FAQ
The choice between a sailing boat and a catamaran should depend on your preferences and experience. Catamarans are more stable and spacious, which makes them suitable for those without much sailing experience, while sailing boats offer a traditional sailing experience and are more suitable for experienced clients.
Accepted licenses are listed by the Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure. You also need a VHF (radio) license, which can be held by another crew member, not necessarily the skipper. Make sure the license is up-to-date and meets the requirements and standards.
Yes, all inhabited Croatian islands have shops and other amenities like post offices, banks and ATMs, ensuring you have access to essential services and products during your trip.
The charter price includes your boat rental with all listed equipment, a fully equipped kitchen, and bed linen for all cabins. Berth in the home port is included. Additional costs apply for fuel, marina fees, and other extras not specified in the charter agreement. Also, obligatory and optional extra services are charged by a charter company additionally on the check in. All details are provided during the booking process.
Prices vary by marina, boat size, and season. Marina facilities typically include water, electricity, restaurants, shops, showers, and laundry. It's recommended to check specific marina rates in advance to plan your budget accordingly. In addition to marinas, it is also possible to moor in city ports, which are certainly cheaper options than marinas. There are also possibilities of anchoring in bays or tying to buoys.
Yes, many boats are registered for international sailing, but prior arrangement and official procedures are required, including customs and tax costs. Ensure all necessary documentation and permissions are obtained before planning your route outside Croatian waters.
Before the check-in of the vessel the client should put the deposit in a certain amount in cash or as credit card deposit (Visa or Mastercard). After the completion of yacht charter the whole deposit will be returned to the client, unless some damages or loss of equipment are noticed. Otherwise, the stated deposit shall be kept in the amount needed for the repair or for purchase of damaged or lost equipment. Paying deposit is also obligatory in cases when a skipper is hired. In such case the said deposit cannot be used for covering the costs emerged due to skipper’s negligence, bad operation of the vessel or its equipment.
Yes, it is possible. In most cases, it is a "last minute" offer.
Contact us online, and you’ll be lead through whole process. All possible options will be presented and explained to you. The contact you have made has no consequences nor obligations for you.
If you have no sailing experience or if you do not possess an officially recognized sailing license, you are obliged to hire a skipper. Even if you have sailing experience but are not sure in your maneuvering skills, we strongly recommend you to hire a professional skipper for at least several days to make your cruise more relaxing and safe. Skippers are well acquainted with the Adriatic region and will be able to suggest you the most interesting places for swimming and fun, as well as numerous restaurants. We can find the skipper for you.
To rent a vessel in Croatia, the person navigating the boat must possess a valid and accepted license, corresponding to Croatian rules and regulations. In case you don't want to hire a captain (skipper), we recommend that you apply for an exam in order to get a valid license. If you need help or advice regarding taking the exam, please contact us, we will be happy to help.
Skipper’s services are an additional cost and are not included in the charter price. The guests are obliged to pay them (also those of a hostess or a cook) as well as food and drink for the skipper or the other crew members.
Although the captain (skipper) can sleep on a berth in the saloon, our recommendation is to provide the captain (skipper) with his own cabin. Given that the duty of the captain (skipper) is to take care of the vessel and the safety of the guests, it is necessary for him to have his own space for a well-deserved rest. Also in this case, the guests will have more comfort and a free salon area for hanging out. Each vessel is registered for a certain number of people (the law does not allow this number to be exceeded) – if this number does not include a berth in the salon area, the skipper is required to have his own cabin.
The choice of the yacht depends entirely on your wishes and preferences and of the type of holidays you have in mind. Before choosing a yacht answer yourself the following questions:
- How many people will be on board?
- Does your group consist of those who can share cabins, or each person require separate cabin?
- Do you prefer comfort and luxury, or modest conditions are acceptable?
- Do you require a skipper, hostess, chef, etc. or not? (Keep in mind that all additional crew members need to sleep on board as well, so plan berths accordingly.)
In Orvas Yachting offer you can find following yacht types:
- Sailing boat, monohull – excellent for both family and active vacation
- Motorboat – for those who like speed
- Catamaran – comfortable and very stable