Luxury Gulet Morning Star is a shining star in our gulet offer. First impression when you look at this gulet would be at least amazing as it is about vintage looking sailing yacht with elegant lines and curves, inviting deck and a touch of glamour. She has been built in 2008 but has been fully maintained and refurbished year after year. So, we are talking about a youngster with vintage look. Morning Star is equipped with 6 cabins (2 double cabins, 2 twin cabins, 2 triple cabins). Combination of American cherry wood and bright colors make warm and welcoming atmosphere. Pleasant relaxing dreams are ensured by the fact that every cabin has their own independent air conditioning system. Daytime is to be spent either swimming and snorkeling, sipping refreshing cocktail in the shade in aft cushion area, or sunbathing on the cushions in the front. Special shaded cushioned area at front allows you to fully enjoy the stunning view and wind in your hair while sailing. Namely, Morning Star is one of the few gulets that has full sailing equipment and very good sailing performances. The dining area holds the central and the most important position on the deck because special care aboard the Morning Star is given to the gastronomy. Evening chats, or time to dine can also be spent in spacious saloon which abounds with natural illumination thanks to huge window area that surrounds the saloon. Last but not least, the inevitable part of the story about this yacht is the crew. They are here to make your sailing trip as comfortable, enjoyable and fun as possible, Always kind and smiling they will for sure try their best to make your wishes a reality. This is why Morning Star is boat with most returning guests and best feedback.
Yacht Description
“A 88.58ft Gulet from 2008.”
Broker Review
Onboard visit
June 2026 - Morning Star gave a family group a wonderful week, and the crew were the highlight: guests were genuinely sorry when it was time to step ashore. That's the kind of send-off that says it all. If you're planning a family charter, ask me about Morning Star's open dates.
Chris de Kock
Charter Broker, Sales Broker, Active CYBA Member
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Captain Only: travel time & charter price SEASON A 23 May till 06 June and 19 September till 10 October 24 000€ + Extras SEASON B 06 June till 20 June and 29 August till 19 September 26 900€ + Extras SEASON C 20 June till 29 August 28 900€ + Extras
Specifications
- Length overall
- 88.58ft / 27 m
- Beam
- 7.5m
- Draft
- 2.6m
- Builder
- Gulet
- Year built
- 2008
- Refit
- 2021
- Type
- Sailing Yacht
- Cruising speed
- 8 knots
- Top speed
- 10 knots
- Engines
- IVECO AIFO 450 HP, Lombardini 27 kW, Northen lights 18 kW
- Generator
- No
- Consumption
- 25 Litres/Hr
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 4
Charter Price
From €24,000 to €29,900 per week, plus APA.
Plus Expenses arrangement — boat and crew only, without tip.
Shorter stays: weekly rate ÷ 7 × nights. All prices generated as a guide. Availability subject to confirmation. Gratuity is at the charterer’s discretion.
Variable expenses — fuel, food, marina fees — are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), an additional deposit added to the charter price. The remainder is returned after charter.
- Total guests
- 12
- Total cabins
- 6
- Double cabins
- 4
- Twin cabins
- 2
- Heads
- 6
- Showers
- 6
- Basins
- 6
- A/C
- Full
- A/C at night
- Yes
6 staterooms for 12 guests.
2 Double Cabins: Cabin 5.95 m2 with double bed
2 Twin Cabins: Cabin 7.25 m2 with twin bed
2 Triple Cabins: Cabin 9.30 m2 with double bed and single bed
- Captain
- Nikola Knežić
- Nationality
- Croatian
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Crew size
- 4
Nikola Knežić
Captain
Ludmila Priscakova
Host
Igor Peric
Chef
Nikola Klarić
DECKHAND
Nikola Knezić- CAPTAIN
Nikola was born and raised on the Dalmatian coast, where he developed a deep connection to the sea from a young age. Growing up surrounded by maritime culture, he actively engaged in competitive sailing, recreational fishing, and various water sports, laying a strong foundation for his future career.
