With more than a thousand islands, reliable summer winds and a dense network of modern marinas, Croatia has become one of the world’s most competitive yacht charter markets. Sailors can choose between boutique local agencies and large international brands, each offering a slightly different style of holiday. Below is a neutral overview of five established names frequently chosen by guests planning a yacht charter in Croatia.
1. Silver Sail
Based in Split, Silver Sail is a locally grown charter specialist focused exclusively on Croatia. The company works as a curated platform rather than a single-fleet operator, selecting what it considers to be the best yachts and partners from a pool of several thousand boats across the Adriatic, with a particularly strong offer in Split and central Dalmatia.
Silver Sail arranges bareboat, skippered and fully crewed charters, with an emphasis on matching each group to the right yacht and skipper rather than simply filling availability. The team is known for detailed boat presentations, practical information on marinas and anchorages, and editorial-style guides that cover everything from routes and hidden bays to local holidays and fuel stations.
Independent reviews highlight personalised communication and repeat guests, which makes Silver Sail a strong option for travellers who value local insight and tailored itineraries over a standardised, global product.
2. The Moorings
The Moorings is one of the most recognisable global charter brands, with a history of more than 50 years and a standardised fleet deployed worldwide. In Croatia, the company operates from Marina Agana, situated between Split and Trogir, and also offers itineraries that connect to Dubrovnik and the southern coast.
In keeping with its global model, The Moorings provides bareboat, skippered and fully crewed options, including sailing monohulls, sailing catamarans and power catamarans. Guests benefit from a highly structured service: clear operating procedures, consistent yacht layouts within each model line, and a support network honed across its bases around the world.
For charterers who prefer the reliability and predictability of a large international brand, and who may already know The Moorings from other destinations, this operator offers a familiar framework for exploring the Dalmatian coast.
3. Croatia Yachting
Headquartered in Split, Croatia Yachting is a major domestic player that combines charter operations, yacht sales and charter management. It runs its own fleet of modern sailing yachts, catamarans and motor yachts, and in recent years has expanded to multiple bases along the Dalmatian coast, including Trogir and other strategic marinas.
The company is particularly known for its close relationship with several brands: it manages what it describes as the world’s largest fleet of Hanse sailing yachts and is the only Croatian charter operator offering the entire Bali Catamarans range, from smaller models up to the Bali 5.8.
This focus on specific manufacturers, coupled with a relatively young fleet, makes Croatia Yachting appealing to guests who are interested in sailing performance and up-to-date designs, or who are considering yacht ownership and charter management in parallel with their holiday.
4. NCP & mare
NCP & mare is based in Šibenik, a central-Adriatic city that sits between two of Croatia’s most popular nautical attractions: the Kornati archipelago and Krka National Park. The company has been active since the mid-1990s and positions itself as a leading Croatian yacht charter operator with more than 70 yachts in its fleet.
The fleet covers motor yachts, sailing yachts and catamarans, with options for bareboat, skippered and crewed charters. NCP & mare also operates as an RYA training centre, which may appeal to guests who want to combine a holiday with formal courses or who value a strong technical and safety culture.
Given its location, NCP & mare is well placed for itineraries focused on the island-dense central Adriatic and for those who prefer slightly quieter routes than the classic Split–Hvar–Vis triangle.
5. BomiShip
BomiShip is a Split-based company established in 1992 that specialises in luxury crewed yacht charter on the Adriatic. Rather than operating a large bareboat fleet, it focuses mainly on high-end motor yachts and motor-sailing vessels, many of them custom-built and run with full professional crews.
From its bases in Split and Zadar, BomiShip’s portfolio includes large custom motor yachts and traditional-style motor-sailers designed for comfort, with multiple cabins, spacious decks and hotel-style service. This positions the company in the upper segment of the market, catering to groups who want a fully serviced experience with chefs, hostesses and detailed itineraries arranged in advance.
For travellers considering a private “mini-cruise” rather than a hands-on sailing holiday, BomiShip represents a route into the world of large, crewed yachts along Croatia’s coastline.
How to choose the right company
All five companies have solid track records in Croatia, but they appeal to slightly different types of travellers:
- Local specialist vs global brand: Silver Sail offers a highly local, Croatia-only focus with curated boats and skippers, while The Moorings provides the consistency and structure of a global charter network.
- Own fleet vs brokerage model: Croatia Yachting and NCP & mare operate significant in-house fleets, which can mean direct control over maintenance and yacht standards. Silver Sail, by contrast, aggregates top options from multiple operators, giving broad choice in one place.
- Luxury crewed focus: BomiShip stands out for guests seeking a fully crewed, luxury experience on larger vessels, often closer to a small-ship cruise than a traditional bareboat charter.
When comparing offers, prospective charterers should look beyond headline price and examine yacht age and specification, base location relative to their planned route, support services, and the level of local advice available. With careful selection, any of these five companies can provide a solid platform for exploring Croatia’s islands under sail or power.
About Peter C.
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