Croatia Travel Resources

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A comprehensive guide to your mooring options whilst sailing in Croatia. This guide covers marinas, mooring buoys, anchoring and mooring in Croatian Towns.

This resource aims to help guests make an informed decision about sailing with Sail Croatia, bearing in mind any mobility and accessibility issues they may have.

At Sail Croatia, we pride ourselves on not only providing you with a fantastic time island hopping the Adriatic – but we love to keep you entertained on dry land at our destinations. We offer a wide variety of additional excursions which will extend your experience of Croatia and offer a different and exciting perspective of the ports you’ll be visiting.

When booking your Sail Croatia cruise, you’ll need to account for extra expenses such as flights to Croatia & travel insurance– and then there will be optional extras like excursions and drinks onboard your ship. Extra expenses will vary depending on your requirements and therefore it is difficult to specify the exact amount of money that you can spend per day; however as a general rule, we suggest that you budget between €30 – €50 per day, as your accommodation, transport and some meals are already covered. This amount will adequately provide you with additional meals, drinks and optional entrances at some notable destinations.

After sailing the idyllic isles of Dalmatia, scaling the Biokovo mountain, wondering at the Roman relics of Split, and checking off the gushing waterfalls of Krka, you finally get to that point in your holiday when it's time to get something for the folks back at home. Cue this guide to Croatia gifts, which has five top suggestions of what to bring home from your sun drenched vacation.

Nowadays, Croatia is described with many compliments - beautiful, stunning, fascinating... However, you might be surprised to know that another word which could be used to describe this pearl of the Adriatic is also - windy. There are many different winds cooling you while you are visiting some of the most famous Croatian sights and if you ever wondered how many of them there are and what they are actually called, just keep reading this article.

If you were to fancy a guess as to what the official language of Croatia was and said Croatian you’d be right – 95% of the country are native speakers! Standard Croatian is the official language of Croatia.

Whilst we strongly believe that the best way to explore Croatia is via boat, the second best way to explore this Adriatic gem is in your very own car. Like any foreign country, it can take a little time to familiarise yourself with the rules and regulations of the roads, but rest assured that the roads in Croatia are safe, well maintained and make for an enjoyable and scenic drive.

Forking out a lump sum of money can be overwhelming, however, you can rest assured that paying off your Sail Croatia cruise is more manageable than you may think!

Your guide to the often tricky world of tipping!

Croatia, home to incredible coastlines, brilliant blue waters, charming Old Towns and a rich history! In recent years, Croatia has risen in popularity with travellers itching to discover the beauty we know and love. But of course, a question many should consider is, ‘is Croatia safe?’. Regardless of where you’re travelling to, it’s always important to consider this before setting off – so be sure to read on!

Despite its relatively small landmass, Croatia experiences a coastal and continental climate. If you’re planning on spending your time along the beautiful Croatian coastline, especially on a Croatian Cruise, here’s what you can expect from the coastal climate.

To enhance your Cycle or Hike experience and keep up to date with the daily itinerary, Sail Croatia recommends using the OsmAnd App.

OsmAnd is an open source App that allows you to view, edit and track your daily ride/hike. The interactive App allows you to use live, online maps, or access an offline database when you do not have access to an internet connection.

Croats love it when visitors to their country make the effort to learn their language. Plus it doesn’t hurt to say you can speak two languages!

Before we get started, let it be known that Croatian is a tough language to learn – everyone will tell you it’s a complicated language to master, given that accents and feminine/masculine nouns are involved, but when you do - gosh it feels good! Below you’ll find some basic phrases to get you started!

A very common question we get asked is how expensive Croatia is and what prices visitors can expect to pay. Prices vary a lot throughout the country depending on the popularity of the location you wish to visit, however you’ll find an average guide on what you can expect to pay for essential items such as food, drinks and accommodation below.

If you're cruising with us, we recommend flying into Split or Dubrovnik International Airports as this is where our cruises start and finish. If you plan to explore other areas of Croatia before your cruise, or you're simply visiting this beautiful country, these are the airports you can fly into.

All of our Skippers have completed extensive training to ensure they are perfect for the varied and demanding role..

No two ships in our fleet are the same, ensuring a unique experience onboard, each and every time you cruise with us.

It can be difficult to decide whether to book an Above or Below Deck cabin when booking an Elegance Cruise, so we’ve put together a handy guide highlighting the similarities and differences between the cabin types.

To guide those new to the travel game in the right direction, we’ve come up with our top 10 travel apps that make travelling, navigating and connecting a breeze!

Croatia has something to offer every traveller, with each month providing a different experience. We discover the best time to visit Croatia based on weather conditions, interests and budgets.

Croatia Visa requirements can vary for different people depending on your home country.

Helpful advice on how to get to Croatia by air, bus, train & tips on travelling between Split & Dubrovnik.

Learn about the currency in Croatia & where is best to access ATM facilities on the islands.

Need accommodation before or after your cruise? Click to see which hotels in Croatia we recommend.

We highly recommend you purchase Sail Croatia travel insurance with World Nomads before you leave home!

Helpful guide to packing for your Sail Croatia cruise.

One of the first things our guests enquire about when they are heading to Croatia is how to get from the airport to the ship.