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.
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.
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€.
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.
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.