Michelangelo

Michelangelo, a 2003 Chaparral 263 Sunesta, offers an intimate yet comfortable base for exploring the crystalline waters and island-dotted coastline of central Dalmatia. Moored in Split's East Harbour, this eight-metre motor yacht is perfectly positioned for week-long cruises through one of the Mediterranean's most storied sailing grounds—a region where ancient Roman ruins meet hidden coves, pine-fringed beaches, and charming waterfront villages that feel worlds away from the busier tourist routes. With berths for twelve guests, Michelangelo suits groups of friends or extended families seeking a relaxed, sociable week afloat. The yacht's open cockpit, fitted with speakers and a teak deck, becomes the natural gathering place for morning coffee and evening aperitivos as you drift between anchorages. A bow thruster makes manoeuvring in tight harbours effortless, while the onboard water maker and refrigeration ensure you're never without fresh supplies—essential for longer passages between the Dalmatian islands. Wi-Fi keeps you loosely tethered to shore, though most guests find themselves quickly unplugging. Days typically unfold with leisurely cruising between Hvar, Vis, and the Pakleni Islands, punctuated by long swims from the platform at the yacht's stern. The included snorkelling gear opens up underwater gardens of sea grass and rocky reefs, where grouper and bream dart beneath the surface. Evenings anchor in sheltered bays where the water is so clear you can see the sandy bottom twenty metres down, and dinner might be fresh catch grilled on deck or a simple pasta prepared in the galley, paired with local Dalmatian wine. A week aboard Michelangelo is measured not in kilometres covered but in sunsets watched from quiet anchorages, in the taste of sea salt and Mediterranean herbs, and in the unhurried rhythm of life that only a small group aboard a well-appointed motor yacht can offer.