Yacht charter prices in Croatia depend on five things: the month you travel, whether you want a day out or a full week, how many people are on board, whether you need a skipper, and which base you start from (Split, Zadar, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Trogir, Pula or Krk). Each one changes the price.
Boataround lists more than 6,000 boats in Croatia: over 2,400 sailing yachts, more than 900 catamarans and over 1,700 motorboats. The deepest supply sits in Split and Zadar regions, then Istria and Dubrovnik. More supply usually means a wider price range and easier dates.
Average prices by yacht type
Typical Croatia yacht charter prices usually fall into these ranges:
- Sailing yacht: from about €1,200 to €4,500 per week in lower season, and from about €3,000 to €7,000 per week in high season. Entry-level listings can start around €90 to €120 per displayed day-equivalent outside peak dates.
- Catamaran: from about €2,500 to €9,000 per week in lower season, and from about €5,000 to €20,000 per week in high season. Entry-level catamarans can start around €160 to €300 per displayed day-equivalent, with larger and newer models costing more.
- Motorboat: from about €110 to €300 per day for smaller day rentals, and from about €300 to over €1,000 per day for larger or faster boats. Motorboats are often booked for day trips, so they are not always comparable with a week-long sailing yacht charter.
- Motor yacht or luxury yacht: from about €8,000 to €30,000 or more per week. Crewed motor yachts can cost much more, and running costs such as fuel, food, berths and APA are usually paid separately.
For the lowest weekly charter price, start with sailing yachts in May, June, September or October. For more space and comfort, compare catamarans. For a private day trip, compare motorboats by route, skipper inclusion, fuel policy and number of hours.
Prices by season
Prices follow the season. May, June, September and October are usually cheaper. July and August are the peak months, with the highest charter and marina prices.
If your dates are flexible, moving outside July and August is usually the easiest way to lower the price. A sailing yacht that feels affordable in May or October can cost considerably more in late July.
Prices by region and marina
Location changes the price because supply, demand and departure options are not the same across Croatia. Split and Zadar usually have the widest choice. Dubrovnik and Hvar often feel more expensive in peak weeks because demand is high and the number of entry-level boats is lower.
High season means July and August. Lower season means May, June, September and October. These are typical base price ranges, not final trip costs.
Split Region
Split Region has the deepest Boataround supply in Croatia. It includes Split, Trogir and Kaštela, which gives travellers more boats, more marina options and more date flexibility.
- High season: sailing yachts usually range from about €3,000 to €7,000 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €5,500 to €13,000 or more per week. Motorboats often range from about €300 to over €1,100 per day.
- Lower season: sailing yachts usually range from about €1,400 to €4,500 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €2,800 to €8,500 per week. Motorboats often range from about €150 to €700 per day.
- Best for: broad supply, flexible routes, Trogir, Split, Kaštela, and first-time Croatia charters.
Trogir
Trogir is one of the strongest charter bases in Croatia and works well for travellers flying into Split Airport. Prices are close to the wider Split Region, but the supply is especially strong for sailing yachts and catamarans.
- High season: sailing yachts usually range from about €3,000 to €7,000 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €5,500 to €13,000 or more per week. Motorboats often range from about €300 to over €1,000 per day.
- Lower season: sailing yachts usually range from about €1,300 to €4,500 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €2,800 to €8,500 per week. Motorboats often range from about €150 to €650 per day.
- Best for: easy airport access, strong weekly yacht supply and central Dalmatian routes.
Zadar Region
Zadar Region is one of the best areas for broad supply outside Split. Sukošan and Biograd are important charter bases, and the region works well for routes towards Kornati National Park.
- High season: sailing yachts usually range from about €2,800 to €6,500 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €5,000 to €12,000 or more per week. Motorboats often range from about €250 to €900 per day.
- Lower season: sailing yachts usually range from about €1,300 to €4,000 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €2,600 to €8,000 per week. Motorboats often range from about €140 to €650 per day.
- Best for: Sukošan, Biograd, Kornati routes and a wide choice of mid-range yachts.
Dubrovnik Region
Dubrovnik has lower visible supply than Split or Zadar, and peak-season demand is high. That usually means fewer cheap entry-level options, especially for catamarans.
- High season: sailing yachts usually range from about €3,500 to €7,500 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €6,000 to €14,000 or more per week. Motorboats often range from about €350 to over €1,200 per day.
- Lower season: sailing yachts usually range from about €1,800 to €4,800 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €3,200 to €9,000 per week. Motorboats often range from about €180 to €750 per day.
