Zadar Yacht Charter Holidays | Bareboat & Skippered Charters

Zadar Yacht Charters

A selection of our monohulls, catamarans and motor yachts in the Zadar region of Croatia

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Suggested Itineraries & Routes

Saturday - Marina Dalmacija, Sukosan for embarkation.
Sunday - Bay of Telascica - deeply carved into the southern end of Dugi Otok, this bay is tailor made for yachts, with many small bays and anchorages to explore.
Monday - Kornati Islands - The whole area is designated a national park and with more than 80 islands to choose from, a quiet anchorage is never far away.
Tuesday - The island of Zlarin - A beautiful island, famed for its jewellery made from the local red coral.
Wednesday - Island of Murter - One of the last strongholds of traditional wooden shipbuilding, Murter has a rich seafaring history to be discovered.
Thursday - Skradin - Journey up-river and visit the famous Krka National park and waterfalls.
Friday - Prvic Luka -Stop for lunch in the beautiful bay on this peaceful island before travelling on to Sukosan.
Saturday - Disembark

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Marinas - Detailed reports and information on Marinas, Harbours and Anchorages in the Zadar area can be found in our Cruising Guide

Experience & Qualifications - Normally the proposed skipper of a bareboat charter is required to hold a sailing license. ICC or equivalent. In certain circumstances we may be able to consider experience rather than formal qualifications. In addition, usually, one member of the crew will need a VHF license. If you have any doubts as to whether you have the necessary qualifications please do not hesitate to contact us

Visa Requirements - See the following link for Croatia Visa Regulations

Charter Season - Some of our yachts can be hired year round. While November to February see many sunny days with pleasant temperatures they also see a number of stormy days accompanied by heavy rain. July and August are the most popular months, they also tend to be the most expensive and many marinas and resorts will be very crowded. The months either side of the peak summer period offer good value for money, temperatures are that little bit more comfortable and the area is will have less of a "busy" feel.

Climate - The climate of Croatia's coast is typical of the Mediterranean and provides for pleasant holidays throughout the year. Summer temperatures average between 26 to 30°C and the sea temperature in summer is about 25ºC. See the following link for detailed information on the weather of the Zadar area complete with monthly averages for air and sea temperatures, sunshine hours and UV Index

How to Get There - The nearest airport is Split (SPU). Scheduled services fly from major European cities. There are additional charter flights in the summer. Click on the following link for airlines and carriers operating out of Croatian Airports

Time Difference - GMT+1. And another hour for Central European Summer Time between late March and late October

Currency - Kuna. The Euro is widely accepted as are major credit cards. There is an extensive network of ATMs throughout the area

Language - Croatian. German and English is widely spoken.

Food & Drink - Croatian cooking is typically Mediterranean with fish, shellfish, fresh vegetables and olive oil taking centre stage. Varieties of fish include dog's tooth, gilthead, grouper, mackerel, sardines and sea bass. You will find cuttlefish, octopus and squid, lobsters, mussels, oysters and shrimps. These are presented grilled or in stews and risottos. The local smoked ham is very good. Lamb is also highly regarded, especially baked on an open fire. There are some interesting local dishes, some found on individual islands, to be sought out or avoided. Take Vitalec as an example - lamb's offal wrapped in lamb gut and spike-roasted, not everbodys idea of culinary heaven. Pag and Dubrovnik produce high quality sheep's cheese. Pag's is known as Paski-Sir, a hard, distinctively flavoured cheese. The unique flavour comes from the method of rubbing the cheese with olive oil and ash before leaving it to mature; in addition, the sheep eat a diet that includes many wild herbs such as sage. Dalmatian desserts are good too. The most usual ingredients include almonds, eggs, honey, local fruit, dried figs and raisins. Try Orehnjaca, a sweet bread with walnuts or poppy seeds. Palacinke are pancakes usually served with jam or chocolate. Dalmatian wines have been regarded highly since ancient times. Famous wines include Babic from Primosten, Dingac and Postup from the Peljesac Peninsula and Plancic from the island of Hvar. There are also good local brandies and liqueurs.

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History - Croatia has been inhabited since the Stone Age. The Croats arrived in the seventh century in what is Croatia today. The first king, Tomislav I was crowned in AD 925 and Croatia became a Kingdom. The Kingdom of Croatia retained its sovereignty for almost two centuries. Croatia entered a union with Hungary in 1102. In 1526, the Croatian Parliament elected Ferdinand from the House of Habsburg to the Croatian throne. In 1918 Croatia declared independence from Austria-Hungary and joined the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. During World War II, the Germans occupied Croatian territory and created the Independent State of Croatia. After the war Croatia became a founding member of the Second Yugoslavia. On June 25, 1991, during a bloody civil war, Croatia declared independence and became a sovereign state.

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Terms & Conditions -These vary depending on the individual boat. Normally a deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance due 6 weeks before the date of your charter. Please contact us if you require further information.

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Boats Available for Daily Hire

Sports -

Fishing -

Sail Boats -

Bareboat Monohulls

Bareboat Catamarans

Bareboat Motor Yachts

Under 12 metres - Beneteau Antares 9.8 | Fairline Targa 34 | Cranchi Zaffiro 34

12 - 15 metres - Fairline Phantom 46

NB - The option of a Skipper is normally available with these boats. Please get in touch for more details and rates for Skippers

Skippered & Crewed Boats

Beneteau Bordeaux 60