10 Sailing Yacht Charters in Croatia Worth Flying For

1.Half Day Sailing on a comfort yacht around Hvar and Pakleni islands- small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90 a seat Our pick

Sail from Hvar to two bays around the Pakleni Islands aboard a small yacht with up to eight people. Your skipper sets the route around the weather, provides sailing tips and local stories, and anchors for swimming and snorkeling. Bring lunch and drinks, then use the onboard fridge, WiFi, and restroom during this relaxed four-hour outing.

“The pickup by the green lantern was smooth and efficient. The instructions were easy to follow. Although there was no wind, the 2 lads made it interesting and were able to adapt and overcome. The little stories of the local places of interest were entertaining. Safety of our group was important to them. Nice choice of music!”

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2.Romantic Sunset Sailing Experience On A Comfort Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · 2 hours · from $76 a seat Best value

Set sail from Hvar’s Riva 27 in the late afternoon aboard a yacht for up to eight people. Your skipper, possibly Viktor, Alex, Petar, or another crew member, guides you past Hvar and the Pakleni Islands toward the sunset. Bring your own snacks and drinks, choose shared or private sailing, and enjoy a calm two-hour return cruise.

“It was a tranquil, beautiful trip. Relaxt and friendly skipper. We enjoyed it!”

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3.Experience Romantic Sunset Sailing on modern 36ft sail yacht from Zadar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90 a seat

You’ll spend about two hours aboard an 11-meter sailing yacht with a skipper such as Luka, David, Petar, or Ante. Expect views of Zadar’s waterfront, the Sea Organ, the Greeting to the Sun, and nearby islands. Bring wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks to keep in the onboard fridge.

“This was a lovely experience and David was an amazing sailer. He was will informed about Zadar and was ready to answer away at any questions. He saved us a $30 cab ride by dropping us off at the main pier in Zadar. THANK YOU DAVID”

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4.Experience Romantic Sunset Sailing on a modern 36ft (11m) sail yacht | Hvar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77 a seat Top rated

Set sail from Hvar’s main harbor for a relaxed two-hour sunset cruise around the Hvar archipelago and Pakleni Islands. A professional skipper such as Petar, Peter, Victor, or Alexander handles the boat while you enjoy the views. Bring wine, snacks, or soft drinks for the yacht’s fridge, and pack a light jacket for the cooler return ride.

“Peter met us at the dock and was extremely welcoming. The boat is very nice with areas is shade and sunshine. We brought some dinner and drinks which worked great. The sunset sail was so relaxing and Peter had us in the perfect position for sunset. Cannot recommend this enough if you’re looking for a relaxing evening on the water and a beautiful sunset.”

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5.Full Day Group Sail Boat Tour to Elaphiti & Blue Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $170 a seat

Spend about eight hours sailing from Dubrovnik among the Elaphiti Islands with a small group of up to eight people. Captain Dragan or skipper Zeba may tailor the day around swimming, snorkeling, sailing, and island time. The trip includes drinks, SUP use, equipment, and an optional Blue Cave visit, but lunch is bought separately on Lopud.

“This was an amazing tour! The company is relatively new, professional, and very accommodating. The skipper was so kind and knowledgeable, telling me what different lines were for and letting me steer the boat! I had a wonderful day with lots of snorkeling stops, swimming, relaxing, and exploring an island for lunch. The whole day is very customizable based on your interests and how active you want to be. This is the only company out of two others I tried booking through that didn’t cancel on me the day before. I would recommend this trip to anyone in the area!”

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6.Full Day Private Sail Boat tour to Elaphiti&Blue Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $745, up to 8

Set out from Lapadska obala with skipper Dragan for a private eight-hour sail through the Elaphiti Islands. Swim at Koločep, relax on sandy Sunj Beach, explore Lopud, and finish on Šipan. Sailing lessons, snorkel gear, SUP, coffee, tea, fuel, and onboard facilities are included. Lunch and drinks are extra.

“Dragan is the MAN! Absolutely amazing experience my self and my girlfriend along with a few of our friends had an absolute blast! Super kind and helpful skipper his English was amazing and everything about the experience was planned and executed to a tee!”

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7.Dubrovnik Private Boat Tour – Luxury Sailing Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · whole boat $1,445, up to 11

Spend about eight hours aboard Cardea, a Jeanneau 53 sailing yacht, with Captain Mario from Dubrovnik’s ACI Marina. You’ll sail among three Elaphiti Islands, pass villages and beaches, and have time for swimming and relaxing. The tour is private for up to 11 people, with an itinerary that can be shaped around your group.

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8.Private – Half Day Sailing from Hvar on a modern sail yacht (up to 8 travellers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · whole boat $596, up to 1

Set out from Hvar’s Riva on a modern sail yacht for four private hours with your group of up to eight. Your skipper, possibly Victor, Aleksander, or Stefan, takes you to two Pakleni Islands swim stops. Bring drinks, snacks, towels, and a speaker. A fridge, WiFi, SUP, and snorkel masks are provided.

“Victor was a great captain. The excursion was fun. The islands were beautiful and the water was lovely.”

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9.Sail and escape to Pakleni islands | Half day sailing on a modern 36ft yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $106 a seat

Leave Hvar’s Riva on a modern 36-foot yacht and spend about three hours around the Pakleni Islands, stopping to swim, snorkel, and use the SUP. Skippers including Philip, Peter, and Petar have hosted past trips. The boat carries up to 16 people, with water, fuel, and gear included.

“Philip was amazing! Beautiful sailboat, chill vibe, awesome snorkeling spots. Highly recommend. We did the half day.”

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10.Private – Romantic Sunset Sailing on a 36ft yacht from Hvar (up to 8 travellers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · whole boat $363, up to 1

Set sail from Hvar Harbour for a private two-hour sunset cruise aboard a 36-foot yacht. Your group of up to eight has the boat to itself, with a personal skipper guiding the route around Hvar and the Pakleni Islands. If Petar is your skipper, expect a friendly host who may provide drinks, music, and helpful local guidance.

“I was on trip on this yacht with my best friend.”

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