Two programs, one local team, currently managing nine yachts in Marina Pirovac.
Owners usually want one of two things: a yacht that's chartered and fully looked after, or hands-off care of a private boat. We run both.
Your yacht is chartered to guests and looked after end to end. We handle every aspect, bookings, guests, maintenance, accounting, and you receive regular financial reports plus your own pre-agreed weeks on board.
Your yacht is kept private, no charter, no rentals. We take care of all maintenance, storage and seasonal preparation. You arrive, the yacht is ready in the slip, you sail.
Both programs side by side, with the costs and commitments spelled out. Take it to your partner or accountant.
| Dimension | Program 01Full Charter Management | Program 02Ownership Program |
|---|---|---|
| Yacht used for charter? | ✓Yes, rented to guests during the season | ✕No, kept private for owner use only |
| Owner's personal use | Pre-agreed weeks (typically 2–6 per year, negotiable) | Unlimited, the yacht is yours every day of the year |
| Charter revenue | Yes, from bookings, variable and dependent on many factors | None, private use only |
| Maintenance & technical care | Included, handled under your management agreement | Included, paid by you under a fixed annual fee |
| Winter storage & seasonal prep | Included | Included |
| Cleaning between uses | Included after every charter turnover | Included after each owner visit |
| Insurance handling | Coordinated by us; paid by you | Coordinated by us; paid by you |
| Reporting cadence | Monthly during season + annual statement | Quarterly maintenance reports |
| Recommended for | Yachts under €1m, owners with limited Croatia time, owners wanting to offset running costs | Yachts of any value, owners who prioritise privacy and instant availability |
| Typical commitment | Annual contract, season aligned (April → November) | Annual contract, can include winter haul-out |
What a season under management involves: the calendar, the money, the maintenance and the reporting.
Drawn directly from how the team works today, expanded with operational detail. Nothing on this list is outsourced to a partner you'll never meet.
We list your yacht on Kek's site and partner platforms (Nausys, MMK, and others). Every inquiry, contract, payment and guest question is handled by Kristina from first touch to checkout.
Weekly inspections, scheduled engine / rigging / electronics service, unscheduled repairs handled the same week. Spare parts kept locally so the yacht doesn't sit waiting for couriers.
Every charter ends with a deep clean, diver hull inspection, inventory check and standard restock. The yacht is hand-over ready for the next guest by 5 PM Saturday, every Saturday of the season.
Haul-out, winter checks, spring antifouling, polishing, gel-coat repair as needed, recommissioning. Off-season is when most of the year's value-protecting work happens.
Croatian charter licensing, tourism boards, transit log paperwork, VAT, all kept current. You receive a clean monthly financial report and an annual tax statement.
We work directly with your insurer on both annual coverage and any claims. Most owners save 1–3 weeks of back-and-forth time per year just by having us handle this.
Two common models, both negotiable depending on the yacht's value and its expected charter rate. The right model for your yacht is a 30-minute conversation, not a one-line answer.
Kek takes an agreed share of each charter; the exact percentage is set per yacht. All operating costs are accounted for transparently, and you receive regular statements through the season.
Kek charges a fixed annual management fee. Charter earnings and operating costs stay with you, fully accounted for. Which model suits your yacht is something we work out together, boat by boat.
Neither model is universally better. The right one depends on yacht value, condition, expected booking weeks, and your tolerance for a variable outcome. A genuine proposal from Kek will model both for your specific yacht, that's a conversation, not a one-line answer.
Every owner wants to know what they'll get back. The honest answer is that return on investment in charter is heavily dependent on many factors, and no reputable operator can promise a figure up front. Charter is real work, not passive income: the yacht works hard through the season, back-to-back guests, mechanical wear, cosmetic touch-ups, the occasional damage covered by the security deposit. The Kek team absorbs the operational side, while the financial outcome is shaped by everything below.
Type, size, age, layout and condition. Newer, well-specified boats in demand tend to charter more weeks; older boats can still work with the right pricing.
How many weeks book, and when. Peak July and August weeks behave very differently from the shoulder months, and every year reads the market a little differently.
Berth, insurance and servicing don't pause for a quiet season, and a mechanical issue or a weather-hit week can move the picture either way.
Charter management is a cost-offset strategy, not an investment strategy. Owners who arrive expecting a guaranteed return usually leave disappointed; owners who arrive to make ownership more affordable, and want it handled properly, usually stay for years. When we send a proposal, we model your specific yacht with the assumptions written down, never a headline number with the caveats hidden.
Year-round care of a private yacht: what it covers, what it costs, and how handovers work when you arrive.
