License free boat hire in Croatia

You can find license-free boats available to rent in Croatia and in different destinations around the world on the Nautal website. Flexible cancellation or changes up to 15 days before check-in is possible with selected boats. Check the conditions established with each boat owner. Croatia offers 6,176 kilometres of coastline, including the numerous islands that it boasts. Since a third of the country is a marine area, Croatia mostly consists of coastline and islands to the south and west of Zagreb. Along Croatia's coasts, you will discover old towns, historic harbours and beautiful nature to observe whilst sailing. The great thing about exploring Croatia by boat is that you can quickly and easily sail between each island. This means there are simple sailing routes to choose from, even when you rent a boat without a licence in Croatia.

Renting a licence-free boat in Croatia costs from 57 £ per day in low season and from 396 £ for a week. In high season, the price of renting a licence-free boat in Croatia begins from 88 £ per day and from 528 £ for a week. 

The coast of Croatia and its numerous islands are characterised by a Mediterranean climate. Sunny and dry summers attract the most tourists with temperatures up to around 30 degrees Celsius. In winter it rains a lot, but with average daily highs of around ten degrees Celsius, it remains mild. Those who want to charter boats without a license in Croatia should consider that there can be stormy and cold downdrafts along the Croatian coast. However, in summer, the winds are perfect for sailing, which makes a summer adventure on the water in Croatia the ideal holiday experience.

Along the Istrian coast, historic towns from Roman times have been preserved, and from the water, many historic buildings are revealed to the viewer’s eyes. Dalmatia and the Kvarner Bay are especially known for the coastal towns of Opatija and Crikvenica and the offshore islands of Krk, Rab, Lošinj and Cres attract numerous travellers every year. Renting a boat without a licence in Croatia is popular amongst divers, as there is a vast and fascinating variety of species to discover under the crystal clear waters between Croatia's rocky islands.

The most requested sites and ports where you can rent a license-free boat in Croatia are:

It’s most common for tourists to travel to Croatia by car. One of the most popular routes takes travellers through Slovenia and Austria, but there is another option of driving via Italy. If you prefer to fly to your chosen destination, you can find direct flights to Croatia’s main airports: Dubrovnik (DBV) and Split (SPU). Croatia's smaller islands can then be reached by ferry from the mainland should you need to check-in to your boat there.