To formalize his passion for the sea, Nikola completed his education at a maritime high school, where he gained essential knowledge in navigation, seamanship, and vessel operations. He began his professional journey as a commercial skipper, operating high-speed rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) up to 11 meters for day trips and transfers. Over the years, through dedication and hands-on experience, he steadily advanced in the charter industry.
Today, serving as a Captain, Nikola is responsible for the overall navigation, safety, and operational efficiency of the yacht. His extensive experience in coastal waters, coupled with his strong leadership and problem-solving skills, ensures that every voyage is both safe and enjoyable for guests and crew alike. Fluent in English and Spanish, he effortlessly communicates with international guests, creating a welcoming and professional atmosphere on board.
In his free time, Nikola remains passionate about the sea and active living. He enjoys sailing, exploring new coastal destinations, and staying connected to nature through various outdoor activities.
Nikola Klarić - DECKHAND
Raised on the Dalmatian coast, he developed a strong connection to the sea and a solid maritime background from a young age. Early experience in competitive sailing, recreational fishing, and various watercraft laid a strong foundation for his discipline, deep respect for the sea, and boat-handling abilities.
To formalize his passion into a career, he completed his education at a maritime high school. He quickly transitioned into commercial skipper roles, operating RIBs up to 11 meters with high-horsepower outboard engines for full-day excursions. In this capacity, he took full responsibility for the safety and comfort of up to 12 international passengers per trip.
His practical background has honed key technical skills, including precise navigation, close-quarters maneuvering, and berthing in complex or shallow coastal conditions. Working closely with international guests has also made him an effective communicator across diverse cultures.
Reliable and calm under pressure, he manages his responsibilities efficiently in fast-paced charter settings. Highly motivated to grow within the yachting industry, he is committed to supporting the captain and crew to ensure every charter delivers a safe, high-quality experience for guests on board.
Ludmila Priscakova - HOST
Ludmila is an experienced hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience working in 4-star and 5-star luxury hotels and fine dining environments. Having recently permanently relocated to Split, she is pursuing her career as a Yacht Stewardess.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, she is confident in delivering flawless service to guests. Her expertise includes silver service, cocktail preparation, table styling, and provisioning management. She remains calm under pressure and is highly adaptable to dynamic charter schedules.
Valuing excellence, discretion, and top-tier service above all, she is dedicated to ensuring guests have a luxurious and unforgettable experience on board.
IGOR PERIĆ - CHEF
Born on April 8, 1988, in Šabac, Serbia, Igor pursued a strong educational foundation in culinary arts and risk management. He completed secondary school with qualifications as a Chef and Food Technician. He then advanced his studies, earning a higher education degree in Fire Protection Engineering and a university degree in Disaster Risk Management Engineering.His professional experience includes roles in various restaurants across Novi Sad, Montenegro, and Croatia. Notably, he worked at Hotel Pupin in Novi Sad and at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Fruške Terme in Vrdnik near Novi Sad, contributing to high-quality food service and hospitality operations in demanding hotel environments.In his personal time, he enjoys swimming, cycling, reading, and watching films. His primary passion is music, particularly playing percussion instruments, including drums, cajón, djembe, and darbuka. He possesses basic proficiency in English.
- Salon stereo
- Yes
- Salon TV
- Yes
- Multimedia
- Yes
- Nude charters
- On inquiry
- Books
- Yes
- Crew pets
- Yes
- Guest pets
- Yes
- Dine-in capacity
- Yes
- Water capacity
- 10000
- Ice maker
- Yes
- DVDs
- Yes
- CDs
- Yes
- Board games
- Yes
- Sun awning
- Yes
- Special diets
- Yes
- Kosher
- On inquiry
- BBQ
- Yes
- Gay charters
- On inquiry
- Hairdryers
- Yes
- Smoking allowed
- outside
- Crew smokes
- On inquiry
- Children welcome
- Yes
- Inverter
- Yes
- Internet
- Onboard WIFI
- Dinghy size
- Ris marine 6,5m
- 1-pax kayaks
- 2
- Dinghy HP
- 150
- Floating mats
- 5
- Dinghy pax
- 8
- Water skis (adult)
- Yes
- Boarding ladder
- Yes
- Water skis (kids)
- Yes
- Snorkel gear
- Yes
- Wakeboard
- Yes
- Paddleboard
- 2
- Seabob
- Yes
Onboard Entertainment
Multimedia System, Salon stereo, Salon TV
Diving
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Fishing
Sustainability
Registry & Permits
- Flag
- Croatian
- License
- 2
- Permit
- 2
- Insurance
- Jadransko insurance
- Turnaround
- yes
Charter Reviews
My thanks for a great (2nd) trip around the Croatian Islands. The boat is magnificent, the crew extraordinary and the food superb. The attention to detail and friendliness was greatly appreciated. (Canberra, Australia)
A huge thanks to the crew of the Morning Star for making this a truly memorable experience. We have had a wonderful time exploring the beautiful towns, islands, and coastline of Croatia.
