The average cost for renting newer sailing yacht in Zadar, Croatia is 4.000 euros within the high summer period. In June and September about 2.500€ per week.
Total cost for sailing holiday in Croatia in pre/post season on smaller sailboats stars at about 3.000€ weekly and can reach 6.500€ on newer yachts in high summer. The price includes yacht, skipper, fuel & local tax and excludes food & drinks, port and marina fees and all land tours.
Additionally to the yacht rental price and the base fee, you will also need to pay for fuel and mooring fees during your sailing week. The expected cost for best balanced itinerary is about 400€ weekly plus provisioning.
Marinas Sukošan and Biograd are two largest yachting locations in Croatia with well-maintained charter fleet and affordable yacht rental prices.
Apart from yacht rental cost and charter base fee, these are also the expenses to expect during your sailing holiday trip:
For a 45-foot yacht expect to pay around 100€ per night, depending on the marina service standard and its location.
For a 45-foot sailing boat you can expect the average fuel cost between 50 and 100 euros per week and about twice as much for a catamaran.
For chartering a sailing boat in Croatia you will need a valid nautical international certificate of competence (ICC) and a VHF radio license. If you feel insecure or incompetent to sail between Croatian islands a local skipper in recommended to navigate the yacht for you.
Zadar Sailing Itinerary 7 days:
High summer in Croatia might be quite busy with tourists, but the weather is simply glorious. If you like more action, vivacity, buzzing streets and warm Mediterranean temperatures, you will hit the spot, if your book Croatia sailing trip in peak season months July or August. If you prefer to have more quiet on your cruise - to really feel the genuine heartbeat of the country, choose June or September.
A sailing trip in September when the sea and air temperatures are still warm is every skippers delight. Especially if you consider that the winds are a bit stroger. For an average day-sailors and newbies looking for a relaxed and leisurelly sailing vacation a trip in June is the perfect choice.
The optional extras are the items in the additional charter offer. It is desired to order your extras beforehand, so that they can be prepared for you at the check in.
The optional extras:
The extras are charged according to the charter's price list. Some of these items, are offered as a welcome package for you sailing holiday and are already included.