Marina Kaštela

What Marina Kaštela does

Marina Kaštela (legal entity MARINE KAŠTELA d.o.o., Croatian private limited company, share capital €5,233,260.34) is a comprehensive nautical tourism complex located in Kaštel Gomilica in Kaštelanski zaljev, Croatia, between Split, Solin, and Trogir and 7 km from Split Airport. The marina operates 420 sea berths with water and electricity connections, 200 dry berths for vessel storage on land, a service zone equipped with a 60-ton travel lift, and is currently constructing two reinforced-concrete external piers (~94m and ~115.5m) under a €9M expansion to accommodate megayachts over 35 meters. Core technology comprises modern ecological systems including electrochemical wastewater purification, EV charging, hazardous-waste sorting, solar panel installation toward a 70% renewable energy target by 2025, LED retrofit, and rainwater collection. Customer segments include yacht owners and sailors (primary), event organizers, the mega-yacht segment, and local sports clubs; customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via the marina website, 24/7 reception, nautical trade shows, and hosted events. The marina is family-owned by the Berket family (Captain Josip Berket as founder/owner, Ivona Smoljić as CEO), with BavAdria Yachting as a sister company.

Revenue is generated across roughly ten streams: subscription/recurring revenue from sea berths, dry berths, apartment accommodations (€100–€130/night), indoor pool memberships, and annual berth-holder packages; professional-services revenue from vessel maintenance (antifouling, engine, mechanical/electrical work, crane usage); and transaction revenue from three F&B venues (Restaurant Spinnaker ~150 seats, Restaurant Nautic up to 300 guests, Café BavAdria), event and wedding venue rental (pergola, VIP terrace, Nautic hall, Sailing Centre plateau), and minibus rental. The marina has won Best Large Marina in Croatia for 2025, hosts 18 editions of the Croatia Nautic Show, anchors the Mirno More Peace Fleet (12 consecutive years), and is host to the European ILCA Seniors & Masters Championships 2026 — a qualifying regatta for the Los Angeles Olympics. Pricing is partially publicly disclosed (apartments, F&B, pool) while berth pricing is inquiry-based.

Name

Marina Kaštela

Legal name

MARINE KAŠTELA d.o.o.

Website

https://marina-kastela.hr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marina Kaštela is a family-owned Croatian marina operator offering 420 sea berths, 200 dry berths, vessel maintenance, F&B, event venues, and apartments in Kaštelanski zaljev between Split and Trogir, currently expanding into megayacht berths via a €9M pier project.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Marina berth services
• Yacht mooring facilities
• Vessel maintenance marina
• Nautical tourism Croatia
• Megayacht berthing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaštel Gomilica

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Sea Berths (Marine Vessels): Marina berth fees for vessels moored at sea, with 420 moorings equipped with water and electricity connections. Primary revenue driver with 24/7 harbourmaster surveillance and crew assistance.
2. Dry Dock and Land Storage: 200 dry berths for vessel storage on land, accommodating yachts up to 23m. Services include monthly 'boat care' maintenance packages and seasonal storage.
3. Vessel Service and Maintenance: Full-service boat maintenance including antifouling coating renewal, engine servicing, mechanical and electrical work, locksmith services, dinghy service, boat polishing. Revenue from crane use (60-ton travel lift), service dock appointments, and external service provider coordination.
4. Restaurant Spinnaker: À la carte restaurant with Mediterranean and Dalmatian cuisine, 90 indoor and 60 outdoor seats, serving local fish, top wines. Open Wed-Sun with mooring service for sailors. Part of the Sailing Centre.
5. Restaurant Nautic: Modern banquet hall (850m2) with sea-view terrace, capacity up to 300 guests. Open by appointment for events including weddings and celebrations. Revenue from event catering and venue rental.
6. Café BavAdria: Seaside café-bar with terrace, serving local and international beverages and professionally prepared coffee. Open Mon-Thu 7am-8pm, Fri-Sun 7am-10pm.
7. Apartment Accommodations: Fully equipped apartments near the beach in Kaštel Kambelovac, 2km from marina. Single-bedroom (2 beds) and two-bedroom (4 beds) apartments available year-round. 100 EUR/night in pre/post season, 130 EUR/night in high season.
8. Indoor Pool and Sports Facilities: 25-metre indoor pool with 6 lanes, separate children's pool, temperature 27°C. Open to marina guests, local residents, and sports clubs. Pay-per-use and monthly/semi-annual memberships available. Annual berth holders receive free pool access.
9. Event and Wedding Venue Rental: Multiple venues for events: Spinnaker restaurant (250-seat pergola), Nautic hall (300 guests), VIP terrace (160 seats), Sailing Centre (3800m2 plateau). Revenue from venue rental, catering coordination, and event organization services.
10. Minibus Rental: Minibus rental with driver for up to 19 passengers, serving marina guests and events. Inquiry-based pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Marina Kaštela is a nautical tourism marina complex providing 420 sea berths with water and electricity connections and 200 dry berths for land storage of vessels up to 23m, supported by a 60-ton travel lift service zone and full vessel maintenance (antifouling, engine, mechanical/electrical). The complex includes restaurants, café, 25m indoor pool, sailing centre with regatta facilities, apartments, event venues for weddings and corporate functions, and new reinforced-concrete external piers for megayachts over 35m.

