Flotilla Sailing Itinerary Split - Southern Route
DAY 1. Saturday Split - Pučišča (Island BRAČ) 18NM
DAY 2. Sunday Brač - Jelsa (Island HVAR) 22NM
DAY 3. Monday Jelsa - Bol - Pakleni Otoki (HVAR) 23NM
DAY 4. Tuesday Pakleni Otoki - Vela Luka (KORČULA) 18NM
DAY 5. Wednesday Vela Luka - Komiža (island VIS) 31NM
DAY 6. Thursday Komiža - Maslinica (ŠOLTA) 25NM
DAY 7. Friday Maslinica - Split 15NM
* Itinerary can change due to weather conditions at sea.
Bol beaches and Pakleni otok, Hvar
Available Dates - Split Flotilla
MAY 2023 From 27.05. till 03.06. Booked- JUNE 2023 From 24.06. till 01.07. Abvailable
SEPTEMBER 2023 From 09.09. till 16.09. Booked
Flotilla Itinerary Kornati - Northern Route
DAY 1. Saturday Biograd – Zminjak (Island MURTER) 10NM
DAY 2. Sunday Murter – Kaprije (Island KAPRIJE) 16NM
DAY 3. Monday Kaprije - Skradin (KRKA National Park) 20NM
DAY 4. Tuesday Skradin - Rogoznica 23NM
DAY 5. Wednesday Rogoznica - Kornati national park 25NM
DAY 6. Thursday Kornati - Sali (DUGI OTOK Island) 23NM
DAY 7. Friday Sali - Biograd 18NM
* Itinerary can change due to weather conditions at sea.
Kornati national park & Krka
Available Dates - Kornati Flotilla
- MAY From 13.05. till 20.05. Available
- JUNE From 10.06. till 17.06. Available
JULY From 01.07. till 08.07. BookedSEPTEMBER From 02.09 till 09.09. Booked
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 at the marina facility. Don't worry, there will be lots of opportunities to supply your boat along the way.
Boarding time is after 3:00 PM. After settling in skipper will give you all the assistance you need and brief you with the basics, route details, safety procedures and show you around the yacht.
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 amazing coves recommended by your leading crew.
On daily basis, your lead skipper will update you with the route details and advise you with the daily dynamics. After everyday briefing with fellow skippers, you’ll be left to explore the high seas yourself. 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 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.
What is included in Croatia flotilla holidays?
- 7-day group support of service of flotilla staff
- welcome package of basic supplies (paper towels, bin bags,...)
- final cleaning
- bed sheets & towels
- dinghy, outboard engine with fuel, cooking gas, full water tanks
- farewell party at the end of the week
- Active Sailing regatta organisation
- free Wi-Fi Internet on board
- tourist tax 1.4€ per person per day
- 1X welcome dinner in a traditional fisherman's house
What are the extras?
- flotilla fee 850 - 1.000€ per week (depending on the boat size)
- security deposit (depending on the boat size); the sum can be insured
- berth and mooring fees app. 80€ per night (2-3 nights in marinas)
- fuel for the yacht (per consumption between 50-100€ per week)
One of our route highlights - Kornati Islands
One of the highlights on our flotillas is visiting Kornati national park. It is among the Croatia's most idyllic destinations. No shops or cars can be found within the iconic Kornati island chain which consists of over 140 unique yellow-coned islands, islets and rocks.
Reserved especially for maritime visitors this is one of the rare intact secluded treasures of Adriatic and the an idyllic place to spend one or 2 sailing days in Croatia surrounded with serenity and pure nature.
The continental part includes only ¼ of the surface of the park, while the rest belongs to the rich marine eco-system and is protected by the state authority since 1980.
The lunar landscapes of this impressive surroundings makes Kornati one of the natural wonders in Croatia. Having a nice romantic dinner inside the park is simply a must.
The entrance ticket is already included in your flotilla fee, so feel free to relax and enjoy in a remarkable ambiance of the natural environment in a comfortable accommodations of your private yacht.
Flotilla holiay routes may vary due to weather conditions.
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. Bareboat weekly price on 40-foot sailing boat for our flotilla in May is about 2.000€.
- SUN ODYSSEY 440 (Premium-line sailing boat available Split and Kornati)
- BAVARIA 46 CRUISER (4-cabin family Cruiser in Kornati and Split)
- OCEANIS 46.1 (4 and 5-cabin class sailboat available in Split and Kornati)
- BAVARIA 41 CRUISER ( most popular one-design perfomance cruiser with 3 cabins)
- DUFOUR 382 (perfect cruiser for a family flotilla sailing trip)
- SUN ODYSSEY 519 ( 5-cabin class model)
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, please check here what boating licences issued from your country are competent for Croatian waters
On our flotilla weeks can sail up to 10 sailing yachts. All our bareboat charters in Croatia are contemporary equipped and customized for yacht rental purposes.
Croatia is one of the best sailing destinations in the world with dry hot summers, low winds and warm seas ideal for various water activities. Hundreds of densely scattered Croatian islands assure easy island hopping and line-of-sight navigation perfect for beginners but also for experienced sailors, which makes Croatian coast the perfect spot for a relaxing sailing holiday experience.
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.