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Reserve for Summer 2020
By the Catamaran Charter Croatia editorial team·23 Mar 2019·11 min read
Charter a Catamaran in Summer 2020
We are delighted to announce that we already open our booking system for summer 2020 so you can already reserve your best catamaran at the lowest price on the market with our EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT. Select one of our catamaran send us an inquiry with the details in what sailing area you prefer to charter your catamaran and our booking managers will send you our offers.
We have in offer yachts from all marinas in Croatia like marina SCT in Trogir near Split airport or marina ACI Dubrovnik in Komolac near Dubrovnik.
Multihulls are more and more popular in Croatia because of there spacious interior, large cabins and 4 bathrooms so don’t wait, send us and inquiry and secure the best one for you. The season 2019 is at the door and its already going to be one of the best and we expect the 2020 to be even better so there will be limits!
You will find ultimate sailing experience in Croatia around these beautiful, now very famous islands, which were rightfully named pearls of the Adriatic.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a yacht charter on Catamaran Charter Croatia?
Choose your dates and destination, browse our fleet, and use request a quote to lock in pricing. Our team confirms availability with the agency and emails the booking summary within 24 hours.
Do I need a sailing license?
For most bareboat charters in Croatia you need a recognised skipper certificate (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent) plus a VHF licence. If you don’t hold one, we book a professional skipper alongside the boat for the week.
What’s included in the price?
The base charter fee covers the boat, standard equipment, insurance, and final cleaning fee in most cases. Extras such as fuel, port fees, transit log, tourist tax and skipper service are billed separately and explained in the booking summary.
How far in advance should I book?
For peak weeks (mid-July to late August) we recommend booking 6–9 months ahead to lock in the boat and the early-bird discount. Shoulder seasons (May, June, September) usually have availability up to a month before departure.
Booking your Croatian catamaran charter for next summer
Croatian summer charters are sold tightly. The popular boats — Lagoon 50, Bali 5.4, Sunreef 50, Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 — sell out the July and August weeks 8–10 months ahead. Bareboat fares for catamarans currently run 8,000–14,000 EUR a week in shoulder season (May, June, September) and 14,000–22,000 EUR per week in peak (late July, August). Crewed packages add roughly 4,500–6,500 EUR for skipper, hostess, and provisioning.
Why early booking pays
Two reasons. First, early-bird discounts of 10–20% are still standard for confirmed bookings before December for the following summer. Second, the cabin layout you actually want — for example a 4-cabin Saona 47 with owner suite forward and three queen guest cabins, not the dense 4+2 layout — only exists in limited numbers, and those go first. By March, most peak-week charters are limited to 3+1 layouts or larger Lagoon 52s with crew quarters that intrude on guest space.
Where to start the week
Three solid bases: Trogir (15 minutes from Split airport, ACI Marina Trogir), Split (ACI Marina Split, walking distance to the old town), Dubrovnik (ACI Marina Dubrovnik in Komolac, 25 minutes from the airport). Trogir and Split give access to the central Dalmatian islands (Hvar, Vis, Brač, Korčula), Dubrovnik gives the southern loop (Mljet, Lastovo, Korčula).
Routes worth pre-planning
From Trogir/Split: Pakleni (Vinogradišće) → Hvar Town → Vis (Stiniva, Zelena Spilja, Komiža) → Korčula (Lumbarda Pošip cellars) → Brač (Bol’s Zlatni Rat) → Šolta (Maslinica, Krknjaši) → back. From Dubrovnik: Lopud → Mljet (Veliko Jezero, Pomena) → Korčula → Lastovo (Skrivena Luka) → Šipan → back. Each leg averages 15–35 nautical miles, comfortable Maestral conditions in the afternoon.
Local food and wine to pre-plan
One peka konoba dinner per week is the rule — lamb or octopus baked under a bell-shaped iron lid, paired with Pošip from Korčula or Plavac Mali from Hvar. Konoba Dalmatino in Vis, Konoba Mate in Mljet, Macondo in Hvar Town are reliable; book 5–10 days ahead. Most konobas accept WhatsApp reservations; ACI Marina reception desks will phone on your behalf.
To check availability for next summer, browse our Croatian catamaran fleet with live availability calendars, or request a personalised quote with preferred dates and crew options. For routing inspiration, see our 7- and 14-day itineraries.
About this guide
This guide was prepared by the Catamaran Charter Croatia editorial team — a group of charter brokers and sailors who have been organizing yacht charters in Croatia since 2007. Every itinerary, marina, and pricing range described here reflects current first-hand fleet experience and direct partnership with licensed charter agencies. Last reviewed: May 2026.
If a detail looks out of date, write us at www.catamaran-croatia-charter.com/contact — we update guides quarterly.
