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The 15 Best Sailing Trips & Charters in Croatia

35 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $41

A skippered day out of Split, Trogir or Zadar is not far off the price of a crowded speedboat, and the boat holds a dozen instead of forty. These 15 are compared on hull, route, group size and what the price does or does not include.

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Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Hvar & Pakleni Islands with Food and free Drinks

1.Full-Day Catamaran Cruise to Hvar & Pakleni Islands with Food and free Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 670 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $119.72Our pick

Catamaran cruise from Split to Hvar and Pakleni with lunch and free drinks, 3 swim stops, guided Hvar, and sunset deck party.

“Tour was very well organized and timely. Crew members were helpful and made the trip fun. Good food, good music, and the spots they took us to were beautiful. Highly recommend.”

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Zadar: Full-Day Sailing Trip to Kornati

2.Full-Day Sailing Trip to Kornati

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 563 reviews · 9 hours · from $81

Small-group sailing from Zadar to Kornati and Telašćica, with swimming, snorkeling, and saltwater Lake Mir, plus a friendly skipper.

“We had a great time eventhough the weather didn’t look promising at first. Thanks to our guide and awesome captain!”

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From Hvar: Boat Tour to Pakleni Islands on a Comfort Yacht

3.Boat Tour to Pakleni Islands on a Comfort Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 424 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Comfort sailboat from Hvar to Pakleni Islands with snorkeling, SUP, and two swim stops, plus ice-cold drink storage. 4 hours.

“Our guide was wonderful, funny and generous with help and knowledge. Swimming and paddle boarding was entertaining. Lovely areas for us to all swim in. A must try Thank you”

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Rovinj: Sunset & dolphin group tours with Catamaran

5.Sunset & dolphin group tours with Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41Best value

90 minutes in Rovinj on a cozy catamaran, chasing dolphins at sunset with a local skipper, then enjoying Old Town views from the sea.

“Amazing experience aboard luxurious catamaran! So many local stories shared about Rovinj, saw multiple groups of dolphins, and amazing sunset! Highly recommended while visiting Rovinj!”

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Half Day Sailing on a comfort yacht around Hvar and Pakleni islands- small group

6.Half Day Sailing on a comfort yacht around Hvar and Pakleni islands- small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90.74

Half-day sailing from Hvar on a small comfort yacht, with two Pakleni Islands swim and snorkel stops and BYO lunch and drinks.

“The pickup by the green lantern was smooth and efficient. The instructions were easy to follow. Although there was no wind, the 2 lads made it interesting and were able to adapt and overcome. The little stories of the local places of interest were entertaining. Safety of our group was important to them. Nice choice of music!”

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Dubrovnik: Blue Cave Catamaran Tour with Drinks and Snorkel

7.Blue Cave Catamaran Tour with Drinks and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 139 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Catamaran from Dubrovnik to the Blue Cave with drinks and snorkeling, plus sandy time at Šunj Beach. 4 hours of sea time.

“Trip lived up to expectations. Amazing boat with great areas to relax and number of people limited so nice amount of space and area to sit. Stops were great and refreshments a welcome addition! Would recommend.”

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Hvar: Romantic Sunset Sailing Experience On A Comfort Yacht

8.Romantic Sunset Sailing Experience On A Comfort Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Two hours of small-group sailing from Hvar, chasing sunset near the Pakleni Islands with your own drinks onboard.

“This trip is simply adorable. Petar was a truly competent skipper and made us all feel at ease in his home - a 36m sailing yacht. The music was fabulous, the sea calm, the sunset stunning, the company excellent, the conversation compelling, the time sailing entrancing and an absolutely perfect way to end the day. Thank you I will be doing another tour before I leave Hvar in August - with some more great songs on the Spotify playlist.”

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Korčula 3 ISLAND CATAMARAN TOUR Badija – Vrnik – Stupe

9.Korčula 3 ISLAND CATAMARAN TOUR Badija – Vrnik – Stupe

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 104 reviews · 5h 30m · from $70

5.5-hour Korčula catamaran to Badija, Vrnik, and Stupe, with snorkeling gear, swim breaks, and Blue Lagoon time in Dalmatia.

“Good boat. Easy to find. If I had booked this down by the boats it would have been a lot cheaper. The three islands this trip goes to are not the best ones to choose. There is nothing to see only one restaurant . Choose a similar trip when you are in korcula”

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Private Sailing Tours in Zadar Archipelago

10.Private Sailing Tours in Zadar Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $278.16

Private 4-hour sailing from Zadar to Ošljak and Ugljan for swimming, snorkeling, and island views, with skipper and gear included.

“It was all great! Laura was knowledgeable and delightful. The boat was comfortable and the 4 hours was very relaxing.”

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Adventure Sailing 4 Night Dubrovnik Cruise on the Huck Finn Cat

11.Adventure Sailing 4 Night Dubrovnik Cruise on the Huck Finn Cat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $822.37

4-night catamaran from Dubrovnik on Huck Finn with small group. Kayaking, SUP, Mljet, Elaphiti, Ston walls and wine tastings.

“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.”

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Brac Island One-Day Trip with the Sailboat Nana – Private Tour

12.Brac Island One-Day Trip with the Sailboat Nana – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,027.97

Private sail from Omiš to Brač with a crew aboard Nana, swim in Konopljikova, time in Pučišća, and a homemade lunch.

“Absolutely the best day of our 6 week European holiday! Mario and Carla are the most amazing hosts, sharing their love of Croatia and the seas. The on board prepared food from as much self grown/local food was beautiful! Carla's unknown sacrifice of a new car bought forward Mario's brewed beers and white wine.. delish! Absolutely cannot fault this perfect, private and peaceful day on the Dalmatian coast. Definable will be back and recommend to family and friends.”

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Full Day Sailing Tour To Elafiti Islands from Dubrovnik

13.Full Day Sailing Tour To Elafiti Islands from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $157.22

Small-group sail to the Elafiti Islands from Dubrovnik with snorkeling, sandy beach time, and a Sipan castle walk. Restroom onboard.

“Great experience! Highly recommend! Filip is a true professional and made the whole day unforgettable. We visited three stunning islands and enjoyed refreshing swims at each stop. The boat was comfortable, the scenery was breathtaking, and Filip's knowledge and hospitality made it even better. Perfect day on the water!”

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Full-Day Private Yacht Tour to the Elafiti Islands

14.Full-Day Private Yacht Tour to the Elafiti Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $2,037.45

Private 8-hour yacht from Dubrovnik to Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan, with Blue Cave swim, snorkeling gear, snacks, alcohol, WiFi, and hotel pickup.

“The crew were amazing. The trip was perfect. Beautiful boat and stunning. Would 100% recommend this. Water activities, great lunch stop and beers aboard! Thanks for a perfect day!”

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Hvar: Private Sailing Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling

15.Private Sailing Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $471

Private sailing from Hvar with Pakleni Islands coves, snorkeling and swimming stops, plus comfort perks like an icebox and Bluetooth music.

“we had a great day with Jura we had never been sailing before and it was a really nice relaxing experience and we could go at our own pace. He was really knowledgeable about the islands and gave us a go pro to take some photos from the water too. Great day out!”

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