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Most popular destinations for sailing in Croatia
Split
Split is Croatia’s second-largest city and is a cheerful town that is right in the middle of both tradition and modernity. As you walk into the famous Diocletian’s Palace, you’ll be greeted by a number of bars, restaurants and shops all of which are thriving amid the old atmospheric walls that form almost half the old town of Split To top it off; Split has a unique picturesque backdrop with its dramatic coastal mountains that perfectly compliment the view of the turquoise waters of the Adriatic. The city is often seen as a transport hub to the nearby islands, but Split has of late attracted attention by renovating the old cement strolling Riva (seafront) grounds and replacing it with a marble look giving the Riva a whole new beauty to it.
Zadar
Split is Croatia’s second-largest city and is a cheerful town that is right in the middle of both tradition and modernity. As you walk into the famous Diocletian’s Palace, you’ll be greeted by a number of bars, restaurants and shops all of which are thriving amid the old atmospheric walls that form almost half the old town of Split To top it off; Split has a unique picturesque backdrop with its dramatic coastal mountains that perfectly compliment the view of the turquoise waters of the Adriatic. The city is often seen as a transport hub to the nearby islands, but Split has of late attracted attention by renovating the old cement strolling Riva (seafront) grounds and replacing it with a marble look giving the Riva a whole new beauty to it.
Hvar
Primošten
Istria
Dubrovnik
Picking a charter when luxury sailing
Picking out the type of boat to go with will generally come down to your budget, the group size, and preferred method of sailing. Moreover, different sailboats available can be chartered independently or with a fully-staffed crew.
$2000 – $5000 USD pw
$5000 – $12,000 USD pw
$5000 – $20,000 USD pw
$5000 – $20,000 USD pw
Additional Costs
Apart from chartering the boat, there are also a few additional costs to consider like; skipper fees, paying the crew (chef, hostess, etc.), boat cleaning, fuel, etc. There’s also a boat docking fee which tends to be about $110 per night, and the marinas tend to be normally full around the summer as well. Also keep in mind that, if you are a boat owner, there is a tourist tax depending on the length of stay and length of the ship. If you’re in the charter, tourist tax normally costs 7kn per day for persons older than 18, and for persons between 12 and 18 years of age, tax is reduced by 50%, while for disabled persons and one accompanying person it’s reduced by 70%. However, children under 12 do not pay tourist tax.