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Boat description.

Vila Vrgade (translation means The Fairy of the island Vrgada) is a good choice in the economy class. Built in the true traditional gulet style, this yacht was one of the first gulets available for charter in Croatia. The gulet’s sails are functional so you can experience the cruising in the fullest.

Guest cabins configuration :

1 master cabin  with double bed (165*200 cm) 2 Cabins with double bed (135*200 cm) 1 Cabin with double bed (125*200 cm)

  • Each of the cabins has wardrobe, 24 V/220 electricity, home like bathroom with shampoo
  • Beach towels: 1 set per person per week
  • Bathroom towels: 2 towels per person per week.
  • Additional beach or bathroom towels :  on request
  • Bedding info : bed sheets are included in price.
  • Air-condition: 6 hours/ day is included in the price.

Deck: the exterior of the ship consists of the bow area designed as a sun bathing platform with sun mattresses, and the back of the ship is a dining area with covers to protect from the sun and wind. Salon areas: The interior of the ship houses the kitchen and navigational station, and further on the corridor leads to the guest cabins. Galley & crew quarters : kitchen galley features all necessary equipment – including ovens, grill, refrigerators and deep freezers, BBQ, microwave, air conditioning Tender , Toys:

  • Tender boat: 4,20 meters, 50 HP
  • 2 Paddle boards
  • snorkeling equipment
  • inflatable water mattresses
  • basic fishing equipment
  • water ski (50 EUR/h)
  • donut (50 EUR/h)
  • 30 minutes of motorized water activities daily included in the price

On Board Entertainment

DVD PLAYER, RADIO, CD PLAYER

  • board games, cards

Crew: Captain and cook

Crew consist of 2 members, captain and the cook, who are very friendly and open to guests’ suggestions. They will amaze you with their skills, openness and utterly positive vibration on board. Vila Vrgade being a family runned business is giving that homely feeling and makes your cruising vacation memorable.

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Time period Pre-season30.05.-27.06.
12.09.-03.10.
27.06.-11.07.
29.08.-12.09.
11.07.-25.07.
15.08.-29.08.
25.07.-15.08.Post-season
Price (EUR/week) 6,500.007,000.008,000.009,000.009,500.006,500.00
  • Beverages paid according to consumption - by bar price list
  • All inclusive package (including wines,beer,spirits): 170 EUR person/week
  • Non alcoholic package: 80 EUR person/week
  • Service cost for beverages supplied by clients: free of charge

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  • 220 Volt shore supply con.
  • 24 Volt electrical system
  • Air condition
  • Deck shower
  • Deck with dining area
  • Fully Equipment Galley
  • Fully Navigation Equipment’s
  • Fully Safety Equipment’s
  • Home Type Toilet
  • Marine Type Toilet
  • Minibar outside
  • Music System in Saloon
  • Sailing Equipment's
  • Separate cabins for crew
  • Sun Mattresses
  • Tv & DVD In All Cabins

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Technical specifications.

Built : 1995 Length : 20.00 m Beam : 5.50 m Draft : 1.85 m Flag : Croatia Engines : IVECO Aifo NEF 280 HP

Air Conditioning : YES Fuel Capacity : 2.000 lt Water Capacity : 3.000 lt Cabins : 4 Guests : 8 Crew : 2 Speed Engine : 8.0 – 10.0 Max Knots Speed Sailis : about 5.0 Knots

Gulet Charter Vila Vrgade form Trogir

Gulet name “Vila Vrgade” was taken from a legend told throughout the generations on our island of Vrgada. In this legend there was a good fairy that lived under a cliff, in the hill above the village, looking out onto the Kornati islands. It was said that she watched over the villagers and protected them from pirates and bad weather. Vila Vrgade gulet is meant for high tourism and has been given five stars for its accommodations and professional crew who will guide you on your trip. A long time after your holiday at sea you will still be talking about delicious meals, clear water, small villages and natural bays. M/Y Vila Vrgade is a classic two masted caique – of approximately 18 m length – with spacious interiors and a comfortable and large cockpit. If you love the sea, the nights in a desert bay under a starry sky, berthing in a small fishermen’s port, forgetting everyday life and problems, discovering everyday a different island, eating in a nice tavern by the sea.

Additional info

Electronics : Depth sounder, wind instruments, compass 2, autopilot VHF, GPS, ship mobile telephone, CD and DVD music and TV, icemaker, A/C

Toys : Dinghy Tube, canoe and snorkeling equipment

Booking charter conditions for Gulet charter Croatia :

Half board charter price is obligatory : € 1.000.00

The price include: A week rental with 2 crew members Half board arrangement – includes full breakfast, lunch or dinner, tea, coffee and water for a week Passenger Insurance All port taxes/Mooring Fees Fuel for 4 hours cruising per day RIB – Tender – speed boat with a water sport equipment Windsurfer Canoe Complete linen and towels

1. CHARTER FEE Includes: Shipboard accommodation, 4 hours of navigation per day, 4 hours of generator work per day, permits, insurance, all equipment on board, tender with outboard engine, linens and towels, crew salaries, VAT.

