The 12 Private Sailing Charters in Croatia That Earn Their Price

1.Private Sailing Tours in Zadar Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Review of a private Zadar sailing tour to Ošljak and Ugljan, with snorkeling, swimming, local guidance, lunch options, and practical tips.

“My family and I were in Zadar for a day in Port on a cruise recently. We booked a half day trip and had an amazing time! We stopped for lunch and two different places to get out and snorkel in the crystal clear water. Toni was extremely accommodating and even had drinks and snacks on board for us. Highly recommend this experience for a relaxing day on the water!”

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2.Private Sailing Boat Trip with Swimming and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 2 - 8 hours

Sail from Hvar to the Pakleni Islands on a private boat with swimming, snorkeling, scenic bays, and room for up to six people.

“Jura was great. Amazing vibes, no complaints at all.”

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3.Private Sailing Adventure in Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of Dubrovnik’s private sailing tour, with Elaphiti Islands, Blue Cave swims, city views, skipper tips, costs, and practical advice.

“The perfect, laid back afternoon spent on the water. A great sail and swim while seeing the sights of Dubrovnik. Highly recommend this adventure!”

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4.8-Day Private Sailing Tour from Split with Meals and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $10,909Best value

Combine luxury yacht sailing, BMW motorcycle roads, Croatian islands, Montenegro, Mostar, and local meals on an 8-day private tour.

“Boris was our skipper and was AMAZING!! As new sailors he was kinda and patient and willing to teach us through our panic and many many many questions. We ate like kings over the week, saw many beautiful places, and learned a ton! HiRead more”

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5.Ugljan Beach and Villages Private Sailboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews

Spend a flexible day sailing from Zadar to Ugljan, with swimming, snorkeling, village stops, island views, and a sunset drink.

“This trip is so amazing. Our captain was wonderful - extremely smart and kind. We were able to do and see so many gorgeous things on land and in the water.”

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6.Dubrovnik Private Boat Tour – Luxury Sailing Yacht Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Review of Dubrovnik’s private Cardea sailing tour to the Elaphiti Islands, with practical advice on price, skipper, itinerary, boat, and value.

“Truly amazing and wonderfull experience sailing through Elaphiti islands following with priceless experience and local knowledge of our Captain Mario, who made our familily even more incredible day. Highly reccomended! :)”

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7.From Tučepi: Makarska Riviera Private Sailing Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 7 hours

Review of a private Tučepi sailing day trip to Hvar or Brač, with Biokovo views, swimming, snorkeling, and hands-on sailing.

“Bästa dagen på semestern. Fin båt, trevlig kapten och fantastiska omgivningar!”

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8.Luxury Private Sailing from Dubrovnik: Day & Multiday Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Dubrovnik sailing tour to Elaphiti, Mljet, Ston, and Korcula, with wine, snacks, snorkeling, and a skipper.

“What a perfect day!!! Daniel and Nika were amazing. We had fabulous local wine and snacks, beautiful sights and snorkeling and a great lunch where we were taken by rowboat. I can’t recommend this enough. The boat is beautiful and comfortable too”

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9.Private sailing tour at the Makarska Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Review of a private sailing tour from Tučepi along the Makarska Riviera, with swimming stops, sailing lessons, and room for nine.

“Cannot recommend this day trip enough. Thanks so much to Sebastian and Emily for a memorable experience. Really welcoming and knowledgeable and we felt in very safe hands. The highlight of the trip. Thanks for having us!”

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10.Full Day Private Sailing Tour of Cavtat and Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours

Review of a private Cavtat sailing tour to Dubrovnik, Lopud, Sunj Beach, Kolocep, and the Blue Cave, with practical booking advice.

“For us, this was a perfect day. Friendly, acknowledged skipper, knows a lot about Croatian history, the everyday life in Croatia, and is a skilled sailor. We had good conversations, good laughs and good times. He organized lunch for us on a restaurant, and he’s got soft drinks on the boat for the guests. If ever in Cavtat, go sailing with Mato!! We can give our best recommendations⛵️”

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11.Full Day Private Sailing Tour of Cavtat and Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Sail from Cavtat to Lopud, Kolocep, and Dubrovnik views with a private crew, swimming at Sunj Beach, and a possible Blue Cave stop.

“Great day sailing - to island of Lokrum and around the peninsula of Dubrovnik, seeing the city from the sea 😘”

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12.Private Sailing Tour with Snorkeling in Hvar Pakleni Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Review of Hvar’s private Pakleni Islands sailing tour, with snorkeling, quiet beaches, lunch options, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.

“We had an absolutely incredible time sailing around the Pakleni Islands. Our skipper Jura was knowledgeable, kind, funny, and introduced us to all the best beaches. He alo took us to a gorgeous and secluded lunch spot. Any trip to Hvar is not complete without this sailing tour!”

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