Yacht charter in Croatia — catamarans, sailboats and motor yachts all along the coast
Local charter experts since 2014. Search any dates, compare the operators' own prices, and see the full cost before you book or enquire.
Any dates are searchable. Most fleets change over on Saturdays, some on Wednesdays — we mark them, never move your dates.
01 — Three ways to charter
Bareboat, with a skipper, or fully crewed
Compare catamarans, sailboats and motor yachts from every charter company in Croatia — modern Lagoon and Bali catamarans, Beneteau and Jeanneau sailboats, motor yachts and crewed luxury yachts. Bareboat means you sail the boat yourself and need a licence recognised in Croatia; with a skipper, a professional joins you and takes one cabin.
Full freedomBareboat Charter CroatiaEnjoy full freedom on the Adriatic. Choose from modern sailboats and catamarans and explore the coast at your own pace.View bareboat yachts →
A helping handSkippered Charter CroatiaSail with a professional local skipper who knows the coast, the bays and the weather — you enjoy the holiday, the skipper does the work.View skippered charters →
Fully servicedCrewed Charter CroatiaA skipper and a cook on board — ours on any bareboat from 2.100 € a week each plus their food, or the charter company's own crew on a crewed yacht. Nothing on board is your job.View crewed yachts →Search any dates
Every boat shows its charter company's weekly price, discount included. Open the boat search.
Send one enquiry, get live-checked boats
About five minutes after you send one enquiry, up to 40 boats checked live with their charter companies arrive by email, then route ideas — and our Split & Trogir team answers your reply.
Book with the full cost in view
Charter price, obligatory extras, payment schedule and deposit, each shown separately. Payments go to Blackbird One Ltd. (trading as SkipperCity) — see our company and banking details before you pay.
Sail with someone local on call
We are on the coast all season — for questions about check-in, weather or a change of plan.
02 — Boat types
Find Your Perfect Yacht in Croatia
Catamarans in CroatiaSpacious, stable, and comfortable — perfect for families and groups.
Sailboats in CroatiaClassic sailing with great performance upwind — pure sailing, lower fuel costs.The full cost, in the same order on every boat
You never pay more than the charter company's own published price, and a SkipperCity discount may take a little off. Bank transfer is charged at the quoted price; card payments add 5 %.
Every boat page breaks the week down the same way, shown here for a real boat: original price, operator discount, any exclusive SkipperCity discount, final price, then the obligatory extras split into what you pay before arrival and what you pay at the base, the payment schedule, and the refundable deposit — always outside the total. The full cost guide explains each line.
Guests rate us 4.9 / 5 from 72 reviews on Tripadvisor. Payments are made to Blackbird One Ltd. (trading as SkipperCity); our registration, company number and bank details are published so you can check them before paying.
Real week · Sat, 6 Mar 2027 – Sat, 13 Mar 2027
Bela · ACI Marina Split
- Original yacht price
- 1.500 €
- Charter company discount
- -450 €
- Yacht price after discount
- 1.050 €
- Exclusive SkipperCity discount
- -52,50 €
- Final yacht price
- 997,50 €
- Charter pack (per booking) · at base
- 280 €
- Tourist tax (per guest/night) · at base
- 1,33 € each
- Due by Sunday, 18 October 2026 · 25%
- 249,38 €
- Due by Wednesday, 25 November 2026 · 25%
- 249,38 €
- Due by Wednesday, 20 January 2027 · 50%
- 498,74 €
- Total payable before arrival
- 997,50 €
- Total payable at base
- 280 €
- Refundable security deposit
- 1.300 €
- Total charter cost
- 1.277,50 €
Fuel is paid on return. Figures from the charter company as of Sunday, 11 October 2026 — open this boat to see today's price for any week.
03 — Where to sail
Top Sailing Destinations in Croatia
Start your charter from Split, Trogir, Dubrovnik, Zadar, Šibenik or Istria and sail to Hvar, Vis, Brač, Korčula and the Kornati archipelago. Distances between islands are short, and every base has marinas and sheltered anchorages within a day's sail.
SplitStart your yacht charter in Split and explore popular routes to Hvar, Vis, Brač and Korčula.View Yachts & Itineraries →
DubrovnikSail from Dubrovnik and discover stunning routes to Mljet, Lastovo, Korčula and Elaphiti Islands.View Yachts & Itineraries →Charter offersLast-minute chartersoffers up to 40% offView last-minute offers →
04 — Yacht brands
Yacht Brands in Croatia
Charter boats from leading shipyards in Croatia — explore popular Bali and Lagoon catamarans, performance Hanse and Elan sailboats, and reliable Bavaria and Beneteau yachts from trusted shipyards, all available for charter along the Croatian coast.
