Croatia bareboat & catamaran charter guide

A bareboat week in Croatia costs about €1,200–2,500 for a 35–40 ft monohull in low season and €2,500–4,000 in July and August. A 40–45 ft catamaran runs €3,000–6,000 in low season and €6,000–11,000 at peak, before marina fees. Europe's busiest charter coast: Split, Hvar, Brač and Vis are short day sails apart, and Saturday turnovers fill the marinas in summer.

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What a week costs

Weekly charter fee for the whole boat, before extras. Charter prices change constantly. These are published ranges, not quotes.

Boat	Low season (May, Jun, Sep, Oct)	Peak (Jul, Aug)	Source
Monohull, 35–40 ft	€1,200–2,500	€2,500–4,000	[Up & Sail]
Monohull, 40–50 ft	€2,500–5,000	€4,500–8,500	[Up & Sail]
Catamaran, 40–45 ft	€3,000–6,000	€6,000–11,000	[Up & Sail]
Catamaran, 45–55 ft	€6,000–9,000	€10,000–18,000	[Up & Sail]

• These are base rates from Split. Marina fees typically run €30–80 a night on top. ^{[Up & Sail]}

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When to go

• Shoulder months (May, June and September) offer excellent conditions at 20 to 40% lower rates than peak. Saturday turnovers in Split in July and August are extremely busy. ^{[Up & Sail]}
• WI Yachts lists the best season as May to September, high season July to August and low season October to April. ^{[WI Yachts]}

See every month for Croatia at a glance in our free best time to sail calendar.

What you need: licence or skipper

• The skipper must hold a certificate of competence that Croatia recognises (for example an ICC or RYA Day Skipper) plus a VHF radio operator's licence, and both must be originals. Catamarans of 44 ft and over need a more detailed sailing résumé. ^{[Up & Sail]}

Requirements vary by charter company. Always check with yours before you book.

Main charter bases

• Split area: ACI Marina Split, Marina Kaštela and ACI Marina Trogir. ^{[Up & Sail]}

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Sources

1. Up & Sail, How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Croatia in 2026? (2026; re-checked 26 Oct 2026)
2. WI Yachts, Yacht charter Croatia: best time to charter (checked 26 Oct 2026)