# Sailing yacht charter in Croatia: prices and all-in cost

> Sailing yacht (monohull) charter in Croatia: €2,753 per week on average in 2026 vs €6,258 for a catamaran, with extras, deposit and all-in cost. Sourced.

URL: https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/sailing-yacht/
Last updated: 2026-10-28
Author: Catamaran Index editorial team

A sailing yacht (monohull) in Croatia averaged **€2,753 per week** in 2026, against €6,258 for a catamaran, in Mali brodari's analysis ([Mali brodari](https://malibrodari.hr/en/croatia-has-more-charter-boats-than-greece-but-earns-less/), checked 27 Oct 2026). That makes the catamaran 2.3× as expensive (our arithmetic). Monthly monohull prices: not verified yet.

*Last checked: 28 Oct 2026. Mali brodari calls these figures "average weekly" prices; we read them as averages over 2026.*

## How much does a sailing yacht charter in Croatia cost?

| Figure | Sailing yacht | Catamaran | Source |
|---|---:|---:|---|
| Average weekly price, 2026 | €2,753 | €6,258 | ([Mali brodari](https://malibrodari.hr/en/croatia-has-more-charter-boats-than-greece-but-earns-less/), checked 27 Oct 2026) |
| Listed boat price, September 2026 (period not stated) | €3,800 | €6,105 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Skipper (per day, our reading) | €200 | €200 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Fuel (per week, our reading) | €87 | €262 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Port fee (per night) | €75 | €135 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Mandatory extras | €295 | €450 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Security deposit (refundable) | €2,750 | €4,000 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) |
| Damage waiver (optional) | €131 | €230 | ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026) |

The Globe Sailor's figures are averages for boats under 5 years old with 4 cabins / 8 people.

## What does a sailing yacht week cost all-in?

Our arithmetic for 8 people: the 2026 average weekly price + fuel + 6 marina nights + mandatory extras + food at €20 per person per day.

| | Sailing yacht | Catamaran |
|---|---:|---:|
| All-in per boat | **€4,705** | **€8,900** |
| All-in per person (8) | **€588** | **€1,113** |

Inputs: ([Mali brodari](https://malibrodari.hr/en/croatia-has-more-charter-boats-than-greece-but-earns-less/), checked 27 Oct 2026) and ([The Globe Sailor](https://www.theglobesailor.com/blog/what-it-really-costs-to-charter-a-yacht), checked 28 Oct 2026). The sums are ours. Drinks, tourist tax, flights and the deposit are not included. Try other inputs in the [cost calculator](https://catamaranindex.com/tools/charter-cost-calculator/).

## How busy are sailing yachts in Croatia?

Mali brodari reports an annual sailboat occupancy of **32.5%** in Croatia, against 43.6% in Greece ([Mali brodari](https://malibrodari.hr/en/croatia-has-more-charter-boats-than-greece-but-earns-less/), checked 27 Oct 2026). Compare: [Greece sailing yacht prices](https://catamaranindex.com/greece/sailing-yacht/).

## Sailing yacht or catamaran?

A monohull is the cheaper way to charter in Croatia: €3,505 less per week on the 2026 averages (our arithmetic), with a smaller deposit. A catamaran gives more space and sails flat. Detail: [catamaran vs monohull](https://catamaranindex.com/compare/catamaran-vs-monohull/) · [Croatia catamaran cost by month](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/catamaran/) · [with a skipper](https://catamaranindex.com/croatia/skippered/).

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## FAQ

### How much does a sailing yacht charter in Croatia cost per week?

Mali brodari's 2026 average is €2,753 per week for a sailboat in Croatia. With fuel, 6 marina nights, mandatory extras and food for 8, our estimate is €4,705, or €588 per person (our arithmetic on The Globe Sailor's September 2026 figures).

### Is a monohull cheaper than a catamaran in Croatia?

Yes. In 2026 a sailboat averaged €2,753 per week against €6,258 for a catamaran (Mali brodari), so the catamaran costs 2.3× as much (our arithmetic).

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