holiday, crew numbers matter — the difference between attentive and exceptional is often simply having enough hands. This addition means guests receive more personal, more considered service throughout the week. It's a detail the owner-captain clearly thought hard about, and we think guests will feel it immediately.
The crew is Croatian through and through — warm, highly capable, and genuinely proud of the waters they navigate. That local knowledge, paired with a yacht that is now more comfortable and more open than ever, makes for a private yacht charter experience that is hard to replicate.
2027 Availability — Don't Wait Too Long
The 2027 season for Rara Avis is open, and weeks on a newly refitted yacht of this calibre do not sit around. If a Croatia yacht charter has been on your radar — and it should be — this is one of the most exciting versions of the Adriatic luxury gulet charter experience we've seen in some time. Reach out to our team at Exclusive Gulets to check availability and make it happen.
