Flotilla Sailing Holidays Croatia

Flotilla yacht charter vacations provide an opportunity for day sailors to explore idyllic Croatian coast and unite with people from over the world in a welcoming maritime ambience. Calm sky-blue Adriatic seas are perfect for a relaxing family cruise assuring a safe and fun sailing experience. Navigate our selected routes tailored for flotilla yacht charters. KORNATI itinerary is best kept secret among Croatia sailing routes including 3 world-known marine national parks. Get inspired into our fully equipped sailing boats available in Zadar marinas.

Oceanis 38.1
3 cabin sailboats

38-foot Beneteau is ideal family sailing cruiser assuring maximum comfort and commodity for a 7-day flotilla experience. She can easily accommodate 6 persons in 3 spacious bedrooms with 2 heads.

OCEANIS 38.1
Bavaria 46
4 cabin sailing yachts

Sail Dalmatian coast on most legendary cruising yacht in Croatia. With comfortable 4-cabin 3-bathroom layout our seaworthy Bavaria 46 guarantees satisfaction and happiness during your sailing week.

BAVARIA 46
oceanis 46.1
Sailing yachts with 4 or 5 cabins

Make your flotilla yacht charter holiday in Croatia on our modern and contemporary Beneteau yachts pure pleasure. Impressive volumes, bright interior and large cockpit will leave the impression of being on a larger yacht. 

BENETEAU 46.1

Kornati Flotilla Week

This exclusive route is among most exciting yacht charter itineraries in Croatia ideal for families with kids that wish their daily sailing distances short and safe. Carefully chosen by our leading crew, it is the one route where you can get to feel the authentic pulse of Dalmatia. Densely scattered Kornati islands are a home to outstanding dining, drinking & entertainment options, with a local atmosphere that blends easy going fun with jet-setting thrills. We meet in marina Biograd only 20 minutes away from Zadar airport where our yachts are moored. Kornati flotilla itinerary includes 3 magnificent marine national parks of Croatia. 

Kornati Flotilla
Kornati National Park

Set sail through 3 marine national parks of Croatia and surround yourself with tranquil natural ambience. If you're looking for a postcard holiday with crystalline blue waters, secluded coves, historic sites and superb local food, Kornati island chain is simply a must-visit.

Kornati sailing
Grilled seafood is a must try

After a day of unforgettable sailing adventures it's time to relax and surrender to Dalmatina delicacies. Best fisherman's taverns are hidden deep in these parks. Safe mooring or a buoy is secured for every night on a private jetty in a peaceful maritime atmosphere.

Croatia flotilla sailing holiday
Sailing should be above all - FUN

The essence of a flotilla sailing week is in bonding new friendships and creating mesmerising moments with people who share the love for sea, food and positive thinking. Sail in the company of fellow explorers and discover the hidden gems of Dalmatian islands.

Available Dates 2024 

 

* For organization reasons Kornati sailing itinerary runs in 2 exclusive periods in MAY & JUNE 2024 wich we consider best for a genuine flotilla sailing experince.

Kornati Flotilla Yacht Charters 

Book one of our sailing yachts specially adjusted for flotilla day sailors and discover the beauties of central Adriatic in a relaxing Mediterranean fashion.

Croatia sailing charter
3 cabin sailing yacht
Charter Sailboat in Split Croatia
3 cabin sailboats
Sailboat rental Croatia
4 cabin yachts

How does it work?

Flotilla yacht charter program is designed specially for day skippers who want additional structure and support on their yacht charter vacation in Croatia.

Before your departure, your will receive all the details and information about flotilla trip in your boarding pass. The office staff in marina Split or Biograd will be waiting for you to start your check in procedure on your bareboat yacht charter.

Skippers will first have a short meeting with our organizing team. We recommend you to stock the boat's lockers before we set sail. Grocery shop is near the marina in Biograd. Don't worry, there will be lots of opportunities to supply your boat along the way.

Boarding time is after 3:00 PM. Once you setteled in, your leading skipper will inform you with route details and your sailing odyssey can start...

Navigate your yacht independently on an easy line-of-sight sailing

Now it is time to hoist those sails, start to enjoy, relax and sail your worries away, gliding across the blue waters of Adriatic. Our flotillas usually sail on the line-of-sight-navigation, trying to keep distances small with lots of stops in lovely coves, carefully chosen by your leading crew.

