The kind of boat you choose is totally up to you and your tastes. Sailing boats, catamarans, motor yachts, gulets, motor sailers, mini cruisers, and cabin charters are all part of our wide range of offerings. While catamarans provide greater comfort and stability on board, sailing boats are a great option for carefree holidays with a group of friends or for family vacations. Motor boats are the best option if you enjoy speed and adventure, but gulets provide a more genuine experience and have a crew. For individuals and couples who do not wish to charter a whole boat, a cabin charter is ideal. A mini cruiser is a smaller type of cruise ship, typically accommodating between 20 and 40 passengers. They are designed for intimate cruising experiences, allowing you to explore the Croatian coast and islands in a more personalized way. Consider the amount of charter guests, whether you want greater luxury on board, and whether you would need the services of a skipper (in which case it is advised that the skipper have a sleeping compartment of their own) to make sure your yacht suits your requirements.

A bareboat charter is when a yacht is rented without a crew or skipper. This implies that throughout your vacation, you or a member of your crew will be in charge of all navigational matters. Because of this, having a current sailing license, a VHF certificate, and some prior sailing experience are absolutely necessary. Please go here to learn more about Bareboat Chartering.

Renting a yacht with a permanent crew on board to handle navigation and charter passengers is known as a crewed charter. A captain, a stewardess, deckhands, and engineers often make up the crew. Learn more about chartering a crewed yacht.

As soon as you select a yacht that meets your needs, we may set up a short-term reservation so you can make your final choice and plan your trip (book your airfare and similar arrangements). Once a copy of the signed charter agreement and confirmation of your deposit payment (50 percent of the entire amount, unless otherwise specified) are received, the boat will be deemed reserved. Thirty to sixty days before your charter, the remaining payment cost is due. If you book a charter less than 30 days before the charter starts, you will be required to pay the full charter amount at once. Bank transfers must be used to settle all payments.

The yacht, all safety and navigational gear, the dinghy, and the sleeping linens are all included in the charter charge. Nevertheless, a few other mandatory costs, such residence tax and transit log or charter pack, must be paid in full at embarkation. Special equipment, such as an outboard engine, safety net, spinnaker, gennaker, and snorkeling gear, can be hired for an additional fee at your request; these costs are not included in the charter fee. Please keep in mind that daily meals, drinks, residence tax, and port tax are typically not included in the initial charter fee when renting gulets, motor sailers, and mini cruisers. The weekly yacht rental fee determines the charter rate, which is independent of the number of passengers. Nevertheless, depending on the yacht's actual size, each one has a maximum passenger capacity.

If you are interested in a bareboat charter, please keep in mind that at least one member of your crew must have a valid VHF certificate, and you must have a valid Certification of Competence to operate the yacht. You will be asked to send us a copy of your licenses as soon as you complete the charter reservation. You can download the list of valid licenses issued by the Croatian Ministry of Sea, or you can send us an email or fax if you are unsure about the validity of your license, and we will check it for you. You can still enjoy your voyage even if you don't have a valid sailing license by hiring a captain.

If you do not have a current Certificate of Competence and no prior sailing experience, you will be required to hire a captain. Hiring a skipper is strongly advised if you have really sailed before but are not entirely confident in your ability to navigate. Hiring a professional skipper has several advantages; he can show you hidden beaches and bays, offer sailing advice, recommend the best local eateries, and, most importantly, take the burden of being the only person in charge of the yacht's safety off your shoulders. In this manner, you may unwind and savor every second of your vacation.

The cost of the skipper's services is extra and must be paid for separately from the charter charge.

Regardless of whether you eat in a restaurant or on board, you must be ready to handle the provisioning of your skipper or hostess once you employ them. However, the cost of the crew is already covered by the charter rate for gulets, super yachts, and even sailing yachts longer than a specific length.

Since the skipper is in control of the boat every day and is accountable for the safety of the people on board, it is highly advised that he have his own cabin so that he can get enough sleep. Therefore, renting a yacht large enough to meet the needs of the skipper and passengers can be a smart choice. Although we strongly advise that the captain have their own cabin, if the yacht has a berth in the salon area, the skipper may also sleep there.

All yachts are available for Saturday-to-Saturday charters and can be reserved for a week or more. This is particularly true during the busiest time of year (end of May to mid-September), when the majority of charter weeks are reserved well in advance. However, the best time to hire a yacht is during off-season (April, May, and October), when the cost is determined by the number of days spent on board rather than a full charter week, if you wish to do so for a few days rather than a week.

