{"id":57913,"date":"2024-10-15T09:20:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T09:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/?p=57913"},"modified":"2026-07-29T09:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T09:30:10","slug":"croatia-sailing-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/croatia-sailing-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Croatia Sailing Guide: Where to Go, When, and What It Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Croatia fits more than a thousand islands into a coast you can sail in a single week. The water is warm and tideless, the hops between anchorages are short, and there is a marina or a quiet cove wherever you point the bow. That makes it one of the easiest places in the Mediterranean to charter a boat, and one of the most rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide covers when to go, what to sail, where to drop anchor, and a seven-day route you can copy. The numbers behind it come from what our customers actually book, not a brochure. Ready to skip ahead? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/croatia\/\">Browse boats in Croatia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"pro-tip-box\" style=\"background: #F4FCFC; padding: 15px; border-left: 5px solid #136A6D; margin: 20px 0;\"><p><strong>Croatia charter by the numbers<\/strong> (Borrow A Boat bookings, last 12 months):<\/p><ul><li>The typical trip runs about a week, with around 8 people aboard.<\/li><li>Boat mix: roughly 46% sailboat, 29% motorboat, 21% catamaran, the rest gulets, RIBs and power cats. Croatia&#8217;s motorboat share runs more than five times Greece&#8217;s (29% vs 5%), the biggest split between the two markets.<\/li><li>How people sail: about 76% bareboat, 19% with a hired Croatian skipper, 6% fully crewed.<\/li><li>Top five bases: Trogir 21%, Split 12%, Pula 9%, Suko&#353;an 9%, Zadar 7%. The top three cover roughly 41% of all bookings.<\/li><li>Most-booked builders: Jeanneau, Bavaria, Beneteau, Dufour and Lagoon.<\/li><li>Where guests come from: about 26% Germany, 16% UK, 13% Austria, 10% Italy, 7% US. German-speaking markets alone make up close to 44%.<\/li><\/ul><p><small>Shares rounded to whole percentages; totals may not sum to 100.<\/small><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-time-to-sail-in-croatia\"><strong>Best Time to Sail in Croatia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The season runs April to October. July and August are the warmest and busiest, and the priciest with it. May, June and September are the sweet spot: reliable weather, warm water, fewer boats fighting for the same bay. April and October are cooler and quieter, and cheaper again.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(320px,1fr));gap:12px;margin:24px 0\"><div style=\"border:1px solid #bfe3d3;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 18px;background:#eef8f4\"><div style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px\">Apr&ndash;May<\/div><div style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#5b666b;margin-top:4px\">Shoulder: quiet, cooler, good value<\/div><\/div><div style=\"border:1px solid #f0d3ad;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 18px;background:#fff6ec\"><div style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px\">Jun&ndash;Aug<\/div><div style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#5b666b;margin-top:4px\">Peak: hottest, busiest, dearest<\/div><\/div><div style=\"border:1px solid #bfe3d3;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 18px;background:#eef8f4\"><div style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px\">September<\/div><div style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#5b666b;margin-top:4px\">Shoulder: warm sea, calmer ports<\/div><\/div><div style=\"border:1px solid #c4d6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 18px;background:#eef3f8\"><div style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px\">October<\/div><div style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#5b666b;margin-top:4px\">Off-peak: cooler, lowest prices<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"seo-data-table\"><caption style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Croatia, 40-foot bareboat sailboat: typical weekly hire by month.<\/strong> Source: Borrow A Boat bookings, last 12 months.<\/caption><thead><tr><th>Month<\/th><th>Typical &euro; \/ week<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>May (shoulder)<\/td><td>1,680<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>July (peak)<\/td><td>2,670<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>August (peak)<\/td><td>2,783<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>September (shoulder)<\/td><td>2,646<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want the month-by-month detail on wind, water temperature and crowds? See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/sailing-in-croatia-month-by-month\/\">month-by-month guide to sailing in Croatia<\/a>, or read up on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/sailing-in-croatia-in-september\/\">what September sailing is really like<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-boat-picks-for-croatia\"><strong>Top Boat Picks for Croatia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are close to 3,850 boats for charter in Croatia, so the hard part is narrowing down. Here are four that show the range, from a bare-hulled sailboat to a crewed gulet. Prefer to browse by type? Jump straight to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/ct\/croatia-sailboat\/\">sailboats<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/ct\/croatia-catamaran\/\">catamarans<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/ct\/croatia-motorboat\/\">motorboats<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/ct\/croatia-gulet\/\">gulets<\/a> in Croatia.