The First Journey is a 2024 Excess 14 catamaran moored at ACI Marina Skradin, your gateway to Croatia's Dalmatian coast. This 14-metre twin-hulled vessel combines the stability and spaciousness that make catamarans ideal for group charters, with the modern comfort and technology that discerning travellers expect. Six well-appointed cabins accommodate up to twelve guests across four heads, making it equally suited to multi-family expeditions or circles of friends seeking a week of shared discovery.

From Skradin, you're positioned perfectly to explore one of Europe's most enchanting sailing grounds. The Dalmatian islands—Hvar, Brač, Vis, and the Pakleni archipelago—lie within easy reach, their crystalline waters and hidden anchorages revealing themselves at a leisurely pace. Your days unfold between secluded coves where the water invites snorkelling, charming fishing villages where fresh seafood awaits, and sun-soaked afternoons on deck. The catamaran's generous flybridge and shaded bimini create natural gathering spaces, while the onboard espresso machine and well-stocked refrigerator ensure that morning coffee and evening aperitifs are never rushed. Wi-Fi keeps you loosely tethered to home, though you'll find yourself disconnecting more than connecting.

Practical comfort underpins every journey. Twin 57-horsepower engines provide reliable propulsion, while the autopilot and integrated GPS chartplotter make navigation intuitive. Solar panels and a voltage converter support sustainable cruising, and the holding tank system means you can anchor responsibly in protected waters. An annexe dinghy and stand-up paddle boards expand your exploration beyond the main vessel, letting you access shallow bays and beach landings that larger yachts cannot reach. Four heads ensure mornings run smoothly, even with a full complement of guests.

A week aboard the First Journey becomes a rhythm of your own making: sunrise departures to new anchorages, afternoon swims in Adriatic waters that seem impossibly blue, dinners prepared in a galley that feels surprisingly spacious, and evenings spent watching the sun dissolve behind distant islands while the boat gently rocks at anchor.