Bavaria 51 Cruiser

Renting a 50 foot sailing yacht will cost on average 5.000 euros per week during the high summer period and between 3.000 and 4.000€ on average in September and June.

The Inclusions:

• fully equipped sailing yacht
• end cleaning
• dinghy with outboard engine
• Wi-Fi connection aboard

The Extras:

• Croatian skipper from 1.260€ per week
• tourist tax 1.4€/day/person
• fuel app. 80€/week
• port and marina fees
• deposit for yacht 2.500€ (refundable)

With low winds, dry weather and numerous densely scattered islands preventing the waves from getting too choppy, eastern Adriatic is one of the safest sailing destinations in the world. Easy island hopping and short crossings between picturesque harbours, stunning islands and hidden bays, make Croatian coast best sailing destination in the Mediterranean.

Winds at the Adriatic sea reach on average 15-knot force during the summer season creating ideal conditions for a relaxing sailing holiday. That is why Croatian coast is the ultimate cruising location recommended to day sailors, beginners and family yacht vacations.

You can expect best sailing experience in Croatia if you charter yachts from central Adriatic marinas Zadar and Split. Chartering yacht in Zadar will allow you to explore Kornati national park and less-crowded islands of northern Dalmatia Silba, Dugi otok and Kaprije. If you book one of Split yacht charters and sail classic Croatia sailing itinerary, you can explore world-popular islands Hvar, Korčula and Vis.

You can expect the best of a cruising holiday if you sail Croatia during high summer months June July and August, when the weather at the Croatian coast is pleasant, sunny and mostly dry with low winds creating perfect sailing conditions for a care-free yacht charter vacation.

Calm Adriatic seas, dry weather, low winds and numerous densely scattered islands preventing waves from getting too choppy make Croatian coast one of the safest cruising locations in the world ideal for families, beginners or a honeymoon sailing holiday.

When visiting Pula, the capital of Istria region to the north Adriatic, be sure not to miss out:

• One of the largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheatres in the world form 1^st. century A.D. (The Arena)
• Rich historic legacy and ancient monuments like The Temple of Augustus, The Hercues gates and the Arch of Sergii
• Tidy pebbled beaches just a couple minutes from the city. The most popular ones: Ambrela Beach, Sacccorgiana Cove, Gortan’s Cove, Beach Valbandon Histria Beach
• Top festivals and events throughout the summer. Pula hosting numerous international concerts and venues inside and outside the arena, really is the Croatian city of festivals.
• A wide selection of top-notch restaurants within and outside the city circle. Here’s just a few Hook&Cook, Lanterna, Vodnjanka

Overall, Croatia has moderate prices compared to other European countries. The prices, however vary between the coast and inland. Local people say that the prices rise as you travel from northern towards south along the coast. Seaside places and Dalmatian islands can be considerable expensive, while teh Istrian peninsula with its capital Pula still keep maintain the prices comparable to the inland. Remember to rather eat and drink local then imported.

Some prices at the Istrian coast:

• cup of coffee 1.5€ (in a bar)
• pint of local beer 2.5€ (in a bar)
• 1,5l bottled water from store 0.7€
• public transport 1-2€ one way
• a bottle of local medium quality wine in store 6€
• average 3- course dinner 25-30€/person

Total trip cost really depends on where and how you choose to spend your money and your travelling habits. Yacht charter prices in Croatia are still 10-15% cheaper then in Italy, Greece or Spain. On a sailing trip you can easily get around on daily budget app. 30-40€/person/day.

A leisurely round trip in Croatia usually takes 7 days. Within main season (July, August), yacht charters in Croatia start and end Saturdays. However, in shoulder season (September, May, October and  June) short sailing trips are also possible. To explore best coastal places and visit the most beautiful Croatian islands, at least 1-week tour is recommended.

The perfect blend of Italian creativity, typical Mediterranean flavor and a pinch of distinctive continental simplicity created a top-notch cuisine in Istria. There are some dishes you simply can’t miss out when taking your sailing holiday in Pula. Combined with choice wines merlot or cabernet sauvignon and the famous Istrian Malvazija, produced from indigenous white grapes.

• palette of various cheese (Sheep, Goat, Cow) dipped into Istrian extra-virgin olive oil
• a wide range of truffle-inspired dishes combined with risotto or pasta
• cuttlefish stew with maize porridge
• Kvarner scampi in “buzara” sauce
• Pljukanci or fuzi  (rolled up shapes of fresh pasta) in Boskarin (typical Istrian beef) sauce
• Grilled plaice or Adriatic squid with mangold (sort of spinach)

A local custom is to start and finish your courses with special aperitif called “rakija” based on honey, mistletoe or various herbs