How to book a Catamaran in Croatia?
Booking with us is simple, fast, and guided end to end. You get clear pricing, local advice, and support before, during, and after your trip.
What we need from you
- Dates and preferred base, Split, Trogir, Kaštela, Šibenik, Zadar, Dubrovnik, or Pula.
- Crew size and cabin needs, double cabins, child ages, single cabin if required.
- Skippered or bareboat.
- Your sailing background, licenses, VHF certificate, and past routes.
- Wishlist, islands, pace, water toys, special diets, transfers.
How the offer process works
- We confirm your brief and suggest yachts that fit.
- You receive an itemized quote with photos, equipment, and total costs.
- We place a short hold while you review.
- You approve one yacht and receive contract, invoice, and payment instructions.
- Before arrival, we collect crew list, ETA, transfer details, and provisioning notes. Everything is ready at check-in.
Bareboat or with crew
- Bareboat, you skipper the yacht with a qualified mate on board.
- Skippered, a licensed skipper handles the yacht.
- Hostess or cook, shopping, breakfast, light lunches or full meals, daily tidying.
Bareboat requirements in Croatia
- Valid skipper license accepted by Croatian authorities, ICC or national equivalent.
- VHF Short Range Certificate.
- Passport or ID for all guests.
- Crew list completed before arrival.
- A second competent crew for maneuvers.
What is included in the charter rate
- Fully equipped catamaran, dinghy with outboard, bed linen, galley kit.
- Standard safety gear, lifejackets, fire equipment, tools, spare lines.
- Local VAT per current rules.
- Support line and a detailed area briefing.
What is not included
- Fuel, marina and mooring fees, tourist taxes, and provisioning.
- Optional extras, skipper, hostess, cook, Wi-Fi, SUP, kayak, early check-in.
- Park permits where required, Kornati, Mljet, Brijuni.
Check-in and check-out
- Check-in, Saturday from 17:00.
- Return to base, Friday by 18:00 for technical check.
- Disembarkation, Saturday by 09:00 after inventory and fuel top-up.
- Mid-week starts on request outside peak weeks.
Payments
- Booking deposit, 50 percent to secure the yacht.
- Balance, 30 to 45 days before embarkation.
- Bank transfer preferred. Card payment available with processing fee.
- All amounts and due dates appear on the invoice and contract.
Security deposit or damage waiver
- Refundable security deposit held at check-in and released after check-out.
- Or damage waiver plus a smaller refundable part.
- Pick the model that fits your risk preference.
Insurance
- Third-party liability and hull insurance with a deductible.
- The deductible equals the security deposit or the residual part under the waiver.
- Personal travel insurance recommended for all guests.
Optional crew services
- Skipper per day plus guest meals and a cabin.
- Hostess or cook per day plus guest meals and a cabin.
- Exact daily rates provided in your quote for each yacht and date.
Cancellation policy
- More than 60 days before embarkation, 30 percent fee.
- 30 to 59 days, 50 percent fee.
- 0 to 29 days, full fee.
- When possible we offer date changes or credit for a future week, subject to availability and supplier terms.
After booking
- You receive a packing list, base contacts, and marina map.
- We help with transfers, early provisioning, and water toys.
- A skipper briefing covers routes, Bora and Jugo options, Posidonia rules, and fallback harbors.
On arrival
- Paperwork and deposit handled at the base.
- Technical handover, instruments, engines, rig, safety, and dinghy.
- Local tips, restaurant calls, and mooring suggestions for each day.
During your charter
- Support team on call for weather updates and route tweaks.
- Service partners across Split, Šibenik, Zadar, Dubrovnik, and Istria.
- Fast help for spare parts, divers, or berth changes.
Price transparency
- Every quote shows the base rate, VAT, mandatory extras, and optional items.
- No hidden fees. Everything appears in writing before you pay.
Next step
Share dates, base, crew size, and any must-have features. We reply with matching catamarans, real photos, and a clear price. You choose the yacht. We handle the rest.
