Bareboat Charter Croatia 2027 – Sailboats & Catamarans

The average cost for renting a standard 4-cabin sailboat is about 3.500€ 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.

Yacht charter in Trogir and Kaštela are best bareboat charter locations in Split from where you can explore the classic Croatia sailing itineraries including islands Hvar Vis and Brač.

First minute discounts on all bareboat yachts in Croatia are valid until the end of February 2027 when most boat shows in Europe close.

Feel free to take the advantage of first minute yacht charter discounts up to 40% on all bareboat yachts available for hire in Croatia.

Yachts charters in Croatia start in April - Easter time and end in late October which is also best time for a sailing trip at the Adriatic.

For hiring a sailboat in Croatia you will need a valid sailing certificate recognized and accepted by Croatian authorities. One person on board must also posses and a VHF radio license. 

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

• 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 popular sailing catamaran in Croatia

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.

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.

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.

Catamaran Pros

• 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

Sailng yacht pros

• 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

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).

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.