Flotilla Week

Flotilla Week is a 7 day sailing experience that island hops along the Dalmatian Coast with like-minded travellers. Flotilla Week differs from Navigator Cruises as they operate on sailing yachts that accommodate no more than 10 guests onboard, and set sail with other yachts in a flotilla.

Flotilla Week officially begins with Welcome Drinks in ACI Marina, Split between 1pm - 2pm on day 1 of your tour. Check-in is available from 2pm. Flotilla Week ends back in ACI Marina, Split, and we ask all passengers to disembark by 8:30am to allow us time to clean the yacht before the next departure.

If you are unable to make it to check-in on time, you can easily catch up with the yacht at your first destination. Please see FAQ: What if I can’t make the check-in time?

If you’re unable to arrive at your departure location in time for check-in, it’s easy to catch up with the yacht at your first destination. The first night on Flotilla Week will be spent in Milna, which is easily accessible via ferry from Split (30-60 minutes). You can find the ferry timetable online here.

If you need assistance planning your arrival or booking a private transfer in advance, a member of our Sales Team will be happy to assist. Once in Croatia, our Operations Team are also able to assist you on the ground with logistics.

Cabins are configured with bunk beds or double beds, with each yacht featuring a self-contained kitchen and communal lounge area. Above deck, there is plenty of space to relax and sunbathe, as well as a seating area in the cockpit.

We offer Standard, Ensuite and Premier twin-share cabins on Flotilla Week. Most Cabin Types have a double bed to accommodate 2 guests, however, Standard Cabins can feature a double or bunk bed configuration. As Cabin Types are allocated across multiple vessels, cabins may vary in shape and size.

All of our yachts feature air-conditioning in the salon. If you would like air-conditioning in your cabin, this is available with our Premier Cabins. Please note air-conditioning is only available when docked in port, due to the required electricity.

Absolutely! If you'd like to book a whole yacht, our yachts can accomodate groups groups of 6- 10 people. If you have fewer than 6 people, you'll still be together, along with other like-minded travellers. If your group is larger than 10, we can divide you amongst a few of our yachts in whatever allocation you chose. Our yachts sail side-by-side during the trip, so even if your large group is spread across multiple boats, you will be able to see your friends regularly during swim stops, regattas, excursions and nights out!

Flotilla Week yachts accommodate 6 - 10 travellers onboard and set sail in a flotilla with other yachts. Navigator Cruises operate onboard ships, accommodating up to 40 guests onboard. As you will be travelling with a smaller group on Flotilla Week, you will get a more intimate experience with other guests.

A huge benefit of Flotilla Week is that you can bring your food and drink onboard, which differs from Navigator Cruises, and is often a more affordable option for travellers on a budget.

Daily breakfast groceries are provided for guests to make their own breakfast, and a Skippers Lunch is also included. Additional food and drinks are not included, however, travellers are welcome to bring their own food and drinks with them onboard. Each yacht is equipped with a self-contained kitchen, including a gas stove, fridge, oven and kettle. This allows travellers to cook throughout the week and pre-plan the food they’d like to eat for lunch at sea! We recommend provisioning prior to check-in and topping up groceries throughout the week. In the evenings you'll have a wide variety of restaurants available in each town, and your Skipper will be happy to provide recommendations for dinner!

If you’d prefer to sit back and relax whilst onboard, a Host / Hostess is the perfect addition to whole yacht bookings. A Host / Hostess will take care of cleaning and preparing small meals for breakfast and lunch, giving you more time to enjoy your time at sea!

Yes! This is one of our favourite things about the Flotilla! Whilst your skipper will be sailing most of the time, from time to time, the skipper may ask you to help out – sailing fourteen metres of yacht by yourself isn’t easy – but for the most part you’ll enjoy the sound of the wind in the sails as you lay on the ship’s deck during the day. Of course, we don’t have control over the wind, so on days when the weather conditions aren't ripe for sailing, we’ll use our motor to make our way down the coast.

As of January 2023, the official currency of Croatia is the Euro. The best way to get Euros is to withdraw directly from an ATM (available in most large towns, Split Airport and Split Marina).

Due to limited storage space on the yacht, we kindly request that you avoid bringing excessive luggage. Excessive luggage refers to large suitcases, multiple bags, or oversized items that may hinder the available space and cause inconvenience for everyone on board.

Large suitcases can be stored at the luggage storage facilities available at ACI Marina. Storage costs are €6 per item, per day, or €42 per item, per week. To arrange storage for your luggage, please speak with a member of our check-in team.

Soft luggage (duffle bags or similar) is recommended as these bags are easiest to store onboard and don’t damage our yachts. A large suitcase is anything that would not fit in an overhead locker on a flight.

Yes, bed linen and towels for showering are provied. Please note: towels are for indoor use only and you will need to bring your own beach towel with you.

A local payment of 30 Euros per person is payable onboard the Flotilla. This payment incorporates port fees, fuel and tourist taxes throughout the week and is subject to change.

Our number one priority is to ensure that we have safe and happy guests onboard our tours. With this in mind, we may need to change the itinerary for a variety of reasons including weather, port availability and guest experience. In this instance, the number of swim stops may be restricted.

Hiring a host/hostess allows you to sit back and relax on your sailing vacation! A host/hostess will take care of preparing small meals for breakfast and lunch, keeping the yacht clean and tidy, topping up groceries throughout the week, assisting with organising excursions and much more. Please note: this option is only available for guests booking a whole yacht, and the host / hostess will require their own cabin.

Sail Croatia is committed to sustainable tourism and eco-friendly practices. In 2016 Sail Croatia founded Green Sail, a non-profit organisation that promotes and supports sustainable tourism in the Croatian nautical industry. For every guest that sails with us, we donate €4 to Green Sail to help protect Croatia's seas.

Whilst Sail Croatia experiences are only available in Croatia, our sister company, Island Hopping, offers Greek Island Tours for 18 - 39 year old travellers! If you’re looking for a cruise experience, view our Croatia small ship cruises.

Yes, we highly recommend that you take out Travel Insurance that would cover cancellation, personal injury, medical expenses, personal liability & loss of personal property before you travel with us. It’s also important to check that your insurance covers all of the optional excursions you may be doing whilst onboard the cruise with us. Find out more about Travel Insurance here.

Please note: Once a booking is confirmed, there are fees applicable if you need to make a change to your booking or if you need to cancel. All fees can be found on our Booking Terms. Whilst we are unable to offer refunds, we can provide a letter confirming your cancellation with us which may aid your Travel Insurance claim, if required.

The Skipper is able to cater for special dietary requests, however, due to the compact nature of sailing yachts, we cannot guarantee a completely allergy-free environment. If you are allergic to certain foods, please specify what this includes in advance so that we can pass this on to your Skipper.

Whilst we will try our best to accommodate dietary requirements and minimise cross-contamination risks, we must stress the importance of travellers carrying their own allergy medication to handle any potential allergic reactions.

To make an informed decision about sailing with Sail Croatia, we recommend reading our Mobility Whilst Sailing page. This will provide you with valuable information regarding any mobility and accessibility concerns you may have.