Elan Impression 40

You can exepct the very best of a sailing experience in Croatia if you hire private skippered sailboat for a week and discover countless beautiful islands of Zadar region including the magnificent Kornati national park and Krka Waterfalls.

Sailing in Croatia can be a pure delight for a beginner or experienced sailor for many reasons: Sunny and dry climate, low winds in summer months, impressive maritime ambiance, unique sailing grounds with hundreds of scattered islands assuring safe crossings and easy island hopping. However, if you lack of sailing experiences it is recommended to rather charter a yacht in Croatia with skipper to navigate your yacht safely around myriad of islands.

Every month between April and November is good for sailing around the idyllic Croatian islands. However, it very much depends on your expectations, level of your sailing skills and your travelling style. Expect the very best of a sailing vacation in Croatia when you book you charter week within the summer months June, July, August and eary September. With long sunny days, low winds and warm sea temperatures this time of the year is ideal for a laid-back sailing odyssey between the beautiful Croatian islands.

When you rent sailing yacht in Croatia you can expect the prices around 3.000 euros in high charter season and about 2.000€ in September or June.

You can expect the very best of a Croatia yacht charter experience when you rent a skippered sailboat in second largest Dalmatian city Zadar and navigate through the maze of stunning Kornati islands.

Kornati national park consists of 90 uninhibited tiny islands stretching from north to south on mere 15 mile-distance. 

Best way to discover the most iconic national park in Croatia, Kornati is to follow this exclusive 7-day sailing itinerary

Day 1: Biograd marina - island Pašman

Day 2: Pašman - Kaprije island

Day 3: Kaprije - Krka Waterfalls, Skradin (opt for Primošten or Rogoznica village)

Day 4: Krka park - Žirje island

Day 5: Žirje - Kornati national park

Day 6: Kornati - Sali village on Dugi otok

Day 7: Sali - Biograd

Day 8: Disembarking in Biograd marina

Besides Kornati national park, make sure to explore these wonderful islands during your 7-day sailing trip from Zadar

• Dugi Otok with highest lighthouse on Adriatic and sandy Saharun beache
• Kaprije  here you can actually feel the true Dalmatian hospitality
• Island Molat with  its idyllic emerald bays
• Silba  the island of hidden romantic corners
• Murter island with best beach bars in the area

There are numerous anchorages in Kornati national park where you can anchor your yacht. There are also 8 locations with almost 100 buoys where you can moor with no extra charge. Find more information and prices in this LINK. 

The yacht charter cost basically includes: boat rental, end cleaning, diver, boat handover, dingy, bedding and outboard engine.

Skipper's fee on Croatia private yacht charters ranges between 150€ and 220€ per day. The fee mostly depends on the yacht's size, type and the charter season in Croatia.