Croatia · SAILING
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These are the 15 best sailing trips in Croatia at the moment: what each costs, how long it runs, and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at the top, it is there for a reason.
Catamaran cruise from Split to Brac, Hvar and Pakleni with lunch and free drinks, plus swim stops and a deck DJ party.
“Absolutely fun time with great crew, nice locations, well organized and a great way to spend a full day”
Sail from Zadar to Kornati and Telašćica with a small crew, swimming, snorkeling, and sea views for a full 9-hour day.
“The whole trip was amazing, the ship was very nice, and we loved the Skipper aswell, he was friendly and very knowledagble! The sailing part was exciting and the national park is beautiful!”
Hvar to the Pakleni Islands on a small 36-foot sail yacht with snorkel, SUP, and two chill swim stops in 4 hours.
“What an amazing day! Perfect from start to finish - fantastic communication from Marija and they even gave us an extra 45 min tour time due to slight delay at the port (out of their control!). Alex, the skipper, was so so lovely; took us to some breathtaking spots and made the experience even better. Paddleboarding, snorkelling, swimming - highly recommend!”
Half-day sailing from Zadar with snorkel stops, island village time in Preko, and a Sea Organ pass, small-group and calm.
“Everything. Skipper was so good and gave us lots of good times and laughs. We had a bit of problems with sails, didn’t won’t to open but somehow he managed it out one sail to open and we enjoyed it our way back. Thank you Recommended to my friends and family. 10+”
Rovinj sunset dolphin catamaran from ACI Marina, small-group vibes, cozy net lounging, and local stories with a warm skipper.
“Great tour and great tour guide... nice to have a lokal that actually grew up in the city to tell some stories! Very personal. Not crowded like most other boots we saw! Kids loved the net in the front of the boat (prepare to get wet)! Nice combination of seeing dolphins and a short city tour from the sea!”
Small-group half-day sailing from Hvar with two Pakleni swim stops, snorkel time, and a flexible route based on conditions.
“Our skipper was great and it was overall an awesome experience with 3 other couples as well! I would highly recommend this excursion for future guests of Hvar!”
Private Rovinj sail with homemade tapas, local wine, snorkeling and paddleboards, plus a customizable anchoring swim stop.
“We had a great time sailing with Romy and Jo! The food, wine, paddleboarding, and cliff jumping were a highlight of our trip! If you are ever in Rovinj you must do this!”
Catamaran cruise from Split to Brač, with Golden Horn swimming, Vidova Gora views, Bol village walk, and all-inclusive drinks.
“Really fun. Happy I booked it. Had another sailing trip (private), but was way not as fun as this one.”
Small-group sailing from Zadar with swim and snorkel stops, Sea Organ visit, and skipper-tailored islands like Ugljan or Ošljak.
“We had a great trip with Alan as our captain , very friendly and informative about croatia and the islands history. We travelled as a couple and there was only 2 others on the charter. We did 3 stops the first being a lovely Swimming spot with lots of little fish , second was at the island of Osijek and then another stop at Ugljan both with beautiful scenery and Crystal clear waters. Overall a great day and would recommend to everyone to try. Thank you for a great day !!”
Sail a spacious Dubrovnik catamaran to the Blue Cave, snorkel near Koločep, swim caves, and relax on Šunj Beach with up to 3 drinks.
“Amazing time was had by all. Lots of space and very comfortable. The guides were very helpful and attentive. They gave us information about the caves and where to go in the water for different experiences.”
2-hour small-group Hvar sunset sail from Riva 27, cruising past Pakleni Islands with an English-speaking skipper. Bring drinks.
“Great ride on a sailboat with beautiful sunset views. Skippers were wonderful. Absolutely recommend!”
Catamaran tour from Korcula to Badija, Vrnik, and Stupe for swims, snorkeling gear, and lagoon views in about 5.5 hours.
“Première île visitée belle randonnée autour de l’île 2 ieme balade assez limitée et rien d’ouvert pour déjeuner et baignade,par contre dernière île piège à touristes non averti directement et sans autre possibilité un resto plutôt cool mais hors de prix pour l’endroit. Rien d’autre à faire que d’attendre au soleil 35degres le retour du bateau , aucune empathie du restaurateur pour nous mettre à l’abri si on ne consommait pas. On comprend que les affaires sont difficiles mais stratégie commerciale très mauvaise à mon avis on doit pouvoir satisfaire toutes les bourses,tout les clients surtout quand ils ne sont pas nombreux !!”
4-hour private sailing from Zadar to Ošljak and Ugljan with snorkeling, swim breaks, island views, and an English skipper for up to 7.
“Excellent trip . Laura was a good guide who made us very comfortable on her boat . Had a lovely swim and visited 2 island . Highly recommended”
Dubrovnik adventure sailing on the Huck Finn cat: Mljet, Elaphiti Islands, Ston, SUPs, bikes, swims, and small-group crew stories.
“The crew, guests had a fabulous time sailing, visiting various islands, snorkeling, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and beyond. Enjoyed the beauty of the waters of Croatia from the deck of the the catamaran and beyond. Would highly recommend this trip to others who enjoy being on the water, in the water, great scenery and delicious food.”
Private sail from Omiš to Brač on Sailboat Nana, with Konopljikova swimming, snorkelling and SUP, plus Mario and Karla’s homemade lunch.
“From the outset the crew were thoughtful, interesting, kind and helpful. The boat was top notch and the range of activities we did in the day made for the most amazing experience. The food was excellent and Mario and Karla could not do enough for us to give us the best day. This comes with a very high recommendation!”
