MONTENEGRO CHARTER GUIDE WELcoME to THE CHARTER GUIDE to MONTENEGRO Welcome to our first Charter guide to Montenegro. As the leading superyacht marina in the Adriatic, we are aware of the importance of our role when it comes to promoting a destination as enchanting as Montenegro. Still undiscovered gem of this part of Europe, it is waiting to be discovered and enjoyed in as one of the most memorable stops on your charter journey. We hope this guide will serve you well when it comes to planning your trip and offer your guests an unforgettable experience. Tony Browne, Marina Director CONTENT 1. Introduction 7. Charter tour Montenegro to Venice 10 days 2. Destination 9. Charter tour Montenegro to 4. Map Venice 2 weeks 4. Charter tour Boka Bay 12. Montenegro Inland excursion 5. Charter tour Montenegro to 13. Tax and regulation guide Venice 7 days 16. MYBA Pop-Up Superyacht Show 1 DESTINATION DESTINATION Set in the middle of the Mediterranean A focused government drive and Great Wall of China “The Great Wall of image of serene and wild beauty: high in some of the most sought after investment from five star operators Kotor” and folkloric islands of “Our Lady alpine pastures strewn with hidden lakes cruising grounds is the small relatively such as Aman Resorts, One & Only, Four of the Rocks” and St George. and glaciers; fairy-tale waterfalls, rocky undiscovered gem, Montenegro. The Seasons and Orascom has resulted in This small country packs a big punch in grottoes and ice caves; dense primeval pristine, unadulterated splendour of this Montenegrin tourism currently growing terms of exploration and there is plenty forests and lush blueberry fields. Linked country is like no other, it lies between at the highest rate in the world of roughly to do, from ziplining over the deepest by over 3,000 kilometres of ancient paths Italy and Greece and shares boarders 10% per a year. canyon in Europe, Tara River Canyon, and hiking trails, all the delights of this with Serbia and Croatia. Its unspoilt Montenegro’s Adriatic coast opens into exploring the UNESCO listed Durmitor unspoilt natural wilderness lie within a interiors and dramatic mountains the Bay of Kotor also known as Boka National Park, home to Europe’s last few hours’ drive of Porto Montenegro. slip into the deep azure waters of Bay, home to Porto Montenegro. Often virgin black pine forest. Lazy summer Within a couple of hours’ flight of most the Adriatic, along 295 kilometres of referred to as the southernmost fjord in days lounging on the vast sandy beaches European capitals Porto Montenegro is coastline. Despite its natural beauty and Europe, Boka Bay is in fact a drowned of the Ulcinjska Riviera are easily replaced served by three international airports – central location, Montenegro has only river canyon. The high mountains that by winter skiing in Kolasin. Over 60% the nearest being Tivat, just 7 kilometres recently experienced an upsurge in the bend around the coastline protect the of the country is covered by mountains away. This ease of access extends popularity it enjoyed in the 1950s and bay from the open sea and from the cold greater than 1000 meters above sea level, waterside, with the marina just a day’s 60s. Then a haven for film stars such as climate of the north in winter. The Bay with the tallest peak – Bobotov Kuk in the sail from some of the Mediterranean’s Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor and Kirk offers some of the most incredible sights Durmitor Mountains – at 2,522 meters, best cruising grounds, including over Douglas, 21st century Montenegro is including that of the UNESCO World 8274.3 feet. 4000 islands dotted along the coast from again, re-establishing itself as a high-end Heritage towns of Perast and Kotor, Exploration of the undiscovered interiors, Croatia down to Greece - making it the destination. where you can see the said rival to the however, reveals a far more diverse ideal starting point for yacht charters. 2 EASY Access AND CRUISING CHARTER / BOKA BAY - 1 DAY Risan BOKA BAY E65 Our Lady of Perast the Rocks Herceg-Novi Dobrota Bijela Rose Tivat Kotor Krtole Cape Mokra Gora Plava Špilja Oblatno Bay of Zlatna Luka E65 Bigova WELCOME TO THE BOKA BAY The Boka Bay, Europe’s most southern fjord, provides a full day of cruising, sightseeing and dining options. Spend the day taking in the stunning scenery and waterside towns as you cruise inland from Porto Montenegro. Surrounded by lush mountain peaks and protected from the Adriatic’s sea current, let the millpond calm waters draw you to the heart of the Bay - “Our Lady of the Rocks”. OUR LADY OF THE ROCKS This small man-made islet holds aloft a beautiful 17th century church and quaint museum