Marina Frapa Resort Rogoznica & Dubrovnik

What Marina Frapa Resort Rogoznica & Dubrovnik does

Marina Frapa is a privately held Croatian marina and integrated resort operator founded in 1998, headquartered in Rogoznica on the middle Adriatic coast between Split and Šibenik, with a second marina location opened in 2018/2019 in the Gruški aquatorium near Dubrovnik's old town. The Rogoznica site comprises 10 moles with 462 equipped sea berths, space for 100 dry berths, a hotel (Resort Frapa) with Comfort and Superior rooms and suites, ten or more dining and bar venues (including the Dragon's Cave underwater bar, Sushi & Teppanyaki Bar, Restaurant Ancora, Restaurant Konoba, Champagne Bar, Wine Shop, and Pastry and Ice Cream Cafe), a sports center, swimming pool, conference facilities, and a Captain's Club nightclub. The Dubrovnik site adds a protected marina with adjacent restaurant and pool bar facilities. The business is privately held with no evidence of outside equity investment or parent company ownership.

The company generates revenue through seven distinct streams: marina berth rental (sea berths, buoy berths, and dry dock, often on annual subscription), hotel accommodation, gastronomy and dining across multiple on-site venues, yacht charter and rental, yacht service and maintenance including the proprietary nonCarbon engine decarbonization service, event hosting (weddings, conferences, team buildings, regattas, Miss Adriatic Europe pageants, Tuna Fever fishing competitions), and ancillary retail and concierge services (market, boutique, nautical equipment store, laundry, currency exchange, Tesla EV charging, rent-a-car, rent-a-boat). Customer segments are primarily individual boaters, yacht owners, and domestic and international tourists, plus corporate event organizers and wedding clients. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the multi-language marinafrapa.hr website (booking systems for berths and hotel rooms), supplemented by event-driven demand generation and presence at major international boat shows such as Boot Düsseldorf.

Distribution is dominantly direct through the proprietary website and on-site walk-in reservations at marina reception in both locations, with international promotion at European boat shows. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; berths are sold on annual or seasonal subscription cadence, hotel rooms on pay-as-you-go reservation. The company has accumulated more than 20 awards as best Croatian marina, including Golden Sail, Marina of the Year 2018, Crystal Flower, Tourist Flower (22 consecutive years), and the New Millennium Award, and operates as a partner of the Blue Flag and Green Sail sustainability programs. Reported headcount is 22, which is strikingly lean relative to the integrated operating footprint and likely reflects heavy seasonal staffing and contractor reliance.

Name

Marina Frapa Resort Rogoznica & Dubrovnik

Legal name

Marina Frapa

Website

https://marinafrapa.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marina Frapa is a privately held Croatian marina and integrated resort operator running a 462-berth marina, hotel, and multi-venue dining and entertainment complex in Rogoznica plus a second marina in Dubrovnik, serving boaters, yacht owners, and domestic and international tourists on the Adriatic coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina and Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dry Docking & Dockyard Operations (Graving/Floating Docks, Docking Services) (TLAHAMAA)

Keywords

• Marina berth rental
• Yacht maintenance services
• Hotel accommodations
• Yacht charter services
• Event venue hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Rogoznica

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Berth Rental (Vezovi): Marina berths for boats including sea berths, buoy berths, and dry dock spaces. Core revenue stream from nautical tourism.
2. Hotel Accommodations: Hotel resort with Comfort and Superior rooms and suites, generating accommodation revenue from tourists and boaters.
3. Gastronomy and Dining: Multiple restaurants (Ancora, Konoba), bars (Champagne Bar, Pool Bar, Dragon's terrace), Sushi & Teppanyaki, pastry shop, wine shop, and catering services.
4. Yacht Service and Maintenance: Vessel maintenance, service packages, engine decarbonisation (nonCarbon), and technical support for boats.
5. Yacht Charter and Rental: Yacht charter services and boat rental operations for visitors.
6. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting weddings, conferences, team buildings, regattas and other events at the resort.
7. Retail and Concierge Services: On-site market, boutique, nautical equipment store, souvenir shop, laundry, currency exchange, and taxi services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marina Frapa operates two integrated full-service marina resorts on the Croatian Adriatic coast (Rogoznica and Dubrovnik), delivering sea berths, buoy berths and dry dock facilities, hotel accommodations (Resort Frapa, Comfort and Superior rooms and suites), multiple restaurants and bars, yacht charter and rental, yacht maintenance including proprietary nonCarbon decarbonisation, event hosting (weddings, conferences, regattas, team building), and recreational activities. The Rogoznica location provides 462 sea berths and 100 dry berths across 10 moles, while Dubrovnik offers a protected marina near the old town.