Thank you for a fabulous week.
Navigating on the Morning Star has been an amazing experience discovering daily new bays and villages. This beautiful experience would not have been so unique without the fantastic crew of the Morning Star. Thank you Captain Tomas for navigating us safely on the Adriatic, and thank you Marin, Nikola and Igor for making us feel so comfortable every day.
DEAR THOMAS, NIKOLA, MARIN AND IGOR, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE WONDERFUL VACATIONS WE HAD ON BOARD"MORNING STAR"! WHAT A PLEASURE IT WAS TO DISCOVER THE COAST OF CROATIA UNDER YOUR CARE. THANK YOU FOR TAKING US TO ALL THOSE HIDDEN PLACES AND AMAZING LITTLE VILLAGES – OUR STAY COULD NOT HAVE BEEN BETTER, THANKS TO YOU ALL.THE CROATIAN COAST WILL FOREVER REMAIN ONE OF THE BEST MEMORY OF OUR LIFE. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO NIKOLA FOR HIS WONDERFUL PIÑA COLADAS! THEY REALLY MADE US FEEL ON VACATION! BEST TO YOU ALL. HAVE A WONDERFUL SEASON AND SEE YOU VERY SOON.
One splendid week. Great food. Hidden coves – Magical Croatian coastline. And Tomas + his crew – Simply THE BEST. VELICANSTVENA!!! Thank you so much! It was PERFECT
Dear Captain Thomas, Thank you for the amazing company for the whole journey. It will be a very special memory for all of us. Because of you, I knew a lot of our Croatia. How the journey you guided us through was mostly made of magical. Your vast knowledge of the local waters and Croatian culture made our experience truly unique. Your attention to detail, from the route planning to the on-board amenities, was truly impressive. Moreover, your friendliness and willingness to engage with us were greatly appreciated. Your stories about local landmarks and traditions brought the trip to life and made us feel even more connected to the beautiful country of Croatia.
Best regards!
Tomas, Nikola, Marin & Igor, With so many thanks for such a special birthday trip – great bays, weather, swimming, food and of course wine and hospitality. Not much to add, but wow! What a fantastic week, wonderfully hosted, skippered and catered for young and not so young! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you for the most amazing week!
You looked after us so well. Incredible meals, rustled up from down below, wonderful crew all to ourselves and always on hand with a paddle or beer!
Thank you so much for the most incredible week! Thank you for looking after us all so well – especially the little guy. I am going to miss my evening ‘sparkling waters’! You are the BEST crew and we are all so happy to have met you.
DEAR FRIENDS TOMAS, NICOLA, MARVIN AND IGOR! WE HAD AN AMAZING TIME IN THIS UNFORGETTABLE TRIP! INCREDIBLE ROUTE DESIGNED BY TOMAS! WE’VE ALL LEARNED ABOUT CROATIA AND YOU ALL MADE US FEEL LIKE AT HOME. BIG THANKS FOR THIS WEEK AND FOR TAKING CARE OF THIS BIG FAMILY?!!
Dear Captain Tomas, Nicola, Marin and Igor! We thank you very much for the great experience on the Morning Star. All the crew has been super professional and very friendly. The kids have been very happy and everybody is willing to come back next year.
Have a great season.
Thanks for this amazing week!! You’ve been so kind with us. We will
never forget this holiday.
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