We are in charter biz since 2004 being proud to have clients from all over the world. People of all walks of life from Prince to beer baron, from hockey VIP to pharmaceutical tycoon, from renown Eurosong singer to unknown band leader, from housewives to students. They all have had same thing in common: to have a perfect cruise. All have been treated the same as all were our dear customers. Our present return customer ratio is almost 30%. Can it go higher? Perhaps. We do not claim we are the best but we strive to get better.
Our aim is simple – we want you back!
Most of our clients have contacted us through our websites or being referred by “old” customers.
Below are some of the client testimonials we have received so far. If you want to contact any of them you may do so. We’ll ask client’s consent beforehand and will provide you with contacts.
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 3:10 PM
Subject: Recommendation
Gulet Patronice is a very tight ship and ideal for a small family celebration. Breakfast under the awning could not be better and the captain, Damir Bjegovic, already has plans for the day. Great views of the Croatian Islands against the backdrop of the coastal mountains as the gulet makes its way to the first stop for a swim in unbelieveablely azure blue water followed by a three course lunch. Everyday the soup was a hit and would have been suffice for me. The sail to the evening berth is often interrupted by a visit to say the longest ancient wall outside China in Ston, also famous for its oysters. Although in the evening the family could dine under the awning Damir always has a unique spot to eat in mind which may double as a vineyard. My wife particularly liked the intermittent WiFi allowing family conversations and the reading of books.
Prof John S. Kelly
Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology.
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.
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From: Sharon Gallagher
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2014 4:25 PM
To: impexs
Subject: July 5-12 2014For one week, our group of eight chartered the Patronice.
We We could not have asked for a better experience.
We spent leisurely mornings and serve a delicious breakfast.
We would spend time after breakfast cruising the beautiful sea with its awesome scenery.
Had a gourmet lunch served by the BEST CHEF ever!!
And then we would swim off the side of the boat in a cove or inlet during the heat of the day.
Then we would go to a different port to explore. The Captain took such great care of the boat.
Everything was maintained top notch. Every port we stopped in, people would be taking pictures
of The Patronice.
We could not have thought of anything to make this experience any better.
All of us highly HIGHLY recommend this gulet with this wonderful crew.
Happy sailing to anyone fortunate enough to book this gulet
– Sharon GallagherSent from my iPad= clicca qui – 31.08.2013.






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Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 3:42 PM Subject: Croatian trip – October Hi Damir; I wanted to say thanks again for a great trip. I enjoyed it immensely. What a great country, I appreciate it even more now that we are back..and we can see such contrasts between the western model and the simpler nicer more basic approach to living that Croatia offers. We got up into Sibenik, Skradin and Krka falls, it was great to see the countryside away from the seacoast, to see how it all fits together. Here’s a few of the many pictures I took..I thought I’d share them with you. Hope you’re doing well..if your ever in Florida say hi, I will take you sailing! Jonathan H. Toner, ASLA, ISA President |
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Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2010 8:42 AM Subject: Thank you Hi Damir Just wanted to thank you again for a great holiday a few weeks ago and check you were still sane after having the Italians for 2 weeks. We had a great time and would recommend your boat to anybody. Let us know if you ever need us to talk to any prospective clients about our brilliant time on the Patronice. Hope the weather is better there than it is here. Many thanks Nigel |
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Sent: Monday, July 19, 2010 5:09 PM Subject: Thank-you The Marsden family are now back at home. Emma started work today for the summer with Unilever and Fiona sets off for India tomorrow. She is busy packing! I just wanted to say thank-you again for a fantastic week. Croatia is beautiful and we certainly had great weather. We will definitely return! It was only a shame that we couldn’t sail more but we can’t control the wind (or lack of it). We are very grateful to you and the crew for looking after us so well and for putting up with all those ugly girls!!! The lady who sat next to me on the flight home was very interested incoming on Patronice, so I gave her one of your cards. It seems I (Not really thanks!). I think you may have more English people in the future on your lovely boat. I hope your week with the Spanish group is going well. I believe they will all be happy after winning the World Cup. Perhaps the Italian group will be less so because they were even worse than England! Well, say hi to Damir and chef from us and very best wishes to you. Thanks again, Richard |
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Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 2:22 PM Subject: RE: Croatian cruise onboard Patronice Dear Damir, It was a wonderful week we had with you on the Patronice, and I know for sure we’d all do it again any time if we had the chance. I presume you saw us waving from the ferry that last morning – I know it wasn’t only I who had to wipe away a small tear from my eyes when we saw OUR little Patronice – and with the fine people we’d learned to know over the last week on her – down there, cruising along at 6 knots on her 2 day journey back to home port. Anyway, thanks again for making it a nice, relaxing and most interesting holiday. Say hello to Damir and Renato. We all wish you happy sailing and hope to perhaps see you again some time in the future. All the best ! Per on behalf of the rest of the caramba group |
