Yacht Charter Croatia

Yacht Charters are bareboat and do not come with a Skipper. To skipper one of our yachts independently, you must hold both a valid Skipper license & VHF license. Please ensure your qualifications match those available in the above list, and if you are unsure, please contact our team immediately to check.

Before your departure, you must email a copy of your qualifications to [email protected], so that we can register you with the relevant Port Authorities.

Please note: a photo of your Skipper’s license must be sent to us prior to your departure, however, you will need to provide the original (hard copy) license and/or certificate at check-in and carry this with you throughout your Yacht Charter. This is a legal requirement of chartering a vessel in Croatia, and your compliance helps to avoid delays at check-in.

If you are looking for a sailing experience that includes a Skipper, check out our Private Yacht Tours.

All ages are welcome onboard our yachts, although practically it is recommended that children can swim. Additional considerations need to be taken into account when having children onboard, such as moving around the yachts, moving booms and ropes, slippery surfaces, boarding and crossing from shore to the yacht. Risks are clearly visible and additional precautions should be taken with children onboard, particularly for non-swimmers.

For children joining you onboard, we recommend bringing a well-fitted children's life jacket and harness with a tether system. Please be aware that during the peak summer months the hot weather can make wearing a life jacket uncomfortable for children and may lead to overheating. Inflatable life jackets with a tether system may be a more comfortable and suitable option for some children.

We also recommend the use of nets which go around the yacht, particularly for bookings with children aged 6 and under. Please request this additional extra at the time of booking and we can organise this for you.

Obligatory extras are additional items that you will be required to pay for when hiring a yacht. These items vary from yacht to yacht and include items such as final cleaning and Croatia local tax. Please view the yachts obligatory extras section on the yacht details page to see the specific items for each yacht.

Optional extras are additional items that you can add to your booking. Please visit the yacht details pages to view the optional extras that are available with each yacht.

There are three main types of mooring options in Croatia; anchoring, mooring buoys and Marinas. Anchoring is a free mooring option that allows you to simply drop the anchor and stay overnight in a secluded bay. Mooring buoys (ranging from €45 - €75 per night) are great if you’re looking for a private mooring solution. Marinas on the other hand, provide access to cafes, restaurants, showers, toilets, shore power and fresh water, and are often a more expensive option (ranging from €62 - €300 per night on average, depending on location and vessel size*). In our experience, a mixture of all three options will give you the best balance throughout the week. We find overnighting in locations that are a little further from Marinas and towns are generally more affordable. Most Marinas only accept cash, however some may accept credit cards.

*Please note: The cost of mooring buoys and Marinas are estimations only, and will change depending on the size of your vessel, location and time of season. For a full guide to mooring in Croatia, including mooring options and estimated fees, view our Mooring Fees in Croatia blog. One night of mooring at Split ACI Marina is included free of charge for all Sail Croatia yachts and catamarans.

Yacht Charters operate on Split Return routes only, as these vessels will not have enough time to make it from the lower coast back to Split in 7 days. A sample itinerary can be found above.

You will need to budget for food and drinks during the week, as well as a daily local tax for each person on your yacht. This is payable in cash at the marina.

You will also need to factor mooring fees into your budget (see FAQ "What are the average mooring costs in Croatia?") as well as fuel for the week. We will provide the vessel with full fuel tanks and guests must return the vessel with full fuel tanks before arriving back to ACI Split Marina for check-out. Please note that fees will apply if fuel tanks are not returned full. This applies to fuel tanks onboard the vessel, as well as the Outboard Engine (if supplied).

Due to our yachts operating out of Croatia, some of your Yacht Charter booking costs will be required to be paid locally (in Euros). Yacht Charter bookings are secured with a 30% deposit and the Pay Now total is required to be paid in full 12 weeks before departure.

• Sunday or Monday departure - check in is from 3pm.
• Saturday departure - check in is from 5pm
• We ask guests make their way to our base marina by 6pm at the latest. Check out is by 8:30am on the last day of your charter.

This depends on your group size, as the larger your group, the larger the yacht. Select your preferred departure and then sort the results by yacht capacity and this will sort the yachts from minimum to maximum capacity. If you have a larger group, a Lagoon Catamaran may be a good option.

A tourist tax of €1.50 per person, per day is not included in the price. This is to be paid locally at check-in.

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. Sail Croatia's Yachts and Catamarans have undergone the Green Sail Footprint certification to monitor and rate their sustainability credentials.

Our Day 1 Skipper Course is perfect for assisting Yacht Charter Skippers to set sail! This course provides a 4 hour refresher program with a local, experienced Sail Croatia Skipper, giving you the confidence and insider knowledge to get the best out of your week sailing in Croatia. Learn more about this optional extra here.

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.

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.