First Step is a 2024 Isla 40 catamaran based at ACI Marina Skradin, your gateway to Croatia's Dalmatian Coast. This modern dual-hulled vessel combines the spaciousness and stability that make catamaran sailing so rewarding, with five well-appointed cabins and four en-suite heads—ideal for families or groups of up to eight guests seeking a week of exploration without compromise on comfort.

From Skradin, you'll navigate some of the Mediterranean's most captivating waters. The Adriatic's island-studded landscape unfolds naturally: emerald coves tucked between limestone cliffs, ancient stone villages perched on hillsides, and hidden anchorages where the water turns crystalline. First Step handles this terrain beautifully, her twin 20 hp engines providing reliable propulsion through narrow channels and tight harbours, while her generous beam and shallow draft mean you'll access anchorages others cannot. The cockpit, shaded by a Bimini and furnished with comfortable cushions, becomes your floating living room—the ideal vantage point for morning coffee (the onboard espresso machine ensures no compromise there) and evening aperitifs as the sun descends behind distant peaks.

Life aboard unfolds at a gentle pace. The catamaran's twin hulls offer remarkable stability, whether you're anchored in a sheltered bay or gently sailing. Solar panels keep systems running quietly; the holding tank and electric toilets mean minimal environmental footprint. When the mood strikes, lower the dinghy and explore shallower waters, or slip on a mask and fins to snorkel directly from the platform. The autopilot and GPS chartplotter handle navigation with precision, leaving you free to simply be present—whether that's reading in the saloon with the fridge stocked with local wine, or adjusting sails as the wind picks up.

A week aboard First Step reads like a succession of perfect moments: lazy mornings at anchor, afternoons spent island-hopping or diving into luminous water, evenings where the only sound is water lapping against the hulls and the clink of glasses as you watch the Adriatic turn gold and crimson at dusk.