Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab. (2023)

City Zadar

Max. guests Max. 8 guests

Cabins 3 cabins

Bathrooms 1 bathroom

With or without skipper

From the pontoon in Zadar, Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab feels like a comfortable base for opening the chart towards Petrčane. Its appeal is not the number of destinations reached, but the quality of time between a manoeuvre, a shared meal and the next anchorage. With room for 8 people, 3 cabins and 1 bathroom, it works particularly well for friends who prefer a few well-chosen stops. With Privlaka as the middle stop, the route can extend to Nin or return to shelter without making the experience feel incomplete.

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Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab: a departure from Zadar designed for enjoying the Adriatic — from Zadar to Privlaka aboard Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab

  • Model: Oceanis 40.1
  • Year: 2023
  • Maximum capacity: 8 people
  • Cabins: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Length: 12,87 m
  • Beam: 4,18 m
  • Draft: 1,68-2,27 m depending on keel
  • Weekly price: From €2,500/week

Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab measures 12,87 m by 4,18 m. Those proportions are welcome during the stay, especially when sharing the deck, and worth remembering on the approach to Privlaka. With a draft of 1,68-2,27 m depending on keel, shelter is chosen according to depth and actual conditions.

Time on Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab changes with the pace of the party. At 12,87 m long and 4,18 m wide, this 2023 sailing yacht can give friends who prefer a few well-chosen stops either an active day or a break built around a few selected stops. The best result comes when Privlaka is enjoyed in its own right, not merely as a step towards Nin.

The coast north of Zadar gives this trip a character built around short stages and unhurried observation. Petrčane offers an approachable opening; afterwards, Privlaka invites the crew to consider draft, shelter and available room before choosing a berth or anchorage. Nin changes the setting with shallower water and a more delicate approach, so it should never be treated as an automatic arrival. On Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab, this route works best with early decisions, close attention to depth and enough time to enjoy each stop without adding another through habit.

The route does not need a chain of destinations. A passage to Petrčane, a long lunch and an easy afternoon near Privlaka often offer more than a late arrival at Nin. Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab supports that change of pace without losing the sense of travel.

Life on board is organised around 3 cabins and 1 bathroom. For a party of up to 8 people, common areas are best kept for meals and rest, with luggage inside the cabins. That leaves the cockpit and deck passages clear from the departure in Zadar.

The starting price is €2,500/week. A simple list of inclusions and extras, particularly fuel, cleaning, harbours and skipper, keeps the final day free from avoidable questions about payment.

Choosing Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab makes sense for travellers who value time on board as much as the destinations. The balance of cruising, rest and shared life turns a departure from Zadar into several memorable days.

Equipment

Length:12 m.

Beam Beam: 4 m.

Air conditioning

Anchor with chain

Anchor with rope

Automatic Inflatable Life Jacket

Automatic light

Autopilot

Barometer

Bathing platform

Battery charger

Bilge pump - Electric

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Three ways to cruise from Zadar on Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab — cruising towards Petrčane with room for Nin · suited to friends who prefer a few well-chosen stops

One day on Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab: from Zadar to Petrčane via Privlaka — from Zadar to Privlaka aboard Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab

Departure from Zadar leaves enough daylight for the crew to learn Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab before the first berth. The course towards Petrčane includes a long pause for swimming, a simple meal and a decision about continuing. That first stop sets the tone for the whole experience.

The middle day combines a comfortable passage to Petrčane with real time to enjoy the place. Privlaka is a second reference, not a compulsory target. Lunch on board, time ashore or another swim are chosen once everybody understands the boat and without pressure to complete a list.

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Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab towards Privlaka: Two days at an unhurried pace — cruising towards Petrčane with room for Nin

Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab towards Nin: Three days at an unhurried pace — Petrčane as a first stop for friends who prefer a few well-chosen stops

Voices from aboard Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab after cruising around Petrčane

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    Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab had the space we wanted for talking, cooking and resting without feeling crowded.

Time aboard Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab between Petrčane, Privlaka and Nin — an approach designed for friends who prefer a few well-chosen stops

An early coffee leaves room to study the forecast; the crew discusses the route and keeps one simple alternative. In the opening miles on Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab, one person keeps watch while another checks position and the next mark. Before committing to a night near Privlaka, an updated forecast makes a change of plan feel entirely normal. Before the party divides the cabins for the night, everybody puts belongings away and common areas feel open again.