Product overview

Marina Frapa Resort Rogoznica & Dubrovnik is a dual-location marina resort company offering integrated nautical tourism services. The Rogoznica location is the main resort featuring a full-service marina with 462 berths and 100 dry berths, a hotel with multiple room categories, and diverse dining venues including Restaurant Ancora, Restaurant Konoba, Sushi & Teppanyaki Bar, Dragon's Cave underwater bar, Champagne Bar, Wine Shop, and Captain's Club nightclub. The Dubrovnik location provides a protected marina near the old town with complementary dining and facilities. Additional services span water sports including Big Game Fishing and sailing courses, event hosting for regattas, weddings and conferences, yacht charter and sales, Tesla EV charging, and recreational activities through Azure Club Rogoznica.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yacht Club Frapa: Marina's yacht club offering exclusive services for yacht owners and members.
• Azure Club Rogoznica
• nonCarbon

Products and services

• Marina Berth Rental (Sea Berths, Buoy Berths, Dry Dock) - Rogoznica Full-service marina in Rogoznica offering 462 sea berths, buoy berths, and 100 dry berths for recreational boaters and yacht owners cruising the Croatian Adriatic. Includes access to marina facilities, utilities, fuel station, and on-site services. Pricing varies by season and boat size.
• Marina Berth Rental - Dubrovnik Protected marina located at the entrance to Gruž aquatorium, opposite the ferry port of Gruž, in close proximity to the old town of Dubrovnik. Offers sea berths and full marina services for visiting yachts.
• Resort Frapa Hotel Hotel resort in Rogoznica offering accommodation with views of the bay across Comfort Room, Comfort Suite, Superior Room, and Superior Suite categories. Targeted at tourists, yacht crews, and event guests.
• Yacht Maintenance and Service (incl. nonCarbon Decarbonisation) Yacht maintenance, service packages, and technical support including proprietary nonCarbon marine engine decarbonisation for environmentally conscious boat maintenance at the Rogoznica marina.
• Yacht Charter Charter service for renting yachts, available at both Rogoznica and Dubrovnik locations for visitors seeking chartered sailing experiences.
• Rent a Boat Boat rental service for smaller vessels at the Rogoznica marina location for guests and visitors.
• Rent a Car Car rental service available at both marina locations for guests and visitors needing ground transportation.
• Yacht Sale (Brokerage) Yacht sales and brokerage service offered through the marina for buyers and sellers of pre-owned and new yachts.
• Resort Gastronomy (Restaurants and Bars) On-site dining portfolio spanning Mediterranean fine dining (Ancora), traditional Dalmatian (Konoba), Asian (Sushi & Teppanyaki), the underwater Dragon's Cave bar, Champagne Bar, Pool Bar, pastry and ice cream cafe, and Wine Shop. Il Vento Restaurant & Pool Bar operates seasonally at the Dubrovnik location.
• Catering Frapa Off-site catering service for events and private functions leveraging the resort's culinary operations.
• Yacht Club Frapa Membership Exclusive yacht club membership and facilities at both Rogoznica and Dubrovnik locations offering member services for yacht owners.
• Wedding Venue and Event Planning Wedding venue and full event planning services in a romantic seaside setting at Marina Frapa Resort Rogoznica.
• Conferences and Business Meetings Conference hall and professional event services for corporate meetings, presentations, and business gatherings at the resort.
• Team Building Events Corporate team-building activities and event organization combining on-site sports, sailing, and dining experiences.
• Regattas (Sailing Competitions) Organization of sailing competitions and regatta events including the Frapa Business Cup corporate regatta.
• Sailing Courses and Boat Licensing Sailing education and boat licensing training programs for individuals seeking sailing qualifications.
• Big Game Fishing Tours Recreational deep-sea fishing tours and competitions including the Tuna Fever tournament for sport fishing enthusiasts.
• Sightseeing Tours (Rogoznica and Dubrovnik)

