Boat Show and Cruise Sibenik
"These people tend to have disposable incomes by virtue of the fact that they're buying these 'toys,'" says Jack Ellis, president, Info-Link Marketing, a company that rents out a national boat-owner mailing list of 10 million names. "Boaters have demonstrated the means to purchase high-priced items. Therefore, they're good credit risks.“ (Target Marketing) -Boat enthusiasts are therefore, the main target market for this kind of holiday. Not only they enjoy a relaxing holiday but they also have time to explore new things on their own and, of course, learn something new. - So, why boat show? Larry Schildwatcher (Emerald Harbor Marine owner) gave an interesting answer to that question, as he says for the yacht mahazine: “Attending the big boat shows is useful because you can visit the factory booth and get the product walk-through from the experts,” - McCalla and Charlier (2006) state that the Mediterranean is having intensive growin cruise tourism (18% of total cruise tourism in 2006.). - Even though Dubrovnik is top cruise tourism destination in Croatia, Šibenik has a great resource to grow in this area. Also, Šibenik could be a great holiday place for visitors who want tp enjoy more quite places, outside of mass destinations like Dubrovnik for example.
Perfect location under the sun
Ĺ ibenik is situated on the Dalmatian coast and is the oldest most autochtonus town in Croatia (croatia.hr). Except the boat show, there is also plenty to see. The fortresses (st. Mihovil, Barone and Nikola), St. Jacobs cathedral protected by the Unesco and old town.
What to expect ?
Sunny and warm weather !
Incredible new experience that every boat enthusiasts would enjoy!
Learn something new and explore old town and sea life of Sibenik !
Share some stories and interact with other boat and sea lovers !
Day 1
The guest arrives at hotel Mandalina, set outside of the city center, with the breathtaking view of the clear blue sea and city. Later in the day, guests have an option to get to city center by small boats, where guests can appreciate the city view even better. The transportation is organised by the hotel staff.
After the arrival to the city center, guests will have organised tour of the Boat Show – the main event of this holiday. Event organisers will hold an introduction speech and open the show. There are usually hundread of boats to see, from the small ones to big yachts.
There is also a possibility to see and buy parts /equipment needed for boat, alongside with the brochures and prospects of the various boat companies.
After the long tour day, food and drinks ...
What a perfect way to end the day but to enjoy food and drinks in Croatia’s #1 restaurant Pelegrini. There’s planty of sea food enjoy and that includes some of the Croatian specialties, such as mussels, squids, shrimps, lobsters and fishes like bass, bream with amazing olive sauce, etc.
Out of the drinks, definitely recommended specialties are Croatian wines – Plavac, Grgić, Babić and Graševina are one of the most popular ones.
Day 2&3 -Day 2 is focused around various presentation from different boat companies. - There is also a chance to ask them any question you have regarding the boats or the sea activities.
-- There will also be an auction later in the day, which will include interaction between sellers and customers.
- The locations for these activities are fortress st. Mihovil (which gives a perfect view on Sibenik town and sea) and hotel conference room.
- Day 3 is set for a trip around near islands around Sibenik. - Transport is organised for all the guests with the taxi boats and other local boats.
- Also, as a part of the group, you can choose out of the few options on which island would you go. Some of the nearer most popular islands are Zlarin, Prvić and Kaprije, situated just a 15-20 minutes by boat. - Also, NP Kornati is the next main destination to see. That way, you can learn more about boats and also appreciate natural beauty.
Day 4
Final trip to Skradin -Skradin is a small place siuated near Sibenik. It is also main entrance to the NP Krka. - There will be held speeches about the history and development on boats and yachts, as well as the option to learn about the fishing with the local community. -- Furthermore, there will be free time where people can explore or shop for some souvenirs and enjoy local gallery where people can learn more about this community’s history. -- Also, a goodbye lunch will be held in local restaurant , where once again, you can taste some of the best Croatian specalties.
References
- A. Papahanassis, T. Lukovic, M. Vogel (2012.),
Croatian National Tourist Board, Sibenik (URL: http://croatia.hr/enGB/Destinations/Town/Sibenik?ZHNcODMscFw3 ), accessed: 2.4.2017.
D. Shmidt (2016), Yachting Magazine (url: http://www.yachtingmagazine.com/boat-show-insider-target-rich-environments ), accessed: 1.4.2017.
P. Barbagallo (2002), Target Marketing (url: http://www.targetmarketingmag.com/article/boating-enthusiasts-28742/all/ ) , accessed: 1.4.2017.
Cruise Tourism and Society: A Socio-economic Perspectiv, available at: https://books.google.co.uk/books? id=fJBbtVw6UOQC&pg=RA1-PT68&lpg=RA1-PT68&dq=%22cruise+tourism%22+ %2B+croatia&source=bl&ots=5nSBVMgSih&sig=mURhl1vfW7MToDvF8ajT6qlJmwQ&hl =hr&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjJofyqi4nTAhUnLMAKHdEJCqUQ6AEIYjAJ#v=onepage&q= %22cruise%20tourism%22%20%2B%20croatia&f=false , accessed: 3.4.2017.