We give you the most useful information about sailing in Croatia. Croatia is a real little tourist and historical paradise.
If you are looking for a place to spend your vacation we recommend this idyllic and peaceful destination.
There are many national parks for nature lovers and islands surrounding Croatia for adventurers.
There are several departure bases in Croatia. You have the choice between the many existing bases to discover the sailing areas.
We propose to you some of the most useful information about sailing in Croatia about them:
Dubrovnik: Elaphite archipelago, Mljet, Korčula
Split/Trogir: to explore the Dalmatian islands
Zadar/Biograd : Kornati archipelago
Pula: to discover Istria and the Gulf of Kvarner
If you wish to rent a catamaran without a skipper, you must have a valid international or Croatian sailing license and a VHF radio license. In case you rent a catamaran with a skipper, all this will not be necessary.
The season for catamaran charters in Croatia starts from mid-April to October. In reality, the Mediterranean climate and light winds make it possible to sail all year round.
There are also several sailing areas:
Istria and the Gulf of Kvarner
The Kornati Islands
Dalmatia
The surroundings of Dubrovnik
We also suggest the 4 best anchorages in Croatia, for all your stops:
Sveti Nikola, north of Pula
The bay of Stiniva south of Vis in the Dalmatian Islands
Uvala Lavsa on the island of Otok Lavsa in the Kornati archipelago
Otok Scedro between Korcula and Hvar
We give you 5 reasons to spend your vacation in Croatia:
Wide choice of national parks and islands
An exceptional climate
Classified in the UNESCO
Two ways of life: dolce vita and Slavic culture
A multitude of marinas
This is an option if you want to learn to sail in Croatia.
If you want to have the skills and confidence to sail unmanned, anchor, moor, and deal with specific weather conditions, you assume that learning to sail in 1 day is impossible. You can take courses at professional institutions on sailing schools in Croatia. Which offer 5-7 day courses. Study the courses you will learn the basics.
It is possible that the skipper will ask someone on the catamaran for help with docking and anchoring. Because it is important in bad weather to have someone else to rely on. So if you have some basic knowledge you will be perfect for this role.
When renting a bareboat, the tour operator you will be dealing with a complete examination of the vessel before boarding. to note if everything is on board, and in working order and to agree on any damage already present.
If you rent the catamaran with a crew, the skipper is responsible for the registration procedure for the rental.
For your cruise it will be essential to take with you:
Sunscreen
A cap or hat
Sunglasses
First aid kit
Basic medication for seasickness
Bottles of water
Clothing, bathing suit, and beach towel
Camera or waterproof camera
Your identity papers and coastal/driving license
Chargers
Toiletries
Luxury catamaran included in the fare, on mini-cruises, charters, and half-board (breakfast and lunch). This included drinks provided by the bar interval system. On luxury catamarans, passengers can choose to pay for full board or half board and drinks in advance.
So, before making a reservation, find out more possible about what is included in the price.
If you respect the maritime rules, it is possible to sail at night in Croatia! It stipulates that when sailing at night or in reduced visibility. All vessels, regardless of their sailing area, must display specific navigation lights so that other vessels can be spotted while sailing.
However, the nautical rules state that “night” is considered to be the period between sunset and sunrise.
About children, they are welcome on board. If they want to move on the boat, special attention must be applied by putting them in a suitable bra but also moving with an adult necessarily, they can still play in the cockpit area. And of course, the itineraries and programs are adapted if you sail with your children.
In conclusion, hope you can use this basic useful information about sailing in Croatia to prepare your rental and your cruise. Do not hesitate to contact the concerned organizations for any further information.