containing an assortment of OUTSTANDING CRUISING stone monuments, frescoes, and relics. Located a short distance from the Croatian border and at the base of the Adriatic Coast, Located just in front of Perast, hop-off for Porto Montenegro is the perfect charter base for the Dalmatian coast, Italy and Greece, an hour to explore and take some truly with access to over 4000 islands, whilst still only a short sail away from the traditional iconic photographs. cruising grounds of France and Spain. PERAST A short sail away is Perast, identified by the Venetian spire of St Nicholas’s church. EASY FLIGHT ACCESS ACROSS EUROPE Moor-up alongside Conte restaurant for No more than a few hours from most major European cities, Montenegro is easily a light snack and refreshments right on accessible by three international airports (Tivat 7km, Dubrovnik 46km, Podgorica the water’s edge, where you can look 90km), directly connecting with London, Paris, Rome, Munich, Vienna, Moscow, back upon “Our Lady of the Rocks” and Zürich and Nice, amongst others. All airports have private jet facilities. St George’s island. You may also want to visit Perast museum where you’ll find 4 CHARTER / BOKA BAY - 1 DAY CHARTER / MONTENEGRO TO VENICE - 7 DAYS a collection of pieces from the 19th and ROSE 20th centuries donated by locals - the Continue cruising towards the mouth of descendants of noble families of Perast. the bay. When you reach Rose, jump off Trieste Venice for a swim in the inlet of the peninsula. LUNCH IN KRTOLE A little further on, visit the Blue Cave Rovinj Take a leisurely sail around the Bay (Plava Spilja), between the Bay of Zlatna Punat of Kotor before heading back to the Luka and Cape Mokra Gora, and enjoy Brijuni Pula outskirts of the Boka Bay. Pass Porto the beautiful turquoise waters of this Montenegro as you make your way to secluded spot. Pag Krtole for a late lunch at Vino Santo restaurant, where you can moor directly DINNER AT SUNSET Rimini Dugi Otok alongside. Moor at Forte Rose for dinner with Skradin spectacular views and the perfect setting Sibenik to watch the sun go down. Trogir We recommend: Bol Hvar We recommend: Seafood menu: Sword fish Korcula MONTENEGRO and tuna carpaccio, black and red Mljet Dubrovnik risotto, and shrimps in mead Seafood menu: Montenegrin plate, ITALY octopus salad, and shrimps Adriatic Sea Cavtat (Always ask for a selection of fresh Pescara Tivat wild fish or “catch of the day”) Meat menu: Montenegrin plate, lamb Dessert: Crêpes flambé “under sach” Dessert: Chocolate volcano Wine: Montenegrin Chardonnay Barrique or Croatian Pošip Grgić DAY 1 / MONTENEGRO SVETI STEFAN Have breakfast on-board as you cruise south around the coastline to Budva. Drop anchor off the shores of Sveti Stefan and take a walk around the Aman Milocer before lunch at their restaurant, Olive. After a quick dip and perhaps some watersports, head back to port. SUNDOWNERS AND DINNER Upon arrival and a quick freshen up, enjoy some sundowners at Crush Wine Station until it’s time for dinner. With late night opening hours, amble around the village’s designer boutiques on your way to dinner at one of our waterside restaurants. Continue your evening in style at the Platinum nightclub at the Porto Montenegro Yacht Club complex. 5 CHARTER / MONTENEGRO TO VENICE - 7 DAYS CHARTER / MONTENEGRO TO VENICE - 7 DAYS DINNER IN HVAR Hvar town, the place to be when it comes to nightlife and glamour. Start your night at the lively harbour with a fine dining experience at Roots restaurant, a trendy spot where you can taste exquisite local dishes with a modern twist. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY slands Head to Carpe Diem and dive into the I bustling night life of this famous party ubrovnik town. However, if you are not in the mood var D Kornati H and looking for somewhere quieter to sleep, anchor at Sveti Klement and enter DAY 2 / CRUISE TO CROATIA the harbour by water taxi. DAY 5 / SKRADIN AND KORNATI oysters and mussels at one of the charming CAVTAT AND DUBROVNIK ISLANDS little restaurants in the bay. Richard After a traditional breakfast of burek and Widmark produced the film “The Long yogurt – a local specialty made of pastry IN-LAND EXCURSION Ships” here, after having visited it as he was filled with ham and cheese, and the In the early morning head to Skradin or amazed by the raw nature and dramatic perfect hangover cure – cross the border travel there while sleeping and wake up on scenery. Depart in the evening from Rovinj early to Croatia and head to the charming location. A 35 min drive inland will take you to arrive in Venice by 10:30 am. town of Cavtat. to Bibich Restaurant, which has amazing local food and wine (best to book ahead).