Bareboat Charter Croatia

Renting a sailing boat in Croatia will cost you around 5.500 euros per week for a 50 foot sailboat within the summer season. Expect prices between 3.900€ and 4.900€ in June and September.

What does the rental price include?

• 5-cabin yacht charter
• end cleaning, bedding
• tender with outboard motor and Wi-Fi

What are mandatory extras?

• safety deposit for yacht 2.000€
• tourist tax 1.35€ per day/person
• Fuel (per consumption)

You can rent a small sailboat in Croatia for about 1.500 euros in the off season. Expect prices between 2.500 and 3.500€ in the summer months June, July and August.

What doest that price include?

• 7-day yacht charter
• base fee, end cleaning, bedding
• dinghy with outboard motor

There are over 5.000 vessels for rental along the Croatian coast from 50 modern marinas. These are the most popular yachts for chartering available in premium sailing destinations in Croatia

• Sailboats up to 40 ft. 
• Sailing yachts betwen 45 and 55 foot
• Sailing catamarans
• Crewed luxury catamarans

Basically sailing yacht prices in Croatia vary during the season. A comfort-line sailboat will cost you between 4.500 and 5.900 Euros per week in high summer months and between 3.000€ to 4.500€ in shoulder season June & September

The average price of a catamaran rental in Croatia lies between 5.500 and 7.000 euros per week in July and August. In low charter season around 4.000€.

What does catamaran charter price include?

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

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 one of your crew must poses a valid international nautical certificate of competence (ICC) and a VHF radio station certificate. Check here if the certificate issued in your country is competent for Croatian waters. 

• Bareboat rental is the most affordable option of chartering yachts in Croatia
• You can tailor sailing itinerary according to your needs
• Sail and explore at your own pace
• Complete independance and privacy on board your vessel
• You can enjoy among your friends or family members

You can hire a yacht in Croatia by first letting us know in which period you wish to sail and the type of vessel you wish to book. We will offer you best boats available and do our best to make your Charter holiday in Croatia a relaxing and comfortable cruising experience. Please also specify what extras you need on board. Booking is secured after the deposit for the yacht charter is paid.

You can charter bareboat yachts in 4 major sailing destinations in Croatia

• Pula - Istria (marinas Veruda, Pomer and island Krk)
• Zadar - Kornati (marina Sukošan, Biograd, Murter and Šibenik)
• Split (Trogir old town, Kaštela, Seget and Rogoznica)
• Dubrovnik (ACI marina Slano and Frapa in the heart of Dubrovnik town)

Largest modern marinas where you can hire bareboat charters in Croatia are in Split (bases Kaštela, Trogir, Rogoznica) and Zadar region (Sukošan, Biograd and in UNESCO site - Šibenik town).

That generally depends on your traveling style, your budget and how much space and comfort you need on board. To help your decision, find some facts, pros and cons about sailboats and catamarans below:

Sailing Boats

• hiring a sailboat in Croatia is much cheaper than chartering a catamaran
• lower cost on fuel and marina fees
• sailing experience is more exciting, fun and genuine
• easier to find place to moor, especially in crowded marinas
• sailing yachts sail better upwind and generally assure more sailing pleasures
• more opportunities if you wish to learn sailing
• newer sailboats are wider and provide enough space even for larger crews

Catamarans

• impressive volumes guarantee abundance of space and on board privacy
• catamarans have more buoyancy and are practically unsinkable
• more stability on water means more cruising comfort
• double hulls assure easier and safer movement around the yacht
• constant 360^o view from inside are welcoming if you are sea sickness inclined
• cushioned flybridge the bow and the stern also mean extra lounging areas and better views
• average fuel consumption is lower than on a motor boat

You can expect best last and first minute yacht charter deals at Zadar yacht charters. This region has largest density of marinas and yachting companies in Croatia that is why the prices are more competitive. For example renting the exact sailing yacht model will cost you more in Split or Dubrovnik than in Zadar.

Top destinations on Adriatic from where you can rent yachts in Croatia

Northern Adriatc ( Rent Sailboats in Pula & Krk Island)

Sailing northern Croatia is among best kept secrets of the bareboat yacht charter holidays. Off-the-beaten-track itinerary including Istria and remote Kvarner islands is ideal for sailors searching for unique landscapes and pure natural environment. Hire sailboat in Pula for a week and sail to the impressive Venetian towns, or find serenity anchoring in idyllic bays where you can enjoy in most beautiful sunsets in Croatia.

Renting boats from yachting bases near historic Pula city or the largest Croatian island Krk, gives you the opportunity to discover popular Istrian peninsula and the stunning islands of Kvarner gulf (Lošinj, Cres, Unije, Ist, Silba and Molat). You can also hire bareboat in Zadar and sail up north to discover these remote islands from Dalmatia.

Central Adriatic Coast ( rent bareboat charters in Zadar &Split)

This is where most of the marine enthusiast charter boats in Croatia. More then 20 marinas and 2.000 yachts for rental along the 100-mile coast is where most of day skippers start their bareboat vacation in Croatia. Booking a private sailing charter in Zadar assures you to explore the most  island dense region on the whole Mediterranean. Sail through 100 islands of Kornati national park or sail upriver Krka to popular Skradin town and visit Krka waterfalls. 

If you wish to navigate the southern routes between the islands Brač, Hvar, Korčula and Vis, it is best to book sailing yacht from Dalmatian UNESCO world heritage sites Trogir town or the city of Split. It is the most popular "line of sight navigation" for day skippers, flotilla holiday and beginners.

Southern Adriatic (Dubrovnik yacht charters)

If you prefer more peace and atmospheric ambience, rent sailboat in Dubrovnik and navigate the routes of ancient mariners. Just a couple of miles from the buzzing streets of this popular Adriatic pearl, you can find all the peac and quiet you ned navigating among beautiful Elafiti islands, national park Mljet and lush-green landscapes of legendary Korčula.

8 of the best islands to discover on your bareboat yacht

• Hvar 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 Sail through the most astonishing marine park in Croatia and explore best island delicacies in Dalmatia.
• Brač Largest island in Dalmatia or the "stone kingdom of Croatia" is also the home of most beautiful Croatian beaches.
• Unije A true treasure of the north Croatian coast in every sense. This is an island where time really stops.
• Silba The Croatian "island of love" is ideal for relaxation in Dalmatian style.
• Korčula One of the most wanted yachting destinations when you navigate the recommended Dubrovnik sailing itinerary. 
• Kaprije This peaceful island town is among most popular places for sailors reachable from Split or Zadar sailing itinerary
• Vis is the island of underwater treasures, unique legends and turbulent history. One night in Komiža village is a must.

The cost for skipper on a 3-cabin sailing boat is 1.050 euros per week. The final cost mostly depends on the size and the type of yacht he navigates.

The average mooring fee for a 40-foot sailing ycaht in marinas at the Croatian coast ranges between 60 and 140 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 around 10€ 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.