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Chartering a sailing yacht with 5 cabins in Croatia will cost you about 6.000 euros in peak sailing season and between 3.500 and 5.500€ in June or September.

The Inclusions

• fully equipped sailing yacht
• end cleaning
• dinghy with outboard engine

The Extras

• Croatian skipper 190€ per day
• tourist tax 1.35€/day/person
• fuel app. 80€ per week
• port and marina fees around 100€ per night (ancoring free of charge) - we recommend a balance between both
• deposit for yacht 2.500€ (refundable)

In Croatia you can rent a 38 foot sailing boat for about 2.500€ per week in shoulder season and 3.000€ in July and August.

Skipper's fee on private charters in Croatia lies between 1.120€ and 1.400€ per week. Gratuities & tips are excluded from this fee.

• Sailing Boats (500)
• Sailing Yachts (250)
• Sailing Catamarans (250)
• Luxury catamarans (20)

Zadar and Biograd marinas are the perfect starting places for exploring the marine national park Kornati and Krka waterfalls including all the  islands below.

• Kornati national park - with astonishing lunar landscapes this is best location if you are looking for peaceful maritime environment
• Kaprije - a charming island near Sibenik is a typical fishing village with warm locals and best locally-run Dalmatian cuisine
• Silba - Croatian "island of love" surrounded with turquoise waters is the perfect place for a honemoon sailing trip and couples
• Olib - surrounded with crystalline emerald sea, pebbled exotic beaches this isle is a snorkelling and diving paradise
• Veli Rat & Saharun Beach - visit the highest lighthouse in Croatia and one of the most beautiful beaches in the word on Dugi Otok island 

These are the best places for sailboat rentals in Zadar or nearby marinas:

• Marina Kornati Biograd
• D-marin Marina Sukošan
• Zadar Tankerkomerc
• Marina Pirovac
• Marina Hramina, Murter

It only takes 15-20 minutes from Zadar airport to all these beautiful yachting destinations.

The charter season when you can hire yachts in Croatia runs between April and late October. That is when the weather at the Croatian coast is pleasantly warm and sunny with soothing moderate winds assuring perfect sailing conditions. Find what month suits you best for your cruising holidays in Croatia below:

• April is the month booked for experienced sailors and regattas. If you want to learn how to sail, then Easter period is your best chance
• In May spring temperatures on Croatian islands are near perfect for various activities. Combine island hopping with trekking or cycling into an exciting activity sailing holiday
• June fuses the best of a sailing experience in Croatia; warm weather, blooming fragrant landscapes, less marine traffic and lower shoulder season prices
• July is best time for a family yacht vacation. Children will love to swim in the warm waters of the Adriatic Sea during the heat of summer
• August might be the hottest and driest month, but it is also a time of festivals and events when the social season is in full swing. Visit one of them on a private yacht
• September is the time for a genuine sailing adventure "Croatian style" when Seafarers meet and dream about their perfect getaways and serene maritime pleasures
• October is time to enjoy the calm autumn atmosphere of tranquil Adriatic with no crowds in the streets at marinas or at sea. This is best time to explore island Hvar, Vis, Kornati national park and coastal cities Split or Dubrovnik.

Croatia is probably one of the safest countries in the world. Overall crimes in Croatia are quite low making it extremely safe to travel around. By land, or at sea. This Mediterranean gem is the cradle of sailing holidays and a true paradise for sailing inclined.

With warm and calm Adriatic sea, fair weather, abundance of sunshine, moderate winds, hundreds of islands to explore and warm local people this little gem in the heart of Europe, is a must-visit for beginners or experienced sailors.

• Kornati natural park with 100 pristine islands and islets is one of the true natural wonders in Croatia
• Kaprije a small charming islet with a typical fishing village, warm locals and top-notch Dalmatian cuisine is something you can't miss out
• Silba or the island of love, is the perfect place to spend a romantic night on anchor surrounded with beautiful flora and fauna
• Olib surrounded with clean emerald waters, pebbled natural beaches is a snorkelling and diving paradise
• Murter a home of best boat Croatia yacht builders. Lively seaside village with charming marinas on the northern part surrounded with small islets, create breathtaking contrasts.

Yes. However, it is recommended to take a 1-week tour. Within the off-season months May or October you can rent a yacht in Croatia for less than a week. Although your sailing experience should be definitively more relaxed and genuine if you take a 7-day skippered trip.

Yes. Yacht charters in Croatia usually offer certain items that you can have aboard during a sailing week and are excluded from boat rental price. It is desired to order these extras beforehand, so that they can be prepared for you at the check in.

The optional extras:

• SUP and various water toys (100€ per week)
• Early check in (100-150€)
• Railing net for kids (50-130€)
• Wi-Fi +10GB (20€/week)
• Provisioning - you can pre-order your food and drinks on board
• Taxis and airport-to-marina transfers (app. 30€ one way)
• Car parking is charged by the valid marina price list. (usually from 6-11€/day)

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.