Croatia — one of the world's great yacht-charter coasts
Croatia is one of the world's most popular yacht charter destinations, with more than 3,000 charter boats in its marinas and a coastline packed with islands, bays and historic towns. From mid-April to October you can enjoy warm weather, predictable winds and modern marinas along the Adriatic coast.
Whether you're planning a relaxed family sailing holiday or an island-hopping trip with friends, SkipperCity helps you choose the right yacht, route and charter type — bareboat, skippered or fully crewed — based on your experience and budget.
Why Charter a Yacht in Croatia?
Chartering a yacht in Croatia lets you explore more than 1,000 islands at your own pace — swim in quiet bays by day and dock in lively towns like Hvar, Vis or Korčula by night. Distances between ports are short, marinas are well-equipped and the sailing is suitable for both beginners and experienced skippers.
With flexible itineraries, transparent charter conditions and optional professional skippers, Croatia is ideal for first-time yacht charterers as well as seasoned sailors looking for new routes and premium boats.
05 — Guest reviews
Guest reviews on Tripadvisor
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06 — Plan your week
Croatia Sailing Routes & Itineraries
Our 7-day and 14-day Croatia itineraries, planned by our Split & Trogir team — each with daily legs, must-see islands and safe anchorages.
7 days · Split7-Day Split Sailing RouteBrač, Hvar, Vis and the Blue Cave, the Pakleni Islands and Šolta. Perfect for first-time sailors.
7 days · Dubrovnik7-Day Dubrovnik Sailing RouteŠipan and the Elaphiti Islands, Mljet National Park and a night in Korčula.
14 days · Split → Dubrovnik14-Day Croatia Sailing RouteExtended island hopping covering top destinations and UNESCO towns.
Family friendlyFamily Sailing ItineraryShort sailing distances, safe anchorages, sandy beaches, kid-friendly stops.
Active crewsIsland Hopping RouteA different bay every night — Brač, Hvar, the Pakleni Islands and Vis.
From our sailing guides
- WeatherCroatia Sailing Weather by MonthWhen to sail, month by month — winds, sea temperature and crowds.
- AnchoragesBest Anchorages in CroatiaSheltered bays, buoy fields and konoba jetties our skippers trust.
- MarinasCroatia Marinas — Complete GuideEvery major marina from Istria to Dubrovnik, with facilities and tips.
- PricesFull Yacht Charter Cost GuideWhat a week really costs — base price, APA, extras and deposits.
07 — Before you search
Ask our Split team before you search
Tell us your crew, dates and budget. A recap arrives at once, then up to 40 boats checked live with the charter companies and some route ideas — and a person in Split & Trogir answers any reply.
The questions first-time charterers ask most are answered alongside. For everything else there is the full FAQ, the cost guide and the deposit and insurance guide.
Six questions to settle before you search
Do I need a licence to charter a yacht in Croatia?
Only for a bareboat charter (a boat you sail yourself). One person aboard needs a skipper licence recognised in Croatia plus a VHF radio certificate. Certificates from outside Europe, such as US Sailing or ASA, are usually accepted with a sailing CV — the charter company confirms. Without one, book with a skipper and a professional handles the navigation.
What is the difference between bareboat and skippered?
Bareboat: you sail the boat yourself. With skipper: a professional skipper joins you — ours costs from 2.100 € a week plus the skipper's food, whole weeks only, shown on every bareboat's page. The skipper needs a cabin of their own — the crew cabin where the boat has one, otherwise a guest cabin — and the boat page shows how many guests that leaves room for.
What is included in the weekly price?
The yacht itself for the week, with any operator discount already applied. Obligatory extras (transit log, final cleaning, tourist tax) and the refundable security deposit are listed separately on every boat page, split into what you pay before arrival and what you pay at the base. Fuel is paid on return. The cost guide has typical amounts.
When should I book?
For July and August, 6 to 9 months ahead for the widest choice, especially catamarans; early-booking discounts are usually published in autumn. May, June, September and October can be booked a few weeks out and often carry the largest last-minute discounts. Our weather-by-month guide shows what each month is like.
How does the security deposit work?
Every bareboat has a refundable security deposit, paid at the base at check-in by card pre-authorisation or in cash and released after check-out if the boat comes back undamaged. It is never part of the charter total. Many charter companies offer deposit insurance: a non-refundable charge that lowers the deposit you leave at the base, in some cases to nothing.
Do charters have to run Saturday to Saturday?
Most Croatian fleets change over on Saturdays in high season, some on Wednesdays. You can search any date range; the calendar marks the turnaround days but never blocks or moves your chosen dates, and shows which yachts accept them.
Ready to Charter a Yacht in Croatia?
Search every boat in a Croatian marina and book online, or send one enquiry and get live-checked boats by email within minutes — a person in Split answers your reply.
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