Our Yacht Charters are bareboat and do not come with a Skipper. You are required to hold a valid Skipper license & VHF license to skipper your own yacht. Please ensure your qualifications match those available in the above list. If you are unsure whether your qualification is acceptable, please contact our team immediately. It is essential that you email through a copy of your qualifications to [email protected] prior to your departure, as we need to register you with the relevant Port Authorities. If you are looking for a sailing experience that includes a Skipper, check out our Private Yacht Tours.
Please note: A photo of your Skipper’s license (taken on your mobile device) can be sent through to us prior to your departure, however you will need to provide the original (hard copy) license and/or certificate upon check in and carry this with you throughout the duration of your Yacht Charter. This process helps to avoid any delays on your departure day, and is a legal requirement of chartering a vessel in Croatia.
All ages are welcome onboard our yachts although practically it is recommended children are able to swim and
additional considerations be taken into account 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 all children onboard we
recommend you bring with you well fitted children life jackets and harness with tether system. Remember it is
hot in July and August so wearing a life jacket may cause overheating and children to be uncomfortable.
Inflatable life jackets with a tether maybe a more suitable option for children. We also recommend the use of
nets which go around the yacht, particularly for bookings with children aged 6 and under, and we can organise
this at the time of booking
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.
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.
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. If a luxurious sailing experience is more your style, view the ships available for a luxury Yacht Charter.
A tourist tax of 1.50 Euros 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 VEF (Vessel Environmental Footprint) certification to monitor and rate their environmental footprint and 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.