It’s that time of year when you start dreaming about drifting from island to island, being governed by nothing but the prevailing winds and your own whims. Well, the Croatian Islands are there to satisfy your every nautical fantasy. No matter your level of experience and/or energy level, there’s a way for you to sail the Croatian coast.
Let’s say you don’t know tack from tick. Let somebody else do the work! You can take a surprisingly affordable gulet cruise holiday in Croatia that allows you to island hop, bike, hike or relax at sea with a congenial group. Lasting from seven days to two weeks, you can embark from Rijeka, Zadar, Trogir or Dubrovnik. Read more.
For more flexibility, consider yacht or sailboat charter in Croatia. For experienced old salts, you can do a “bareboat charter” choosing from among 140 companies specialized in Croatia yacht charters. Otherwise, there’s the skippered boat option which puts you in the hands of an experienced local to guide you through the Adriatic waters. Read more.
Where to go for the best sailing in Croatia? Read these accounts of Croatia sailing:
- All at Sea on Croatia’s Coast from the Belfast Telegraph recounts a luxury sailing holiday that covers the Kornati Islands and Krka Waterfalls National Park.
- Plain Sailing around Croatia from the Times Online gives a vivid description of bouncing around the southern Dalmatian islands on a yacht.
See more about Sailing Croatia and Practical Sailing Tips on Croatia’s winds, waves and sailing seasons.

