Bareboat Charter Croatia

Best opportunities for bareboat yacht rental in Croatia are in modern coastal marinas located between 2 largest Dalmatian cities Zadar and Split.

Renting a small sailing boat 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.

For chartering a bareboat in Croatia at least one crew member must possess a valid international nautical certificate of competence (ICC) 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.

The yacht rental prices in Croatia are lower in the off season months May June and September with larger discounts and more available boats for charter.

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 for you is highly 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.

You will receive best charter services in Croatia when you hire sailing yachts in Zadar and marinas located close to Kornati national park. It is the most island dense destination in the Mediterranean with stunning sailing grounds and affordable yachts for charter.

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.

You can expect affordable yacht rental prices in Croatia if you book a sailboat in north Dalmatian marinas Biograd, Sukošan, Šibenik and Zadar. If you are on budget perhaps consider sailing Croatian coast in the off season May, September or October.

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 after your charter week is between 50 and 100€, 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.