# Croatia yacht & catamaran charter: prices, season and licence > Croatia yacht charter prices 2027: catamaran averages by month (€3,558–9,324/week), best months, licence rules, 7-day route. Sourced. URL: https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/ Last updated: 2026-10-27 Author: Catamaran Index editorial team Short island hops between Split, Hvar, Vis and Korčula. Mali brodari counts a larger charter fleet in Croatia (3,761 vessels) than in Greece (2,542) ([Mali brodari](https://malibrodari.hr/en/croatia-has-more-charter-boats-than-greece-but-earns-less/), checked 27 Oct 2026). *Last checked: 27 Oct 2026. All prices in euros as published by the source. [Download the data (CSV)](https://catamaranindex.com/data/prices-2026-10.csv).* ## Key numbers - **Croatia: €3,558 to €9,324 per week** (cheapest month March, most expensive July) ([12 Knots](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/mediterranean-sea/croatia/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026) - **Annual average (2026):** catamaran €6,258 per week, sailboat €2,753 per week ([Mali brodari](https://malibrodari.hr/en/croatia-has-more-charter-boats-than-greece-but-earns-less/), checked 27 Oct 2026) - **Catamarans listed:** 1,334 in Croatia on 12 Knots (bareboat or crewed) - **In detail:** [Catamaran cost by month, all-in and per person](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/catamaran/) · [With a skipper: cost by month](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/skippered/) · [Sailing yacht (monohull) prices](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/sailing-yacht/) ## Catamaran price by month | Month | Croatia avg. weekly cost | |---|---:| | January | €3,806 | | February | €3,801 | | March | €3,558 | | April | €3,568 | | May | €5,309 | | June | €7,990 | | July | €9,324 | | August | €8,874 | | September | €6,685 | | October | €3,957 | | November | €3,969 | | December | €4,037 | Source: [12 Knots: Catamaran charter in Croatia](https://12knots.com/en/yacht-charter/destinations/mediterranean-sea/croatia/catamaran-charter/), checked 27 Oct 2026. 12 Knots calculates each monthly figure from all qualifying weekly price records (1036 unique boats in Croatia) for departures in the current and following calendar year. Asking prices before discounts and extras. ## Yacht charter prices by boat type Catamarans are our flagship, and the only type with a monthly public price series. For the others we show what we can verify and say so when we can't. - **Catamaran (bareboat or crewed):** see the monthly table above. - **Sailing yacht / monohull:** Mali brodari puts the 2026 average for a sailboat (monohull) at **€2,753 per week**, against €6,258 for a catamaran ([Mali brodari](https://malibrodari.hr/en/croatia-has-more-charter-boats-than-greece-but-earns-less/), checked 27 Oct 2026). - **Motor yacht:** we have no verified price average for Croatia. What we can source is the cost structure: Helm puts the APA at around 35–40% of the charter fee for motor yachts ([Helm](https://www.helm.yt/article/what-is-an-apa), checked 27 Oct 2026). See [catamaran vs monohull vs motor yacht](https://catamaranindex.com/compare/catamaran-monohull-motor-yacht/). - **Gulet:** we have no verified price average for Croatia. Ask operators for a fully inclusive quote. - **Skippered:** add a skipper at roughly €150–300 per day depending on destination ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026), i.e. about €1,050–€2,100 for 7 days, plus the skipper's meals. See [bareboat vs skippered](https://catamaranindex.com/compare/bareboat-vs-skippered/). - **Crewed (skipper + cook/host):** usually quoted with an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) of around 25–35% of the charter fee for sailing yachts and catamarans ([Helm](https://www.helm.yt/article/what-is-an-apa), checked 27 Oct 2026), and a customary crew gratuity of 10–20% ([Worth Avenue Yachts](https://www.worthavenueyachts.com/explore/charter-terms-and-conditions/), checked 27 Oct 2026). ## Season and best months Prices climb from May, peak in July and August, and fall back after September. Monthly figures are 12 Knots' published "average weekly cost" for catamarans in Croatia. They mix bareboat and crewed listings and all boat sizes, and they are asking prices, not final transaction prices. Mali brodari reports an annual sailboat occupancy of 32.5% in Croatia versus 43.6% in Greece ([Mali brodari](https://malibrodari.hr/en/croatia-has-more-charter-boats-than-greece-but-earns-less/), checked 27 Oct 2026). Cheapest months to go: [February](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/february/), [March](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/march/), [April](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/april/). Compare every destination month by month: [where to sail by month](https://catamaranindex.com/where-to-sail/). ## Licence requirements The RYA lists evidence of competence as **essential** in Croatia and recommends the ICC ([RYA](https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/abroad/icc/evidence-of-competence-abroad), checked 28 Oct 2026). Anchor adds that someone on board (not necessarily the skipper) must hold a valid **VHF Short Range Certificate** ([Anchor (formerly Helm)](https://www.anchor.yt/article/bareboat-licences), checked 27 Oct 2026). The Moorings lists Croatia among destinations where the skipper must show proof of qualifications ([The Moorings](https://www.moorings.com/experience-guide/level-3-sail), checked 27 Oct 2026). Full comparison: [sailing licence requirements by country](https://catamaranindex.com/guides/sailing-licence-requirements/). ## Sample 7-day route 1. Split 2. Šolta (Maslinica) 3. Vis 4. Hvar (Pakleni Islands) 5. Korčula 6. Brač (Milna) 7. Split A common loop of the central Dalmatian islands. This is an editorial example to show what a week can look like, not a navigation plan. Your charter base will brief you on distances, anchorages and conditions. ## Typical extra costs The Globe Sailor's September 2026 figures for a catamaran in Croatia ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026): | Item | Amount | |---|---:| | Fuel budget, per week | €262 | | Port fee, per night | €135 | | Mandatory extras (incl. final cleaning) | €450 | | Security deposit (refundable) | €4,000 | The source's table does not state a period for every column: fuel per week and port fee per night are our reading, based on the article text. Plug these into the [cost calculator](https://catamaranindex.com/tools/charter-cost-calculator/) to get a full weekly budget. ## Compare and book We may earn a commission if you book through these links, at no extra cost to you ([disclosure](https://catamaranindex.com/affiliate-disclosure/)). - [Click&Boat](https://catamaranindex.com/go/clickandboat?dest=croatia&pos=dest-cta): Boat rental marketplace (bareboat, skippered and day trips). - [SamBoat](https://catamaranindex.com/go/samboat?dest=croatia&pos=dest-cta): Boat rental marketplace (bareboat, skippered and day trips). - [Searadar](https://catamaranindex.com/go/searadar?dest=croatia&pos=dest-cta): Yacht charter search across charter companies. Day trips: [GetYourGuide](https://catamaranindex.com/go/getyourguide?dest=croatia&pos=daytrips) · [Viator](https://catamaranindex.com/go/viator?dest=croatia&pos=daytrips) ## FAQ ### How much does a yacht charter in Croatia cost per week? It depends on the boat type, the month and whether a crew is included. The type we can price with public data is the catamaran: €3,558 to €9,324 per week in Croatia (12 Knots' average asking prices, updated October 2026). Mali brodari's 2026 annual averages are €2,753 for a sailboat and €6,258 for a catamaran. We have no verified averages for motor yachts or gulets, so we don't show any. Fuel, marina fees, a skipper and, on crewed yachts, the APA come on top; see [how much a yacht charter costs](https://catamaranindex.com/guides/how-much-does-a-yacht-charter-cost/). ### How much does a catamaran charter in Croatia cost per week? According to 12 Knots' monthly averages (updated October 2026), the average weekly asking price for a catamaran in Croatia ranges from €3,558 in March to €9,324 in July. These averages mix bareboat and crewed boats of all sizes and exclude extras such as fuel, marina fees and a skipper. ### What is the cheapest month to charter a catamaran in Croatia? March has the lowest average weekly price in our source (€3,558). The three cheapest months are February, March, April. ### Do I need a sailing licence to charter a boat in Croatia? The RYA lists evidence of competence as **essential** in Croatia and recommends the ICC. Anchor adds that someone on board (not necessarily the skipper) must hold a valid **VHF Short Range Certificate**. The Moorings lists Croatia among destinations where the skipper must show proof of qualifications. ### How many charter catamarans are available in Croatia? 12 Knots listed 1,334 catamarans in Croatia (bareboat or crewed) when we checked on 27 Oct 2026. That is one platform's inventory, not the whole market. --- Affiliate disclosure: some links are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See /affiliate-disclosure/.