How to rent a yacht in Croatia

1. Choosing Sailing Period

Private yacht charters in Croatia run in 7-day itinerary starting/ending Saturdays which is considered best-balanced duration for most groups that wish to explore islands at a relaxing holiday pace. If you are in a hurry, you will probably miss all the hidden gems of Adriatic and the overall experience will be more stressful.

It is important to first set the sailing period to best suit your group. Yacht charter prices during Croatia sailing season vary from week to week.

Renting a yacht in Croatia high season can be twice as expensive as in the shoulder months but summer is definitively best time to sail especially for beginners.

If you don't want unexpected costs surprise you, rationally estimate the overall expenses in advance. Then contact Croatia yacht charter company to help you with the booking procedure and finding a suitable yacht with Croatian skipper.
Hiring a sailboat or skippered catamaran in Croatia makes best balance between cost efficiency and the cruising experience. However, catamaran vacation might be higher on the overall cost from skippered sailboat holiday. You can find pros and cons in the article on Catamaran vs. Sailboat charter.

Croatia yacht charter season stretches from April till October. Dry and sunny summer months July and August are best time to sail Croatia for beginners and groups that want to simply relax and enjoy their sailing cruise. Sailing Croatia in September or June is best kept secret for groups on budget that wish to optimize the overall Croatia yacht holiday cost.

2. Selecting Destination

Croatian coastline between Pula and Dubrovnik is where you can find amazing cruising locations and marinas from where you can begin your sailing week. With largest yacht charter fleet in the world, well-maintained boats available for rental and world-class marina infrastructure, Croatia truly is among best yacht charter destinations in Europe.

There are 4 major yacht charter locations at the Adriatic where you can rent yachts in Croatia. 

• Rent a Yacht in Split 
• Pula Yacht Charters 
• Rent Yachts in Zadar 
• Yacht Charter Dubrovnik 

3. Yacht Charter Type

Bareboat yacht rental is most affordable option if someone on board owns ICC boat license and a VHF radio station certificate. However, navigating independently between densely scattered Croatian islands and reefs can be challenging even for experienced sailors.

That is why skippered Croatia charter brings best balanced experience for beginers. Especially if you feel insecure about the sailing grounds, local weather conditions and wish cost-effective holiday experience. With personalized itinerary and expertise of Croatian skipper you will be able to explore hidden gems of Adriatic as a local.

If you wish to elevate your cruising vacation to a higher level yacht charter with crew is best option. Skipper and hostess are already included in crewed yacht charters which will allow you even more time to explore island towns, swim or simply chill. Apart from taking care of yacht's groceries, catering and keeping everything tidy, your crew will also recommend and reserve best island restaurants where you can surrender to finest food exploration. Most exclusive option of a crewed charter is a high-end luxury catamaran charter with full board services.

4. Contact Yacht Charter Agency

Best Croatia yacht charter companies will recommend a suitable vessel and the itinerary to resonate with your traveling style and budget span. Your charter is secured when deposit for the yacht rental is paid. After final payment you will receive detailed boarding pass with all contacts.