Freedom, by Goolets, is a 48-metre superyacht with 11 staterooms and a crew of 12, offering a high-end, personalised charter experience along Croatia’s Adriatic coast. She is one of only a few yachts in the Mediterranean able to accommodate up to 24 guests, making her well-suited for extended families or groups of friends who want to travel together in privacy. Facilities include a gym with panoramic views, spa, cinema, sauna and a broad collection of water toys.
Boarding
Our journey began in Split, where a private, air-conditioned transfer from the airport took us directly to the port. The crew, immaculately presented in uniform, were waiting with chilled, scented towels. Once on board we were welcomed into the main salon, a bright space with white sofas, a cocktail bar and even a white piano. Drinks were mixed to individual preferences before we were shown to our suites.
Staterooms
The master suite offered a king-size bed, chaise longue, desk, seating area, walk-in wardrobe, dressing room and a large ensuite bathroom with a double shower and deep corner bath. Other suites were equally well-appointed, some with dressing rooms and spacious bathrooms with double showers and bathtubs. Across her four decks there were indoor and outdoor areas for every mood. The top deck had an open-air bar, hot tub, plunge pool and sunbeds, while the lower decks housed the cinema, massage treatment room and sauna.
Gastronomy
Dining was a fine-dining experience from breakfast to late evening. The chef and assistant chef prepared each meal with seasonal ingredients and plated them with care, complemented by thoughtful table settings that might include shells, orchids or crystals. Service was attentive yet relaxed, with the crew combining professionalism and discretion with genuine warmth. The onboard concierge, an expert in the Adriatic, arranged itineraries that included iconic spots such as Zlatni Rat beach on Brač, as well as making reservations at sought-after restaurants and nightlife venues along the route.
Water Toys
Life on board balanced quiet moments with plenty of activity. Mornings often began gently with paddleboarding or kayaking before moving to faster-paced pursuits. Guests could try water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, ringo rides or test their skills on the hydrofoil. Electric toys such as SeaBobs and an e-foil allowed for new perspectives both above and below the surface. The yacht also carried jet skis, snorkelling equipment and a large waterslide, keeping the clear waters of the Adriatic lively and engaging throughout the day. The full list of yoys includes 2 jet skis, 2 SeaBobs, water skis, a wakeboard, a tube ride, a Ringo ride, 4 paddleboards, 2 electric paddleboards (Lampuge), 2 E-foils (Audi E-Tron) and a canoe.
The crew of twelve kept the yacht running smoothly: the captain, chef, assistant chef, hostess, chief steward, massage therapist, two waiters, three deckhands and the concierge. Their coordination ensured that every guest’s experience felt seamless.
Coastal Croatia
Croatia’s Adriatic coast is one of the world’s most admired yachting regions. The Dalmatian coastline retains much of the romance of the old Mediterranean, with a blend of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance architecture in towns that still open onto quiet coves. Our itinerary began and ended in Split, with its UNESCO-listed Diocletian’s Palace, and took in Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korčula and Vis. We explored islands linked to Marco Polo and Game of Thrones, swam in secluded bays, and wandered narrow streets in fishing villages that seemed unchanged in decades.
During the super yacht voyage the Adriatic coast of Croatia unfolds like a living tapestry of history, culture and unspoiled nature. Sailing here is less about rushing from port to port and more about lingering, dropping anchor in a quiet bay, stepping ashore into a town where Venetian stone glows in the late afternoon sun, or dining in a centuries-old courtyard with the scent of rosemary in the air.
The Dalmatian coast still carries the romance of a bygone Mediterranean, with its blend of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, fortresses that once guarded merchant fleets, and islands that have changed little in generations.
Out on the islands, Hvar balanced stylish waterfront bars with hidden lavender fields, while Korčula invited slow exploration through winding streets in the birthplace of Marco Polo. Vis felt more remote, its fishing villages and quiet coves far removed from the mainland pace, yet familiar to fans of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, which was filmed there. And then there was Brač, home to the shifting sands of Zlatni Rat beach, its pale spit of land reaching into turquoise waters.
Sailing between these destinations brought another layer of pleasure. Each approach revealed a new skyline, a bell tower, a cluster of red-tiled roofs, a sweep of pine forest, while the hours at sea became as much a part of the holiday as the ports themselves. This is the Adriatic at its most generous, where the journey and the destination blend into a single, unhurried experience
At 50 metres long and with a beam of nine metres, Freedom offers space to spread out, whether for a wellness retreat atmosphere or a lively group holiday. Evenings on deck could be as social or as quiet as you chose, with the Adriatic as a constant backdrop. By the end of the week, the yacht felt like a private floating home, one that had taken us to some of Croatia’s most captivating locations without ever needing to unpack more than once.
