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A bareboat charter is a yacht charter holiday without a professional skipper. You charter a yacht and sail it on your own.
In Croatia, in order to charter bareboat, the skipper needs a recognised sailing license and VHF radio certificate.
We’ll help you choose a yacht, explain how everything works on board, and share our advice on routes and places to stop. Once you leave Split, you can settle into your own rhythm, choosing each day’s destination to suit your crew and the weather.
Bareboat is a good fit if you enjoy sailing independently and feel comfortable taking responsibility for the yacht and everyone on board.
Unsure about your qualifications or experience? Send us the details before booking. We’ll help you check what is needed for your chosen yacht.
Your certificate must be recognised in Croatia and suitable for the yacht and intended cruising area. Its restrictions matter, so we check the details before confirming your booking.
We also check the applicable VHF radio qualification requirements alongside your skipper certificate.
You should feel comfortable handling a comparable yacht, manoeuvring in busy marinas, anchoring, navigating, and adjusting your plans to the weather. If you would prefer support on board, we can arrange a skipper.
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Prefer some help on board? Explore skippered charter.
The sailing feel of a monohull or the generous living space of a catamaran? Start with a few favourites from our fleet.
BAVARIA 46 · 2023
3 or 4 cabins · 3 bathrooms · up to 8 guests
BAVARIA 46 · 2024
3 or 4 cabins · 3 bathrooms · up to 8 guests
Your offer should make the whole holiday easier to plan. We separate the yacht price, booking extras, and expenses during your trip.
✓ A fully equipped, well-maintained yacht
✓ A detailed boat and equipment briefing at check-in
✓ Mooring at ACI Marina Split (catamarans: first and last night)
✓ 24/7 technical support from us during your charter
✓ Route, weather and anchorage advice before you leave
− Charter pack: cleaning, bedlinen, towels…
− Tourist tax
− Extra equipment: SUP, kayak, snorkel sets…
− Fuel
− Marinas, ports and buoys outside Split
− Food and drinks
Planning your sailing holiday starts with a clear idea of the costs. Below is an estimated weekly budget range for a bareboat yacht charter in Croatia with Fair Wind, covering the yacht price, charter pack, fuel, and moorings. These estimates are per boat for a seven-night charter, rather than per person.
Your final budget will depend on your chosen yacht, the season, your sailing route, and your preferences. Before you book, we’ll provide a detailed quotation explaining what is included and which costs are payable separately.
Illustrative weekly cost of bareboat yacht charter with Fair Wind.
| Cost | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Boat charter Depends on your yacht and season | €1.800 | €8.500 |
| Charter pack As specified in your quotation | €400 | €550 |
| Fuel Estimated weekly allowance; actual use varies | €150 | €250 |
| Moorings Estimated weekly allowance. Depends on your route and chosen berths | €350 | €800 |
| Weekly subtotal | €2.700 | €10.100 |
Food, and drinks are excluded as these costs depend on the number of people and individual preferences. Illustrative estimates, not a quotation.
We’re a family-run yacht charter company based at ACI Marina Split.
We look after our fleet and help our guests with the practical details that make a sailing holiday run smoothly.
From choosing the right cabin layout to discussing your first day’s route, you can talk to people who know the yachts and the coast.
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Read what guests have shared about sailing with Fair Wind.
Start the day with a swim, stop in an island town for lunch, or find a sheltered bay to spend the night. Sailing from Split gives you plenty of choice, whether you enjoy exploring ashore or prefer more time on the water.
Our suggested itineraries combine manageable sailing distances, inviting anchorages, and places worth taking time to explore. Use them as a starting point, with room to stay longer somewhere you love or change direction when the weather calls for it.
Whether you have one week or two, we’ll help you plan a route that suits your crew, your experience, and the pace you enjoy.
A few practical details before you begin planning. If your question is specific to your yacht or crew, just ask us.
Yes. The skipper needs a sailing licence recognised in Croatia, and a VHF radio certificate.
You should have practical experience on a comparable yacht and feel comfortable navigating, berthing, anchoring, and making weather decisions. Tell us about your recent sailing experience so we can help you choose a suitable option.
Yes, subject to availability. A skipper is booked separately and needs suitable accommodation on board. We can explain the costs and help you choose a yacht with an appropriate layout.
Our own-fleet charters start and finish at ACI Marina Split. Your booking documents confirm the boarding, return, and disembarkation arrangements.
Yes. On a bareboat charter you decide where to go each day. We’ll share our suggested itineraries and local tips at check-in, and help you adjust your plans to the weather.”
Yes. Your quotation specifies the deposit for your yacht, the payment arrangements, and the conditions for its return. Ask us about any available waiver option and what it covers.
Check your quotation for mandatory extras, then budget for fuel, mooring fees, food, drinks, and personal spending. Your route and preferences will affect the total. The security deposit is handled separately.
Contact our team using the support details provided at handover. Explain the issue and your location so we can advise you. In an emergency, follow the emergency procedures explained on board.
Tell us when you would like to sail, who is coming, and what matters to you on board. We’ll help you find a yacht that fits.