- Best for: southern Dalmatia, Dubrovnik departures and premium summer itineraries.
Hvar area
Hvar is a high-demand summer destination. Many weekly charters visiting Hvar still start from Split, Trogir or other mainland bases rather than directly from Hvar.
- High season: sailing yachts usually range from about €3,500 to €8,000 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €6,500 to €15,000 or more per week. Motorboats often range from about €350 to over €1,300 per day.
- Lower season: sailing yachts usually range from about €1,800 to €5,000 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €3,500 to €9,500 per week. Motorboats often range from about €180 to €800 per day.
- Best for: island-hopping, premium summer routes and travellers who want Hvar on the itinerary rather than necessarily as the departure base.
Pula and Istria
Pula and Istria are practical for northern Adriatic routes and travellers driving from Central Europe. Prices can be more flexible outside peak weeks.
- High season: sailing yachts usually range from about €2,800 to €6,500 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €5,000 to €11,500 per week. Motorboats often range from about €250 to €900 per day.
- Lower season: sailing yachts usually range from about €1,300 to €4,000 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €2,600 to €7,500 per week. Motorboats often range from about €140 to €600 per day.
- Best for: Istria, northern Adriatic routes and practical road access from Central Europe.
Krk and Punat
Krk is one of the practical Kvarner bases. Marina Punat has a strong mix of sailing yachts and catamarans, especially for family charters.
- High season: sailing yachts usually range from about €2,700 to €6,500 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €5,000 to €12,000 per week. Motorboats often range from about €250 to €900 per day.
- Lower season: sailing yachts usually range from about €1,200 to €4,000 per week. Catamarans usually range from about €2,500 to €7,500 per week. Motorboats often range from about €140 to €600 per day.
- Best for: Kvarner routes, Marina Punat and practical family charters.
What is included and what costs extra
Most travellers budget for the charter price and forget the total trip cost. Operators usually quote the base price without fuel, marina and mooring fees, port taxes and several services. The common extras:
- Skipper: about €150 to €400 a day, depending on operator and boat size.
- Fuel: often €100 to €300 a week on a sailboat, much higher on motor yachts.
- Marina and mooring fees: €50 to €150 a night for smaller boats, more for large catamarans and luxury yachts.
- Final cleaning: roughly €100 to €300 per booking.
Luxury motor yachts change the budget again. Croatian sources place weekly motor-yacht prices at €8,000 to €30,000 or more, before running costs. Crewed charters often add APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance, a prepaid fund for fuel, food, berths and other running costs). One Croatian example pairs a €20,000 yacht with a €6,000 APA, a 30 percent uplift before you have even travelled to Croatia.
Data sources: about the data
This guide is based on Boataround's current Croatia inventory and listed charter prices. Boataround has more than 6,000 boats in Croatia, including over 2,400 sailing yachts, more than 900 catamarans and over 1,700 motorboats.
The deepest supply is in Split and Zadar regions, followed by Istria and Dubrovnik. More supply usually means a wider price range, more available dates and a better chance of finding entry-level boats outside peak weeks.
Prices in this article refer to base charter prices unless stated otherwise. The final trip cost can change with season, boat type, boat age, departure marina, crew, fuel, marina fees, final cleaning, tourist tax and refundable security deposit.
FAQ
How much does it cost to rent a sailing yacht in Croatia? A realistic weekly range is about €1,200 to €4,500 at the mid-market, with broader local guidance up to roughly €7,000 depending on season, age and size. On Boataround, the lower-cost sailing yachts in Pula, Krk and Trogir start around €93 to €121 a day.
How much does it cost to rent a catamaran in Croatia? A practical weekly range is about €2,500 to €9,000, with higher-end boats reaching €20,000 in peak season. On Boataround, Dubrovnik catamarans start around €166 to €211 a day.
When is yacht charter cheapest in Croatia? Usually May, June, September and October. July and August cost the most.
Is a skipper included? Not usually. Croatian guidance puts skipper cost at €150 to €400 a day by boat size and operator, unless the listing says skipper included.
What extra costs should I budget for? Fuel, skipper, marina and mooring fees, final cleaning, tourist tax, an optional hostess or chef, and a refundable security deposit. Crewed luxury motor yachts may also require APA.
Is Dubrovnik more expensive than Split or Zadar? Often, mainly because it has less inventory. Boataround shows much deeper supply in Split and Zadar regions, and smaller supply usually means fewer low-price options.