Quantifiable outcome

• 462 equipped boat berths and 100 dry berths - among the largest marina capacities in the Adriatic
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• Green SailcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Since 2018, Marina Frapa has been an official partner of the Green Sail ecological movement which supports sustainable tourism development. This partnership demonstrates the marina's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable nautical tourism practices in the Adriatic.
• Blue Flag ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarina Frapa is a proud partner of the International Blue Flag Program, whose main goal is to preserve and protect the sea and the coast. The partnership involves education, environmental protection, and sustainable tourism practices.
• Julius MeinlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJulius Meinl coffee brand partnership - visible in partner logos section of Marina Frapa Dubrovnik website
• HeinekenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeineken beer brand partnership - visible in partner logos section of Marina Frapa Dubrovnik website
• A-Z fondovminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA-Z fondov investment/pension fund partnership - visible in partner logos section of Marina Frapa Dubrovnik website
• Croatian National Tourist BoardcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with croatia.hr (Croatian National Tourist Board) for tourism promotion and destination marketing
• Dalmatia Šibenik Tourism BoardregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism partnership with Dalmatia Šibenik for promotion of the Šibenik-Knin County region
• Rogoznica Tourism BoardregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism partnership with Rogoznica tourism board (loverogoznica.eu) for destination promotion

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marina Punat (Krk): One of Croatia's oldest and largest marinas located on Krk island in the northern Adriatic. Comparable full-service marina operations including berths, boat service, charter, and seasonal hospitality.
• Porto Montenegro: Premium Adriatic marina and resort in Tivat combining superyacht berths with luxury hotel, F&B, retail, and residences. Comparable integrated marina-resort positioning targeting the same high-end nautical tourism segment.
• D-Marin: International premium marina network (formerly Dogus/Doğuş Marina) operating multiple Mediterranean marinas including Croatia. Directly comparable premium marina services, berth rentals, and yacht services targeting international owners.
• Marina Kornati (Biograd na Moru): Large Dalmatian marina with hotel, charter base, and nautical services. Competes with Marina Frapa Rogoznica for middle-Adriatic yacht traffic and is part of the Ilirija Group hospitality portfolio.
• ACI Marina (Adriatic Croatia International Club): Croatia's largest marina chain with ~22 marinas along the Adriatic coast. Direct competitor offering similar sea berth, dry berth, and ancillary services; Marina Frapa competes head-to-head for international yacht traffic with ACI's broader network advantage.
• Marina Mandalina (Šibenik): Premium marina near Šibenik with 429+ berths and full yacht service. Direct competitor for marina traffic in central Dalmatia, geographically adjacent to Marina Frapa Rogoznica.

Emerging players

• Sun Life Hotels (Marina & Resort): Independent Croatian marina/hotel concepts in early-stage development that blend nautical services with hospitality offerings similar to Marina Frapa's integrated model.

Regional players

• Lučica Adriatic Marinas (formerly Marina Tribunj / Marina Frapa competitors): Smaller independent Dalmatian marinas and family-run operations along the Adriatic that compete on price or location specificity for transient berth traffic adjacent to Marina Frapa's catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Valamar Riviera: Croatia's largest hotel and tourism company operating resorts along the Adriatic. Comparable hospitality platform serving overlapping tourist segments, though without dedicated marina specialization.
• Maistra (Adris Group): Leading Istrian hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and campsites under multiple brands. Comparable Croatian tourism scale player targeting similar premium tourist demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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