2. FOOD OPTIONS Half board: 250 € pax/week (breakfast + lunch) Full board: 350 € pax/week (breakfast + lunch + dinner)

3. BEVERAGE OPTIONS -All inclusive domestic package: 150 € pax/week – Includes: Croatian quality wines, beers, spirits, soft drinks, natural and mineral water, coffee, tea. -All inclusive domestic non-alcoholic package: 80 € pax/week

EXTRA COSTS – Port and marina fees – Delivery Fee for embarkation / disembarkation in any other port except base port, if “empty leg” caused (Dubrovnik delivery fee: 500 €)

Above mentioned prices DO NOT INCLUDE: Transfers to or from the yacht/hotel/airport, shore excursions, adverse activities (scuba diving, big game fishing, rafting…),national park and park of nature entrances, guided tours, gratuities / tips for the crew.

Booking terms: Option is placed on explicit e-mail request, and is active until agreed date. Booking needs to be confirmed while option is active. Option expires after agreed date without special warning. Please take care of your option expiration. Booking is confirmed when agreement is signed by both parties and deposit paid.

Payment conditions: Deposit: 50 % of charter fee – immediately, as confirmation of booking Balance: 50 % of charter fee + Other costs – not later than 6 weeks before charter commencement

Mean of payment: wire transfer to account of Booking Agent.

Check-in: Trogir, Saturday, from 17.00 hours Check-out: Trogir Saturday, until 09.00 hours

01.01-18.04
30.10-31.12
18.04-16.05
26.09-30.10
16.05-13.06
29.08-26.09
13.06-11.07 11.07-29.08 VAT
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Yacht: MS Vila Vrgade
Model: Gulet Vila Vrgade
Type: Gulet
Year: 1975 refit: 2006.
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Length: 18.00 m
Berths: 8
Cabins: 4
WC / Shower: 4

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Vila Vrgade

Technical specifications.

Built : 1995 Length : 20.00 m Beam : 5.50 m Draft : 1.85 m Flag : Croatia Engines : IVECO Aifo NEF 280 HP

Air Conditioning : YES Fuel Capacity : 2.000 lt Water Capacity : 3.000 lt Cabins : 4 Guests : 8 Crew : 2 Speed Engine : 8.0 – 10.0 Max Knots Speed Sailis : about 5.0 Knots

Gulet Charter Vila Vrgade form Trogir

Gulet name “Vila Vrgade” was taken from a legend told throughout the generations on our island of Vrgada. In this legend there was a good fairy that lived under a cliff, in the hill above the village, looking out onto the Kornati islands. It was said that she watched over the villagers and protected them from pirates and bad weather. Vila Vrgade gulet is meant for high tourism and has been given five stars for its accommodations and professional crew who will guide you on your trip. A long time after your holiday at sea you will still be talking about delicious meals, clear water, small villages and natural bays. M/Y Vila Vrgade is a classic two masted caique – of approximately 18 m length – with spacious interiors and a comfortable and large cockpit. If you love the sea, the nights in a desert bay under a starry sky, berthing in a small fishermen’s port, forgetting everyday life and problems, discovering everyday a different island, eating in a nice tavern by the sea.

Additional info

Electronics : Depth sounder, wind instruments, compass 2, autopilot VHF, GPS, ship mobile telephone, CD and DVD music and TV, icemaker, A/C

Toys : Dinghy Tube, canoe and snorkeling equipment

Booking charter conditions for Gulet charter Croatia :

Half board charter price is obligatory : € 1.000.00

The price include: A week rental with 2 crew members Half board arrangement – includes full breakfast, lunch or dinner, tea, coffee and water for a week Passenger Insurance All port taxes/Mooring Fees Fuel for 4 hours cruising per day RIB – Tender – speed boat with a water sport equipment Windsurfer Canoe Complete linen and towels

1. CHARTER FEE Includes: Shipboard accommodation, 4 hours of navigation per day, 4 hours of generator work per day, permits, insurance, all equipment on board, tender with outboard engine, linens and towels, crew salaries, VAT.

2. FOOD OPTIONS Half board: 250 € pax/week (breakfast + lunch) Full board: 350 € pax/week (breakfast + lunch + dinner)

3. BEVERAGE OPTIONS -All inclusive domestic package: 150 € pax/week – Includes: Croatian quality wines, beers, spirits, soft drinks, natural and mineral water, coffee, tea. -All inclusive domestic non-alcoholic package: 80 € pax/week

EXTRA COSTS – Port and marina fees – Delivery Fee for embarkation / disembarkation in any other port except base port, if “empty leg” caused (Dubrovnik delivery fee: 500 €)

Above mentioned prices DO NOT INCLUDE: Transfers to or from the yacht/hotel/airport, shore excursions, adverse activities (scuba diving, big game fishing, rafting…),national park and park of nature entrances, guided tours, gratuities / tips for the crew.