Regular checks, system exercising, battery management, bilge ventilation, cabin airing. The yacht stays cruise-ready all twelve months.
Engine servicing, polishing, antifouling, repairs, all arranged with trusted local specialists. You don't manage contractors. We do.
Tell us when you're coming. Tanks full, fridge cold, beds made, systems checked, weather briefing in your inbox the day before.
When you leave, we close the yacht properly. No "we forgot to close the seacocks" surprises six months later.
Haul-out, winter checks, spring commissioning, all included in the annual fee, none of it added later as a "package".
Registration, insurance, harbour fees, anything that needs an in-person Croatian signature. We're three minutes from the marina office.
One transparent annual fee plus direct costs at provider rates, no markup. The annual fee covers Kek's labour and coordination; you pay direct costs (servicing, parts, marina, insurance) at the price we're invoiced. Every third-party invoice is shared with you at the price we paid.
Some management companies hide markup inside "service packages." We don't. Every invoice from a third-party provider is shared with the owner at the exact price we paid. The transparency itself is the differentiator, and the audience for this program is exactly the audience that values it.
What owners tell us after their first season with the base.
Ante drove three hours on a Sunday in November to check the boat after a storm, then sent me a video at midnight so I could go back to sleep. After two other Croatian managers, I genuinely didn't know that level of care still existed.
The first time I arrived under Kek it was 11 PM, I'd had a flight delay, and the fridge was cold, beds made, and a hand-written note about the wind forecast on the chart table. That's when I knew I'd never go back to managing it myself.
The honest part was hearing that charter is a cost-offset, not an investment, when three other companies had pitched me the opposite. Two seasons in, everything has matched what they told me at the very start. No surprises, no spin.
Four steps. The first two are free and commit you to nothing; if we're not the right fit, you'll know after Step 2.
You send us yacht model, year, current location and what you're looking for. We reply within two working days with initial thoughts and questions. If it's a fit on both sides, we book a longer call.
We inspect the yacht in person if it's in Croatia, otherwise via detailed photos and video. We assess condition, charter-readiness, expected booking demand, and any work needed before the season.
Written proposal: program structure, financial model, cost projections, timeline, our obligations and yours. Side-by-side comparison if both programs could work. You review with your accountant or partner.
If we both want to proceed, we sign the management agreement. Onboarding covers yacht intake, photo session, listing setup, calendar planning, insurance review. First booking opens within 2–4 weeks.
Four short steps. The form takes about two minutes and gives us enough detail to reply with specifics for your boat.
The questions owners ask before signing, answered plainly.
There's no honest one-number answer. Return on investment in charter is heavily dependent on many factors, the yacht's type, age and condition, how many weeks it charters, the season, pricing and the wider market.
Charter can meaningfully offset the cost of ownership, but it's a cost-offset, not a guaranteed income. When we send a proposal, we model your specific yacht with the assumptions written down, rather than quoting a headline figure we can't stand behind.
Three common reasons: (1) they take a higher percentage of revenue, (2) they pass operating costs through with hidden markup, or (3) they manage too many yachts to give each one proper attention.
We manage 9. We're not the cheapest. We aim to be the most worth it.
Wear and tear is real. Charter guests are bonded by security deposits, and we inspect after every week. Major damage is rare; cosmetic touch-ups are normal and expected.
A well-managed charter yacht ages roughly the same as a heavily used private yacht, the difference is just whose hands are on it during the wear.
Yes, but with planning. Charter Management owner weeks are blocked at the start of each season. Last-minute personal use during peak season is possible only if dates happen to be open, and realistically the yacht is busiest during the weeks you'd most want to use it.
The Ownership Program has none of these constraints, it's always your yacht, on your schedule.
Management agreements are annual. If after a season you're unhappy or your situation changes, the contract ends naturally, no lock-ins, no penalty clauses for non-renewal.
We'd rather have a small fleet of owners who choose us every year than a large one held by contract.
We're a small team, by choice. That works very well for owners who want a personal relationship, direct communication and someone who knows their yacht in detail. It works less well for owners managing a fleet of 5+ yachts who need scale operations.
If you're in the second group, we'll tell you up front, and we'll honestly recommend one of the larger operators we respect.
Yacht ownership decisions take time. If you'd rather start with a conversation, send an email or pick up the phone; visitors are always welcome at the marina by appointment.
Charter Management and the Ownership Program are offered by KEK YACHTING d.o.o., a Croatia-registered charter operator (OIB 78185168916). Both programs are governed by an annual written agreement; nothing on this page constitutes a contract.
