How much for sailing holidays in Croatia

The final price for bareboat yacht charter mostly depends on these factors:

1. Yacht's age, model and equipment

2. Size of the yacht

3. Yacht type (Sailboat or Catamaran)

4. Starting date of your sailing holidays

1. It is obvious, that a brand new sailing yacht in Croatia is more expensive than a 10-year older model. However, older yachts if well maintained, can really surprise you with the sailing performance. If yacht is custom-made with special equipment installed on board (Air Con, Generator, Carbon Sails, Water Maker,...) also affects the final price.

The average cost for renting a sailing boat in Croatia suitable for up to 6 persons within summer season is 3.500€.

2. Yacht's size also plays an important role with the final price. The bigger the boat, the bigger the cost. Before you charter sailboat in Croatia first consider how many people are going to be on board and hire a yacht with enough bedrooms and sufficient space that nobody feels cramped.

3. There are numerous Yacht charter companies in Croatia that will be happy to assist you with choosing the right boat.

Catamaran VS Sailing Yacht

A mono-hull sailboat will certainly make the overall holiday experience more fun and adventurous not to mention green-oriented and cheaper when all you need is the wind to move. Renting a catamaran in Croatia certinly brings exclusivity and comfortable atmosphere on board. Even though the overall expense to charter a bareboat catamaran is considerably larger, multi-hull also ensures more stability, space and privacy which is ideal for honeymoon yacht charters.

Besides the charter price of a catamaran expect also larger cost on fuel and port fees. High season rental price on standard 40-foot catamaran with 4 cabins is comparable to a new 5-cabin 50-foot sailing yacht and begins at 5.000€ per week.

What Is Included in a basic bareboat yacht charter?

• Fully equipped sailing yacht
• Handling fees at the check in and check out
• Transit log & End cleaning
• Fresh Bed linen, bathing towels
• Dinghy with outboard engine
• Mooring in the base marina

4. Bareboat yachts in Croatia are significantly cheaper during pre and after season months April, May and in October. In June and September the prices are moderate  comparing the season and the rental cost. Rental prices in July and August are highest, but the weather is spectacullar. 

The decision when is best time to sail Croatia depends basically on your traveling style, holiday expectations and the last but not the least - YOUR BUDGET. And remember - private yacht charters in Croatia run in 7-day turnarounds starting/ending Saturdays.

Skippered yacht charter in Croatia is definitively the best opportunity to discover the highlight of this magnificent coast at your own pace. If you don't own the corresponding boat license or have a lack of knowledge about the sailing area, the weather conditions or best restaurants in the area, sailing in Croatia with skipper, is your top choice.

With lots of internal tips, he will be your best guide during your Croatia sailing trip. You can discuss your desired itineraries with him at the embarkation, let him know your wishes. He will be more than happy to give you the best of the Croatian coast and safely navigate the boat for you.

Skipper's fee ranges between 180€ and 250€ per day and mostly depends on the yacht's size and sailing season.

How much do I tip the skipper in Croatia?

That depends on the client's general satisfaction at the end of the cruise. The gratuities at crewed charters in Croatia are discretionary, but it's customary to acknowledge the crew effort. 

Usual tip for services aboard skippered yacht charters on the Mediterranean is 15-20% from the weekly skipper fee and 5% of the full amount for the luxury catamarans in Croatia. The gratuity should be paid in cash to your captain.

A TIP: Croatian skippers are all fluent in English, but if you wish multilingual crew, book ASAP, since they get booked very fast!

Fuel consumption on a 45-foot sailing yacht is approx. 4L (one gallon) per hour. On a 40-foot cat is double, motor yacht consumes app. 70L an hour.

Basically it is hard to estimate how much fuel someone will spend. Catamarans usually consume between 100 &150 liters while sailboats around 50 on average per week.

The final cost also depends on the wind conditions and your itineraries. If you sail more, you consume less, if you use the engine more, it is the opposite. Older yacht's engines will consume 30% more than a brand new sailing boat.

The local tax in Croatia does not affect much on the final price and is 1.35€ per person per day.

Croatian coast has some of the most beautiful modern marinas, where you can find your berth for a quiet night. Mooring fee mostly depends on the level/quality of the port service and how popular a certain sailing destination is. If you go sailing from Split or Dubrovnik, expect higher marina prices (especially the islands Hvar or Korčula). Sailing in Zadar, north Dalmatia and along the Istrian coast is generally a bit cheaper.

Average marina fee for a 45-foot sailing yacht is 100€ per night and includes fresh water refill, shore power, toilet and bathroom facilities. When mooring on a buoy expect more privacy and lower mooring fee. The average charge ranges between 40 and 60€ per night. Anchoring is free of charge. A mixture of all 3 options gives the best balance through the week for most groups. 

Provisioning, food and beverages on private yacht charters in Croatia are usually not included in charter price, that is why is recommended to purchase your supplies before embarkation. Your skipper or hostess can help you with that and recommend where to shop. Most of the Croatian marinas have markets where you can buy everything you need.

Cooking on board reduces the food expenses for the week. There is an oven and gas cooker installed on every sailing yacht. Better equipped Catamarans in Split have custom-made outside barbecues.

Renting a private sailboat in Croatia assures flexible itineraries, so you can easilly plan frequent stops on the islands, where you can buy fresh bread, vegetables, fruit, meat and fish. Breakfast and a quick afternoon snack can be prepared aboard 

Your skipper can recommend best family-run island restaurants wher you can dine in a cosy atmostphere.

If you are dining outside, it is customary to also invite your skipper, but he won't mind eating separately if you desire privacy. Just ensure some money for their meals (about 40€ per meal).

• Sailing Yacht high season on average 3.500€ per week
• Skipper 1.330€ per week
• Fuel 100€ per week
• Local Taxes 1.35€ per person per day (60€ weekly)
• Port and Marina Fees average 80€ per night, 3 nights (240€), 2X Buoy (100€), anchor free of charge (anchoring in secluded coves reduces the mooring expenses)
• FOOD is not calculated and depends on your habits

The average cost for a budget-friendly skippered sailing holidays in Croatia is 5.500€. Catamaran with skipper will cost you about 7.500€ weekly.