Bareboat charter Croatia
If you are looking for the perfect bareboat charter in Croatia, you have just found what you are looking for.
We at NCP Charter are one of the leading and best-rated Croatian yacht charter companies operating since 1995, offering a wide selection of high-quality and exceptionally maintained motor yachts, sailboats, and catamarans, for bareboat sailing in Croatia.
With our top-notch yacht charter service and support, you get everything you need for an outstanding bareboat charter experience while exploring one of the world’s top sailing destinations, with delicious gastronomy, breathtaking nature, unique Mediterranean vegetation, over 1,000 islands, and endless kilometers of coastline with some of the most amazing beaches and bays on the globe.
Continue reading to find out more information about bareboat yacht charters in Croatia:
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What does it mean to charter a bareboat yacht in Croatia?
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Advantages of renting a bareboat yacht charter in Croatia
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Why choose us (NCP Charter)?
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Why sail in Croatia?
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What are the requirements for bareboat rental in Croatia?
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How much does it cost to charter a bareboat yacht in Croatia?
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Which boat can you rent bareboat with us?
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How to book the perfect yacht for your next bareboat sailing experience in Croatia?
If you would have any additional questions, please contact us and we’d be happy to assist you. You don`t want to miss out on renting one of our boats and making life-lasting memories.
What does it mean to charter a bareboat yacht in Croatia
Bareboat yacht charter is a yacht rental option where you hire a sailboat, catamaran, or motor yacht and you operate it totally by yourself taking full responsibility for the security and safety of the vessel, and all crew members on board.
It gives you complete freedom to sail anywhere in Croatia at your own pace in total privacy and tailor your bareboat sailing trip to your own wants and needs.
If nobody in your crew has a valid skipper license and enough sailing experience to manage the boat efficiently, you will not be able to charter a bareboat yacht anywhere in Croatia. But don’t worry. We offer also skippered and crewed yacht charter options or help you obtain your valid skipper license and experience through our RYA sailing school and certification center.
In any case, we will fully equip and fuel load your boat prior to your arrival, and can help you define your ideal itinerary, recommend where to sail and eat, which attractions and places to visit, and more based on your specific wishes.
In our marina in Sibenik, just next to our charter reception office, there is also a grocery shop to buy necessities, although you can have your groceries also preordered, prepaid, and delivered straight to your boat by ordering them through our long years’ partner: JAM YACHT SUPPLY.
You can learn more about sailing in Croatia also on our website under sail Croatia, recommended sailing routes, and on our sailing blog.
Advantages of a bareboat charter in Croatia
Bareboating Croatia is a unique mix of adventure and relaxation that offers some advantages in comparison to crewed or skippered yacht charter holidays.
Although your skipper with a valid license will be the main person responsible for the boat and crew, everyone on board should be delegated their own obligations and participate in sailing and navigation activities on the boat. The teamwork practice makes the bareboat sailing experience also a great teambuilding exercise.
In comparison to other yacht charter options, bareboat sailing is ideal for those who want maximum flexibility and freedom during their sailing vacations in Croatia since you will enjoy your sailing vacation in total privacy onboard without outside personnel (although our skippers and crew members are cautiously selected and professionally trained to leave you as much privacy as you want).
When sailing bareboat in Croatia, you can choose your own sailing route, you can change plans as you wish, you will not be dependent on anyone or any other`s schedule, and you can sail at your own pace with all the freedom of choosing when to visit certain places, what to do, and for how long.
Since no appointed skipper or crew member will be on board with you, the whole yacht charting vacation will be also less expensive, and more cost-effective. This is especially true for smaller boats with smaller groups on board.
Croatia bareboat charter offers you also the privilege to enjoy your sailing holidays in one of the most wonderful landscapes worldwide that is easy to travel to and can be reached from anywhere in the world with direct flights to Dubrovnik, Split, and Zadar airports.
Yacht charter holidays in Croatia are adequate for any kind of company, family or friends passionate about nautical tourism.
Although the Adriatic Sea is deemed as easy to navigate, you should be always cautious about the difficulty of the sailing route you are going into and the weather conditions, which are optimal for sailing throughout the whole season.
Of course, when you are not sure and have any questions, or you find yourself in difficult situations, you can always turn to our experienced staff to help you easily handle whatever challenges you will encounter. We advise you also to check some times a day the weather forecast on Windy.com or Meteo.
Why charter a bareboat yacht with NCP Charter?
Since 1995, we at NCP Charter have earned a reputation of being one of the leading, high-class Croatia Yacht Charter companies, providing exceptional yacht rental service in all aspects of our business:
We take pride in presenting one of the biggest yacht charter fleets in Croatia with more than 80 boats:
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Motor yachts for bareboat charter with an extensive number of Marex motor boats, and a vast selection of many other brands.
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Sailing boats for bareboat charter with one of the biggest Grand Soleil and Dufour performance sailboat fleets in the Adriatic Sea, and more Hanse, Oceanis, and Elan sailing boats.
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Catamarans for bareboat charter with a vast selection of Lagoon catamarans and Fountaine Pajot.
