Contracts for the transportation of goods by sea can be divided into charter contracts and contracts for the carriage of specific goods. In this paper, we focus on voyage charter contracts. This type of contract pertains to the carriage of goods for a predetermined voyage. According to duration, a charter contract can be a time charter (lasting for a specific period) or a voyage charter (lasting for a single voyage only). The purpose of this paper is to emphasize the importance of voyage charter contracts and provide a more detailed explanation of their purpose and specifics. The paper aims to offer a comprehensive overview of voyage charter contracts, from general concepts and international regulations to specific contract clauses. In doing so, it enables better comprehension and application of these contracts in practice, underscoring their significance in maritime cargo transportation. Through an analysis of the voyage charter contract, attempts were made to identify its most crucial components and elements. Furthermore, Croatian legislation and relevant international conventions concerning this contract were examined. Through an analysis of practical implementation, researchers observed how the voyage charter contract is utilized for transporting various types of cargo, ranging from raw materials to finished products, and how freight is determined based on diverse criteria such as vessel capacity, weight, or cargo volume. It was revealed that specific contract elements, such as loading times and laytime, are vital to ensuring efficient and timely cargo delivery.