Best Time To Sail Croatia

Renting a yacht in Croatia is definitivelly the most authentic vacation experience at the Croatian coast. And chartering your very own sailing yacht for a week will allow you to reveal the true secrets of this remarkable country and visit idyllic Croatian islands at your own pace.

Just imagine being on a private yacht, anchored in your very own bay surrounded with stunning maritime environment and infinite sky-blue seas. Simpy switch to relax mode, unwind and let the Dalmatian temperament and Adriatic atmosphere carry you to a genuine holiday feel.

Hire skippered or a crewed charter in Croatia

To fully relax during your charter vacation, skippered yacht or a crewed catamaran charter in Croatia is ideal choice. Sailing across spakling Adriatic with skipper is probably the ultimate Croatia yacht charter experience. It is considered affordable for most groups with best balanced itinerary when it comes to Croatia yacht charter adventure. It is an amazing opportunity to receive priceless first-hand tips and itinerary advices from your skipper and explore islands as a local.

Navigating among hundreds tiny islands, can be quite a challenge - even for experienced sailors. That is why hiring local skipper to guide you safely through the week might be a good idea.

Skippers in Croatia are communicative, fluent in English, fun to be around and open minded guys (and girls) that know best cruising locations, safe sailing grounds and hidden bays where you can enjoy, swim or chill in a gentle swing of your yacht. The itinerary on private charters in Croatia is flexible and can be arranged with your skipper before and during your week.

Choose the season to best suit your travelling style and budget 

Sailing holidays in July or August is recommended for travelers searching for a relaxing, laid-back cruising adventure filled with pleasurable summertime moments. If you own a boating license, rent bareboat charter in Croatia in the off season to save money. Families with kids should rather consider booking yacht holiday within the summer months when winds are low and the sea temperature ideal for various water activities. Find out more about boating vacations in Croatia in the following articles BAREBOAT vs. CREWED CHARTERS and WHERE TO SAIL IN CROATIA

How much does it cost to rent a sailboat in Croatia?

Croatia is considered among more affordable European sailing destinations with budget-friendly yacht rental prices and impressive fleet of yachts available for chartering. However, private yacht charter is an exclusive holiday and exclusivity also brings certain expenses. Not just yacht hire but there are additional costs during the week to be considered like marinas, mooring fees and fuel consumption. If you are on budget then consider chartering a yacht within lower season. In May or June prices to hire a bareboat in Croatia can be up to 50% lower then in peak summer months. 

 How much for sailing holidays in Croatia?

Renting a sailboat in Croatia  suitable for a larger family will cost you on average 3.500€ per week. Small Catamaran charter in Croatia will cost you about 5.000€ weekly.

What are the extras for crewed yacht charters in Croatia?

• skipper from 180€ - 250€ per day (depending on boat size)
• local tourist tax and permit 1.35€/day/person
• fuel average consumption 100€ per week
• ports an marina fees average 100€ per night (island ports are much cheaper)
• deposit for yacht between 1.500 and 3.000 Euros
• various water toys (optional) 100€ per week

Ideally is to sail Croatia within the summer months 

The weather at the Croatian coast is basically the same as everywhere else in the eastern Mediterranean (Italy, Greece). If you prefer various water activities, warm seas and buzzing island atmosphere, take your trip in summer months. If you are more keen to sailing adventure and wish to avoid tourist dense areas and summer heat, May June or September are ideal months for cruising in Croatia.

Temperatures at the Adriatic also vary from north to south. In northern parts of Croatia (Istria, Kvarner) it can be extremely hot during the summer months with low winds and higher chance of passing thunder storm. Southern islands take less rain with soothing westerly winds blowing from the seas cooling the warm summer air, assuring perfect living-on-board conditions.

Weather at the Croatian coast in June and September is simply delightful

If you are sensitive to heat, then you should consider chartering a yacht in Croatia in April, May, September or October. Daytime temperatures in April and May can easily reach over 25^o (77F). However, the sea temperature is still a bit low rarela reaching 20^o (70F)

The peak season stretches between the middle of June toward the end of September. Mercury is at consistent 30^o (87F), often peaking well into the 40^o (104F). Pushing towards Autumn the air temperature drops to the mild 25-30 (77-86F). The sea can hold pleasant 20^o until October. 

Adriatic weather can be quite tricky mostly due to the closeness of mountain barriers. Gentle summer anabatic (NW) breeze can easily turn into gale force "Bora" winds (NE) if you are not monitoring the weather forecasts. There is always warning issued beforehand, so stay alert and monitor the forecasts. Even in the summer.

Convert degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit with this simple formula: Fahrenheit = [°C] × 9 / 5 + 32

Pros and cons for Sailing Croatia in September