Depending on the type and model of the boat you rent, we offer also next optional extras:
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Sea bob
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Snorkeling set
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Jet ski
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Kayak
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Safety net
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Stand-up paddle (SUP)
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Spinnaker or gennaker (already include in basic price on all Grand Soleil boats without additional payment)
With over 25 years of experience combined with an extensive knowledge of Croatian waters and their surrounding islands, we are proud to provide first-class yacht charter services at competitive prices.
We always try to accommodate all your wishes and every one of us will make the utmost effort to offer you the best yacht charter experience you can find in Croatia. This is also probably the main reason we have fantastic guest testimonials and one of the highest (if not the highest) client review ratings among Croatia yacht charter companies.
Since we want to offer our clients only the best in every detail of yacht charter business, we have chosen for our base Croatia's only mega yacht marina with 5 Gold Anchors: D-Marin Marina Mandalina Sibenik.
Although the most known starting bases in Croatia are in Zadar, Split, and Dubrovnik; Šibenik offers a unique, and in our opinion also the best starting and returning point for sailing Croatia.
It is located between 2 international airports and 10 minutes from highway, and next to 2 most popular national parks – Krka and Kornati.
Whitin the marina there is also a 5-star resort with an open swimming pool, lounge area, and big secured parking space.
With its beautiful archipelago Šibenik allows you also to spend your last night onboard and in one of the nearest beautiful bays or a small picturesque island town. Islands of Prvić, Zlarin and Tijat or Šibenik and Skradin old towns are all within reach on Saturday morning and large Lukoil gas station open 24/7 is just next to our marina so you can fill up your tanks in no time to comfortably sail back to the base in time for check out at 9:00h on Saturday morning.
Choose you perfect overnight spot depending on weather conditions and your own preferences. Relaxing walk around old town with a dinner in a cozy restaurant or anchored in a crystal bay, having a late evening swim and dinner on-board your charter boat are for sure the best last night options you can find when chartering a yacht in Croatia.
Requirements for bareboat charter in Croatia
Before officially booking your reservation for a bareboat charter, it’s important to review rules, regulations, requirements, and your sailing skills to ensure a fun and safe time on board.
The mandatory requirements for entering Croatia and chartering a bareboat yacht:
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Valid skipper license for Croatia. This is a must-have no matter what boat you’re driving because it validates your ability to drive a boat safely.
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A valid passport or ID card from your country of origin or residence.
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Refueling of the boat at end of use. You’ll be required to refuel the boat after your holiday with unleaded fuel only.
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Tourist tax: this amount is payable directly upon arrival at the NCP marina.
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Transit log / full comfort pack, which differs from boat to boat, and it covers all possible costs for: Wi-Fi, GPS plotter in cockpit, cockpit cushions, outboard engine with fuel, final cleaning, laundry, towels, paper towels, toilet paper, cooking gas, soap, liquid and sponge for dish washing, welcome snack pack (tea, coffee, water, premium local wine, honey, sugar, local sweets) and snorkeling mask.
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Optional: deposit insurance at the lowest possible prices in Croatia.
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Travel insurance (please check with your travel insurance company) which include medical / health insurance.We recommend getting insurance before starting your trip, as it will provide extra protection in case anything happens.
While this seems like a long list, it’ll be well worth it in the end. It’s all for your safety and security so that you can enjoy your time on board without worrying about costs and documentation. Many of these will be included in the set-up process.
How much does it cost to charter a yacht bareboat?
Now that you are aware of the basics of bareboat rental in Croatia, you are probably wondering what are the costs of a bareboat charter in Croatia with us.
At NCP Charter, we offer competitive prices for the most you can get: impeccably maintained, equipped boats and first-class bareboat yacht charter service.
The price can vary depending on the type of boat and extras you want though.
Bareboat charter Croatia with motor yachts
If you are looking for a quicker moving boat that will allow you to explore more locations in one day, we recommend that you charter a Motor Yacht Bareboat. Prices starting at 1.950 € per week. For your best charter quoting please contact our booking office.
Bareboat charter Croatia with sailing boats
Starting at 1,450 € per week, sailboats are the most affordable boats even when sailing bareboat and they are a great option if you love the thrill and adventure of sailing. For your best charter quoting please contact our booking office.
Bareboat charter Croatia with catamarans
Bareboat Catamaran rentals are the most spacious option for the most comfortable and relaxing bareboat sailing. Multihulls often start at 2.800 € per week. For your best charter quoting please contact our booking office.
You’ll want to keep in mind that each option will also depend on the specific boat you choose and what month you’re planning to travel, as costs vary throughout the year due to time in season. We offer also early booking and last minute charter discounts.
You can check and compare all costs of chartering a bareboat yacht and extras here.
For a complete comparison of different types of boats, and what would be ideal in your specific situation we invite you also to read the following articles on our blog:
It’s time to boat
Making the decision to go on a bareboat charter in Croatia can be a big one, but it’s one you won’t regret. There are so many unique things to do and places to visit that we can guarantee that you’ll leave wishing you could stay longer. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing vacation or a thrilling adventure, NCP Charter has something for everyone.
If you have any additional questions, we invite you to contact us on our email booking@ncp-charter.com or call us on our phone +385 22 312 999 and book your preferred boat as soon as possible, since the demand for our service is very high.