Allow yourself to be charmed by the magical old town, the paradisiacal beaches and the lively streets.
The Venetian and Roman ruins of Zadar show the rich past of this Dalmatian city.
This Adriatic city offers not only natural, historical and religious wonders, but also a first class gastronomy.
Explore beautiful beaches and romantic bays with turquoise waters while being surrounded by an idyllic natural environment.
Enjoy Mediterranean comforts in its quirky winding streets, the medieval quarter transmits a special charm.
Embark on a journey through time and follow in the footsteps of important artists and writers.
You can find boats available to rent with or without a skipper in Croatia on the Nautal website. Search for sailboats, catamarans, motorboats, yacht charters and more in Croatia and/or in the world. Flexible cancellation or date changes up to 15 days before check in is allowed on selected boats.
The word is out: Croatia boat rentals are an excellent and inexpensive choice. The numerous ports/marinas of Croatia are known worldwide for boat charter at very reasonable prices, and there are lots of bargains to be held. Anybody aiming to sail in the Mediterranean, reasonably priced, with skipper or without, for a week or so, would be well advised to rent a boat in Croatia. There are over five thousand boats to rent, of every type and size, and sailboats are one of the most popular due to the usually perfect sailing conditions of the Adriatic sea. Enjoy your sailing holiday with friends or family on one of our boat options.
Renting a boat in Croatia costs from 160 dollars per day in low season and from 660 dollars for a week in high season.
The price of catamaran rentals in Croatia
1 day: from $1,355 in low season
1 week: from $1,600 in low season and from $5,700 in high season
Skipper: from $170 per day
The price of sailing boat rentals in Croatia
1 day: from $470 in low season
1 week: from $600 in low season and from $1,300 in high season
Skipper: from $150 per day
The price of motorboat rentals in Croatia
1 day: from $106 in low season and $136 in high season
1 week: from $530 in low season and from $660 in high season
Skipper: from $150 per day
The price of rib rentals in Croatia
1 day: from $160 in low season and $200 in high season
1 week: from $760 in low season and from $970 in high season
The price of yacht rentals in Croatia
1 day: starts from $1,150 in low season
1 week: from $5,000 in low season and from $10,000 in high season
When chartering a yacht in Croatia it is important to know that there are inclusive and additional costs such as skippers and chartered crew members. Check with the owner to know more.
Set sail to explore remote beaches or to different areas of the Croatian coast. There are endless beach destinations, attractions, water sports, party places, culture stops to choose from!
Harbour hotspots such as Split are rich in culture as it only takes a short stroll around the historic city centre to see that you are walking amongst the remains of an ancient palace. Renting a boat in Split gives you access to many islands closeby such as Brac, Solta and Hvar islands, allowing you to experience the best of both worlds. There are many watersport and cave tour activities available, you need only walk along the dock to find the various stalls and companies.
Rent a boat in Zadar and enjoy your time ashore discovering the Roman and Venetian Ruins in the old town, as well as the incredible colossal harmonica which is played by the ocean, not to mention the solar-panelled dance floor which lights up in the evening. Discover family friendly islands such as Pašman and Ugljan with the clearest water in the entire Adriatic.
Alternatively, dock your boat in the coastal city of Pula, where you can admire the ancient amphitheatre within just a few minutes’ walk.
Renting a boat in Croatia with a skipper is ideal if you want to be guided through the best places in the area and get the most out of your sailing experience. An additional cost of a skipper starts from 150 dollars per day. A skippered yacht is a great option if you would like to focus on relaxing and enjoying the water with your friends and family!
You can rent a boat in Croatia without a skipper if you have the appropriate licence or if there are boats available to rent that do not require a licence. It is without a doubt a great idea to be the captain of your own boat if you are an experienced sailor. There are boats available to sail in Croatia even if you do not have a license. To sail the boat yourself without a skipper, a navigation license and VHF will be required. Check with the owner for more details.
The sailing season typically runs from May to September. Summer is ideally the best time to sail with peak months reeling in sunseekers in need of vitamin D and sea air. In June temperatures vary from 22°C to 28°C. Don´t forget your sunscreen in July and August with hot dry weather, the temperatures reach around 30°C during the day!
Spring and Autumn can be great seasons for avoiding tourists and finding more seclusion and retreat, though there are cooler temperatures. During high season, the wind is usually force 3 - 4 blowing in a north-westerly direction.
In Croatia you can find sailboats, catamarans and motorboats in their different ports. The most requested sites by sailors that want to rent a boat in Croatia are:
These ports coincide with the largest range of boats available for rent in Croatia on the Nautal website.
You’ll be pleased to hear that for boat rentals in Dubrovnik and also in Split, you can find direct flights to their airports, Dubrovnik (DBV) and Split (SPU). Pula airport (PUY) and Rijeka airport (RJK) are smaller airports, yet still have direct flights to other locations in Europe. You can also find direct flights to the mainland capital Zagreb (ZAG) and catch a regional flight to a smaller, more local airport. Train services are networked more inland as opposed to along the coast, with boat and bus being the main means of transport elsewhere.
