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An Honest Guide to Boating with Kids in Hvar
A boat day is one of the best things you can do with your family in Hvar. Kids love it — the swimming, the jumping off the boat, the sense of adventure. But it's not always calm seas and gentle breezes. The Adriatic is real open water, the afternoon wind picks up almost every day in summer, and children get tired, sunburned, and seasick if you don't plan carefully.
Here's what we've learned from years of taking families out on the water — the good, the honest, and the practical.
Best Boats for Families
Jeanneau Cap Camarat 6.5 CC — Our top pick for families. Bimini top provides shade (essential with kids), the centre console layout gives space to move around, and it's stable enough for the Pakleni Islands. Up to 7 people.
Pelagosa 33 — If budget allows, this is the luxury family option. Cabin for naps or changing, toilet on board (hugely underrated with kids), generous deck space, and smooth ride even in choppy water. Up to 11 people.
Betina 500 — Perfect for a short morning with very young children. Simple, slow, close to shore. Fuel included. But no shade and no toilet — fine for 2–3 hours, challenging for a full day with toddlers.