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(320px,1fr));gap:18px;margin:24px 0\"><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/70edc5e084679a7a1960dd889a74b0fb67d91f99.avif\" alt=\"Bali Catsmart catamaran (2024)\" style=\"width:100%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;display:block\" title=\"\"><div style=\"padding:14px 16px 16px\"><h3 style=\"margin:.1em 0 .5em;font-size:19px;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/b\/catamaran-bali-catsmart-64156\/\">Bali Catsmart catamaran (2024)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#5b666b;margin:0 0 .6em\"><strong style=\"color:#222\">Sleeps<\/strong> 10 &nbsp; <strong style=\"color:#222\">Cabins<\/strong> 4 &nbsp; <strong style=\"color:#222\">Base<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/l\/skradin\/\">Skradin<\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-size:15px;margin:0 0 .7em\">A brand-new cat that sleeps ten across four cabins, with solar power, autopilot, a chartplotter and a snorkelling kit thrown in. Add a kayak, paddleboard, barbecue or even a chef. Pets welcome for a fee.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:0\"><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Good for<\/strong> Bigger groups who want space and stability.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/dbfef6fac778018db583f70ca6af0717d3614505.avif\" alt=\"Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2021)\" style=\"width:100%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;display:block\" title=\"\"><div style=\"padding:14px 16px 16px\"><h3 style=\"margin:.1em 0 .5em;font-size:19px;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/b\/sailboat-jeanneau-sun-odyssey-410-46812\/\">Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2021)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#5b666b;margin:0 0 .6em\"><strong style=\"color:#222\">Sleeps<\/strong> 8 &nbsp; <strong style=\"color:#222\">Cabins<\/strong> 3 &nbsp; <strong style=\"color:#222\">Base<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/l\/zadar\/\">Zadar<\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-size:15px;margin:0 0 .7em\">A modern 41-footer that sleeps eight, with linens and a dinghy in the price. On board: chartplotter, autopilot, fridge, hot water and a teak deck with a shower. A sensible, easy first bareboat.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:0\"><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Good for<\/strong> Families and small groups sailing themselves.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.borrowaboat.com\/boat\/0011\/06\/03a9674a36aeaf58d3f4743b995b73963cb04a6b.jpeg?tr=w-960,h-720,t-true\" alt=\"Galeon 500 Fly motorboat (2018)\" style=\"width:100%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;display:block\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><div style=\"padding:14px 16px 16px\"><h3 style=\"margin:.1em 0 .5em;font-size:19px;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/b\/motorboat-galeon-500-fly-60096\/\">Galeon 500 Fly motorboat (2018)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#5b666b;margin:0 0 .6em\"><strong style=\"color:#222\">Sleeps<\/strong> 6 &nbsp; <strong style=\"color:#222\">Cabins<\/strong> 3 &nbsp; <strong style=\"color:#222\">Base<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/l\/trogir\/\">Trogir<\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-size:15px;margin:0 0 .7em\">A 50-foot flybridge cruiser for anyone who would rather cover ground than trim sails. Three cabins below, a big sun deck up top, and the legs to reach Hvar or Vis in a morning. Skipper optional. See more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/ct\/croatia-motorboat\/\">Croatia motorboats<\/a>.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:0\"><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Good for<\/strong> Couples and groups who want speed and sun.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.borrowaboat.com\/boat\/0012\/71\/d174eaa146f85ab7d0c51b740950536c8ba93ad0.jpeg?tr=w-960,h-720,t-true\" alt=\"Adriatic Breeze gulet (2017)\" style=\"width:100%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;display:block\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><div style=\"padding:14px 16px 16px\"><h3 style=\"margin:.1em 0 .5em;font-size:19px;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/b\/gulet-custom-built-65627\/\">Adriatic Breeze gulet (2017)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#5b666b;margin:0 0 .6em\"><strong style=\"color:#222\">Sleeps<\/strong> 10 &nbsp; <strong style=\"color:#222\">Cabins<\/strong> 5 &nbsp; <strong style=\"color:#222\">Base<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/l\/split\/\">Split<\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-size:15px;margin:0 0 .7em\">The classic Adriatic charter: a traditional wooden gulet with five cabins, usually sailed fully crewed with a cook aboard. Roomy and unhurried, built for lazy days between islands with everything taken care of. See more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/ct\/croatia-gulet\/\">Croatia gulets<\/a>.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:0\"><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Good for<\/strong> Larger groups who want to be looked after.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"must-see-destinations-in-croatia\"><strong>Must-See Destinations in Croatia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where you start shapes where you can reach. Trogir and Split open up central Dalmatia and the Hvar archipelago; Zadar and Suko&#353;an point you at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/g\/kornati-islands\/\">Kornati islands<\/a>; Pula covers Istria and Kvarner. Here is where our bookings begin.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"seo-data-table\"><caption style=\"text-align:left\"><strong>Top five Croatia charter bases and the cruising ground each opens up.<\/strong> Source: Borrow A Boat bookings, last 12 months.