Cruising Area of Acapella
Accommodations
ACAPELLA provides accommodation for 12 guests in 5 cabins consisting of 3 magnificent full beam king sized cabins plus 2 cabins each containing a double bed + a single bed. Each cabin has a private ensuite bathroom, a safe box, TV and A/C controls.
Acapella Specification
WIFI
Water Sports
- 11m tender with toilet (2 x 450 hp Mercury). Can take 12 people.
- 2 Sea Bobs
- 2 Standup Paddleboards
- Wakeboard
- Water skis for adults and children
- Kneeboard
- Tube
- Ringo
- Inflatable towable
- Floating mats
- Foam floating tubes
Gym equipment includes:
- Yoga mats
- Kettlebells (various sizes)
- Exercise bands
- Exercise ball
- Treadmill
- Rower
Scuba Diving 
Entertainment
Large plasma TV, DVD, CD, music system in the salon, Bluetooth connection, iPod / smartphone device hookups
Cuisine
Acapella Crew Profile
Captain
Chief Officer
CAPTAIN - Niksa Gluncic
Languages: Croatian, English and basic Italian
Niksa is the captain of ACAPELLA. Niksa has been at sea for almost as long as he can walk, spending time with his father and grandfather on their various family boats. The Gluncic family has a 100-year history at sea and Niksa has never imagined doing anything else. In 2003, he and his brother Tomislav bought Gulet Andeo and sailed with her in the charter for 17 years; where they built a reputation of excellence which moves with them to ACAPELLA.
Niksa studied at the American College of Management and Technology and has his Yacht Master certificate. He speaks fluent English and basic Italian and has a genuine passion for meeting people, sailing and exploring new destinations. He is extremely service-oriented; going ‘above and beyond’ isn’t something he needs to think about, it is part of who he is. This is why Niksa isn’t a captain who remains solely at the helm, he is very much a face for the guests and a big part of creating the atmosphere aboard.
Niksa plans to stay with ACAPELLA for the foreseeable future and is excited to sail different seas.
FIRST OFFICER - Tomislav Gluncic
Languages: Croatian, English
Tommy is the first officer and the other half of the dynamic duo that is the Gluncic brothers. Like his brother, Tomislav grew up on yachts, sailing with his father and grandfather from a young age. Tomi finished Maritime High School, has completed his Yacht Master certificate and has been at sea all of his life. Tomi worked with his brother Niksa for 17 years aboard their Gulet Andeo, delivering excellent service and building a long list of loyal clientele. Tomislav is knowledgeable, passionate about sailing, customer service-oriented, and he has a positive nature which is felt by all those around him.
Tomislav’s ambitions are to stay with ACAPELLA for many years to come and he hopes to sail different destinations.
CHEF - Tihomir Abraham
English (Fluent), German (Fluent), Croatian (Native)
Tihomir Abraham is a professionally trained culinary expert with 17 years’ experience. Tihomir has worked for private clients, aboard luxury yachts and has a strong background in fine dining restaurants. Tihomir enjoys working on yachts because he loves the intimacy and dynamic environment of adapting to guest preferences, and the freedom to work with the best products and suppliers. Tihomir possesses a wide range of culinary skills and experience to satisfy any client.
Tihomir’s greatest joy is surprising guests - “when they think they’ve seen it all, and then together with my team, we surprise them again - I love this moment.” Tihomir is described by colleagues as being calm, diligent and positive - “I like to create a positive working atmosphere wherever I am.” Tihomir’s creativity and passion are sure to wow guests, and he is looking forward to delighting guests aboard Acapella this season.
STEWARDESS - Karmen Rozic
English (Fluent), Croatian (Native)
Karmen has worked several seasons aboard various yachts and in resorts around the world. Karmen is organised, attentive - yet unobtrusive, as she understands the subtleties of what great service entails. Karmen always aims to make guests feel at home, with all of their needs taken care of. Karmen loves meeting new people and has been described as having a cheerful personality, making guests feel instantly comfortable in her presence. Karmen is always pushing herself to learn and grow - whether with new challenges or upskilling. This is one of the many reasons Karmen is excited to join Acapella this season - to work with and learn from a professional team. Karmen’s dedication, personality and work ethic make her a perfect addition to the Acapella team.
STEWARDESS - Ivana Krajina
English (Fluent), Croatian (Native), German (Fluent), Italian (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Ivana was born in Bosnia-Herzegovina and then moved to Split. After high school, Ivana changed faculties twice before discovering her passion for Maritime studies and Yacht Management. Ivana worked in Kamenar restaurant in Primosten for two years, where she learned all about fine dining, wine, how to be with guests and how to work hard. Recently, Ivana completed a 5-day stewardess training course, and when she heard about the opportunity to work on Acapella, she jumped at the chance. “I love this job, my joy is seeing the guests happy, and I love learning.” As well as being passionate about hospitality, Ivana loves languages, she speaks German and understands Italian and Spanish. Ivana is great with people, friendly yet professional and she is a hard worker. Ivana wants to continue to learn and grow within the yachting industry. Ivana is a wonderful addition to the Interior team of Acapella.