On daily basis, your lead skipper will update you with the route details and daily dynamics. After everyday briefing skippers will be left to explore the high seas on their own if preffered. Whether you’re looking for some exciting solo sailing or searching for the perfect beach, you can sail with confidence knowing that any assistance from your lead crew is only a phone or a radio call away. You are welcome to join our flotilla friends for evening social events and share your daily adventures or just explore the beautiful sites at your own pace.

First day on every flotilla week we host one welcome dinner party.

Zadar Lead crew Simona and James
Flotilla sailing week Croatia

 

In Croatia flotilla sailing holiday you sail as a part of a group of bareboat yachts, sailing on a shared 1 or 2-week itinerary. Flotilla is usually guided by your leading crew of one head skipper and a hostess coordinating the yachts and provide you with the advice and support that a day skipper from each crew needs. The number of yachts that can join for certain week is between 5 and 10. We advise you to check availability and rent sailboat in Croatia at least 3-6 months before your departure dates.

 

Renting a sailboat for a flotilla yacht charter in Croatia mostly depends on the boat size, age and the sailing season. The price on 3-cabin bareboat sailing boat in May 2024 starts at 1.600€.

 

Chartering a bareboat sailboat in Croatia requires a valid skipper's license, issued by the state authority of the country that you are coming from. For sailing in the Croatian territorial waters, you need a valid nautical international certificate of competence (ICC) and a VHF radio license. If you are not sure your permit is adequate check here what boating licences issued from your country are competent for Croatian waters

 

Our flotilla capacity is 10 sailing yachts in one week. All our bareboat charters in Croatia are contemporary equipped and customized for charter  purposes and easy to handle.

 

Croatia is one of the most popular and affordable sailing destinations in the world and the leading Mediterranean country in yacht charter business. With dry climate, sunny wather, low winds, warm seas and untouched landscapes, Croatian coast is ideal place for a relaxing sailing holiday. Hundreds of densely scattered Dalmatian islands, well-protected island ports and anchorages assure safe sailing conditions and easy island hopping.

 

The main difference between Croatia and Greece is in the sailing distance you have to cover between the islands. In Greek seas the islands are much further from each other, while in Croatia the distances to navigate among the islands only takes a couple of hours. That is why sailing in Croatia is ideal for a family yacht trip, beginners, day sailors and groups that wish to spend some extra time exploring the islands and prefer more stops during the day for swimming and snorkeling.

 

8 Things that you don't want to forget:

 

  •  boarding pass/voucher & nautical ICC certificate of competence
  •   bathing suit or a swimsuit and a hat to protect you from sunbeams
  •   your passport, or personal ID, enough cash (EUROS), health insurance
  •   sailing shoes with rubber sole
  •   swimming towels
  •   your personal items (prescription pills, medicine for allergy...)
  •   a wind stopper or a wind breaker in summer a long-sleeved cardigan would do
  •   positive vibes (leave your worries at home)

Before departure please read about the Sail Croatia Packing List for newbies and remember to pack light. 

 

Flotilla yacht charter is designed specially for "day skippers" who want an additional support on their sailing week in Croatia. You can also hire a local skipper if none of your crew owns adequate sailing license, or if you are insecure into your sailing abilities.

Active Sailing team will be more than happy to offer the advice and assistance of our experienced croatian skippers that know the area and flotilla routes. They are knowledgeable, open-minded and fluent in English. Your skipper will sail the boat on the line-of-sight navigation and hold a "mini" sailing course if you wish to gain some maritime skills.

 

The skipper's fee on our flotilla week ranges between 1.120 & 1.280 euros per week depending on the boat size and is payable directly to skipper at the check in.

 

Croatia is statistically one of the safest countries in Europe. 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 holiday and among best European sailing destinations for families with kids, couples, or groups of friends wanting to spend a memorable vacation in a relaxing Mediterranean style. 

With calm Adriatic sea, infinite coastline, abundance of sunshine, countless islands, moderate winds, warm hospitality and top-notch traditional locally-run cuisine, Croatian coast is perfect for flotilla vacations that you can participate as a beginner or an old salt.

Fill the inquiry form below