Croatia Yacht Charter Cost 2027: Real Prices and Every Extra
A week’s yacht charter in Croatia in 2027 costs about €1,800 to €5,400 for a sailing monohull and €1,900 to €12,900 for a sailing catamaran, depending on size and season, before extras. Add roughly 25 to 40% for the charter pack, fuel, berths, tourist tax and, if you need one, a skipper. Shared by 8 people, that is about €450 to €1,900 per person for the week, plus food and flights. Below are real 2027 rate cards from Croatian bases, every extra cost explained, national park fees, and two worked budgets.
Key takeaways
- Peak weeks (July and August) cost about two to three times the April or October price for the same boat.
- Mandatory extras: a charter pack of about €300 to €600 and a tourist tax of about €1 to €2 per person per day.
- Berths cost about €60 to €160 a night for a monohull in 2026; catamarans pay roughly double.
- A skipper costs about €1,500 to €1,750 a week plus food; a hostess about €1,400 to €1,600.
- Booking before 31 December or end of February typically saves 10 to 20%.
Weekly charter prices in Croatia for 2027
Prices in Croatia follow the season closely. The table shows the weekly base price of real boats on Croatian bases, taken from their published 2027 rate cards. Each row is one boat, not an average, so similar boats from other companies can be cheaper or dearer.
| Boat (base) | April / October | Late May / mid-September | July / August |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria C38, 3 cabins (Split) | €1,800 to €2,100 | €2,700 to €3,500 | €4,400 |
| Oceanis 46.1, 5 cabins (Split) | €2,200 to €2,750 | €3,150 to €4,700 | €4,600 to €5,400 |
| Lucia 40 catamaran, 4 cabins (Krk) | €1,870 to €2,380 | €3,825 to €4,400 | €5,485 to €6,035 |
| Lagoon 46 catamaran, 6 cabins (Trogir) | €4,700 to €5,100 | €5,500 to €9,000 | €12,900 |
| Prestige 46 motor yacht (Primošten) | €6,175 | €7,600 to €8,550 | €9,500 |
Crewed boats cost more because the crew and most meals are included. A crewed Leopard 45 catamaran for 6 guests out of Split costs about €9,650 in low season and €14,950 in peak season, plus 13% VAT and an advance provisioning allowance (APA) of €3,000 (BeBlue Sailing). Traditional gulets for 10 to 12 guests average about €21,000 to €25,500 a week (12knots).
The extra costs, line by line
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Charter pack / transit log | €300 to €600 per week | Mandatory: final cleaning, bed linen, towels, gas. Higher on catamarans. |
| Tourist tax | About €1 to €2 per person per day | Set by the charter company and paid at check-in. |
| Skipper | €1,540 to €1,750 per week (€150 to €250 a day) | Plus his food on board and ashore. |
| Hostess or cook | €1,400 to €1,750 per week | Optional. |
| Security deposit | €1,500 to €5,000 | Refunded if the boat comes back undamaged. |
| Deposit insurance | About €150 to €300 per week | Optional; reduces what you lose if something breaks. |
| Fuel | €100 to €200 (monohull), €200 to €400 (catamaran) | Motor yachts use far more. |
| Berths and buoys | See below | Usually the biggest variable cost. |
| Extras | SUP €100 to €130 per week, outboard €0 to €80 | Check what is already included. |
Marina, town quay and buoy prices
This is where Croatia costs more than many destinations: much of the coast is rocky and deep, so most crews spend the night in a marina, on a paid buoy, or on a town quay that charges by length. Catamarans usually pay about double because they take two berths’ width.
| Place | 39 ft monohull | 39 ft catamaran |
|---|---|---|
| ACI Split | €160 | €320 |
| ACI Korčula | €128 | €256 |
| ACI Palmižana (Pakleni Islands) | €132 | €264 |
| Hvar town quay | €136 | €232 |
| Stari Grad, Bol, Komiža town harbours | €60 | €120 |
| Mooring buoy in a bay | About €45 to €75 | |
A typical week mixes 3 or 4 marina or town quay nights with 2 or 3 nights on buoys or at anchor, which comes to about €500 to €800 for a monohull and €900 to €1,400 for a catamaran in summer. Anchoring for free in a sheltered bay is still possible in many places and brings the total down sharply.