Product overview

Marina Kaštela operates as a comprehensive nautical tourism complex offering integrated marina services. The core offering centers on 420 sea berths with utilities and 200 dry berths, complemented by a full-service boat maintenance facility with 60-ton lift capability. The company provides an integrated hospitality ecosystem including three dining venues (Restaurant Spinnaker, Restaurant Nautic, and Café BavAdria), a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, sailing centre with regatta facilities, and apartment accommodations. Event and wedding organization services utilize dedicated venues including the Spinnaker Lounge, Pergola, VIP Terrace, and Nautic Restaurant. Additional offerings include megayacht berths for vessels over 35 meters and minibus transportation. The company also operates the Mirno More – Peace Fleet social initiative, Europe's largest socio-educational sailing project for youth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Berth and Mooring Services 420 sea berths equipped with water and electricity connections, with 24/7 harbourmaster surveillance and crew assistance for sailing and motor vessels in Kaštelanski zaljev.
• Dry Dock and Land Storage 200 dry berths for vessel storage on land, accommodating yachts up to 23m and catamarans, with monthly 'boat care' maintenance packages and seasonal storage.
• Vessel Service and Maintenance (Service Zone) Full-service boat maintenance including antifouling coating renewal, engine servicing, mechanical and electrical work, locksmith services, dinghy service and boat polishing, using a 60-ton travel lift, 5-ton crane, 60-ton and 40-ton carellos and on-site expert staff.
• Mega Yacht Berths New outer pier berths on reinforced-concrete spatial frame structures with pile foundations and immersed wave-damping panels, designed for megayachts over 35m with drafts from 2.7m to 14m and shore current strength up to 400A.
• Restaurant Spinnaker À la carte restaurant at the Sailing Centre offering Mediterranean and Dalmatian cuisine (local fish, top wines), with 90 indoor and 60 outdoor seats and mooring service for sailors; open Wed–Sun.
• Restaurant Nautic 850m² modern banquet hall with sea-view terrace, capacity up to 300 guests, open by appointment for weddings, corporate events and celebrations.
• Café BavAdria Seaside café-bar with terrace serving local and international beverages and professionally prepared coffee. Open Mon–Thu 7am–8pm, Fri–Sun 7am–10pm.
• Apartments Marina Kaštela Fully equipped apartments near the beach in Kaštel Kambelovac, 2 km from the marina, with single-bedroom (2 beds) and two-bedroom (4 beds) options, A/C, flat-screen TV, free WiFi and parking. EUR 100/night pre/post season, EUR 130/night high season; VAT included.
• Indoor Swimming Pool and Sports Facilities 25-metre indoor pool with 6 lanes and a separate children's pool, water temperature 27°C, available to marina guests, local residents and sports clubs with pay-per-use, monthly and semi-annual memberships; annual berth holders receive free access.
• Event and Wedding Venue Organization Full wedding and event organization using on-site venues — Spinnaker restaurant and 250-seat pergola, Nautic banquet hall (300 guests), VIP terrace (160 seats) and the Sailing Centre 3,800m² plateau — with catering coordination and event planning services.
• Minibus Rental (19+1) Minibus rental with driver for up to 19 passengers, serving marina guests and events with inquiry-based pricing.
• Sailing Centre and Regatta Facilities Three-storey sailing centre on the south-eastern dyke, designed by RieglerRiewe architects, with changing rooms, 200m² hangar, 3,800m² plateau and simultaneous launch capacity for 90 sailboats, hosting World and European championships and regattas.
• Mirno More – Peace Fleet Europe's largest socio-educational sailing initiative, hosted at Marina Kaštela since 2013, providing sailing experiences for children and youth from underprivileged backgrounds (children's homes, Down syndrome associations, mental health centres) with ~1,000 participants from ~30 countries annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best large marina in Croatia for 2025, awarded at Croatian Tourism Days (Dani hrvatskog turizma)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dom za djecu Maestral Split (Children's Home Maestral)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Children's home whose residents participate in the annual Mirno More sailing project. Marina Kaštela provides infrastructure, boats, safety, and logistical support for children from this institution to experience sailing. Partnership active since Marina Kaštela began hosting the fleet in 2013.
• Centar za pružanje usluga u zajednici Mir – RudinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Mental health and social care centre from Bosnia and Herzegovina whose clients participate in the Mirno More sailing project. Partnership supported by the Mirno More – Marina Kaštela association.
• Udruga za sindrom Down 21 – SplitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Down syndrome association whose members participate in the Mirno More sailing project. Partnership with Marina Kaštela and the Mirno More – Marina Kaštela association enabling individuals with Down syndrome to experience sailing.