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Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 11:05 PM Subject: 11 pictures for you Dear captain Damir Bjegovic Just like to send you some of my photos from our nice trip with your lovely “Patronice”. We all liked the trip very much.I was sad to wave good bye to you after be embarked. Hope you and Renato had a good trip home. Please say hello to Renato and your nice cook Darmir. You all did a very good job – so thank you. Edmund sends his regards, – all the best to you and your family from Ellen |
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Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 5:14 AM Subject: FW: Croatian experience Hi Damir We have been away. Looks like you won another heart here!!!! Subject: Croatian experience Reply-To: drmargaret.james@virgin.net Dear Jim and Jennifer Thank you for sending on Damirs message.The photographs really brought back wonderfull memories of the holiday. It was one of the best holidays of my life and among the best company and unparalleled scenery. Ihope you got my phone messages. Love to you both |
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Sent: Monday, September 08, 2008 10:04 AM Subject: Crocciera croazia goleta Patronice Ciao capitano Damir, siamo ormai ritornati al nostro solito lavoro e la vacanza in caicco rimane solo un bel ricordo. Ti ringrazio per la bella crociera ed i bei giorni passati sul Patronice. Invio due foto per farci meglio ricordare. Saluti da tutti ed in particolare da Umberto e Patrizia. |
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Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 4:20 AM Subject: Patronice Another great shot – I am amazed to discover she can actually sail !!!! Quote from Judy: “That was the best holiday I have ever had!” How about that! We are spreading the word so you had better stay in business. Cheers, Jennifer |
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Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 3:17 AM Hi Damir! On behalf of the Banovich Family I would like to extend my warmest thanks to you and your crew for a fantastic trip. Your hospitality and the relaxed and friendly environment on board the Patronice made for a very memorable experience and one that I’m sure we’d all love to repeat! Please pass on our thanks to Sani, Jasna and Damir and we hope to see you all again before too long! Cheers Peter Banovich, Perth, Western Australia |
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2nd Dec. 2007, Subject: RE: Croacia, Patronice Dear Damir, Thank you so much! I would send you a few of our own photos as soon as I arrive home. And many thanks again for a wonderful cruise and holydays! Happy New Year! Guillermo Chico |
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28 Aug 2006, Subject: Cruising Croatia onboard Patronice Dear Damir, thank you very much for the nice photo. We always remember the beautiful days spent on board of Patronice and wish you and all your family happy New Year. Hoping to see you again for another beautiful vacation on board. Ciao. Mauro, Rosaria, Federica, Francesco Lamera. |
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11 Aug 2006, Subject: RE: Cruising Croatia onboard Damir, Thank you very much for the pictures, they are explendid. We all had a fantastic vacation which will last forever in our minds. We thank you for made it so nice beeing so kind you and the rest of the crew. Hope to see you in the future and meantime we wish you and your family a very happy new year. Pedro, teresa, Pablo, Jorge, Javier, Javier2 & Nacho. |
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7 July 2006, Subject: Croacia, Patronice Dear Damir Thank you very much for sending us the link to our pictures, they really are wonderful. I am thinking that you did not realize that in my previous e-mail (below), It was nice seen the pictures and again remembering the cruise. Sincerely Enrique |
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14 May 2006, Subject: Cruising – Patronice Hi Damir, Everything was awesome: boat, food, Croatia and you, the crew. It’s been the most amazing cruise ever. I’m thinking we’ll need another vacation when Sara gets 8. Jeffrey Fenton, Victoria, Australia P.S. We have found our iPod in a shell souvenir we have purchased in Trogir! |
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12 Sept 2005, Subject: Patronice cruise 2005 Dear Captain and crew, We have had excellent 50th marriage anniversary week onboard Patronice. We’ll never forget it. Whenever we pull out pictures of nice cruise, beautiful country and you, friendly crew our harts start beating and influence bad weather over here in Belgium disappears. Christine’s health is better now and hopefully we’ll be again your guests some time in near future. Sincerely, Peter Dermont |
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3 Settembre 2005, Subject: Croatia honeymoon! Dear Damir, I just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful time on our Croatian cruise honeymoon. In attachment please find zipped file with our group photos. Best regards from Switzerland, Patric & Mara |
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21 VIII 2005, Subject: Patronicce Caro Damir, Al rientro dal bellissimo viaggio-crociera in Croazia abordo Patronicce vorremmo manifestarvi, anche a nome degli altri 9 partecipanti, il nostro apprezzamento per l’ottima vaccanza e la cortesia che abbiamo potuto sperimentare durante il viaggio; siamo stati favorevolmente colpiti dalla cortese disponibilità ed efficienza dei Vostro eqquippagio. … alla prossima volta… Raffaela Mazzi |
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17 Luglio 2005, Subject: Crociera caicco Patronice Spett. Capitano, Il tour in caicco è stato splendido e abbiamo conosciuto persone molto interessanti. Inoltre l’equipaggio è stato ineccepibile, cucina ottima. Esperienza assolutamente da ripetere. Se risentiamo, ciao Clara e Pietro Montanari |