How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Boat in Croatia?

Why sailboat rental in Croatia is so popular?

Compared to the other Mediterranean destinations, such as Italy or Greece, the boats in Croatia are cheaper to rent, as there are many ports, yachts and providers. The largest Croatian yacht charter bases are located in Dubrovnik, Split and Trogir. All of those cities have many marinas and are perfect for chartering into the Adriatic Sea. The high level of competition in Croatia lowers the prices accordingly.

To experience the best Croatian sailing holiday, budget is always important so it is best to plan ahead. In this article, we will give you an idea of the average yacht charter rental price and will explore other costs associated with your holiday.

The boat prices in Croatia

The boat price depends on many factors such as the marina location, time of the year, number of cabins and guests, year and size of the boat. Another important factor is the type of boat. A sailboat is usually the cheapest option while sailing a catamaran is slightly more expensive with the most expensive option being renting a luxury yacht.

Sailing season in the Northern Adriatic Sea goes from April until September, however, there are some areas between Split and Dubrovnik where you can sail all the way till October.

In low season, the most affordable sailboat with 2 cabins for 4 guests costs as low as € 600/ 700 per week. These boats are usually shorter than 45 feet and are mostly built before 2006 which means that they are 15 or more years old. However, at Globesailor, we make sure that all our partner chartering companies are following the highest standard of boat maintenance. This means that even a 20-year-old boat will still be in good condition, regularly serviced and fitted with new sails. The newer and larger boats are more expensive. For example, A 50-foot 3 cabin sailboat built in 2020 will cost around € 2500.
In high season, the price for the yacht charters goes up. The two most expensive months are July and August. During these months you can rent a boat starting from around € 1000 a week and larger boats can cost over € 6,000 per week.

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The crew and the skipper price

If you have no sailing experience or if you simply want to enjoy your holiday completely relaxed, then most charter companies can organize a skipper for you. If this is the case, it is important to notify your GlobeSailor adviser about this prior to booking. This way we can clarify the availability of a skipper with the charter company. A skipper in Croatia costs around 150 - 180 € per day, depending on the provider and the type of boat. Most skippers are local Croatians who are familiar with the area, will show you the best itineraries and help to explore the local water, towns, and islands. Please note that the skipper needs his own cabin. If you would like to sail a bareboat charter in Croatia, you will need a skipper´s licence.

Furthermore, many of the charter companies offer the option of booking a hostess. The hostess is responsible for tidying up the common areas of the boat and can prepare some food such as breakfast and lunch. The hostess costs around € 150 per day and, like the skipper, needs their own cabin.

For some boats, you can also book a cook. They cost 170 - 200 € per day and they would also need their own cabin.

Regardless of whether you book a crewed boat with a skipper, a hostess or cook, or whether you simply choose a bareboat charter, it is best to take care of catering (drinking water, food, drinks etc.) at the beginning of the charter. If you start your yacht charter in a big town such as Dubrovnik, Split, Trogir or Hvar you may order your groceries directly to the marina.

To summarize