Bareboat Charter Croatia

Yacht rental in Croatia will cost you around 5.000 euros per week for a sailing yacht with 5 cabins within the peak season and between 3.500€ and 4.500€ in early summer and September.

What does the rental price include?

• 5-cabin class-line sailboat
• end cleaning, bedding
• dinghy with outboard motor

What are mandatory extras?

• safety deposit for yacht 2.000€
• tourist tax 1.35€ per day/person
• skipper service 150€-160€ per day (optional)

The average price of a bareboat catamaran rental in Croatia is between 5.500 and 7.000 euros per week in July and August. In low charter season around 4.000€. You also need to cover the safety deposit for the chartered vessel.

What does catamaran charter price include?

• 7-day catamaran hire
• end cleaning, bedding
• base fee
• dinghy with outboard engine 5HP

Optional extras:

• skipper service between 150 and 200€ per day (depending on yacht size)
• hostess service 130-180€ per day
• cook 160-200€ per day

To charter a bareboat yacht in Croatia requires a valid skipper's license issued by the state authority of the country that you are coming from. For sailing within Croatian territorial waters you one of you crew must poses a valid international nautical certificate of competence (ICC) and a VHF radio station certificate. Check here if the certificate issued from your country is competent for Croatian waters. 

Renting a sailing boat in Croatia will cost you around 3.500 euros per week in high season. In September or June on average 2.800€. Off season prices vary between 1.500 and 2.000€.

What is included in a bareboat yacht price?

• standard sailboat with 4 cabins
• end cleaning, bedding, towels
• dinghy & outboard motor
• Wi-Fi connection aboard

For example, renting a sailing yacht in Dubrovnik will cost you less then if you hire catamaran in Croatia for a week. Expect lower costs on marinas, fuel and port taxes when you rent sailboats in Croatia.

You will find best last and first minute yacht charter deals from Zadar yacht charters. This region has the largest density of marinas and yachting companies in Croatia. Renting a 4-cabin sailboat in Zadar can be around 10% less expensive than the same sailboat in Split or Dubrovnik region.

Bareboat yacht charter is the most favourable way for private yacht rentals in the Mediterranean. It is a hassle-free sailing vacation where you can enjoy in a complete privacy on board and navigate through Adriatic waters at your own pace. The charterer takes the responsibility for navigating the vessel and the safety of people on board.

In these uncertain times caused by the COVID-19 outbreak is hard to think of a safer vacation then chartering a bareboat yacht. A relaxed skippered sailing cruise around the hundreds, mostly uninhabited Croatian islands and intact Dalmatian coast is certainly the safest holiday you can take. Staying isolated from busy mainland cities in the fresh ocean air, absorbing pleasant sunbeams on a soothing Mediterranean climate in the company of your close ones, is best way to avoid the chance of getting infected with Coronavirus.

You can expect the best of a yacht charter experience in Croatia if you start Sailing in Zadar or rent a yacht in Split. There are 4 largest sailing boating destinations on Adriatic from where you can charter yachts and start you journey.

These are best destinations to visit during your sailing vacation in Croatia

• Hvar Impressive architecture of Hvar town and its buzzing promenades make this island one of the true pearls of Adriatic. Fragrant lavender fields and sun-soaked hilltops on one side and picturesque island villages on other are reflecting a unique harmony between the old and the new.
• Kornati national park No sailor should miss this one out. Sailing around the park ensures you a unique getaway for everyone searching for wild authenticity.
• Brač Largest island in Dalmatia or the "stone kingdom of Croatia" is also the home of most iconic beaches.
• Unije A true treasure of the north Croatian coast in every sense. Biodiversity of its unspoiled nature is simply amazing.
• Silba So called "island of love" is the home of the most beautiful intact coves and exotic beaches in Croatia
• Korčula Birthplace of a world traveller Marco Polo is also famous of its green oriented products. Discover this island by navigating on thisDubrovnik sailing itinerary
• Dugi OtokSecluded anchorages and idyllic coves on this isle are a true paradise irresistible to seafarers. The scenery of sky-high cliffs of national park Telascica raising out from the sea is simply stunning.
• Kaprije This peaceful island town is a mixture of genuine hospitality and family-run cuisine
• Olib sail from Zadar and explore this snorkelling and diving paradise surrounded with crystalline waters and attractive beaches.
• Vis- The island of underwater treasures, unique cavities has a tradition of welcoming sailors. Discovering this island's unique legends and turbulent history is a must visit.

The average mooring fee for a 40-foot sailing ycaht in marinas at the Croatian coast ranges between 50 and 120 euros per night within the high season. You can expect to pay extra 50% for same-sized sailing catamaran.

In most of the Croatia yacht charters (unless early check-in is agreed) boarding starts Saturdays from 15:00. Check out at the same spot the next Saturday before 09:00. Make sure to check the yacht's equipment before departure.

Please notice, that is advisable to appoint your time of arrival with the office staff. It is also expected to return yacht charter to the home marina until Friday evening for underwater inspection. 

Deposit is the insurance (assurance), that you will return your bareboat charter back in its previous condition. As a boat's captain, you take the full responsibility for potential damages caused on board during your trip. The deposit is charged at the charter's office at the check in and is 100% refundable, if the boat is returned undamaged. If you don't posess valid licenses, chartering a skippered yacht in Croatia is advised.

The deposit amount is set by the charter policy (depends on the boat length, age and insurance rate) payable by VISA, EUROCARD, DINERS or cash. We can offer a deposit insurance with non-refundable fee (app.10% of the full insurance sum).

Obligatory extras are additional items that you pay at the charter office when at the check in. Some of these items you already paid to your yacht agency, at the reservation. It is required to refuel the tanks before returning to home port. However, there are some obligatory extras, that you need to pay at spot:

• Croatia local tax (1.35€ per day a person)
• Safety Deposit for boat
• Port and marina fees on route
• Food and provisioning

All extras will be specified in your charter contract. You can find some useful Croatia sailing tips in our blog about chartering a sailboat in Croatia

Yes. Most of the Croatia charter companies approve this option. It is required to let us know beforehand that you want an insurance. Deposit insurance is the sum that should cover the damages, however it is up to the insurance policy, what exactly the damage waiver covers (usually the sails, hull, loss of fenders or a winch handle, small scratches and ropes).

Damage waiver is non-refundable. The insurance amount depends on the age, the length and the insurance policy of the vessel. Some charters require a small refundable part (10%) to cover the damages like "fee for unblocking the toilet, gross negligence damage, vandalism and if the yacht is not fueled at the check out.

The optional extras are the items Croatian yacht charter agency offers as extras. It is desired to order these items beforehand, so that they can be arranged at your request.

• SUP and various water toys (80-120€ weekly)
• Early check in (100-150€ per booking)
• Railing net for kids (50-130€)
• Wi-Fi +20GB (20€/week)
• Provisioning - you can pre-order your food and drinks aboard
• Taxis and airport-to-marina transfers (upon request)
• Car parking is charged by the valid marina price list. (usually from 7-12€ per day)

The extras are charged according to the official price list from boat owners. Some of the above items, are already included as a welcome package.