Booking terms: Option is placed on explicit e-mail request, and is active until agreed date. Booking needs to be confirmed while option is active. Option expires after agreed date without special warning. Please take care of your option expiration. Booking is confirmed when agreement is signed by both parties and deposit paid.

Payment conditions: Deposit: 50 % of charter fee – immediately, as confirmation of booking Balance: 50 % of charter fee + Other costs – not later than 6 weeks before charter commencement

Mean of payment: wire transfer to account of Booking Agent.

Check-in: Trogir, Saturday, from 17.00 hours Check-out: Trogir Saturday, until 09.00 hours

   

01.01-18.04
30.10-31.12
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26.09-30.10
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29.08-26.09
13.06-11.07 11.07-29.08 VAT

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Basic Parameters

  • Boat type Gulet
  • Production year 1975
  • Refitted year 2014
  • Capacity 8 persons
  • Length 20 m
  • Draught 2.2 m
  • Mainsail Type Classic / Standard
  • Genoa Type Furling / Roll
  • Steering type Steering Wheel
  • Number of steering blades 1
  • Number of steering wheels 1
  • Engine type Iveco
  • Engine power 280 hp
  • No. of Toilets 4
  • No. of Showers 4
  • Water tank capacity 2500 l
  • Plotter in cockpit Yes
  • Power generator Yes
  • Solar panels Yes

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Cabins:4
Berths:8
Showers:0
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LOA:20.00
Beam:5.50
Draft:0.00
Price 5500.00 - 8800.00EUR

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08.05 - 15.05 4800 €
15.05 - 22.05 4800 €
22.05 - 27.05 5500 €
29.05 - 05.06 5500 €
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19.06 - 26.06 6500 €
27.06 - 04.07 6500 €
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31.07 - 07.08 7000 €
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28.08 - 04.09 6500 €
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11.09 - 18.09 5500 €
18.09 - 25.09 4800 €
25.09 - 02.10 4800 €
02.10 - 09.10 4800 €

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: VILA VRGADE
: Charter - Skipper with crew
1995
: 18.00 meters
: 5.00 meters
: 2.00 meters
: ACI Split, Dalmatia - Split area, CROATIA
: IVECO Aifo NEF 280ks
: Diesel
: Wood
: 2000 liters
: 4
: 0
: 8
: 0
: 3500 liters
: 4
: 4

Description: Vila Vrgade is a classic two masted caique - of approximately 18 m length - with spacious interiors and a comfortable and large cockpit. All sails of Vila Vrgade are functional. There is a plenty of space for sunbathing on the bow and the large area on the stern has the dining table. The stern and the sun deck can be covered by tent, and are an ideal place to relax and enjoy the tasty Mediterranean food prepared by our talented chef. All these things, combined with our experienced professional crew, allowe you the pleasure to visit some of the most beautiful and remote destinations of the Adriatic in complete security and with the knowledge that we ensure your stay with us will be truly amazing. Equipment: Air - Conditioning, each cabin and saloon New Tender for waterskiing 150HP Windsurf and canoe Snorkeling and fishing gear Deep freezer Ice machine

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This boat is available at base:    ACI Split, Dalmatia - Split area, CROATIA

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Gulet Vila Vrgade

Gulet name "Vila Vrgade" (fairy of Vrgada) was taken from a legend told throughout the generations on our island of Vrgada. In this legend there was a good fairy that lived under a cliff, in the hill above the village, looking out onto the Kornati islands. It was said that she watched over the villagers and protected them from pirates and bad weather. Vila Vrgade gulet is meant for high tourism and has been given five stars for its accommodations and professional crew who will guide you on your trip. A long time after your holiday at sea you will still be talking about delicious meals, clear water, small villages and natural bays. Vila Vrgade is a classic two masted caique - of approximately 18 m length - with spacious interiors and a comfortable and large cockpit. If you love the sea, the nights in a desert bay under a starry sky, berthing in a small fishermen's port, forgetting everyday life and problems, discovering everyday a different island, eating in a nice tavern by the sea, making new friends and never being bored!

Vessel Specifications
A/C Beam5.50m
CD Player Cockpit Table
DVD Draft2.20m
Electric Charger Engine TypeIVECO Aifo NEF 280HP
Fuel Capacity3500LOutboard
Water Capacity2000LWiFi
TV Generator
Sports EquipmentSnorkelling, Fishing, Windsurfing, CanoesSunbathing Area
Sunbathing Cushions Bar
MiscellaneousIPOD Connection

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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine acknowledged that on Saturday, saying : “Now we are reinforcing our positions. The foothold of our presence is getting stronger.”

