If you want to book a boat without a crew (‘bareboat’ charter) in Croatia, you’ll need a valid sailing license and a valid VHF license. Not sure if yours is valid? Here’s a list of accepted licenses in Croatia.
Don’t have a license? No problem!
You can still embark on your Croatian sea adventure; you’ll just have to hire a skipper to helm your crew through Croatia’s pristine coastal waters. If you have questions, just give our customer support team a shout – they’ll help you navigate those choppy licensing waters.
Each boat comes with its own pet policy, but Croatia’s marinas and charter companies are pretty pawsitive about having your four-legged friend on board. To be sure, just take a quick look at the boat page or drop us an email. And remember, while boats have safety jackets for humans, they might not have one for your pet, so don’t forget to pack it.
Finding your check-in point in a busy marina can be a bit of a challenge, but we’ve got you covered. We’ll send you detailed instructions to help you locate your check-in point at the charter base. In Croatia, getting around any marina shouldn’t be a challenge, as they’re not too big.
In Croatia, it’s customary to share meals on board and invite the skipper for dinner (and cover their meal) in case you’re making a restaurant stop. Alternatively, you can provide them with a food allowance, and they can make their own arrangements.
You’ll find plenty of fuel stations along the Croatian coastline and on the islands (47, to be exact). Most large marinas have one and, if they don’t, you find it in a 10km radius.
Maritime Rescue Coordination Centers are responsible for safety at sea. In case of an accident or incident at sea in Croatia, call 195 – the number for the National Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Rijeka (MRCC Rijeka), or send a distress call via VHF channel 16.
After that, notify the charter company about the situation.