Yacht Charter in the Dalmatian Islands

The Dalmatian Islands are the archipelago that lies between Split and Trogir in the North and Dubrovnik in the South. Crews who believe 'variety is the spice of life' will find the Dalmatian Islands an absolute pleasure; with traditional markets to buy fresh fruit and local produce to supermarkets for home comforts, simple quiet overnight anchorages to buzzing towns with a vibrant nightlife, historic harbours to modern marinas, gentle morning breezes to more exciting sailing in the afternoon.

Where can we sail from in the Dalmatian region?

The Dalmatian Islands area is easy to access from the UK. A number of flights run every day from the UK to both Split and Dubrovnik from as early as April and as late as October. Split airport is accessible from all London Airports; Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stanstead as well as Bristol in the west and Newcastle and Manchester to the north.

What's the weather like?

The Croatian climate is typically Mediterranean, meaning warm dry summers and mild winters. With 2,600 hours of sunlight yearly it is one of the sunniest coastlines in Europe. You can expect temperatures of around 30°C during July/August with it dropping to around 20°C in May and October.

The prevailing wind in Croatia is from the north west, with an average wind speed of 7/8 knots. This grows to a comfortable Force 4-5 (10-20 knots) some afternoons making for some exhilerating sailing! Look out for the ‘Bora’ - a north easterly that can surprise you if you don’t check your forecasts regularly.

How much should I budget for mooring fees?

Croatian port authorities are some of the friendliest and most organised we know! Their harbours and marinas also host some brilliant facilities including water and shore power. You do however pay for this privilege. In Croatia you can expect to pay mooring fees at harbours, marinas and sometimes on mooring buoys. The prices vary depending on where you are and also your yacht length; they can range from £20 - £100 per night. Don't let these seemingly pricey fees put you off as there are numerous bays where you can anchor off and dinghy to shore. On a week sailing in the Dalmatian Islands, on a 42ft yacht, we recently spent £250 on mooring fees for the week.