• Ustanove Drin i Bakovići (Bosnia and Herzegovina)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Social care and health institutions from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their residents participate in the Mirno More sailing project, sailing on yachts provided by BavAdria Yachting with support from Marina Kaštela.
• Centar za odgoj i obrazovanje Slava Raškaj SplitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Education centre whose students participate in the Mirno More sailing project and the Proljetni sajam cvijeća i bilja (Spring Flower Fair) at Marina Kaštela, expanding the inclusive dimension of the project.
• BavAdria Yachting (BavAdria)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company within the Berket family business. Operates charter yacht services and is part of 'two companies one family' structure with Marina Kaštela. Provides yachts for the Mirno More Peace Fleet project. Exhibits jointly with Marina Kaštela at international boat shows such as BOOT Tulln.
• Bach Yachting Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational yachting services company. Listed as a partner on Marina Kaštela's official partners page.
• Udruga Mirno More – Marina KaštelacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian sailing association operating under the umbrella of Marina Kaštela since 2013. Coordinates the Mirno More – Peace Fleet, Europe's largest socio-educational sailing project. Association president is Luka Berket. Operates with volunteers and donations, providing sailing experience for children from vulnerable groups.
• Almissani (yachtall.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner on Marina Kaštela's official partners page. Yacht charter broker.
• Srednja škola Braća RadićminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary school participating in the Proljetni sajam cvijeća i bilja (Spring Flower Fair) at Marina Kaštela, presenting and selling students' works.
• Pčelarsko društvo TrogirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeekeeping association from Trogir participating in the Proljetni sajam cvijeća i bilja (Spring Flower Fair) with honey and bee product offerings.
• Zračna luka Split (Split Airport)minorOthersSplit Airport received a special recognition at Croatia Nautic Show 2026 for long-term cooperation and continuous support. Located 7km from Marina Kaštela.
• Splitsko-dalmatinska županija (Split-Dalmatia County)minorOthersReceived special recognition at Croatia Nautic Show 2026 for long-term cooperation and continuous support. County government provides ongoing institutional support to Marina Kaštela.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• D-Marin: International marina operator with multiple Adriatic locations including marinas in Croatia, providing directly comparable berthing, dry storage, and boat maintenance services. Targets similar nautical tourist segment with premium marina positioning and hospitality amenities.
• Marina Frapa: Croatian marina in Rogoznica with mega-yacht capability (including a 1,000-ton dry dock) that directly competes with Marina Kaštela's new mega-yacht berth investment. Serves similar superyacht and premium yacht customer segments in central Dalmatia.
• Marina Lav (Podstrana): Croatian marina near Split offering sea berths, dry berths, and hospitality services to nautical tourists in the same central Dalmatian market as Marina Kaštela. Competes for both berth customers and event venues.
• Marina Punat: One of the oldest and largest marinas in Croatia located on Krk island, offering comparable sea berths, dry berths, travel lift services, and boat maintenance. Competes directly for international yacht owners cruising the Adriatic.
• Mandalina Marina (D-Marin): Croatian mega-yacht capable marina near Šibenik operated by D-Marin, providing premium berthing for yachts over 35m. Directly comparable to Marina Kaštela's new mega-yacht pier expansion in targeting high-value yacht owners.
• ACI (Adriatic Croatia International Club): Croatia's largest marina chain with multiple Adriatic marina locations including ACI Split directly competing with Marina Kaštela for berth customers and nautical tourists in the central Dalmatia region. Operates similar sea berth and dry berth services with comparable target customers.

Broad incumbents

• Port Vauban (Antibes, France): Major French Riviera mega-yacht marina accommodating some of the world's largest yachts. Sets the premium benchmark for mega-yacht berthing that Marina Kaštela's new EUR 9M pier expansion targets at a more accessible price point.
• Marina di Porto Cervo: Iconic Italian luxury mega-yacht marina in Sardinia operated by Marina di Porto Cervo S.p.A. Represents the established premium Adriatic/Mediterranean mega-yacht destination benchmark that Marina Kaštela aims to compete with for high-end yacht owners.

Regional players

• Portorož Marina (Marina Portorož): Slovenian marina on the northern Adriatic coast offering similar berthing and yacht services to nautical tourists. Competes with Marina Kaštela for international yacht owners cruising the eastern Adriatic but serves a different national market.

Others

• BavAdria Yachting: Sister company within the Berket family operating yacht charter services from Marina Kaštela. Functions as a symbiotic channel partner bringing charter customers who moor at the marina, rather than a direct competitor. Useful reference for understanding the marina's broader ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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