Croatia Yacht Charter Guide

Croatia Yacht Charter Guide

About Croatia Yacht Charter | Charter Types | Suggested Itinerary - Dubrovnik to Trogir | Climate | Chartering in Croatia - Some Guidelines | Our Croatia Charter Yachts

About Croatia Yacht Charter

Dubrovnik A typical Adriatic Town Trogir

Yachting along Croatia`s splendid Adriatic coast offers hundreds of pristine islands, crystal-clear sea, impossibly perfect medieval towns, impressive landscapes, sandy and pebble beaches, peaceful coves, and picturesque ports. The 350km/220 mile Dalmatian coastline is an ideal cruising ground - offering more than 1400 islands, many of which are pristine and unspoiled. With hidden coves, ageless white-stone villages, olive groves and vineyards, each island has its own special charm and attractions.

Croatia's historical treasures spring from Illyrian, Roman, Christian, Venetian and Austrian empires, often in pristine condition. And while Croatia is growing in popularity as a tourist destination, it remains one of Europe’s best preserved destinations.

Croatia Yacht Charter Types

You can charter nearly any type of yacht in Croatia, ranging from a 30 foot bareboat Sailboat to a 100 foot plus Crewed Luxury Yacht. Here are some of the key Croatia yacht charter types, with links to the relevant yachts.

Croatia Luxury Yacht Charter - increasingly the world's greatest Luxury Yachts are cruising the Adriatic Seas of Croatia on itineraries that offer amazing history, natural beauty cuisine and sightseeing. Croatia may not (yet) have the cachet of the French Riviera but it is a delightful alternative and our clients are universally thrilled they chose Croatia. The itinerary listed below, from the famed port of Dubrovnik to the Island city of Trogir

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Bareboat Charter - Croatia is fast becoming Europe's Bareboat Sailing Charter capital. It offers everything bareboat charters are looking for - hundreds of islands to explore - sailing at every level from beginner to advanced, excellent anchorages, timeless towns to explore and find a meal, and everything from seclusion to superb nightlife.

There are hundreds of new monohull and catamaran bareboats for charter all along the coast, with new marinas springing up yearly. Fleets generally incorporate 3-5 cabin monohulls ranging from 30 to 50 feet, and a good selection of catamarans. Split is probably the major bareboat center, but you have an excellent selection all the way from Dubrovnik to Pula. As a taste of what you have to experience on a Croatia Bareboat Charter - we've put together this Dubrovnik to Split Bareboat Sailing Itinerary to get you in the mood.

We do have bareboat motor yachts for charter as well, if you're interested. They can give you a wider variety of destinations in the same time period, due to their greater speed on the water.

Our Croatia Bareboat Charter Yachts

Catamaran Charter - Catamarans are perfect for navigating the Adriatic islands off of the Coast of Croatia, and provide great comfort for families and groups of friends. For relaxed bareboating, or pampered crewed sailing, we highly recommend catamarans. The extra space, privacy, proximity to the water and lack of "rocking" makes for a fantastic sailing holiday. If you're looking for a bareboat, but are worried about sailing a catamaran because of its size, we can find you a capable, friendly and knowledgeable skipper that will help you out but still allow you to sail as much as you like!

Our Croatia Charter Catamarans

Gulet Charter - Gulets are large wooden sailing yachts that have been specially fitted for sailing charter. Gulets typically have 4 - 6 cabins, all with en suite bathrooms, large dining and socialising areas, huge decks for sunbathing, and a large crew complete with captain, chef, hostesses and deckhands. Gulets are a glorious sight with all their sails up under a full wind, and a fantastic way to experience the wonders of crewed sailing charter. If you have several couples or families who would like to charter on the same boat, gulets are an excellent option, and are available at great value.

