Dalmatian islands yacht charter

Located in Kremik Marina, our base is the ideal starting point for a bareboat sailing holiday exploring the Central Dalmatian cruising area which includes the islands Hvar, Brac, Korcula and the Kornati National Park.

Gentle, crystal clear waters and excellent sailing and snorkelling conditions make an this yacht charter an excellent choice for sailors looking for a mixture of all that’s best iabout Croatia.

This is a region of outstanding natural beauty, featuring waterfalls, mountains and forests. There is art, architecture and culture to enjoy and the islands are dotted with picturesque towns – some traditional, others home to giant open air nightclubs and chic waterfront eateries.

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Day 1: Arrive at Kremik

The picturesque bay where Kremik Marina is located is surrounded by 100 year old vineyards which produce the famous Babić wine.
Kremik Marina is well protected as its set into the land. The Kornati National Park is only 30 nautical miles away


Day 2: Zirje Luka, Zirje – 15 miles, 3 hours

Zirje is the largest of the islands lying off the Adriatic coast near Sibenik, but it still measures only 11 km by 2.5 km (6 ½ miles by 1 ½ miles). The coastline of the island has a number of sheltered anchorages easily visited on your yacht charter.

Yachts can tie up on the quayside where there is a single restaurant catering to visiting charterers. Uval Stupica Vela is the island’s most popular anchorage as it is well sheltered and very scenic – an idyllic spot to while away a few quiet hours.

There are other anchorages at Uvala Tratinska and Uvala Mikavica, the latter a deserted inlet with a quay used by the odd tripper boat and visiting charterer during the summer months.


Day 3: Prvic Luka, Prvic – 10 miles, 2 hours

Sail through St Anthony’s Channel, a narrow, cliff-lined waterway which leads from the bay of Sibenik out into the open sea to the island of Prvic. At the far end of the channel lies the sixteenth century St Nicholas’ Fortress, a monumental triangular gun battery placed here by Venetian engineers to keep enemy shipping away from Sibenik’s port. The island of Prvic is surrounded by crystal clear waters.


Day 4: Skradin – 15 miles, 3 hours

Pick up a lazy line at the marina and take a water taxi up to the famous Krka Falls for an unforgettable day at this must-see highlight of Croatia.


Day 5: Primosten – 20 miles, 3 hours

Primosten is a pleasant holiday resort on a small island joined to the mainland by a causeway, lying 20 km south of Sibernik and was originally surrounded by walls to protect the inhabitants from the Turks. The walls are now gone and Primosten is the kind of place where you could rest up quite happily for a day or two, kicking back and doing nothing much at all.


Day 6: Vodice – 20 miles, 4-5 hours

A lively town with a great nightlife, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many eateries.


Day 7: Free Sailing

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Sailing in Dalmatian islands

General information

Croatia’s climate is ideal for a bareboat sailing holiday from Kremik. With blue skies, consistent warm weather and perfect sailing conditions, Croatia has long been a popular family-friendly bareboat charter destination.

Throughout the cruising season, water temperatures average 22 C (71F). Winds are generally light and variable in the mornings, with afternoon breezes and calm nights. Early and late in the season, southerly and south-easterly winds are variable.

The tidal range is small, only one to two feet, and an Agana yacht charter affords ample opportunity for gentle cruising in sheltered waters.

A yacht charter from Dalmatian Islands is ideal for family-friendly coastal cruising and easy island-hopping.

The climate is beautiful and the seas are calm. In summer, the winds are generally light and variable in the mornings, with afternoon breezes, generally in the range of 5 – 20 knots (5 - 23 Mph), which die down at night.

The tidal range is minimal and summer temperatures average 25 to 28 C (77 - 82F).

Please note that the Croatian authorities require an ICC or RYA Day Skipper certificate as a minimum.

Sailing requirements

ICC qualification, RYA Day Skipper or above is a legal requirement when sailing in Croatian waters.

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Level Competent Sailor
Ideal for Individuals, Couples, Families, Child friendly
Wind Moderate
Tides Non-tidal
Activities Historical, Diving, Snorkeling
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Elan 1923 Impression
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Elan 1923 Impression
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Elan 1923 Impression
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Elan 1923 Impression
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2 toilets
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Elan 1923 Impression
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2 toilets
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Time difference

Standard time zone in Croatia is UTC/GMT +1 hour.


Passport and Visas

Please ensure your passport is valid for the period of travel and for six months after you return. Your passport name must match the name on the flight ticket otherwise you may not be able to travel and insurance may be invalid.

It is the responsibility of each individual to ensure relevant visas are obtained where necessary. Sailor cannot be held responsible for refusal of entry or travel due to lack of visas. If you are in any doubt please contact your Embassy for full details.

