No you don't need to hire a Skipper! If you have a valid Skipper license & VHF license, you are welcome to skipper your own yacht! Please ensure your qualifications match those available in the above list. If you are unsure whether your qualification is acceptable, please contact our team immediately. It is essential that you email through a copy of your qualifications to [email protected] prior to your departure, as we need to register you with the relevant Port Authorities. If you are looking for a sailing experience that includes a Skipper, check out our Private Yacht Tours.

Please note: A photo of your Skipper’s license (taken on your mobile device) can be sent through to us prior to your departure, however you will need to provide the original (hard copy) license and/or certificate upon check in and carry this with you throughout the duration of your Yacht Charter. This process helps to avoid any delays on your departure day, and is a legal requirement of chartering a vessel in Croatia.

All ages are welcome onboard our yachts although practically it is recommended children are able to swim and additional considerations be taken into account such as moving around the yachts, moving booms and ropes, slippery surfaces, boarding and crossing from shore to the yacht. Risks are clearly visible and additional precautions should be taken with children onboard particularly for non-swimmers. For all children onboard we recommend you bring with you well fitted children life jackets and harness with tether system. Remember it is hot in July and August so wearing a life jacket may cause overheating and children to be uncomfortable. Inflatable life jackets with a tether maybe a more suitable option for children. We also recommend the use of nets which go around the yacht, particularly for bookings with children aged 6 and under, and we can organise this at the time of booking

Obligatory extras are additional items that you will be required to pay for when hiring a yacht. These items vary from yacht to yacht and include items such as final cleaning and Croatia local tax. Please view the yachts obligatory extras section on the yacht details page to see the specific items for each yacht.

Optional extras are additional items that you can add to your booking. Please visit the yacht details pages to view the optional extras that are available with each yacht.

There are plenty of different mooring options in Croatia! Mooring buoys (estimated 30-40 Euros per night for monohulls and 40-50 Euros for catamarans*) are great if you’re looking for a private mooring solution. Marinas on the other hand, (60 - 300 Euros per night depending on location and size*) offer facilities including cafes, restaurants, showers & toilets, as well as access to shore power and water. A mixture of both options generally provides the best experience throughout the week. If you’re looking for a more affordable option, choosing locations that are a little further from marinas and towns is often more economical. 1 night of mooring at Split ACI Marina is included free for Sail Croatia yachts and catamarans *Please note: The cost of mooring buoys and marinas are estimations and are based on a 40ft yacht. The size of your vessel and date may affect the price of mooring buoys and marinas.

Yacht Charters operate on Split Return routes only, as these vessels will not have enough time to make it from the lower coast back to Split in 7 days. A sample itinerary can be found above.

You’ll want to start your week by stocking your boat with food and drink – your skipper will be able to advise you of the best place to shop. It’s customary to pay for your skipper’s expenses for the week, including water taxis, meals and drinks. You’ll also have to pay a local tax for every person on your boat (including skipper & host/hostess, if applicable) for the number of days travelling. This is payable in cash at the marina.

You will need to factor mooring fees into your budget (see FAQ "What are the average mooring costs in Croatia?") as well as fuel for the week. We will provide the vessel with full fuel tanks and guests must return the vessel with full tanks before arriving back to ACI Split Marina for check-out. Please note, fees will apply if tanks are not returned with a full fuel tank. This applies to the fuel tanks onboard the vessel as well as the Outboard Engine (if supplied).

It is the industry standard for guests to budget for food and drinks for the skipper and host/hostess (if booked) throughout the week. They will rarely turn down an invitation to dine out as a member of your party, but they also won’t mind dining separately. We recommend budgeting 20-30 Euros per person, per day for food.

Due to our yachts operating out of Croatia, some of your Yacht Charter booking costs will be required to be paid locally (in Euros). Yacht Charter bookings are secured with a 30% deposit and the Pay Now total is required to be paid in full 12 weeks before departure.

• Sunday or Monday departure - check in is from 3pm.
• Saturday departure - check in is from 5pm
• We ask guests make their way to our base marina by 6pm at the latest. Check out is by 8:30am on the last day of your charter.

Normally in one of the cabins. If these are full then they will often sleep in the salon of the yacht has a couch that folds into a bed for the night.

This depends on your group size, as the larger your group, the larger the yacht. Select your preferred departure and then sort the results by yacht capacity and this will sort the yachts from minimum to maximum capacity. If you have a larger group, a Lagoon Catamaran may be a good option. If a luxurious sailing experience is more your style, view the ships available for a luxury Yacht Charter.

A tourist tax of 1.50 Euros per person per day is not included in the price. This is to be paid locally at check-in.

Sail Croatia is committed to sustainable tourism and eco-friendly practices. To find out more on what we’ve achieved so far and our goals for a sustainable future, check out our sustainability report here.

Our Day 1 Skipper Course is perfect for assisting Yacht Charter Skippers to set sail! This course provides a 4 hour refresher program with a local, experienced Sail Croatia Skipper, giving you the confidence and insider knowledge to get the best out of your week sailing in Croatia. Learn more about this optional extra here.

Yes, we highly recommend that you take out Travel Insurance that would cover cancellation, personal injury, medical expenses, personal liability & loss of personal property before you travel with us. It’s also important to check that your insurance covers all of the optional excursions you may be doing whilst onboard the cruise with us. Find out more about Travel Insurance here.

Please note: Once a booking is confirmed, there are fees applicable if you need to make a change to your booking or if you need to cancel. All fees can be found on our Booking Terms. Whilst we are unable to offer refunds, we can provide a letter confirming your cancellation with us which may aid your Travel Insurance claim, if required.