<\/caption><thead><tr><th>Charter base<\/th><th>What you reach from here<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Trogir<\/td><td>Central Dalmatia: &#352;olta, Bra&#269;, Hvar, plus the Trogir Riviera.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Split<\/td><td>Central Dalmatia: Bra&#269;, &#352;olta, &#268;iovo and the Hvar archipelago.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pula<\/td><td>Istria and Kvarner: Brijuni, Cres, Mali Lo&#353;inj.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Suko&#353;an<\/td><td>North Dalmatia: Pa&#353;man, Ugljan and the southern Kornati.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zadar<\/td><td>North Dalmatia: Ugljan, Pa&#353;man and the northern Kornati.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the island side of the trip, our guides to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/best-islands-in-croatia\/\">best islands in Croatia<\/a>, its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/hidden-gems-of-the-croatian-islands\/\">quieter hidden gems<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/best-beaches-in-croatia\/\">best beaches<\/a> go deeper than we can here. Four mainland bases worth knowing:<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(320px,1fr));gap:18px;margin:24px 0\"><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/spencer-davis-fWtJvFqyUQQ-unsplash-scaled.avif\" alt=\"Aerial view of Dubrovnik&#8217;s walled old town and old harbour on the Adriatic coast, Croatia\" style=\"width:100%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;display:block\" title=\"\"><div style=\"padding:14px 16px 16px\"><h3 style=\"margin:.1em 0 .4em;font-size:19px;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/l\/dubrovnik\/\">Dubrovnik<\/a><\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-size:15px;margin:0\">The walled old town needs no introduction, and it looks even better from a mooring offshore. Good shopping, good dinners, a lot of history in a small footprint.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:.6em 0 0\"><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Bar<\/strong> Cave Bar More, built into a seaside cave under Hotel More.<br><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Eat<\/strong> Soul Kitchen, plant and meat dishes.<br><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Beach<\/strong> Sveti Jakov, pebbles and old-town views.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/spencer-davis-HjHnI35B4YY-unsplash-1-scaled.avif\" alt=\"Aerial view of Split&#8217;s Riva waterfront and old town below the mountains, Croatia\" style=\"width:100%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;display:block\" title=\"\"><div style=\"padding:14px 16px 16px\"><h3 style=\"margin:.1em 0 .4em;font-size:19px;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/l\/split\/\">Split<\/a><\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-size:15px;margin:0\">Croatia&#8217;s second city and an easy first base: steady weather, sheltered water, and Diocletian&#8217;s Palace a short walk from the marina. Krka National Park and the Marjan loop are close by.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:.6em 0 0\"><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Bar<\/strong> Teraca Vidilica, views over the old town.<br><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Eat<\/strong> Portofino, seafood and Mediterranean.<br><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Beach<\/strong> Ba&#269;vice, minutes from the palace.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/karl-paul-baldacchino-3zyWLrFNU88-unsplash-scaled.avif\" alt=\"Aerial view of Zadar&#8217;s old town peninsula and seafront promenade at dusk, Croatia\" style=\"width:100%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;display:block\" title=\"\"><div style=\"padding:14px 16px 16px\"><h3 style=\"margin:.1em 0 .4em;font-size:19px;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/l\/zadar\/\">Zadar<\/a><\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-size:15px;margin:0\">Good marinas, safe water and a walkable old town. See the Roman Forum, the Sea Organ and Five Wells Square, then point north for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/g\/dalmatia\/\">north Dalmatia<\/a> and the Kornati.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:.6em 0 0\"><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Bar<\/strong> Yachting Bar, a traveller favourite.<br><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Eat<\/strong> Butler Gourmet Garden, Dalmatian cooking.<br><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Beach<\/strong> Kolovare, sand within walking distance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/piotr-musiol-4kmVkoSU89Y-unsplash-scaled.avif\" alt=\"Trogir&#8217;s palm-lined Riva promenade and moored gulets seen from Kamerlengo Castle, Croatia\" style=\"width:100%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;display:block\" title=\"\"><div style=\"padding:14px 16px 16px\"><h3 style=\"margin:.1em 0 .4em;font-size:19px;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/l\/trogir\/\">Trogir<\/a><\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"font-size:15px;margin:0\">Our single busiest base, and an easy one: calm water, a UNESCO old town, and quick access to &#352;olta, Bra&#269; and Hvar. Good for families finding their feet.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:.6em 0 0\"><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Bar<\/strong> Corte, central with a good crowd.<br><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Eat<\/strong> Konoba Fortin, hearty Croatian grills.<br><strong style=\"color:#0f5457\">Beach<\/strong> Okrug Gornji, 3 km from town.