STEWARDESS - Ana Milic
English (Fluent), Croatian (Native)
Ana, has a background in Accounting and Finance. Growing up by the sea on Čiovo, and with her father working as a seafarer, Ana developed a deep love for the sea. Since 2017, she has been a dedicated member of the maritime industry, excelling in housekeeping and recently as a 2nd stew. Ana´s personal stamp includes positive energy, loyalty, calmness, and deep satisfaction in guest appreciation. She possesses specific skills such as optimism, attention to detail, intuition, and a broad focus, making her a workaholic always ready for new challenges. Customer service is at the core of Ana´s philosophy, emphasizing a homely atmosphere for guests with discretion and unobtrusiveness. She brings tolerance, and fun, and has a reliable, and flexible approach to work. Beyond her maritime duties, Ana enjoys walking, fitness training, and childcare.
DECKHAND - Domagoj Lazeta
English (Fluent), Croatian (Native)
After finishing school and gaining few years of experience working on motor yachts and cruise ship up to 100 ft, Domagoj decided to build his career in yachting industry onboard a large yacht. The sea is his passion as he spent all his life living at the seaside. Domagoj spent many years washing down, scrubbing decks and driving tenders, he has since refined his skills to a fine art. He is an excellent team worker and his goal is to continue to progress in his career as a deckhand, describing himself as dedicated, disciplined, fast learning and always looking for ways to improve. When not busy on board he is cycling, swimming, running but he is also passionate about photography, traveling and exploring.
DECKHAND - Stipe Babic
English (Fluent), German (Fluent), Croatian (Native)
Stipe was born in Switzerland, where he spent his childhood. He continued his higher education in Croatia, gaining qualification in Construction and Surveying. Stipe worked for 6 years in his former profession before a new challenge and adventure called him - a career at sea. Stipe has always loved the sea, adventure and travel - and working on a yacht provides all of this. Over the last 8 years, Stipe has built a respectable reputation in the yachting industry, and his long-term goal is to become a Captain one day. Stipe is hard-working, knowledgeable, and contributes to the positive atmosphere aboard with his team spirit and personality. With Stipe, the comfort and safety of the guests always comes first.
DECKHAND - MATKO JELOVIC
English (Fluent), Croatian (Native)
Matko is studying at the Faculty of Traffic Sciences in Zagreb He is a diligent and capable student and has spent the past few years working
in the hospitality industry The past summer, by chance, Matko worked for 2 weeks on a gulet and even though he was a ´man of the land´ at
heart, he instantly fell in love with the sea and the work of a deckhand Matko is communicative, reliable, and open to gaining new experiences
and knowledge He hopes to contribute to the Acapella crew with his hard work and a great desire to provide guests with remarkable service
In his free time, Matko enjoys going to the gym and doing sports, as well as farming
Acapella Calendar
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Acapella Reservations & Port Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Details (Holds can be challenged) |
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| Jun 28, 2025 | Jul 05, 2025 | Booked: Dubrovnick* to Split, Croatia |
| Jul 06, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 | Hold: Split, Croatia to Venice, Italy* |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Sep 09, 2025 | Booked: Dubrovnik, Croatia to Split, Croatia |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Sep 28, 2025 | Booked: Split, Croatia to Dubrovnik, Croatia |
Acapella Rates / week
The prices shown are for the entire yacht for a week-long (7 nights) charter.Low price: €85,000
High price: €98,000
The high and low prices of this yacht depend on both the number of guests and the traveling season. Send us an inquiry for exact pricing.
Yacht terms: Plus Expenses
The price includes a professional crew operating your chartered yacht, but all running expenses such as fuel, tax, provisions and any other costs are extra. Calculate between 15-25% for a sailing yacht and 25-35% for a motor yacht on top of the given rate with an APA cash payment made to the ships agent or captain, who will keep an open tap and produce full accounts of all expenditures. Unused APA money will be refunded. Inquire for more information.
ADDITIONAL RATE DETAILS
WEEKLY RATES FOR 2024 - ALL EXPENSES EXTRA
- NOTE SEASON CHANGE
98,000€ HIGH June 15 - August 31st
85,000€ LOW From May - June 15 & Sept 1st onwards
Acapella Guest Reviews
July, 2023
´Thank you so much for a wonderful week here in Croatia! You made our experience very memorable. How Acapella came to be is an amazing and inspiring story. The entire crew was amazing and very gracious. We enjoyed all of the special and delicious meals. Thanks again, we will be back!´
June 2024
We had the BEST time on the charter, we loved Captain Niksa and his crew. Thank you for checking in with us.
The Boat/amenities
what we loved about the boat was the layout and it´s expansiveness, and how thoughtfully every detail was considered for guests. It was the most quiet and solid boat we´ve ever been on, there was very little rocking even on windy or stormy days. The layout of the boat was very accommodating for a party of our size-- many boats don´t have a lot of uncovered deck space, to hang out; we really loved the top level where there was room to lay out, everyone enjoyed the hottub and we also love the front area where we watched movies at night, or had a quiet space to be away from a crowd if you wanted to be. And of course enjoyed the dining area where we had our meals and played lots of games. Also, it was the first boat we´ve chartered/been on where we actually made use of the interior salon-- it actually felt like a natural extension of the exterior. We all felt like we had lots of room for our things as well as for ourselves-- we never felt crowded. We also loved the toys- we made good use of the seabobs and paddle boards every day, and also we got in some wakeboarding and waterskiing.
