Crewed yacht charter in Croatia

Croatia as a charter destination

The Croatian Adriatic coast runs for hundreds of kilometres, and off it lies a world of islands that asks for almost no long passages. At its heart are the Kornati islands, a national park of 147 islands, islets and rocky reefs whose bare, almost lunar landscape has no equal in Europe. In between lie bays with small restaurants that you would hardly suspect from the water.

Ashore, the other side of the cruising area is waiting. Trogir, Split with its Diocletian's Palace, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik follow one another along the coast, each town with its own old quarter and its own harbour life. If you prefer things quieter, you anchor instead off the Pakleni islands or along the wooded coast of Mljet.

For your planning that means short hops, sheltered anchorages and a great deal of freedom to change the shape of the day as you go. The season runs from May to October, and the most pleasant months are June and September, when the water is warm and the bays are empty again. You charter a yacht in Croatia from ports such as Split, Dubrovnik or Zadar, all three with their own airport.

Price range: from €45,000 per week, plus APA and local tax where applicable. The APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) covers fuel, harbour fees and provisions. It is paid in advance and settled at the end of the charter, and anything left over is refunded to you.