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-day-croatia-sailing-route-from-split\"><strong>A 7-Day Croatia Sailing Route from Split<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a round trip from Split, the way many first-timers do it: short legs, big-name islands, and enough quiet coves to balance the busy ports. Distances are approximate; plan your days around the afternoon <em>maestral<\/em> wind and you will rarely be pushed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:10px;padding:20px;margin:24px 0\"><div style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);padding:14px 0\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 .3em;font-size:17px;font-weight:600\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#136A6D;color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;border-radius:4px;padding:2px 7px;margin-right:8px;vertical-align:middle\">1<\/span>Split<\/h4><p style=\"font-size:15.5px;margin:0\">Pick up the boat, provision, and get your bearings. Wander Diocletian&#8217;s Palace and eat on the Riva before an early night.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:.35em 0 0\">Base: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/l\/split\/\">Split<\/a><\/p><\/div><div style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);padding:14px 0\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 .3em;font-size:17px;font-weight:600\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#136A6D;color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;border-radius:4px;padding:2px 7px;margin-right:8px;vertical-align:middle\">2<\/span>Milna, Bra&#269; &middot; ~12 NM<\/h4><p style=\"font-size:15.5px;margin:0\">An easy shakedown leg to a sheltered harbour on the west of Bra&#269;. Stone lanes, calm water, a good first sunset at anchor.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:.35em 0 0\">Nearby: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/l\/milna\/\">Milna<\/a> &middot; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/g\/brac\/\">Bra&#269;<\/a><\/p><\/div><div style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);padding:14px 0\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 .3em;font-size:17px;font-weight:600\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#136A6D;color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;border-radius:4px;padding:2px 7px;margin-right:8px;vertical-align:middle\">3<\/span>Hvar &middot; ~20 NM<\/h4><p style=\"font-size:15.5px;margin:0\">The archipelago&#8217;s headline act: a smart town quay, good restaurants, and the loudest nightlife on the coast if you want it. Moor in town or slip into a quiet cove nearby.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:.35em 0 0\">Nearby: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/g\/hvar\/\">Hvar<\/a> &middot; see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/4-best-party-destinations-croatia\/\">Croatia party guide<\/a><\/p><\/div><div style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);padding:14px 0\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 .3em;font-size:17px;font-weight:600\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#136A6D;color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;border-radius:4px;padding:2px 7px;margin-right:8px;vertical-align:middle\">4<\/span>Vis &middot; ~20 NM<\/h4><p style=\"font-size:15.5px;margin:0\">The furthest island from the mainland, and the better for it. Komi&#382;a is a working fishing town, the coves are clear, and it feels a decade behind Hvar in the best way.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:.35em 0 0\">More like this: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/hidden-gems-of-the-croatian-islands\/\">hidden gems of the Croatian islands<\/a><\/p><\/div><div style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);padding:14px 0\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 .3em;font-size:17px;font-weight:600\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#136A6D;color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;border-radius:4px;padding:2px 7px;margin-right:8px;vertical-align:middle\">5<\/span>Pakleni Islands &middot; ~18 NM<\/h4><p style=\"font-size:15.5px;margin:0\">A scatter of islets off Hvar with turquoise anchorages and little else. A day for swimming, snorkelling and paddleboarding rather than ports.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:.35em 0 0\">Plan a swim stop: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/top-5-snorkeling-locations-in-croatia\/\">best snorkelling spots<\/a><\/p><\/div><div style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);padding:14px 0\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 .3em;font-size:17px;font-weight:600\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#136A6D;color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;border-radius:4px;padding:2px 7px;margin-right:8px;vertical-align:middle\">6<\/span>Maslinica, &#352;olta &middot; ~15 NM<\/h4><p style=\"font-size:15.5px;margin:0\">A quiet village with a small castle and a slow pace. Swim, cycle, and eat well before the short hop back.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:.35em 0 0\">Nearby: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/g\/solta\/\">&#352;olta<\/a><\/p><\/div><div style=\"border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);padding:14px 0\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 .3em;font-size:17px;font-weight:600\"><span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#136A6D;color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;border-radius:4px;padding:2px 7px;margin-right:8px;vertical-align:middle\">7<\/span>Return to Split &middot; ~18 NM<\/h4><p style=\"font-size:15.5px;margin:0\">An easy morning sail back, a last swim, and a farewell dinner ashore. The loop balances lively ports with empty bays, which is what most people want from a first week here.