Yacht charter in Dubrovnik · Venom — Istranka (2015)
Description of Mario's boat without licence
Boat Without Licence Venom Istranka 15hp
My motorboat Istranka is a traditional Croatian boat that is 5,20 meters long. The official capacity is for 6 guests but my recommendation is 4 people for better comfort and experience. The boat has a small outboard engine of 15 HP so it can be rented also if you do not possess a boat license. I would prefer it if you have some experience before getting the boat yourself. I can give you short instructions when you take over the boat. The boat is located in Dubrovnik, in Sustjepan which is very close to the main port in Gruž. From there you can easily reach Grebeni reef, explore the beaches in the Dubrovnik riviera like Veliki Žali, Zaton, Orašac, or go to the island Koločep and Lopud. If you late more then 15 min, we can cancel your reservation with no refund, because we have another groups. Fuel is not included in price. Please keep in mind that a boat license is not required. No security deposit needed! I would be happy to answer any questions you might have via Click&Boat's messaging system.
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Services provided by Mario
Overall rating
The best value boat in Dubrovnik, with no license required. Communication with Mario was super fluid. Perfect for the Kolocep and Lopud route.
Because of the heat and noice i prefer a more open boat for a next time the tour with this boat was nice. Then passengers can more easily sit in the front and the boat and the skipper had a cooler place. Despite of that i give a 6 stars reward for service. Mario was a good help in instructions and even for service later when our anchor got stuck in the rocks....so i learned a lot. Thank you. Best regards Marco and Jolanda
Great day out easy to comunicate from the start will be using again
We rented the boat Mario's boat for a full day. It was lovely to explore the elaphiti islands. He showed a quick demo and we were off to to. Communication was perfect and also gave us tips. He also flexible with the pick-up and drop-off timings
Mario is an exceptional person. He gave us all the support and included some items that others usually charge separately. I highly recommend him.
Amazing service and a great day - communication great. The knowledge of the seas and conditions second to none. All the family really enjoyed the day. Thank you
The first thing I did was too break the key for the motor. Very uncool. But Mario was very cool about it and gave us first class instructions, tips and costumer service. We had a great day.
Mario was very friendly and responsive while booking. Once booked, he was very detailed with instructions. When we got to the boat he was very knowledgeable and provided trip suggestions to make it an incredible experience for us! Would highly recommend the experience while in the area!
Great trip, everything went smoothly, Mario explained everything in details, we can definitely recommend this experience.
Small comfortably boat, we really enjoy our time.
Mario has a nice boat, perfect for a group of 3-4 people. Overall was a fun experience of 4h at the sea!
verry good !! thanks ✅
Mario was brilliant from helping us with directions and instruction on how to get to him. From ferries to bus routes. Then a small instruction on the boat. Left very confident and happy
Mario was so friendly, helpful we can bot thank him enough for how easy e made everything for us, from the initial booking, right up to us bringing the boat back. Will use him again when we are back in the area for sure.
It was great!! Thanks Mario for his service!! Board is well, we spent time near beautiful place on island. We celebrated my birthday with my family. All was super , we made a lot of fotos and swam in clear water of Adriatic Sea!! Thank you!!
We had a great time on the boat. The host was friendly and the boat was comfortable to navigate. I recommend.
It was nice time. Adventure for our son. We can recommend the boat. Half day trip was great time for us.
Nice little boat for a fair price. You will definitely have an amazing day when you rent this boat. The communication was very good and easy going! Make sure you get some cash with you in order to pay for the gasoline. Had a blast.
Great communication, very easy to deal with and showed us everything we needed to know, boat was equipped with more than we expected (snorkeling gear etc) and very good value. Just remember to bring right size cash for fuel. Thanks Mario
Great value for money, Great communication with Mario, The boat is obviously not a speedboat but it's great to explore the islands and bays around Dubrovnik in freedom and privacy. Super easy to manoeuvre. Highly recommend.
Amazing communication and brilliant experience. Highly recommend *****
Mario was great and we had a really good experience on the boat. Mario was prompt, he stayed communicative, and showed us everything we needed! I highly recommend!
Everything was great, Mario is a very good host and was there when we needed help. Thank you and we will see you again soon:)
Boat was great experience, my opinion big advantage was that you can drive boat with the steering wheel from the cabin. Mario is great owner and gave us some good advice we’re to go.
Mario was super nice and supportive!
Nice Experience and Mario is very nice as well.
