Bareboat, Skippered or Crewed: Choose Your Croatian Sailing Holiday Type

We offer several yacht charter options, designed to accommodate different levels of sailing experience and holiday preferences.

Our fleet of sailboats and catamarans can be chartered bareboat, skippered, or crewed, giving you the freedom to discover islands and coastal towns at your own pace.

Whether you’re an experienced sailor or new to chartering, we’ll help you choose a suitable option.

From couple getaways to family holidays, we tailor each charter to how you want to spend your time on the water.

Bareboat, Skippered or Crewed: Which Charter Suits You?

Choose how much you would like to handle yourself. Sail independently with a bareboat charter, leave navigation to a professional skipper, or enjoy the support of both a skipper and hostess on a crewed charter.

Swipe across the table to compare all three options.

What to consider Bareboat Skippered Crewed
Best for Experienced sailors who enjoy handling the yacht and organising their own time onboard. Guests who want a professional skipper to handle the yacht and share local knowledge. Guests who would like sailing, provisioning and onboard meal preparation taken care of.
Sailing qualifications Your designated skipper needs suitable qualifications accepted in Croatia. Someone onboard must also hold an appropriate VHF certificate. No sailing qualifications required from guests. No sailing qualifications required from guests.
Who handles the yacht? You or the qualified skipper in your group. A professional skipper. A professional skipper.
Who plans the route? You plan your route, with advice from our team whenever needed. Your skipper helps plan the route around your interests, weather conditions and suitable stops. Your skipper helps plan the route, while your hostess coordinates meals around the day's plans.
Who prepares meals? You prepare your own meals or eat ashore. You prepare your own meals or eat ashore. Cooking is not part of the skipper's service. Your hostess prepares breakfast and a light lunch. Dinner is usually enjoyed ashore.
Provisioning You organise and purchase your groceries. You organise and purchase your groceries, with local advice from your skipper. Your hostess organises provisioning according to your food and drink preferences. Groceries are paid from APA.
Additional crew fees No hired crew fees. Skipper: €250/day
€1,750/week, plus meals.
Skipper + hostess: €470/day
€3,290/week combined, plus meals.
Crew accommodation No accommodation needed for hired crew. Your skipper needs a suitable berth and access to a bathroom. Both crew members need suitable accommodation and bathroom access. The hostess requires an interior cabin.
Explore your options Bareboat charters Skippered charters Crewed charters

About the prices: Crew fees shown apply to 2027 and are additional to yacht rental. Fuel, mooring fees, food, drinks and mandatory charter extras are charged separately. For charters in our own fleet with a hostess, a €3,000 Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) covers onboard running expenses. Any unused balance is refunded; a top-up is requested if needed. See our price list for details.

Not sure which charter suits you?
Tell us about your group and the holiday you have in mind. We will help you choose the right yacht and level of service.
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You don’t need sailing experience for a skippered or crewed charter—your professional skipper handles the yacht and navigation. For bareboat charter, you’ll need suitable sailing qualifications and practical experience. We can check your certificates before you book.

 

 

A skippered charter includes a professional skipper who handles the yacht and helps plan your route, while you organise your own meals and provisions. On our crewed charters, a hostess joins the skipper to take care of provisioning and prepare breakfast and a light lunch. Dinner is usually enjoyed ashore.

 

Selecting a preferred date and boat type and size is the first step when booking a yacht charter in Croatia. Next, contact us and share your holiday preferences, including the type of charter you want—crewed, skippered, or bareboat. We will provide you with available options based on your needs. After choosing your yacht and confirming the price, you need to sign the charter contract and make a deposit to finalize the booking.

Both crew members need suitable accommodation onboard and access to a bathroom. Depending on the yacht’s layout, the skipper may use a dedicated crew berth, while the hostess requires an interior cabin. We’ll explain the sleeping arrangements before you book so you know how many cabins remain available for your group. 

Yes, you’re welcome to take part and learn the basics with your skipper’s guidance, whenever conditions allow. 

No. Yacht rental, skipper and hostess fees, and running expenses are separate unless your offer explicitly states otherwise. For charters with a hostess, an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) covers expenses such as groceries, fuel and mooring fees; spending is accounted for, with any unused balance refunded and a top-up requested if needed.

Discover Our Fleet

Our sailboats and catamarans offer a comfortable base for exploring the Croatian islands, whether you’re sailing as a couple, with family or with friends.

We personally care for each yacht, keeping it clean, well maintained and ready for your arrival. Inside, you’ll find comfortable cabins and equipped galleys, while outdoor seating areas provide space to relax and enjoy meals together.

If you’re unsure which boat to choose, we’ll help you find the right yacht for your group and sailing plans.

Sailing Routes from Split

 

From Split, the islands of central Dalmatia are all within easy reach. Our sailing routes are designed to give you a balanced mix of easy sailing days, beautiful anchorages, and charming coastal towns.

One week or two — north or south — we help you choose a route that fits your time, your crew, and the way you like to travel.

How to Book Yacht Charter?

Step by step procedure of booking yacht charter holidays in Croatia.

Submit Request

Submit your request via form on our web.

CHOOSE YOUR BOAT

Select one of the offered boats.

Complete booking

Sign the contract & make the payment.

Enjoy your vacation

Have the time of your life.

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