A gourmet’s guide to dining on a yacht in the Mediterranean

Some luxury yacht charters in Dalmatia provide access to world-class cuisine prepared and served by an incredible chef. You can experience al fresco dining while looking out to the Mediterranean, with each chef available to meet every dietary need and restriction on board.

Experience local ingredients 

The best part about dining on a luxury yacht is trying fresh Mediterranean ingredients. Yacht IN provides you with yachts with the unique benefit of accessing a chef who can tailor their menu to meet your exacting tastes while taking inspiration from your charter destination’s local flavours.

Yacht chefs will also be open to discovering new cuisines, procuring ingredients from local markets and accommodating special diets such as gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian or halal diets.

Dining alfresco not only allows one to take in breathtaking views, but can provide unique dining experiences: breakfast just off a beach, lunch at an idyllic cove, or dinner beneath an expansive moonlit sky are just a few examples.

Explore local markets

Yacht chartering provides the ideal combination of adventure, luxury, and cultural immersion. Navigating local markets in the Mediterranean on board your own private yacht provides the ideal mix of culture immersion.

Imagine anchoring your boat in a picturesque port, and then taking a short ride by tender to the shore where farmers and artisans proudly display and sell their products.

Croatia’s markets are filled with local products, fresh seafood, and artisan cheeses. Visits to these markets offer more than culinary treats. These activities provide the chance to connect with locals, gain an insight into their lifestyles and even pick up some phrases in the local tongue.

Seafood is a must-try

Dining aboard a superyacht offers an unforgettable dining experience. But how can you ensure your chef uses local produce that delivers maximum flavour?

Small-scale fishing is an essential aspect of Mediterranean food sovereignty. It has long been linked with ethical stewardship practices in protecting marine species and encouraging sustainable tourism development. 

As part of your yacht charter experience, you must inform the crew about any specific dietary requirements. So when you explore Croatia’s elite yacht selection,  inform the crew that you want locally sourced food. 

Whether you’re going from Croatia to Italy or Greece, your chefs should know your preferences so that they can tailor their cooking and give you the best taste of the Mediterranean.

But what about pasta?

At the heart of it all is pasta, often as part of an amazing hearty soup like ribollita or as a main course.

Pasta on your luxury voyage offers you an incredible opportunity to savour authentic, freshly prepared dishes at sea that tap into the variety of regional tastes that span across Mediterranean countries.

Your onboard chef can transform basic ingredients like flour, eggs and water into sumptuous meals that showcase each port you visit’s culinary traditions – everything from pasta carbonara and ravioli to spaghetti bolognese as pasta provides a versatile canvas on which to showcase fresh local produce and seafood.