Mario is a great host. He gives you a nice introduct
We booked at 10 p.m. for the next day, no problem for Mario. Communication was fast and smooth. Starting point was at Tavern Bonaca not at the harbour Gruz - keep that in mind. Mario did a free pickup. Otherwise use uber. Fuel is not included, so bring some cash. We paid 30 € for a whole day trip, that is pretty fair. Get some snorkel equipment, some food/drinks and you will have an really awesome day.
Communication was great throughout, lovely little boat we were able to explore all the islands with ease and jump in thr crystal clear water. Would book again when next in Dubrovnik
Mario was an incredible host and walked us through working the boat. His recommendations for the day were incredible, we highly recommend going to Sunj beach. The boat was easy to operate and came with everything needed for a perfect day.
We are satisfied, Mario did his best to help us with any question.
Communication with Mario was very easy. Good value for money.
Mario was a great boat owner. He explained everything to us. The boat was great. Clean, spacious and ran very well. Exactly what we were looking for. I can highly recommend this boat to anyone.
Mário was fantastic! Wonderful experience overall! Was surprised with extra amenities on board such as snorkeling gear!
Mario is truly a fantastic man, and is kindness and flexibility made renting for him great! Do not the because of the nature of the man the boat does move only 7 mph despite having a 15 horsepower engine. But this is the best you will get without a license so highly recommend!!
Mario was great to work with and very responsive to our communication. We really had a great time on his boat. It's a small boat so having two of us worked well. Thank you Mario for a great time!! Highly recommend renting Mario's boat.
A unforgettable experience, Mario was great at giving us all the information we needed. The sights are amazing and the boat was fantastic at making the most of it. Would highly recommend
Mario’s boat was amazing, just what you need for exploring around. Definetly would rent it again. Mario was very helpful and kind so don’t hesitate to contact him
It was amazing! Thanks!
We had a great day with the VEnom Istranka.
Mario was super helpful! And he is an expert, gave us really good advices! Definitely recommended
It was a great experience and everything was perfect!
Our experience with Mario's boat was beautiful, although we occured some dificulties, Mario was very attentive and ensured our comfort and safety. We stayed in touch during our entire trip and he replied immediately to anything. Mario is a very friendly host and this boat experience was worth it 100%, definetly recommend.
Mario is a very involved guy. Even though we couldn't sail with his boat because of some issues he was very quick to give us some alternative options at least as good as what we paid for. Recommend him!
Great boat and Mario was great at showing us how to handle the boat. Was able to see the blue caves the 3 caves and the beach on the other island. We got to stay longer than most of the tours and found it was great value for money.
Had a fantastic day out on Mario’s boat. He was very informative and explained everything in detail to a complete novice. Would definitely recommend if you get the chance. Thank you Mario
Thank you very much ! We had a great time on the boat and saw gorgeous views! :)
Great little boat. It's actually a manual outboard if you have no license, no steering wheel but great fun for a trip to the islands. Not so easy to climb in or out for the elderly but for us 3 youngsters this was absolutely fun and a great day out! Thanks
The boat was lovely and we had such a great day. Mario is a top bloke and we look fordward to rent from him again.
Mario was so cool and welcoming. It has been super nice to visit the islands in his boat
Great day out on Mario’s boat. He was incredibly welcoming and friendly meeting us at the start and end of our trip. We found the outboard steering a bit tricky to begin with but soon got the hang of it (we are complete novices to be fair…). Would definitely recommend.
We had an amazing day on Marios boat. We could get it earlier and had the best day. Mario gave us a quick introduction. Thanks for the amazing day.
Awesome trip. The view from the captain was not so good but the rest was great. Beautiful bays found in zaton. Communication with the landlord was also top. The swim ladder was not stable enough, we hurt ourselves several times. Nevertheless a recommendation
We booked Marios boat for my birthday and it was such an amazing day. As soon as we booked it we had a message from Mario and from then on the communication was excellent. He met us exactly on time, took a few lovely photos and was super friendly. We will definitely be contacting him again next time we are in Dubrovnik. Thanks so much!!!
Very good organization, Mario and his friends are very nice, clear and quick explanation. The engine is slow but it is convenient for those who do not have a boat license
Easily contactable and very friendly. Explained and demonstrated very well but very quickly, giving us directions and then left us to it!
Amazing boat for the price!! Highly recommended booking this, he was really straightforward and very kind. Would book again here!
Great experience sailing around the Elaphiti Islands. Mario is available and offers good advice. Good handling of the boat. I recommend it for those who want to discover the islands near Dubrovnik.