As the harbour wakes around Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab, nobody must learn everything, but everybody knows whom to ask. During the passage towards Petrčane, conversation gives way to quiet moments watching the horizon. If the wind changes during the afternoon, nobody loses the experience by dropping a late stop. The final conversation of the day often begins on deck; the morning plan is discussed without turning it into a duty.

The first morning in Zadar works best without a rush; every guest finds a place without filling the cockpit with bags. Once Zadar begins to fall astern, lunch can wait until a genuinely comfortable bay appears. When the party wants more swimming and fewer miles, the simpler choice leaves time to cook, swim or go ashore. After swimwear and loose equipment are collected, the crew discovers that slow travel can still feel far-reaching.

Before setting a course for Petrčane, the party shares jobs and keeps the deck passages clear. As the water opens near Petrčane, the swimming stop is chosen for shelter and depth, not only photographs. While daylight still allows two shelters to be compared, depth, swinging room and the morning exit matter more than reputation. A night near Privlaka is more enjoyable; one well-chosen stop matters more than a long list.

Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab technical data — from Zadar to Privlaka aboard Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab

Dinghy/Tender Yes
CE certification A10 / B10 / C12 approx.
Shipyard Beneteau
Air conditioning Yes
Bathrooms 1
Electronics Yes
USB sockets in cabins Optional
Fridge/freezer Yes
Wi-Fi on board Optional
Mast height 18,3 m approx.
Cabins 3
Power unit 45 hp approx.
Listed length 12,87 m
Crew With or without skipper
Typical cruise 7,5-8,2 knots at cruising speed
Generator Yes
Displacement 8,0 t approx.
Bathing platform Folding bathing platform
Fuel reserve 195 L approx.
Dishwasher Optional
Maximum occupancy 8 people
Sound system Yes
Safety Yes
Listed year 2023
Keel depth 1,68-2,27 m depending on keel
Beam 4,18 m
Genoa area approx. 36-43 m2
Outdoor shower Yes
Chart table Yes
Architects/Design Marc Lombard / Nauta Design
Interior saloon Interior saloon or cabin area depending on layout
Bimini and sun area Yes
Optional services Catering, transfers, provisioning and tailor-made routes
Total sail area 75-85 m2 depending on sail plan
Barbecue Optional
Fresh water 330 L approx.
Model name Oceanis 40.1
Mainsail area approx. 42 m2
Construction material Fiberglass / GRP
Watermaker Optional
Leisure equipment air conditioning, generator, autopilot, GPS plotter, bimini top
Galley Yes
Solar panels Yes
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Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab equipment: what to locate during handover — Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab on a flexible course towards Nin

Handover is the best time to walk through Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab calmly and connect each item with a real situation. Nobody needs to memorise everything: several people should know where essential equipment is kept, how it is left after use and whom to call if something differs from the agreement.

  • Safety and swimming. Everybody knows where to find «lifejackets» and «dinghy». The briefing also covers movement on deck, when passages stay closed and what happens before entering the water. Rules are adapted when children or first-time guests are aboard.
  • Navigation and communication. «GPS plotter», «VHF radio» and «autopilot» are reviewed while the boat is secured. A second person repeats the basic sequence so the route does not depend on one guest. On the passage to Petrčane, these tools support the chart, observation and skipper’s decisions; they do not replace an outside watch.

With these references clear, Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab is easier to share. The crew can change the stage between Petrčane and Nin without losing time to searches, and handover in Zadar becomes more orderly.

Before confirming Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab: answers for organising the stage to Petrčane

What happens if wind prevents Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab from reaching Nin? · Petrčane · families with teenagers who take part

Weather outranks the chart. On Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab, uncomfortable conditions towards Nin may favour staying near Privlaka and saving fuel for the return. Waiting until the last moment narrows choices and adds fatigue. When departure remains viable, the contract and skipper determine changes; no specific stop can be guaranteed in advance. With that clear, the crew can concentrate on cruising instead of solving last-minute doubts.

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Oceanis 40.1 – 3 cab. (2023)

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From €2,500/week