There's a special moment in the middle of the day when the yacht is already anchored in a quiet bay, the sea becomes almost perfectly still, and the scent of the grill begins to mix with the smell of the sea.
Fresh fish and seafood prepared right onboard, salty air, warm Adriatic breeze, and a peaceful bay around you — somehow, everything comes together here, and even the simplest lunch becomes something you remember long after the charter ends.
"People eat differently on the water. Not quickly between things, but slowly — with swimming, sunshine, and conversations. Sometimes lunch lasts longer than the cruise itself." — Captain Alexey
What We Usually Prepare
A standard onboard BBQ for 4–8 guests usually includes:
fresh dorado or sea bass
grilled tiger prawns
seasonal vegetables
baked potatoes
We can also serve local cheeses, pršut, olives, and fresh bread from a small bakery in Tivat.
For larger groups, we usually add more fish and seafood. Vegetarian options are also available upon request — halloumi, mushrooms, and grilled vegetables work beautifully on the BBQ.
What We Serve with Lunch
Upon request, we can prepare local Montenegrin wines, prosecco, champagne, fresh lemonade, mineral water, and other drinks before your departure.
Most guests usually choose light white wines that pair well with fish and seafood, but if you have a favorite champagne, wine, or specific drinks in mind, simply let us know during booking.
All drinks are purchased and chilled in advance before the yacht departs. There is no additional markup for provisioning — you only pay the actual store price.
Where the Ingredients Come From
Every morning, we buy fresh fish and seafood in Tivat from the same local suppliers we've worked with for years.
Vegetables, fruit, cheese, and bread come from local markets and small bakeries nearby.
If guests would like oysters, we usually arrange them near Kamenari — delivered directly to the yacht by a small boat.
Whenever possible, we work only with fresh local products and avoid frozen seafood where local catch is available.
Who Prepares the Food
In most cases, lunch is prepared onboard by the steward as part of the standard service.
For larger groups or special occasions, it's also possible to add a private chef. In that case, the experience becomes more restaurant-style — multiple courses, wine pairing, and dedicated presentation.
But for most guests, a simple BBQ on the yacht turns out to be exactly what they want: relaxed, beautiful, and unmistakably summer.
How Much Does Onboard BBQ Cost
Usually:
€40–60 per guest for a standard BBQ
additional cost for oysters or premium seafood
private chef available upon request
The final cost depends on the menu and number of guests. Everything is agreed in advance before the charter.
Alternative Option — Lunch at a Waterfront Restaurant
If you'd prefer to go ashore for lunch, we can plan the route around one of the waterfront restaurants in:
Perast
Stoliv
Bigova
or Ribarsko Selo on the way to the Blue Cave
That said, many guests eventually choose lunch at anchor simply because they don't want to leave the water.
What Most People Don't Mention
During strong winds, using the grill on the aft deck may become unsafe. On those days, we always inform guests in advance and suggest an alternative: cold seafood platters, cheeses, pršut, fresh bread, and lighter onboard dining instead of a hot BBQ.
And one more thing — after a grill lunch, your clothes will probably smell a little like smoke and sea salt. For some guests, that's part of the atmosphere. But if you have dinner plans in town afterward, bringing a spare shirt or dress is a good idea.
When to Arrange It
It's best to arrange onboard BBQ in advance — either during booking or at least one day before departure.
Usually the evening before the charter, we send photos or options of the fresh catch available that morning and build the menu together around your route.
