Dufour 41

Renting a new Dufour 41 sailing yacht in Croatia will cost you between 2.500 and 3.500 euros in the off season, July and August from 4.000 to 4.500 per week.

To charter a standard 50-foot sailboat in Croatia within the summer months will cost you 5.000 euros on average. In Spring and Autumn between 3.000 and 4.500€.

Hundreds of densely scattered islands, well-protected island ports and anchorages assuring safe sailing conditions and easy island hopping make Croatian coast best sailing destination in the world ideal for beginners and experienced sailors searching for a authentic maritime atmosphere.

Best time for a sailing holiday in Croatia is between May and September when the weather is dry, the sea temperature is warm enough for swimming, the winds are low and everything at the Croatian coast is in full swing. 

When you charter yachts from Active Sailing agency you can expect a unforgettable cruising experience with exclusive sailing routes and personalized itineraries. Their Local skippers know best sailing locations and hidden corners of Adriatic that you will be able to explore at a relaxing Dalmatian pace.

Dalmatia fuses together the very best for a relaxing holiday: impressive landscapes, beautiful lush-green islands, crystal-clear seas, impressive marine national parks, historic sites and ancient towns and amazing hospitality of Dalmatian people. The ultimate way of discovering this remarkable Croatian region is from a comfort of a private yacht charter.

The estimated cost for a 7-day Croatia sailing holiday in summer season on a 4-cabin sailboat suitable for 6 persons is about 6.000 euros per week. Catamaran with similar sleeping capacity is about 50% more expensive.

The cost breakdown:

• Sailing Yacht  from 3.500-4.300€ per week
• Skipper 1.260€ per week
• Fuel 100€ per week
• Local Taxes 1.35€ per person per day (70€)
• Port and Marina Fees average 80€ per night, 3 nights (240€), 2X Buoy (100€), anchor free of charge (anchoring in secluded coves reduces the mooring expenses)
• FOOD is not calculated and depends on your feeding habits.

10 of the best islands not to miss out during your sailing trip in Croatia:

• Silba - the island of love and intact emerald bays in northern Dalmatia
• Dugi Otok - island's intact nature, cliffs and wildlife parks are amazing
• Kornati national park - a secluded gurment paradise
• Kaprije - one of the most welcoming islands for sailors in Dalmatia
• Šolta - whatever you eat, try or buy here is local, fresh and tasty
• Brač - "stone kingdom of Croatia" for leisure seekers and active explorers
• Vis - mystical island rising from the middle of the Adriatic sea
• Hvar - a perfect harmony between the old and the new
• Korčula - the island of legends, rich cultural heritage and top Wines
• Lastovo wildlife resort - claimed as the one of the last 10 Mediterranean heavenly oasis, which preserved an untouched beauty

The cost for a private sailing trip in Croatia varies and depends on the size of the boat, yacht charter season and type of the vessel (catamarans or sailboats). All inclusive 7-day catamaran cruise in Croatia within summer months will cost you around 7.000 euros per week, sailboat holiday around 4.500€.

What does a sailing holiday include?

• 7-day sailing charter rental
• skipper service
• end cleaning, bathroom towels and base fee
• safety deposit insurance
• dinghy with outboard engine
• Wi-Fi connection

Ehat are the extras on tour?

• Food and drinks for you and your skipper
• Port & Marina fees