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5b666b;margin:.35em 0 0\">Base: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/l\/split\/\">Split<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-sailing-croatia\"><strong>Tips for Sailing Croatia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(320px,1fr));gap:18px;margin:24px 0\"><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 .35em;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#0f5457\">Sail the shoulder season<\/h4><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a4247\">If you are not tied to school holidays, May, June, September and early October give you warm water, better prices and emptier bays. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/sailing-croatia-on-a-budget\/\">budget sailing guide<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 .35em;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#0f5457\">Book early<\/h4><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a4247\">The best boats and the good skippers go first, especially for summer weeks. Booking ahead also tends to get you the lowest price.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 .35em;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#0f5457\">Check what&#8217;s included<\/h4><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a4247\">Read the fine print on linens, dinghy, outboard, fuel and end-cleaning before you pay. Extras add up, and a few are worth it.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 .35em;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#0f5457\">Pack soft, pack light<\/h4><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a4247\">Duffels and backpacks squeeze into lockers; hard suitcases do not. Bring provisions to reach your first port, plus a few non-perishables.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 .35em;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#0f5457\">Don&#8217;t over-plan the route<\/h4><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a4247\">Weather and busy ports move your timing. Leave slack in the itinerary so the holiday stays a holiday.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px\"><h4 style=\"margin:0 0 .35em;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#0f5457\">Consider a skipper<\/h4><p style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a4247\">Sailing yourself needs a valid licence such as an ICC plus a VHF certificate. A hired skipper takes the pressure off and keeps everyone aboard for the fun part. More in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/boat-license-croatia-do-i-need-one-to-rent-a-boat-in-croatia\/\">Croatia boat licence guide<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"pro-tip-box\" style=\"background: #F4FCFC; padding: 15px; border-left: 5px solid #136A6D; margin: 20px 0;\"><p><strong>Local knowledge:<\/strong> The Adriatic here is near-tideless with gentle waves, and the afternoon <em>maestral<\/em> is a steady, sailor-friendly breeze in summer. The catch is rocky, cliff-lined stretches and the strong, gusty <em>bura<\/em> that can drop off the mountains: watch the forecast, use your charts, and give hard coastlines room.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"croatia-sailing-faqs\"><strong>Croatia Sailing FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much does it cost to rent a boat in Croatia?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price depends on the boat type, size and season. As a rough guide from our bookings, a 40-foot bareboat sailboat runs about &euro;1,680 a week in May and &euro;2,600 to &euro;2,900 a week at the July and August peak. Smaller boats and shoulder-season weeks cost less; catamarans and larger yachts cost more. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/sailing-croatia-on-a-budget\/\">guide to sailing Croatia on a budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Croatia?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Larger and more luxurious yachts sit well above the bareboat figures above, and crewed yachts add the crew&#8217;s wages and provisioning on top. Because size and specification vary so much, it is worth requesting quotes for a few boats on your dates rather than working from a single number.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can you rent a boat in Croatia without a licence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, if you hire a skipper. To sail the boat yourself you need a valid certificate such as an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) plus a VHF radio licence. Full detail in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/boat-license-croatia-do-i-need-one-to-rent-a-boat-in-croatia\/\">Croatia boat licence guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can you take a charter boat from Croatia to Italy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often not: many Croatian charter operators keep their boats in national waters. If crossing to Italy matters to you, ask before you book and the owner can tell you whether it is allowed on that boat.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is there a good party scene when sailing in Croatia?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Hvar&#8217;s marina is the glossy end, full of superyachts and late bars, and festivals light up the coast and islands through summer. For where to point the boat, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/m\/en\/4-best-party-destinations-croatia\/\">best party destinations in Croatia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to sail Croatia? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borrowaboat.com\/en\/c\/croatia\/\">Compare boats, skippers and dates across 3,800+ Croatian charters<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How much does it cost to rent a boat in Croatia?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Price depends on the boat type, size and season. As a rough guide from our bookings, a 40-foot bareboat sailboat runs about \u20ac1,680 a week in May and \u20ac2,600 to \u20ac2,900 a week at the July and August peak. 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