SOLOMAR Samana 59 returns as new build for Croatia charters

In Croatia’s crowded charter market, SOLOMAR’s return was less about spectacle than continuity: a brand-new Fountaine Pajot Samana 59 stepped in after the previous 2025 yacht was sold, while the name, crew and charter concept stayed exactly where repeat clients expect them.

That matters because the strongest charter programs are often the ones that do not try to reinvent themselves. SOLOMAR already had a loyal base, so the owner chose a one-for-one refresh rather than a new direction. The result is a first-season vessel with updated finishes, more refined interior detailing and modern systems, but the same onboard atmosphere that made the original yacht work. The crew also remained in place, preserving service style, local knowledge and the rhythm of the operation in a way a fresh hull alone never could.

The yacht itself fits the brief for Adriatic cruising. Charter listings place SOLOMAR in Croatia, with departures tied to Split, Trogir and Marina Kaštela. Independent listings describe it as an 18.80-meter, 2026-launched Fountaine Pajot Samana 59 with a 9.46-meter beam, four suites for up to eight guests and a crew of three. For clients shopping the region, that combination signals a rare mix of scale and manageability: enough space for privacy and socializing, but still geared to the compact, island-hopping style that defines the Croatian market.

The model choice is equally telling. Fountaine Pajot calls the Samana 59 its first sailing catamaran cruiser with a flybridge and says the flybridge is the largest in its category. The layout is built around entertaining, with a central island galley and a second service galley tucked into the port hull near the crew cabins. On paper, that is exactly the sort of design that translates well to charter, where deck life, easy service flow and open social spaces matter as much as speed under sail.

Croatia remains a natural stage for a boat like this. Split-to-Dubrovnik itineraries, with stops in Hvar, Brač, Korčula and Vis, are the classic Adriatic arc, and catamarans have long owned that route thanks to their shallow draft, stability and generous deck space. SOLOMAR’s return shows how a successful charter name can be renewed without losing its identity: same program, same crew, new build, and a stronger hand for the 2026 booking season.