We had a wonderful time on Mario's boat – exploring the small islands off Dubrovnik was a dream. Communication with Mario was flawless, fast, and reliable. The price is fair! We would rent a boat from Mario again anytime.
Very good
Perfect, excellent value for money, beautiful little boat ?
Everything was PERFECT!!! Mario trusted us, 2 girls. He is reachable at all times and shows us the basics of navigation before departure. His boat is very comfortable, we loved our day on his boat to discover the wild coves and stop wherever you want. I recommend it × 10000000000000
I was pleasantly surprised by this boat, which looked better in reality than it did in the photos. There were five of us on board and we were very comfortable; I think six or seven people could easily fit on it. Comfortable, the engine met my expectations (115 hp), the boat is new, well-maintained, and well-equipped (GPS, diving gear, towels, fresh water, etc.) We also received some complimentary snacks. It's excellent value for money, and I highly recommend it. This boat is perfect for a boat trip with friends or family, for sailing around the island, or for a trip to Formentera.
Great day on Mario's boat Mario is very friendly The boat is good for 4 people We were able to visit the blue cave and tour the islands
Super nice boat. Mario tried very hard to reschedule the rental one day due to the weather forecast. Very good communication. Good explanation and beautiful water for a trip. Very worthwhile and renting from Mario is highly recommended
We had a great day aboard Mario's boat. We were easily able to make the beautiful Elaphite Islands. Communication with Mario is great, he is very flexible and accommodating because he gave us the opportunity to enjoy the sunset in the evening. We highly recommend if you want a quiet day
Our experience with Mario's boat went very well. We had a great day in the Elaphite Islands. The five of us saw the caves and we ended the day in style on a cove in the Bay
Excellent service, Mario is very kind, helpful and honest with the fuel. The boat for 2 people is excellent, even in 3 I would say that it is livable. Clearly that hull with 15hp is a bit slow but allows you to enjoy the landscape. I highly recommend it
Great day, we visited the islands next to Dubrovnik. The boat allowed us to get there very easily. Communication with Mario is very good, he is flexible on schedules and responds to any request quickly. I recommend this ad! Mael
We are very satisfied with the service and the vessel. We are signing up for next season and recommend Mario as a very high-quality entrepreneur and boat renter.
Great experience, The swell was a real challenge. Mario is a great guide. Keep it up! ?
Perfect
Super nice contact. Everything worked perfectly. Easy communication via WhatsApp after receipt of the invoice. For the whole day we had to pay 20 euros for a tank. And the boat was great too. Always happy to come back to Mario when we're in the area.
Perfect boats to go around the islands. Pleasant professional person. If late, 20€ tax always good to know.
I recommend
I am very satisfied with my day with Mario's boat. The boat sails in trouble and its small engine leaves time to enjoy the Croatian landscape. I recommend
Service was great
I recommend Mario for this boat rental. He was very flexible on the schedules despite our delay! Very nice and great boat! THANKS
The experience was amazing! Communication with Mario was very good and he was very flexible in terms of schedules. I recommend it 100%. Thank you again for all !
Perfect, we were two adults with a child and our day was amazing. Mario allowed us to start the day earlier than planned, he put us in a cooler for the whole day. Very good contact and communication from the reservation until the end of our day. I recommend 100% and would come back to Mario for our next stays in dubrovnik
A wonderful experience! Mario was very flexible and even got us a fridge for the whole day! We would repeat it without a doubt. It is one of the best experiences to do in Dubrovnik
Very pleasant feeling of freedom, ideal for discovering the islands around Dubrovnik with ease. Mario is very reliable and gives the main information before departure accompanied by a map of the bay. A great day!
Mario was a very good landlord with great communication. He explained everything well to us and we had a nice day on the Adriatic Sea. We are happy to recommend him.
Excellent attention with Mario, the perfect boat and beautiful places
The communication was very good neatly on time and well explained how the boat works, there was quite a lot of wind with us so Mario also sent us a warning to sail carefully, the only downside is sailing you have to look next to the boat all the time you can don't sail ahead, everything else fine
Mario is super nice and helped us in every way possible. We saw dubrovnik from the boat and went to the blue cave, recommended!
With Mario, there are no surprises: the guarantee of a rental for a day that you will remember! ?
Mario is very friendly and helpful. The boat is simple but what you need to have fun and enjoy. I recommend 100%
Excellent
Super
We had a great day with this boat. Very warm welcome and simple explanations. Perfect
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Location
Location of the boat without licence : Sustjepan, Dubrovnik