Boats for rent on the Adriatic

Rent a Boat in Croatia

Rent a boat in Croatia for your holiday on the Adriatic. Boating.hr brings together sailboats, catamarans, motor boats, yachts and other boats for rent, listed by their owners and charter companies.

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  • 1rental company
  • 2destinations

Boat types

Choose a boat by type

A sailboat for a week-long cruise, a catamaran for the family or a RIB for a day at sea: pick the type that suits you.

Destinations

Where to rent a boat in Croatia

Choose your starting point and see the boats on offer. The number next to a destination includes boats from the surrounding area, and "Coming soon" means there are none there yet.

How it works

How do you find and rent a boat through Boating.hr?

  1. Search the offer

    Enter a destination, dates and number of guests, then narrow the choice by boat type, price and equipment.

  2. Check and contact the owner

    Each listing shows the specifications, the seasonal price list and a calendar of free dates. Call or write to the owner directly.

  3. Agree the rental

    You agree the dates, deposit and payment directly with the owner.

Boating puts renters in touch with boat owners and takes no part in the payment of the rental.

Rent a boat directly from the owner, without middlemen

Browse the available listings, compare the boats and contact the owner or charter company directly, with no middlemen and no commission charged to renters by Boating.hr. The owner’s phone number and email are shown on the listing and visible without registration, and you can also message the owner through Boating (after logging in).

Renters pay no commission, and the rental fee and deposit are paid directly to the owner, outside the platform. Boating.hr does not take part in the payment and does not vouch for the content of listings, so check the boat’s documents and insurance before you book.

Boat rental with or without a skipper

Each listing states how the boat is rented: the skipper can be included in the price, required, or optional (with a daily price shown), and some boats are rented without a skipper, as a bareboat. A boat rented with a crew comes with a full crew, which the listing also states.

Without a skipper you sail the boat yourself, which takes a suitable licence and experience. With a skipper, an experienced captain you hire for the rental period, you can sail without a licence. In the “Skipper and licence” filter choose “With skipper”, “Bareboat (I skipper myself)” or “I have no licence”.

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What to check before renting a boat

  • Licence and skipperCheck whether the listing requires a licence and whether a skipper is offered. Most boats need a valid skipper licence and a VHF radio certificate; if you do not have them, look for boats with a skipper.
  • SeasonDemand is highest from June to September. July and August are the most expensive and book out first, while May and October bring calmer seas and usually lower prices.
  • PriceThe listing shows a “from” price and a seasonal price list per day and per week. Check what is included, and agree the deposit, fuel, marina fees, final cleaning and extra equipment with the owner.
  • DatesThe calendar on the listing shows booked and free days, and some owners ask for a minimum number of days. Whether a boat is available by the day or by the week depends on the boat and the owner’s terms.
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Frequently asked questions about boat rental in Croatia

Where can I rent a boat in Croatia?

Boat hire on Boating.hr starts in the search bar: enter a departure point, dates and number of guests, or browse the destinations and boat types on this page. Owners and charter companies publish the listings, and each one shows the boat’s specifications, equipment, seasonal price list and calendar of free dates.

What types of boats can I rent through Boating.hr?

Boats for rent on Boating.hr include sailboats, catamarans, motor boats, motor yachts, RIBs, gulets, jet skis and small boats. The types currently available are listed under “Choose a boat by type”, and each type has its own page.

Can I contact the boat owner directly?

Yes. The owner’s phone number and email are shown on the listing and visible without registration, and after logging in you can also write through Boating. You agree the dates, deposit and payment directly with the owner.

Does Boating.hr charge a commission on the rental?

No. Renters search for boats and contact owners free of charge, and Boating.hr takes no percentage of the rental. The rental fee and deposit are agreed and paid directly to the owner, outside the platform.

Can I rent a boat with a skipper?

Yes, where the listing offers it: the skipper can be included in the price, required, or optional at a daily price. In the “Skipper and licence” filter choose “With skipper” and the list shows only such boats.

Can I rent a boat without a skipper?

Yes. Choose “Bareboat (I skipper myself)”: the list then shows boats rented without a skipper or with an optional one. You sail the boat yourself, so you need a suitable licence; if you do not have one, choose “I have no licence”.

Where can I find boats for rent in Dalmatia?

In the search bar enter a departure point in Dalmatia, for example Split, Zadar, Šibenik, Trogir or Dubrovnik, or a whole county. The destination pages show the boats in that place and its surroundings (within 50 km), and “Coming soon” means there are no boats listed in that place yet.

How can I check whether a boat is available?

Enter your departure and return dates in the search bar. The list shows only boats without a booking or block in that period and whose minimum rental fits your stay. You can always check exact availability in the calendar on the listing.

What should I check before renting a boat?

Check whether a licence is required and whether a skipper is offered, what is included in the price (deposit, fuel, marina, final cleaning, extra equipment), the seasonal price list and the calendar of free dates. Boating.hr does not take part in the payment of the rental or the deposit and does not vouch for the content of listings, so check the documents and insurance with the owner before you confirm.

How much does it cost to rent a boat in Croatia?

The price depends on the type and size of the boat, its equipment, the dates and the season. Each listing shows a “from” price and a seasonal price list, per day or per week where the owner gives them, and you agree the deposit, fuel, marina fees and final cleaning directly with the owner.

For boat owners

Own a boat? List it on Boating

Reach renters directly, with no middleman. Add photos, prices and an availability calendar, and receive inquiries straight to your phone and email.

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