On Saturdays, you can board a yacht between 4 and 6 p.m. Before you set out, the boat must be completely cleaned from the inside out. Before you can leave the dock, you must also go through a boat briefing routine. On Friday afternoon, boats containing overnight passengers are to be brought back to the base. After checking out, disembarkation typically takes place on Saturday between 8 and 9 a.m.

Please inform us of your anticipated arrival time if you intend to arrive at the marina early (for instance, on Saturday morning) so that we can attempt to set up an earlier check-in time. However, as it relies on a lot of variables, including the amount of people at the marina, the cleaning process, and other things, we are unable to promise an earlier check-in. Please get in touch with us if you want to arrive on Friday, and we will be happy to help you locate a suitable place to stay.

The size of the vessel determines the mooring fee, which varies from marina to marina. A 45-foot yacht typically costs between 50 and 70 euros per day. However, a catamaran's mooring fee is typically twice as expensive as a monohull yacht of the same size. The official websites of the marinas where you intend to berth make it simple to find the prices if you have already decided on your sailing itinerary. Naturally, you can always locate free anchorages in some of the harbors or anchor in quiet coves.

The captain will undoubtedly know several remote places where you may anchor if you choose a skippered or crewed charter. However, if you choose a bareboat charter, it may be more prudent to berth in a marina, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the sailing area you have chosen to visit. You should ensure that you have enough food, water, and energy when anchoring in bays. Because marinas are shielded from winds and inclement weather, berthing there is also safer.

In Croatia, several marinas accept reservations in advance. Finding a berth during the off-season is normally not an issue, but at the busiest times of the year (especially July and August), it might be difficult to obtain one, especially if you don't leave for the marina early in the afternoon.

Marinas offer a reserved parking area for cars, and since there is ample space, reservations are not required. Although the fee varies from marina to marina, parking typically costs about 45 euros per week. The marina's employees look after the boats and keep an eye on the parking area.

We strongly advise you to bring light and useful items. We advise wearing boat shoes or shoes with rubber soles and casual beachwear during the summer. Additionally, we urge all of our charter clients to bring medications, antibiotics, and insect repellent. We advise you to bring over-the-counter medication if you are prone to seasickness. Packing waterproof coats and other warm clothing is also advised in case of unanticipated or harsh weather.

We will be pleased to suggest some itineraries and provide you more details on cultural sites, beaches, and other natural features if this is your first visit to Croatia or if you are a little uncertain about the locations of interest.

Although they are available for an additional fee, towels are typically not given on board. Beach towels are not included in the charter rate, therefore we suggest bringing your own. The onboard kitchen has a stove, oven, refrigerator, sink, cooking equipment, and silverware. Dishcloths and cleaning supplies, however, are typically not offered on board but are readily available in marina grocery stores. There is bed linen on board, which includes pillows, blankets, and sheets.

One of the several supermarkets that are typically found close to the marina is where you may get provisions. Additionally, there are smaller stores located within the marina.

Indeed, you can place your order online, and the charter personnel will handle provisioning and delivery just before you embark.

You can bring little children on board, of course, but it would be prudent to exercise caution. For instance, since catamarans often offer greater space and a more secure feeling on board, it might make sense to think about renting one rather than a sailing yacht. A fly bridge is preferable over an open top if you choose to lease a motor yacht. As an additional precaution, you can always choose to provide the kids with safety nets and life belts, but please be aware that these are optional services that require prior orders and incur additional fees. This is crucial since it takes time to install a safety net on board, and we don't want you to spend more time at the marina than is required. In order to give children with appropriate life jackets, we also need to know how old they are. Selecting the safest cabin for your kids to stay in—like the front cabin—and making sure they are constantly under adult supervision are wise decisions.

Changes to the crew list are permissible, but they should be announced beforehand so that we can make all the required adjustments to the documentation. The guests will receive a crew list from the charter agency upon check-in, which will include all the information they need to know about each crew member before and after the change of crew. In the event that the port authorities conduct an inspection, the visitors must always have this paperwork on board. Guests are required to get in touch with the charter agency and let them know about any changes to the crew if they happen during the voyage without first informing them. A fresh, validated crew roster will then be emailed or faxed to their current address by the charter company.