The Crew:
The crew was very professional and always attuned to our needs. We also felt in very good hands from a navigation and safety perspective in all circumstances. Captain Niksa´s knowledge of the all cruising areas (from the best places to anchor, to spend the night and have the best views, to where to go for lunch, to which areas to avoid (like for jellyfish for example) added to the overall joy of the trip! Niksa was also on top of the weather-- he was prepared in advance for every contingency. His workmanship and care for his boat and crew were evident in all his actions. The crew were very pleasant, responsive, and attentive without being intrusive. Our cabins were spotless, laundry was perfectly done without incident. We all loved the laundry detergent it smelled so good!
Areas Cruised: Thumbs up to areas cruised. We had a mix of smaller and bigger islands, with visits to quaint little towns. Again, Captain Niksa´s knowledge of these areas, and where to go, where to eat off the boat etc.-- all great.
Food:
Breakfasts were a nice mix of yogurts, croissants/breads, prosciutto, fruit platters, jams and local honeys, local specialties, your choice of eggs as you liked, and generally pancakes or waffles. Breakfasts were a universal thumbs up.
Lunches: always a mix of grilled fish and some kind of meat, along with green salad and another salad of couscous or quinoa and vegetables and a dessert. We loved the chef´s salad dressings, and his desserts were a huge hit. The fish was always fresh and simply prepared (which we liked). One day we had tuna poke bowls (or chicken if you didn´t like fish), and that was a huge hit with everyone.
Dinners: again, we liked to eat simply prepared fishes/meats, with vegetables /salads. Most meals we ate family style as we liked, and finished off with delicious desserts.
We loved every minute on Acapella, and have already recommended the boat to our friends…
What made the trip so special was not only the boat itself -- great boat for a group of mixed ages-- something for everyone -- but the crew, and the charming and endearing Captain Niksa.
August, 2023
´Thank you so much for the most amazing 10 days. This trip was more than any of us could have imagined. We all felt at home the moment we stepped on board. The memories are unforgettable. You all have been absolute angels. Thank you for making my birthday unforgettable. I truly hope to be back again!´
July, 2023
I’ve just arrived back in Dubrovnik with my family, having left Captain Niksa and the Acapella and Amy earlier today in Zadar. I wanted you to know how great the entire experience was. Both boats, their captains and the crews exceeded all my expectations. The two boats worked beautifully in tandem, and every member of my family said it was the best vacation they’d ever had. The Acapella is an extraordinary yacht, designed with every possible luxury and convenience you can imagine. The yacht was only surpassed by the quality and performance of the captain and the crew. I will unhesitatingly recommend it to all my friends. From beginning to end, the trip has been a seamless joy. It’s going to be impossible for any future family vacation to live up to this one.
August, 2023
´The entire experience was amazing! The captain and the crew exceeded all my expectations. Every member of my family said it was the best vacation they’d ever had. The Acapella is an extraordinary yacht, designed with every possible luxury and convenience you can imagine. The yacht was only surpassed by the quality and performance of the captain and the crew. I will unhesitatingly recommend it to all my friends. From beginning to end, the trip has been a seamless joy. It’s going to be impossible for any future family vacation to live up to this one.´
Some Broker Feedback from May 2022 Fam Trip
“I spent a wonderful week onboard ACAPELLA hosted by the excellent Captain Niksa who was certainly the best guide to discover Croatia. His knowledge of the region is second to none and he found the most ideal anchorages throughout our time onboard. The yacht is very comfortable and in perfect condition, no detail has been spared. Having 3 large master cabins is such a great selling point and the extensive sun deck was a wonderful area for relaxation and entertaining. Chef Tihomir provided us with a wonderful gastronomic experience and the whole crew were so attentive and accommodating. This yacht surpassed all of my expectations and I would have no hesitations in proposing her for any prospective enquiries.”
“ACAPELLA was no doubt the star of the fleet, and one of the nicest looking yachts based in Croatia. She has beautiful lines and a good charter layout, and is full of clever additions and features, having clearly been built by an experienced owner with guest comfort in mind. Captain Niksa is the perfect charter captain – passing on his charm, confidence and passion to the rest of the crew as well, making for a great atmosphere onboard. The crew are all efficient, welcoming and pleasant and clearly know the area very well and are keen to share this with guests. Whether exploring with the (very comfortable) tender or enjoying local products expertly cooked by chef Tihomir, we were extremely well looked after, and will highly recommend the yacht.”
“ACAPELLA is exactly what our clients are looking for at this level and the crew’s enthusiasm, professionalism and charism is a huge selling point. The yacht is super spacious and comfortable, and the crew’s local knowledge of the area is fabulous. I would have no reservations about putting my clients onboard or recommending to other charter brokers. Top Yacht, Crew and Chef!!