National park fees
- Kornati: for an 11 to 18 m boat, €95 per day from June to September and €50 the rest of the year when bought online in advance (2026). Tickets bought on site have historically cost about double (mySea).
- Mljet: an 11 to 17.99 m boat pays €100 a day from June to September (€90 online) and €50 the rest of the year. The boat ticket does not include the lakes: each adult also needs a €30 visitor ticket in summer (Mljet National Park, 2026).
- Lastovo Nature Park: buoys cost €40 a night for a 10 to 20 m boat (Lastovo Nature Park), plus a park ticket.
- Krka: no fee for boats, but each adult visitor pays €40 from June to September 2027 (NP Krka).
Two real budgets for 8 people
Example: a Lagoon 46 catamaran from Trogir in 2027, with a skipper and a 15% early booking discount.
| Item | Mid-July | Late September |
|---|---|---|
| Boat, after 15% discount | €10,965 | €4,760 |
| Charter pack | €600 | €600 |
| Tourist tax (8 people, 7 days) | €56 | €56 |
| Skipper | €1,750 | €1,750 |
| Fuel | about €300 | about €300 |
| Berths and buoys | about €1,300 | about €900 |
| Deposit insurance | about €300 | about €300 |
| Total | about €15,300 | about €8,700 |
| Per person | about €1,900 | about €1,090 |
The cheapest realistic option is a 38 to 40 ft monohull, bareboat, in June or September, shared by 6: about €3,000 to €3,500 for the boat, €300 for the pack and €500 to €700 of berths, so roughly €650 to €750 each. Sail it in May or early October and it drops to about €450 to €500 each.
Is it expensive to sail in Croatia?
Boat prices are broadly similar to Greece. Croatia’s extra costs are the berths, buoys and park tickets, which add up because free anchorages are fewer. Shared between a full boat, a week of sailing usually costs less per person than a week in a good hotel on the coast in August. For a side-by-side view, see our Croatia vs Greece comparison and the Greece charter cost guide.
How to pay less
- Book early: 2027 rate cards offer 10% until 31 December (Oceanis 46.1), 15% until 31 December (Lagoon 46) or 20% until the end of February (Bavaria C38).
- Sail in June or September: the same boat costs 30 to 50% less than in early August, with warm water and steady winds. See the best time to sail in Croatia.
- Fill the cabins: the boat price barely changes with the number of guests, so a full boat halves the cost per person.
- Mix marina and anchor nights: two free anchor nights can save €200 to €500.
- Buy park tickets online in advance: on-site prices are much higher in Kornati and higher in Mljet.
- Choose a monohull unless the space of a catamaran really matters to you: it costs less to rent and half as much to berth. Our catamaran charter guide compares the two.
Ready to compare? You can check 2027 prices and availability in Croatia for your dates.
Planning a shorter or a fully crewed trip? Read our guides to short yacht charters in Croatia and crewed yacht charter in Croatia.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Croatia for a week?
For 2027, about €1,800 to €5,400 for a 38 to 46 ft sailing monohull and about €1,900 to €12,900 for a 40 to 46 ft catamaran, depending on the season. Extras typically add 25 to 40%.
How much is a skipper in Croatia?
About €150 to €250 a day, or €1,540 to €1,750 for a week on the 2027 rate cards we checked, plus the skipper’s food.
What is the cheapest month to charter in Croatia?
April and October, followed by May and late September. Late May and mid-September are often the best value: prices are roughly half of August and the weather is still good.
How much do marinas cost in Croatia?
In 2026, about €130 to €160 a night for a 39 ft monohull in ACI marinas such as Split, Korčula and Palmižana, about €60 in smaller town harbours, and about €45 to €75 for a mooring buoy. Catamarans pay roughly double.
Is the tourist tax included in the charter price?
Usually not. Charter companies collect it at check-in, at about €1 to €2 per person per day on the boats we checked.
