Marketing

The state of the yacht charter market in Croatia: What's really going on?

• 24.06.2025.
• News, Marketing

When the season starts, we all have some predictions – whether it's going better or worse. But few know exactly how much prices have dropped, where we stand in relation to competitors, and how guests are actually booking. We bring you a report with concrete figures – real data from a system that monitors over 3,000 vessels in Croatia.

Don’t look for rescue in ads

• 17.06.2025.
• News, Marketing

Marketing is frequently viewed as a short-term solution in the charter industry: "Let's do marketing to get bookings." But is that really how it works? This article unpacks the most common misconceptions: marketing is not sales, it’s not a business strategy, it’s not partnerships, and it’s certainly not a magic wand when the business model is already showing cracks. If your product isn’t clearly defined, if your audience and positioning are vague, or if your operations are shaky, marketing can’t fill in those gaps. In this column, Selma Ćubara shares grounded examples from the field, showing when marketing becomes a powerful lever and when it’s just an expensive distraction. For charter professionals who want to build stronger foundations, avoid the usual mistakes, and understand when (and how) marketing truly works.

How to stand out – Top 7 mistakes yacht charter companies make

• 11.06.2025.
• News, Marketing, SEO, Social media

Yacht charter websites often end up looking the same: similar boats, identical descriptions, nothing new for the guest or the search engine. But you have a good offer, and Google still skips over you… Do you know which mistakes you're making that are holding you back? Here are some practical tips on how to fix them.

Niche marketing – how to create a charter offer that will delight the right audience

• 27.05.2025.
• News, Marketing

Have your guests ever asked you where the best trekking trails are on the islands? Or what the fishing rules are? Were these moments when you realized that chartering has stopped being just about renting a boat? More and more guests today are seeking vacations that match their habits or values. And this is where niche marketing opens up space. Marketing that is not aimed at "everyone", but precisely those who know what they want.

How to increase revenue in the charter industry without offering additional discounts

• 20.05.2025.
• News, Marketing

The yacht charter industry in Croatia has fallen into a dangerous spiral of discounting that’s becoming harder to escape. But guests want more than just a low price – they’re looking for value for money and a reason to return. In this article for čarter.hr, Selma Ćubara explains why discounts are no longer effective and what you can do to regain control over your sales.

Top 5 strategies for increasing direct bookings in the yacht charter

• 19.05.2025.
• News, Sale, Marketing

Guests are increasingly looking for direct communication, bypassing platforms and intermediaries. There is a way to offer them the opportunity for a direct booking – smarter, faster, and more sustainable. This text offers concrete, tested strategies that yacht charter companies in Croatia are already using, or should be using.