Non-EU passport holders, please contact your local consulate for advice on visa and passport requirements.


On Arrival

Your yacht will be ready at 6:00pm for boarding. Chart briefing and Boat briefings will be scheduled. The chart briefing describes the cruising area and any potential hazards.

The yacht briefing introduces you to your yacht, its systems and rigging. It is carried out individually for each yacht. It is important that all systems and equipment are fully understood. Briefings are mandatory.


On Departure

At the end of your charter your yacht will need to be vacated by 9:00 am so we recommend that you return to the base the day before.

Before departing the boat please collect a debrief form from reception.

The debrief form is to let us know if you have encountered any problems with the boat or broken anything during the trip, this enables us to rectify problems for the next charter.

In addition to filling in forms we also require you to bag dirty laundry and leave in the cockpit, empty all cupboards and refrigerator of food and throw away, return snorkel gear and any lifejackets borrowed from reception and ensure that the boat is handed back to us in a clean and tidy state. We reserve the right to charge for boats left less than shipshape.


Sailing Licenses

To charter in Croatia, there must be at least one certified skipper over 18 years old. The skipper should be competent at handling a yacht in close quarters, anchoring and mooring in varying conditions and be able to use navigation and pilotage skills to plan the day’s sailing and know your position at any time. As a yacht skipper, you are required to have an official sailing license or a certificate issued by a government of state approved organization as detailed below:

  • US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course” or above
  • ASA “104 Bareboat Cruising Course” or above
  • RYA “Day Skipper Course” (with or without photo) or above
  • Or a similar/equivalent certification from any recognized sailing association

A list of officially accepted licenses is available at the Croatian Ministry of Sea website. Please check the list of officially accepted licenses before contacting the base with any queries as the list is updated every few months. This list is organized by country and details the accepted competence levels for experience, boat size and distance-from-shore-sailing for the various certificates accepted.


Mooring Fees

Mooring fees are usually charged in harbours and on town quays by the local municipality. These are usually between €25 and €30 which is less than the per night charges in the larger marinas, but shower and toilet facilities may not be available.Well equipped marinas are common in Croatia and generally cost about €50 (for a 30 ft yacht) to €80 (for a 50ft yacht) per night. The actual price is dependent on the size of your yacht and the specific marina pricing policy. Shore power, water, and shower and toilet facilities are included in the cost of berthing in a marina.


Currency

The official currency of the Republic of Croatia is the Kuna (HRK), divided into 100 Lipa. You can exchange money at the departure airport, but the exchange rate is often better once you are in Croatia. Only 2000 Kuna can be imported or exported.


Language

Croatian, Serbian, and other (including Italian, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, and German)


Electricity

The standard voltage on all yachts is 12 volts. Electricity in Croatia is 220 Volts, and uses the standard European 2 pin plug.


Safety

All yachts are equipped with adult life jackets harnesses we leave it up to you to decide when personal safety equipment should be worn.We have a limited supply of children’s life jackets (age 4+ only) if you have your own children’s life jacket we would encourage you to bring it along.We suggest that children who are not strong swimmers should not be allowed in a dinghy without a life jacket or buoyancy aid and that they should wear a buoyancy aid or harness when on deck.Children under the age of 16yrs should not operate an outboard engine and should be supervised at all times when in the dinghy.

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Base Open Hours

Mon to Fri   8:00am – 4:00pm
Sat               9:00am – 7:00pm
Sun              8:00am – 7:00pm

Excellent - you found the right boat in the right place at the right time and also managed to change the dates for our convenience - brilliant!
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Johnatan S. Davidson June 13, 2014
Everything was efficient, the booking, transfers, information, updates, correspondance. It was amazing and will do it again for sure.
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Johnatan S. Davidson June 13, 2014
Very friendly and very helpful staff. Briefing on boat was thorough. I was impressed with the cleaning and checking of the boat, which I saw first hand.
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Johnatan S. Davidson June 13, 2014
Dolphins swimming along side the boat. Dropping the anchor in remote bays to dine and snorkle way off the beaten track. An unforgettable experience.
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Johnatan S. Davidson June 13, 2014
I have had 2 weeks north of Kremik this year and two weeks south last year. The north is much more rugged, with many islands, and to the south is more populated.
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Johnatan S. Davidson June 13, 2014
Straight forward and stress free from booking online to stepping on board in Kremik. The staff at HO to the staff on the base could not have been more helpful.
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Johnatan S. Davidson June 13, 2014
Very friendly and very helpful staff. Briefing on boat was thorough. I was impressed with the cleaning and checking of the boat, which I saw first hand.
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Johnatan S. Davidson June 13, 2014
Excellent - you found the right boat in the right place at the right time and also managed to change the dates for our convenience - brilliant!
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Johnatan S. Davidson June 13, 2014