Yes, all boats are insured against any damage, as are the crew members.

In order to protect the boat and its auxiliary equipment from unintentional damage or loss, a refundable security deposit is required for all bareboat and skippered charters, with the exception of crewed charters. The security deposit is intended to cover the cost of any potential damages that you or your party may do, and it varies depending on the size of the boat. Prior to departure, the security deposit can be paid with cash or a credit card. It will be reimbursed to you when the boat is safely returned. If it turns out that the boat and its belongings were unintentionally damaged or lost during your rental, you will be responsible for paying the charter company for all losses and damages up to the amount of the security deposit that was deposited at the yacht base. To put it another way, the security deposit is the most you can be charged for any damages, and the insurance company will pay the rest. You should notify the local police station if you suspect theft of the boat inventory or any of the auxiliary equipment, such as the dinghy or outboard motor. You will have the opportunity to purchase a yacht damage waiver during the booking process, which essentially covers all damages as an extra insurance policy. The insurance provider that insures the vessel will determine the terms and circumstances of the damage waiver, but you should budget between 7 and 12% of the yacht's security deposit. Your total vacation expenses will include the cost of acquiring the damage waiver.

Some of the extra charter expenditures that are not covered by the original charter price, such as fuel, dockage, food and drink, communication fees, and other incidentals, are meant to be covered by the Advanced Provisioning Allowance, or APA. Before your charter begins, the captain receives this amount, which is typically equal to 30% of the charter cost. You will be forced to reimburse the difference at check-out if the charter spending exceeds the amount you have already paid, since the captain will keep track of all expenses with receipts. Additionally, at the conclusion of the charter, you will receive a refund for any APA that was not utilized.

Please be aware that the euro is Croatia's official currency.  Although credit cards can be used at stores, restaurants, and supermarkets, they are not always accepted, so it is strongly advised that you always carry cash.

Without a current license, diving in the Adriatic Sea is prohibited. A current diver's card from the Croatian Diving Federation is required. If you have a current diver's brevet from an international diving organization, such as IDD, UDI, CMAS, MDEA, PADI, and so on, you can get this license.

To legally fish in Croatia, you need to have a current fishing license. Many fishing clubs that are permitted to grant such licenses to foreign nationals are able to provide this license. Your passport or identification is all you need to get the license, and if you currently belong to a fishing club in your nation, you may bring your club card with you to perhaps get the license charge lowered. A list of prohibited fishing areas and permitted fishing gear will be sent to you upon license issuance. Please be aware that national parks do not allow fishing.

You can get the weather forecast at any marina reception. Of course, you may also call the base or tune in to the weather prediction on your VHF and radio, which are broadcast regularly, particularly in the summer.

Yes, you are permitted to bring electrical devices on board and use them throughout your voyage, particularly in the marina. But since yachts only have shore power, only boats with generators can provide you with constant electricity while you're at sea. Please be aware that Croatia utilizes 220 volts of power and regular European 2-point plugs.

When you are at the marina on shore power connection, you can use cell phone chargers on board with the usual 220 V plug. An alternative is to utilize the car phone charger that is compatible with the onboard 12 V cigarette lighter.

Most Croatian sailing regions have a cell phone signal.

A crew tip is generally offered by a charterer, particularly if the attentive crew service has enhanced your vacation experience overall. The amount varies depending on the guest's satisfaction, but it is usually around 10% of the charter charge. Putting the gratuity in an envelope addressed to the crew and giving it to the captain or leaving it on the salon table at the conclusion of your charter is the most covert method to do it.

Any vessel carrying more than 12 passengers, including private yachts, is deemed a passenger ship under the International Marine Regulation and must abide by the SOLAS convention. All charterers would consequently be required to pay more, regardless of the size of their crew, in order to comply with SOLAS's strict safety regulations, which are frequently too costly to implement. Fortunately, we do offer a great range of yachts that can accommodate larger charter parties.

Foreign nationals must have valid passports or identification when visiting Croatia, though entry documents vary from person to person. Please visit the following website to familiarize yourself with the rules and customs: www.croatia.hr
All pertinent institutions' addresses, phone numbers, and helpful links are available on this website.

The following websites provide information about ferries and flights:

Details of the flights:

Airlines in Croatia
Croatia Airlines' website

Ferries details:

Website:  www.jadrolinija.hr
SNAV: www.snav.it

Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have any further questions or issues.