Bareboat Charter Croatia 2027 – Sailboats & Catamarans

Best opportunities for bareboat yacht rentals in Croatia are easy accessible modern marinas in Dalmatia Sukošan, Biograd, Kaštela and Trogir.

Sailing boat rent in Croatia will cost you on about 3.000€ during the summer charter period and about 2.000€ in off season.

Bareboat catamaran charter in Croatia will cost you between 5.000 and 6.000 euros weekly during the summer months and about 3.000€ in the off season.

If you are a beginner renting a bareboat yacht in Split is best option to explore the classic Croatia sailing itineraries including islands Hvar, Vis and Brač.

• DUFOUR 41 best bareboat charter in Croatia for small families
• BAVARIA 46 most affordable yacht in the Mediterranean
• HANSE 460 best compromise between comfort and performance
• DUFOUR 530 ideal for longer Adriatic cruises
• LAGOON 42 most beloved sailing catamaran in Croatia

Easiest and fastest way to successfully complete an SRC (Short Range Certificate) exam and obtain VHF license is through SkipperCheck.net online course.

If you own adequate ICC boating license chartering a bareboat yacht gives you the opportunity to rent and independently navigate your yacht with full onboard privacy without having to pay for skipper service.

If you feel inexperienced to sail independently through unfamiliar waters and prefer a stress-free sailing vacation, hiring Croatian skipper to safely navigate the yacht is strangly recommended.

• 7-day yacht rental
• check-in services & diver's inspection
• end cleaning, bedding
• tender with outboard motor and Wi-Fi

The maximum capacity on bareboat charter yachts across the Mediterranean is limited to 12 passengers.

Best Croatia yacht charter companies are located in nautical locations near largest Dalmatian cities Zadar or Split.

With low winds, warm dry climate, scenic sailing grounds and hundreds of densely scattered islands preventing the waves from getting choppy, Croatian coast is best sailing destination in Europe.

Bareboat yacht charter does not include the food on board, however it is possible to order basic supplies from external provision providers like Jam Yacht Supply.

The average cost to refuel 45 foot sailing yacht is between 50 and 100€ weekly, for catamarans about twice as much. The final cost basically depends on your sailing dynamics and the time spent under engine.

Depending on the port location and the level of marina service, you can expect to pay 100 euros on average per night for a 45-foot sailing yacht.

Sailing Boats

• hiring a sailboat in Croatia is 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 inclined to seasickness
• cushioned flybridge and stern also mean extra lounging areas and better views
• average fuel consumption is lower than on a motor boat

Skipper's fee on private yacht charter in Croatia lies between 180€ and 250€ per day and mostly depends on the size of the yacht.

Deposit is the insurance (assurance), that you will return the sail boat 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 during the check in procedure. Some of these items you already pay through the yacht charter, 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)
• Security Deposit for boat
• Port and marina fees on route
• Food and provisioning

Most of the Croatia charter companies approve this option. It is required to let us know in advance that you want to insure the securtiy deposit. Please note that this covers most of the damages depending on the insurance policy of the  specific boat owner. What exactly the damage waiver covers (usually the sails, hull, loss of fenders or a winch handle, small scratches and ropes).

Damage waiver is a non-refundable part. 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.