BAREBOAT SAILING IN CROATIA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Bareboat charter in Croatia offers a unique way to explore the stunning Adriatic coastline. In this guide, we’ll provide you with essential information to ensure your bareboat sailing experience is smooth sailing all the way.
Meet the Requirements: Licensing and Certificates
Before you hoist the sails, there are some legal prerequisites to address. In Croatia, bareboat charterers are required to hold a valid boat operator’s license and a VHF radio operator certificate, both issued by the relevant authorities in your home country. To ensure compliance, check the official list of recognized foreign licenses on the Ministry of the Sea website. If your license isn’t listed, simply provide us with a scan for evaluation.
Navigating Your Journey: Crafting Your Itinerary
One of the joys of bareboating is the freedom to chart your own course. You have the autonomy to create a sailing itinerary tailored to your preferences, with the only condition being a timely return to your home port. Should you desire assistance in planning your voyage, our charter company’s staff is more than willing to recommend routes that align with your interests.
Calculating Costs: What to Expect
The cost of your bareboat yacht charter in Croatia primarily hinges on two factors:
Boat Size: Bigger boats and newer vessels generally command higher rental fees.
Boat Age: The age of the boat also plays a role in determining the cost.
While budgeting for your week of bareboating, remember that you’ll incur additional expenses beyond what you pay directly to the charter company, including boat rental, transit log, and tourist tax. Plan for fuel, mooring fees, and food as well.
Here’s an approximate breakdown of these additional expenses:
Fuel: Expect to spend around 150€ to 250€ per week for 3-4 hours of motoring per day.
Food & Drinks: If you have breakfast and a light lunch on board (purchasing groceries in Split and on the islands), with dinner at one of the excellent local island restaurants, you’ll need approximately 50€ to 70€ per person per day.
Mooring Fees: These range from 40€ to 350€ per night, depending on factors like mooring type, location, time of the season, and boat size.
Options include marinas, ports, buoys, anchorages, and restaurant moorings.
Marinas: While more expensive, marinas offer security and comfort with toilet and shower facilities, laundry services, shops, and restaurants.
Ports: These are generally cheaper, with prices varying based on boat size and services available. Some ports provide only electricity and water, while others offer shower and toilet facilities.
Buoys: A more economical option but without electricity or water supply; you’ll need a dinghy to get ashore.
Anchoring: Often free, but in some places, like Vis and Hvar, there may be charges.
Restaurant’s Moorings: Some restaurants offer mooring facilities, either free with a meal purchase or at a separate cost.
The mooring options available will vary by location, so the final mooring cost depends on the places you visit and the options they offer. Most marinas in Croatia are part of the ACI marinas chain, where you can find detailed pricing information on their website.
Navigating Responsibility
It’s essential to remember that when you embark on a bareboat sailing in Croatia journey, you are fully responsible for yourself, your crew, and the boat. This sense of autonomy and adventure is what makes bareboat sailing in Croatia a truly unforgettable experience.