More about Croatia Gulet Charters

Croatia Yacht Charter Destinations and Itineraries

Croatia is renowned for its natural beauty which mixes perfectly with the towns to provide you with a relaxing cruise with alternating the peace and beauty of nature with the mediaeval towns along the way. There are numerous picturesque coves, bays, and sandy beaches to visit during your cruise along the coastline. Some of the top destinations are:

Dubrovnik has long been a celebrated seaside city, known worldwide for its beauty and charm. It is a gorgeous walled city that is entered through an ancient and impressive gateway. Through the gateway is an immaculate medieval city, with the narrow, winding alleys, terraced cafes and restaurants, flowered stairways, ancient streets and magnificent churches that are beautifully maintained. See our Dubrovnik Charter Yachts.

Korcula - The island of Korcula offers a huge city wall and towers that rise almost straight out of the Adriatic Sea.

Kornati National Park - The Kornati National Park is one popular destination, offering more than a hundred beautiful islands in the Damlation Sea. These islands are covered with fields, pines forests and olive groves. The largest island is Kornat from which the archipelago takes its name. Other larger islands are, Piskara, Kurba, Vela, Zut, Sit and Levrnaka.

Trogir - Trogir is another walled fortress city, is a maze of alleys opening onto quaint and timeless courtyard restaurants. At night the waterfront is alive with market-stalls, street performers and live music. See our Trogir Charter Yachts.

Hvar - Hvar has amazing ruins and a mountain-top fortress above the city.

Split - In many ways the center of the Croatia Yacht Charter Business, Split is not only an excellent port to begin a charter, it is also an excellent destination to visit. Split is the main city in Dalmatia, is beautifully preserved, and rich in history and culture. See our Split Charter Yachts

Croatia Itineraries

We have several mouthwatering itineraries on the site to see the charter areas of Croatia:

Dubrovnik to Trogir, Hvar and Split - 7 Day charter including Dubrovnik, Mljet, Lastovo, Vis, Hvar and Trogir
Split to Hvar - 7 Day charter including Milna, Vis, Lastovo and Vela Luka
Trogir to Hvar - 7 Day charter including Milna, Hvar, Scedro, Korcula, Mljet, Elafiti Islands and Dubrovnik

See the interactive slide show about Chartering in Croatia

Climate

Croatia has a superb Mediterranean Climate, which means it's generally warm and dry throughout the yachting season. The warmest months are July and August when the air temperature is 77°F/25°C to 95°F/35°C. Summer sea temperature reaches up into the low 80's F/ high 20's C.

The "shoulder" seasons of June and September are delightful, with fewer crowds but still excellent weather and warm waters. Average temperatures in the mid 70's F/ 20's C. After September, you risk winds and turbulent weather, so chartering is riskier, although you can still have excellent stretches of weather.

Yacht Charter In Croatia - Some guidelines

The Crewed Charter market is growing rapidly in Croatia because of all the reasons listed above. To charter in Croatia is to experience the Mediterranean as it once was. You can set an itinerary that will give you a bit of everything: serenity, night life, excellent local cuisine, architectural marvels, historical sites.

Charterers have to be aware that you can only charter a Croatian Flag yacht if you are to start your holiday from a Croatian port. For this reason, because the majority of luxury yachts are not under the Croatian Flag, many charters begin in Venice and come south to Dubrovnik, or start in Montenegro and go north. We can consult with you as to the best itinerary and starting port.

There is a new Tourist Tax Law in Croatia which has been put into effect on 1st of January 2009. Each passenger is obliged to pay a tourist tax in the amount of 7kn (circa 1 EUR) per person per day at the base marina before setting sail. The tax is supposed to be paid in cash, in advance, on one-time basis covering the whole charter period.

Our Croatia Charter Yachts

Boatbookings.com will work with you to understand your needs and match them to the perfect yacht. We can find you virtually any yacht in Croatia and surrounding waters for your holiday or business event. Click here to see a selection of our Croatia Charter Yachts or simply contact us and we'll recommend the best boat for you.

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