Explore the wonders of coastal Croatia on this 5-day sailing adventure tour
What better way to enjoy a holiday than sailing in the Adriatic Sea. This guided sailing tour allows you to book a private sailboat for your group. The boat comes with a skipper, so you do not need to pilot the boat, just enjoy the incredible Croatian coast, spending days exploring islands, towns, coves and swimming in the Sea.
Croatia is renowned for its heavenly islands in the Adriatic Sea; in fact, several regattas occur in this country every year. And if you’re a sailing enthusiast who also likes celebrating on the water, you’ve probably heard of Sail Week. This sailing adventure tour gives you a taste of life on the water!
The archipelago off the coast of Croatia boasts an exceptional array of islands to visit. This 5-day sailing tour will bring you to some of the most spectacular spots, uninhabited island gems, and two National Parks. You embark from Split and sail around the Dalmatian area, berthing in some of the best marinas in the country.
You can customize this tour to suit your preferences. Do you want an authentic nautical experience on a standard sailboat? Or are you looking for a tour where you can relent responsibility, have food service, and just relax? Either way, you’ll find a vessel to suit your needs. You’re the master of this tour!
On a sailing adventure, be prepared to live at sea, noting that you’ll be subject to the motion of the waves for the duration of the tour. During the trip, guests are responsible for their activities. Some fixed itineraries include snorkelling, as listed below, but you can customize this tour to your preferences. The following itinerary is an example of a 5-day tour; that said, these itineraries are flexible, and you can charter a boat for as long as you want!
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5-day Sailing Adventure in Croatia Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Sail to Primosten
This tour departs from Split and navigates towards another coastal town called Primosten. Its unique geography resembles the island it once was, but it was narrowly attached to mainland Croatia in the 16th century. Primosten is synonymous with relaxation, and it delivers: lay out on the beach, stroll slowly through town, find a nice stone patio in the sun and have a drink, and indulge in some gourmet Croatian dishes. On the way to Primosten, your Skipper will bring you to hidden coves for swimming and snorkelling, if you wish.
Overnight Location: Onboard the boat
Distance: 4 hours of sailing
Meals: Depend on the boat
Day 2 Sail to Skradin and Visit Krka National Park
Leaving Primosten in the morning, you will sail into the Luka Canal towards Skradin, one of the oldest settlements in Croatia with a rich cultural heritage. This is where you’ll stop before entering Krka National Park, an enchanting reserve of cascading lakes and waterfalls. Explore the area at your leisure and admire the Franciscan Monastery built on a small island in the middle of Visovac Lake—truly impressive! Head back to Skradin to spend the night in the marina.
Overnight Location: Onboard the boat
Distance: 4 hours of sailing
Meals: Depend on the boat
Day 3 Sail to Kornati National Park
Today includes an exceptional excursion to the mostly uninhabited Kornati Islands. Recognized as a National Park, the landscapes here comprise of rugged white cliffs next to the serene vivid blue sea. The archipelago hides innumerable coves to dock near to swim and snorkel. You’ll feel like you’re in paradise! Navigate to the small island of Piskera to anchor for the night.
Overnight Location: Onboard the boat
Distance: 4 hours of sailing
Meals: Depend on the boat
Day 4 Sail to Kaprije Island
Keeping on theme with finding peaceful, magnificent islands, today you’ll visit Kaprije Island, named after its agricultural wealth in capers—an ingredient you’ll find many Croatian dishes. You’ll notice a few unique points about this island: cars are prohibited, so it feels very peaceful, and there are only a few cafes and restaurants. Get a taste of what sailing in the Mediterranean used to be like before it exploded in nautical tourism.
Overnight Location: Onboard the boat
Distance: 4 hours of sailing
Meals: Depend on the boat
Day 5 Sail to Veli Drvenik Island
Leave early from Kaprije Island to leave time to visit the marvellous blue lagoon on nearby Veli Drvenik Island. It doesn’t look like the typical Mediterranean landscape—you may feel like you’ve sailed to the tropics when you see this white-sand beach and calm turquoise water. Soak up the last moments of this sailing journey before heading back to Split in the late afternoon and disembark for the end of your tour.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 4 hours of sailing
Meals: Depend on the boat
5-day Sailing Adventure in Croatia Tour Price and Dates
Pricing for this sailing tour from Split always depend on many factors. The price is affected by the type of boat you choose, meal board, also, whether you choose to sail during the high, medium, or low season.
The best time to sail in Croatia’s Islands for this tour is mid-May to mid-September, although Croatia has a pleasant climate year-round.
