At the end of September, the charter show brings together yachts, brokers and suppliers. Anyone who only wants to look at boats is in the wrong place: access is subject to approval and advance registration, not tickets at the door.
What is taking place in Split
The Croatian Yachting Association is staging the third CROYA Charter Show in Split from 28 September to 1 October 2026. Yachts, charter brokers, crews and specialist suppliers meet for viewings, discussions and business networking.
The event may look like an attractive yacht show, but it is organised as a trade format. Walking around the venue is not automatically part of an ordinary visit to Split.
Who the visitors are meant to be
The official terms distinguish between Charter Brokers, Yachts, Vendor Visitors and Vendor Exhibitors. Applications are reviewed; payment information and an invoice follow after approval. This is the typical process for an accredited B2B event.
Simply being curious about large yachts does not amount to a professional role. Golden Beach therefore does not recommend trying to register with an invented company or occupation.
Deadline and prices for Vendor Visitors
Vendor Visitors must register by 22 September 2026 at the latest. After the early-booking deadline, the terms list a single day at €180 per person plus 25 per cent VAT. All four days cost €520 plus VAT.
A maximum of three visitors per company is permitted. Fees are non-refundable. Admission and the invoice are issued only after review, so the price alone does not buy unchecked public access.
No registration at the entrance
The terms expressly state that on-site registration is not available for any participant category. Personal identity cards or passes are issued on the first day of attendance and must be worn during the event.
Anyone travelling to Split without prior approval should not expect a box office. A business card at the entrance is no substitute for the process.
What trade visitors should prepare
Brokers and suppliers should arrange appointments with yachts and contacts in advance. Four days fill quickly when viewing time, transfers, meetings and follow-up are scheduled realistically. Comfortable, boat-appropriate footwear and each crew's rules also matter.
Before paying, companies should check their invoicing details, participant names and the correct category. Because the fees are non-refundable, an error in the role or date is more costly than at an open public show.
What Golden Beach deliberately leaves open
The current website confirms the dates, target audience, registration process and fees. It does not provide a freely accessible complete yacht list or a guarantee of every individual viewing.
Shortly before the event, personal accreditation, the official programme and direct appointment confirmations are what count. For ordinary travellers, the essential point is simple: CROYA is not a public attraction, however impressive the setting may look.
Evidence
Sources & date
Sources support the facts. Planning notes and recommendations are Golden Beach editorial assessments.
- CROYA Charter ShowCroatian Yachting Association · 2026, checked 2 Septemberdates, format and B2B character
- Visitors & Exhibitors Terms & ConditionsCROYA · 2026, checked 2 Septemberparticipant categories, deadline, fees, VAT, non-refundable payments and no on-site registration
- Attending – Visitors & ExhibitorsCROYA · 2026, checked 2 Septemberprocess and information for trade visitors
