Flotilla Sailing Itinerary Kornati
SECURE YOUR SPOT IN A KORNATI FLOTILLA 2025
- MAY 2025 From 24.05. till 31.05.
- JUNE 2025 From 07.06. till 14.06.
How does it work?
Flotilla yacht charter program is designed specially for day skippers who want additional structure and support on their yacht charter vacation in Croatia.
Before your departure, your will receive all the details and information about flotilla trip in your boarding pass. The office staff in marina Split or Biograd will be waiting for you to start your check in procedure on your bareboat yacht charter.
Skippers will first have a short meeting with our organizing team. We recommend you to stock the boat's lockers before we set sail. Grocery shop is near the marina in Biograd. Don't worry, there will be lots of opportunities to supply your boat along the way.
Boarding time is Saturday after 3:00 PM. Once you setteled in, your leading skipper will inform you with route details and your sailing odyssey can start...
Navigate your yacht independently on an easy line-of-sight sailing
Now it is time to hoist those sails, start to enjoy, relax and sail your worries away, gliding across the blue waters of Adriatic. Our flotillas usually sail on the line-of-sight-navigation, trying to keep distances small with lots of stops in lovely coves, carefully chosen by your leading crew.
On daily basis, your lead skipper will update you with the route details and daily dynamics. After everyday briefing skippers will be left to explore the high seas on their own if preffered. Whether you’re looking for some exciting solo sailing or searching for the perfect beach, you can sail with confidence knowing that any assistance from your lead crew is only a phone or a radio call away. You are welcome to join our flotilla friends for evening social events and share your daily adventures or just explore the beautiful sites at your own pace.
First day on every flotilla week we host one welcome dinner.
What is included in Croatia flotilla holidays?
- 7-day group support of service of flotilla staff
- welcome package of basic supplies (paper towels, bin bags,...)
- final cleaning
- bed sheets & towels
- dinghy, outboard engine with fuel, cooking gas, full water tanks
- farewell party at the end of the week
- Active Sailing regatta organisation
- free Wi-Fi Internet on board
- 1X welcome dinner in a traditional fisherman's house
What are the extras?
- fotilla fee 650€ for yachts up to 40 and 750€ till 50 foot
- tourist tax 1.35€ per person per day
- security deposit 1.500-2.000€ (or deposit insurance from 200-300€ per boat)
- berth and mooring fees app. 70€ per night (2-3 nights in ports)
- fuel for the yacht (per consumption between 50-80€ per week)
One of our route highlights - Kornati Islands
One of the highlights on our flotillas is visiting Kornati national park. It is among the Croatia's most idyllic destinations. No shops or cars can be found within the iconic Kornati island chain which consists of over 140 unique yellow-coned islands, islets and rocks.
Reserved especially for maritime visitors this is one of the rare intact secluded treasures of Adriatic and the an idyllic place to spend one or 2 sailing days in Croatia surrounded with serenity and pure nature.
The continental part includes only ¼ of the surface of the park, while the rest belongs to the rich marine eco-system and is protected by the state authority since 1980.
The lunar landscapes of this impressive surroundings makes Kornati one of the natural wonders in Croatia. Having a nice romantic dinner inside the park is simply a must.
The entrance ticket is already included in your flotilla fee, so feel free to relax and enjoy in a remarkable ambiance of the natural environment in a comfortable accommodations of your private yacht.
Flotilla holiay routes may vary due to weather conditions.
In Croatia flotilla sailing holiday you sail as a part of a group of bareboat yachts, sailing on a shared 1 or 2-week itinerary. Flotilla is usually guided by your leading crew of one head skipper and a hostess coordinating the yachts and provide you with the advice and support that a day skipper from each crew needs. The number of yachts that can join for certain week is between 5 and 10. We advise you to check availability and rent sailboat in Croatia at least 3-6 months before your departure dates.
Renting a sailboat for a flotilla yacht charter in Croatia mostly depends on the boat size, age and the sailing season. The price on 3-cabin bareboat sailing boat in May starts at 1.600€.
- SUN ODYSSEY 440 from 2.700€
- ELAN 40 from 1.850€
- BAVARIA 46 CRUISER from 2.500€
- OCEANIS 46.1 from 2.950€
- BAVARIA 41 CRUISER from 1.700€
- OCEANIS 40.1 from 2.800€
- SUN ODYSSEY 519 from 3.000€
Chartering a bareboat sailboat in Croatia requires a valid skipper's license, issued by the state authority of the country that you are coming from. For sailing in the Croatian territorial waters, you need a valid nautical international certificate of competence (ICC) and a VHF radio license. If you are not sure your permit is adequate check here what boating licences issued from your country are competent for Croatian waters
The adventure starts in marina kornati Biograd only 20 minutes away from Zadar airport where our yachts are moored.
Our flotilla capacity is 10 sailing yachts per week. All our bareboat charters in Croatia are contemporary equipped and customized for charter purposes and easy to handle.
Croatia is one of the most popular and affordable sailing destinations in the world and the leading Mediterranean country in yacht charter business. With dry climate, sunny wather, low winds, warm seas and untouched landscapes, Croatian coast is ideal place for a relaxing sailing holiday. Hundreds of densely scattered Dalmatian islands, well-protected island ports and anchorages assure safe sailing conditions and easy island hopping.
The main difference between Croatia and Greece is in the sailing distance you have to cover between the islands. In Greek seas the islands are much further from each other, while in Croatia the distances to navigate among the islands only takes a couple of hours. That is why sailing in Croatia is ideal for a family yacht trip, beginners, day sailors and groups that wish to spend some extra time exploring the islands and prefer more stops during the day for swimming and snorkeling.
8 Things that you don't want to forget:
- boarding pass/voucher & nautical ICC certificate of competence
- bathing suit or a swimsuit and a hat to protect you from sunbeams
- your passport, or personal ID, enough cash (EUROS), health insurance
- sailing shoes with rubber sole
- swimming towels
- your personal items (prescription pills, medicine for allergy...)
- a wind stopper or a wind breaker in summer a long-sleeved cardigan would do
- positive vibes (leave your worries at home)
Before departure please read about the Sail Croatia Packing List for newbies and remember to pack light.
Flotilla yacht charter is designed specially for "day skippers" who want an additional support on their sailing week in Croatia. You can also hire a local skipper if none of your crew owns adequate sailing license, or if you are insecure into your sailing abilities.
Active Sailing team will be more than happy to offer the advice and assistance of our experienced croatian skippers that know the area and flotilla routes. They are knowledgeable, open-minded and fluent in English. Your skipper will sail the boat on the line-of-sight navigation and hold a "mini" sailing course if you wish to gain some maritime skills.
The skipper's fee on flotilla week ranges between 1.260 & 1.400euros per week depending on the boat size and is payable directly to skipper at the check in.
Croatia is the cradle of a sailing holiday itinary and among safest European sailing destinations. With small distances between the islands, safe sailing grounds, protected anchorages and vibrant harbours, Croatian coast is the perfect sailing location for families with kids, couples, or groups of friends wanting to spend a memorable vacation in a genuine Mediterranean atmosphere.
With calm Adriatic sea, infinite coastline, fair weather, idyllic islands, light winds, warm hospitality and top-notch traditional local cuisine, Croatia is ideal destination for a beginner or experienced sailors.