FAQs – Boat rental in Croatia

Berths, prices and season

When sailing in Croatia, you can choose from several types of berths:

  • Marinas – They offer full service (electricity, water, Wi-Fi, showers, fuel, restaurants), but are also the most expensive.
  • Buoys – Cheaper than marinas, available in numerous bays, often offered by restaurants (sometimes free with a meal).
  • Anchoring – Possibility of free anchoring in natural bays. It is necessary to follow the rules and avoid protected areas.
  • Public ports and berths – They are located in smaller towns, are often affordable, and offer basic facilities.

Average costs:

  • Buoys: €50 – €120 per night (catamarans pay ~1.6x more)
  • Marinas: €80 – €400 per night (depending on location and season)

Combining all options throughout the week gives the best balance of price, comfort, and experience.

  • May, June, and September – Ideal for more experienced sailors: fewer crowds, warm sea, stable conditions.
  • July and August – The most popular months, ideal for beginners because the sea is calm, but the crowds are bigger.
  • April and October – Calm and more affordable, but the sea can be colder for swimming.

Most marinas have secured parking spaces. The price of weekly parking is usually between €25 and €30.

Boat rental and reservations

  • Send us an inquiry via the form or email (indicate the desired boat type, destination, and dates).
  • We check availability and send you an offer.
  • After your confirmation, we send you the contract and payment details.
  • After paying the deposit, the reservation is confirmed.

During the season (June–September), most rentals are from Saturday to Saturday. During the off-season, more flexible departure and arrival times are possible – send us an inquiry.

Your inquiry is not an automatic reservation. Once we receive it, we will contact you with an offer and details. The reservation is confirmed only after your confirmation and payment of the deposit.

Currently, we only accept credit cards for deposit payments at the base. The deposit and rental are paid via bank transfer.

Permits, insurance and documentation

If you want to operate the boat yourself, you must have:

  • Croatian permit  (Voditelj brodice)
  • International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
  • Radio Permit (VHF)

If you do not have the necessary permits, it is mandatory to hire a skipper. Also, when taking over the boat, you must have a certified crew list.

Yes, all boats have hull and liability insurance. The crew is insured for the duration of the charter. We also recommend personal travel insurance for all guests.

Official and up-to-date information can be found on the website www.croatia.hr – it includes information on visas, borders, customs, and other useful topics.

Skipper and crew

Yes, as a guest, you are obliged to provide meals for the skipper, regardless of whether you eat on board or in a restaurant.

The skipper has his own cabin on the boat and stays there throughout the trip. If there is an additional crew, at least one member remains on board when you are not present. Please note that on smaller boats, skipper cabin might not include toilet and skipper will have to use guest toilet. 

Final cleaning of the boat is charged additionally (depending on the type of boat). The skipper is not responsible for it.

What to bring and how to prepare

Recommended equipment and things to bring:

  • Light clothing, hat, sunglasses
  • Windbreaker for cooler evenings
  • Medications you normally take + nausea pills
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Soft-soled sports shoes
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