Why is this significant?

Kyiv has regularly bombarded Russian oil refineries and airfields with drones since Moscow’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022. It has also helped stage two other ground attacks in Russia. Those, however, were smaller forays by Russian exile groups backed by the Ukrainian army, and they ended in quick retreats.

Until two weeks ago, Ukrainian forces had not counterattacked in Russia. The gains in Kursk are the quickest for Ukrainian forces since they reclaimed the Kherson region of their own country in November 2022.

How has the Kremlin responded?

As Ukrainian forces pushed deeper into Russia, Moscow scrambled to shore up its defenses, and President Vladimir V. Putin convened his security services to coordinate a response. The Russian military said it was sending more troops and armored vehicles to try to repel the attack, with Russian television broadcasting images of columns of military trucks.

Military analysts and U.S. officials have said the Russian command had so far brought in reinforcements mainly from within Russia so as to not deplete its units on the Ukrainian battlefield, in what they described as a disorganized effort.

“Russia is still pulling together its reaction,” Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, NATO’s top military commander, said last week during a talk at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. He described the Russian response as having been “fairly slow and scattered” as the authorities sorted out which military and security forces should take the lead.

And what about Putin?

The incursion has embarrassed Mr. Putin and his military establishment, prompting questions about Russia’s level of preparedness .

Underscoring how the attack rattled the Kremlin, Mr. Putin lashed out last week at the West in a tense televised meeting with his top officials. “The West is fighting us with the hands of the Ukrainians,” he said, repeating his frequent depiction of the war, which he started, as a proxy campaign against Russia by the West.

Ukraine’s incursion has brought the war into Russia like it never has before, and tens of thousands of civilians have evacuated the border area.

What is the goal of Ukraine’s incursion?

Analysts say that Ukraine’s offensive has two main aims : to draw Russian forces from the front lines in eastern Ukraine and to seize territory that could serve as a bargaining chip in future peace talks.

Mykhailo Podolyak, a top Ukrainian presidential adviser, said last week that Russia would be forced to the negotiating table only through suffering “significant tactical defeats.”

“In the Kursk region, we can clearly see how the military tool is being used objectively to persuade” Russia to enter “a fair negotiation process,” he wrote on social media .

The operation has offered a much-needed morale boost for Ukrainians, whose forces have been losing ground to Russian troops for months.

But military analysts have questioned whether Kyiv’s cross-border assault is worth the risk, given that Ukrainian forces are already stretched on the front lines of their own country.

How is it affecting the fight inside Ukraine?

Russian forces have been pummeling Ukrainian troops in the east even as Moscow races to respond to the incursion into Kursk , according to analysts, Western officials and Ukrainian soldiers.

Russia has begun to withdraw small numbers of troops from Ukraine, they said, to try to help repel the Ukrainians, but not enough to significantly affect the overall battlefield for now.

Senior American officials have said privately that they understood Kyiv’s need to change the narrative of the war, but that they were skeptical that Ukraine could hold the territory long enough to force Russia to divert significant resources from the front lines in eastern and southern Ukraine.

While Kyiv’s allies have in the past been wary that Ukrainian incursions in Russia could escalate the war, the European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell Fontelles, said last week that Ukraine had the bloc’s “ full support .”

Ukraine has used some Western-supplied weapons in the Kursk operation. But so far, the United States and Britain, two of Kyiv’s closes allies, have said the incursion did not violate their policies.”

What happens next?

As the Ukrainian offensive approaches its two-week mark, analysts say that Kyiv has several options, each with its own challenges.

Ukrainian forces could try to keep pushing farther into Russia, but that will become harder as Russian reinforcements arrive and Ukraine’s supply lines are stretched.

They could keep digging into the territory they now hold and try to defend it, but that could expose fixed Ukrainian positions to potentially devastating Russian airstrikes.

Or, battered by continual losses in eastern Ukraine, they could decide that they have made their point and pull back.

Thibault Fouillet, the deputy director of the Institute for Strategic and Defense Studies, a French research center, said Ukraine’s next move would depend on how Russia responds. “The coming week will be decisive,” he said.

Eric Schmitt contributed reporting.

Andrew E. Kramer is the Kyiv bureau chief for The Times, who has been covering the war in Ukraine since 2014. More about Andrew E. Kramer

Constant Méheut reports on the war in Ukraine, including battlefield developments, attacks on civilian centers and how the war is affecting its people. More about Constant Méheut

Kim Barker is a Times reporter writing in-depth stories about national issues. More about Kim Barker

Anton Troianovski is the Moscow bureau chief for The Times. He writes about Russia, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. More about Anton Troianovski

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