Croatia is one of the premier sailing destinations, boasting more than 5000 kilometers of stunning coastline and becoming increasingly popular as an idyllic spot for skippered boat charters and bareboat rentals.
An extensive range of boats available for rental enables you to find the ideal boat for you and your needs, be it catamaran, motorboat or luxury yacht – explore the Adriatic Coast in style!
Locations
Croatia is a favorite sailing destination, boasting numerous marinas to provide your bareboat or skippered yacht charter experience. Choose from an abundance of sailing yachts, motor yachts, catamarans and larger yachts with multiple cabins; easily organize an experience tailored specifically to your group!
The Adriatic Sea’s mild temperatures and calm waters provide the ideal setting for an ideal sailing holiday. Boasting thousands of islands – both inhabited and uninhabited – you can explore from your boat rental.
Or you could choose one of the many secluded moorings located across the many islands to experience some peace and quiet away from the loud clatter of crowds on beaches.
Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can offer the chance to experience Croatia’s beautiful nature as well as visit historic cities like Dubrovnik and Split.
Boats
Croatia is home to thousands of islands, making renting a boat one of the best ways to experience its beauty. Sail along its stunning Adriatic coast or cruise between islands – Croatia offers various types of boats for rent that you can take advantage of to see it all!
Bareboat yachts are available to those with some sailing experience, or you can choose a crewed or skippered charter option – either way, your Croatia yachting experience is sure to be enjoyable!
Or for larger groups, why not book a motorsailer or cruiser instead? They provide more space than bareboats and offer multiple cabins.
If you plan to sail Croatia during the summer months, air conditioning will make the experience more pleasurable and help make sure your journey remains comfortable. July and August temperatures in Croatia can become oppressively hot; having air conditioning on board will only increase comfort levels further.
Licenses
Holidaying in Croatia wouldn’t be complete without taking to its waters – after all, this breathtaking nation boasts over 6,176 kilometers of coastline with beautiful secluded bays, natural wilderness areas and unimaginably turquoise waters.
Although bareboat rental is the most popular form of boat hire, there are other options available to experienced sailors as well as beginners. If you’re new to sailing or would like an expert viewpoint while exploring the waters, hiring a skipper might be your best bet.
To successfully plan a bareboat charter in Croatia, it is imperative that a valid skipper’s license and VHF radio license be obtained as per Croatian law. Click here for a list of accepted licences.
As well as having a license, your group will require a crew list with full names, passport information and contact numbers of every member of their crew.
Insurance
Sailing along Croatia’s beautiful Adriatic coastline is one of the country’s top vacation spots, but weather conditions such as storms, rain, and winds make sailing trips unpredictable – for this reason it’s imperative that you secure your investment by purchasing sailing insurance prior to embarking.
Croatia offers an abundance of insurance policies to suit every need, such as COVID-19 coverage, rental car coverage and luggage protection policies. Whatever type of policy best meets your requirements is likely available somewhere here.
There are various online comparison sites available that can assist in finding an insurance policy suitable to your travel needs in Croatia. Some may provide filters such as Covid-19 coverage, CFAR coverage and rental car coverage while other sites will return quotes from numerous insurers.