Prices below are for the entire boat rental, and depend on many factors, such as the season, length of your travel, size of your group, mooring fees, meal basis.
Elan 431 Yacht Sailboat (up to 6 people, Self Catering):
A great standard option for lower budgets, the Elan 431 has 3 double-occupancy cabins and 3 bathrooms onboard. It has a beautiful interior kitchen and dining area.
- Low season (April & October): from $2,850 USD per boat ($475 USD per person)
- Medium season (May & September 16th to 30th Sep): from $3,325 USD per boat ($575 USD per person)
- High season (June, July, August, September 1st to 15th): from $3,825 USD per boat ($650 USD per person)
Salona 42 Yacht Sailboat (up to 4 people, Self Catering):
For small groups, the Salona 42 is a great choice. It has 2 double-occupancy rooms and 1 bathroom onboard. Get an authentic sailing experience on this smaller yacht.
- Low season (Mar 28th to June 5th & September 12th to November 1st): from $3,275 USD per boat ($825 USD per person)
- High season (June 6th to September 11th): from $3,725 USD per boat ($950 USD per person)
Elan 50 Yacht Sailboat (up to 8 people, Self Catering, Half Board available for extra charge):
This boat is a great choice for those who want a bit more excitement on the water. You can choose to self-cater or include half-board with this option.
- Low season (March 26th to June 3rd & September 12th to November 1st): from $6,050 USD per boat ($775 USD per person)
- High season (June 4th to September 11th): from $6,625 USD per boat ($850 USD per person)
Lagoon 42 Catamaran (up to 6 people, Half Board included):
This higher-end boat has 3 double-occupancy cabins and offers plenty of amenities. It has a sleek semi-covered outdoor seating area. Half-board (breakfast and lunch) is included!
- Low season (January 1st to May 31st & Oct 1st to December 31st): $9,425 USD per boat ($1,575 USD per person)
- Medium season (June & September): from $11,425 USD per boat ($1,925 USD per person)
- High season (July & August): from $13,350 USD per boat ($2,225 USD per person)
Note that sailing bookings require a 50% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking.
Book NowAccommodation on the 5-day Sailing Adventure in Croatia Tour
This tour offers a selection of boats to suit a range of preferences. Boats can fit up to 8 travellers in 4 rooms; therefore single rooms are only possible for groups of 7 or less. Each boat has a small kitchen area and cozy seating area.
Accommodation on Standard Tour
Elan 431 Yacht Sailboat
A great standard option for lower budgets, the Elan 431 has 3 double-occupancy cabins and 3 bathrooms onboard. It has a beautiful interior kitchen and dining area.
Salona 42 Yacht Sailboat
For small groups, the Salona 42 is a great choice. It has 2 double-occupancy rooms and 1 bathroom onboard. Get an authentic sailing experience on this smaller yacht.
Elan 50 Yacht Sailboat
The Elan 50 yacht has 4 double-occupancy rooms and 3 bathrooms onboard. This boat is a great choice for those who want a bit more excitement on the water.
Lagoon 42 Catamaran
This higher-end boat has 3 double-occupancy cabins and offers plenty of amenities. It has a sleek semi-covered outdoor seating area. Half-board (breakfast and lunch) is included!
Other Boats
There is a large selection of vessels to suit different preferences. The options offer different amenities and range in price. Contact us for more information!
What’s included in the 5-day Sailing Adventure in Croatia Tour?
Meals
Meal inclusions vary by boat. Some charters do not include meals, while others offer half-board included in the price. Some boats also have an option to add half-board for an additional fee.
Accommodations
4 nights are included on the 5-day tour.
Transportation during the Tour
Tour includes 4 hours of sailing daily. Transfers from Split to marina before the tour and drop off after the tour are included.
Also Included
- Professional Skipper
- Chef/host (if tour booked with half-board)
- Final cleaning
- Tourist tax
- Towels and bed linens
- Fuel
Not included
- Additional meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Marina and mooring fees (for custom tours, depending on the boat size, season and location of the marina, might vary between 42 and 175 EUR per boat per night)
- Entrance to national parks
- Tips for the crew
Optional Extras
- Boat upgrade
- Upgrade itinerary to longer trip
Frequently Asked Questions about 5-day Sailing Adventure in Croatia Tour
AndAdventure is a boutique Croatian tour operator specializing in adventure tourism, such as hiking, cycling, sailing, kayaking and more. AndAdventure was founded by experienced Croatian guides who want to share their passion for playing outside. Combing tourism with adventure, they aim to deliver high-quality, safe, and exciting journeys throughout Croatia.
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