Private crewed charter from Split

Private crewed yacht charter from Split, Croatia

A crewed yacht charter in Croatia should feel clear before you board. ABA VELA combines live yacht availability from Split with skipper and hostess service, route ideas and a practical package estimate, so you can compare a sailing yacht and a catamaran without guessing the main costs.

Lagoon 42 crewed catamaran charter from Split, Croatia

What makes this a crewed yacht charter?

A private crewed yacht charter is different from joining a shared cruise or simply adding a skipper to a bareboat booking. Your group charters the whole yacht, while the crew supports the practical side of the holiday: sailing, mooring, route planning, provisioning rhythm and daily comfort on board.

For ABA VELA, this page focuses on a practical Croatia crewed charter from Split with a professional skipper and hostess. If you only need help handling the yacht, compare our skippered yacht charter Croatia guide. If your crew holds the required licence and wants to sail independently, compare bareboat charter Croatia.

  • Private yacht: your group books the yacht for its own week, not individual cabins on a shared cruise.
  • Professional crew: skipper and hostess service are built into the estimate shown below.
  • Split base: start from ACI Marina Split with route ideas toward Brač, Hvar, Vis, Šolta, Korčula, Kornati, Krka or Dubrovnik.
  • Transparent planning: see yacht week, crew, food, fuel, insurance and route-based marina or buoy estimates before asking for the final offer.

Best route areas for a Croatia crewed holiday

Most private crewed yacht charters from Split work especially well in Central Dalmatia because the sailing distances are short and the island variety is high: Brač, Hvar, Vis, the Pakleni Islands and Šolta can all fit a relaxed one-week rhythm. Longer or one-way weeks can extend toward Korčula, Lastovo, Dubrovnik, Kornati or Krka when the route, weather and logistics make sense.

Use the route cards below as planning starting points, then review the wider Croatia sailing guides or the detailed Central Dalmatia route from Split before requesting a tailored crewed charter offer.

Configure your crewed week

Compare your crewed yacht charter options

Use this configurator as a starting estimate for a private crewed yacht charter in Croatia. Live totals combine the selected yacht week with skipper, hostess, damage waiver, fuel, food and route-based berth estimates, so you can compare realistic options before asking for the final offer.

1. Choose your boat and week

Compare a crewed sailing yacht and a crewed catamaran from Split. Only one boat is active in the summary at a time, but each card keeps its own selected week.

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Sailing yacht

Bavaria Cruiser 51

View Bavaria Cruiser 51 yacht details

  • 2018 | 4 passenger cabins | 15 m
  • 8 guests + skipper & hostess
  • 4 double cabins for passengers

For larger monohull groups, Bavaria Cruiser 51 gives four guest double cabins, strong sailing performance and a practical cockpit for a private crewed yacht charter from Split. One cabin stays reserved for the skipper and hostess, so guests still keep four passenger cabins.

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Catamaran

Lagoon 42

View Lagoon 42 catamaran details

  • 2019 | 4 passenger cabins | 12 m
  • 8 guests + skipper & hostess
  • 4 double cabins for passengers

Lagoon 42 is the catamaran option for families and groups who want more beam, cockpit space and cabin separation. Dedicated bow crew cabins let the skipper and hostess stay apart from guest space during the crewed charter.

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2. Choose a route idea

Route selection now changes the berth estimate in the total because each route carries a different mix of anchors, buoys and marinas.

Central Dalmatia route map from Split to Brac, Hvar, Vis and Solta

Central Dalmatia route

  • Round trip from Split
  • The classic Split week with Brac, Hvar, Vis and Solta for crews who want an easy first rhythm.
South Dalmatia route map via Hvar, Korcula and Mljet

South Dalmatia route

  • Round trip from Split
  • Hvar, Korcula and Mljet in one week, with longer southern legs balanced around crew comfort.
North Dalmatia and Kornati route map from Split

North Dalmatia & Kornati route

  • Round trip from Split
  • This northern quiet-island route works well for guests who want Kornati scenery and less central-island pressure, especially outside the busiest peak-summer marina rhythm.
North Dalmatia and Krka route map via Skradin

North Dalmatia & Krka route

  • Round trip from Split
  • A calmer northern tempo for sheltered sailing, Skradin, Krka National Park and quieter coastal stops.
One-way yacht charter route map from Split to Dubrovnik

Split to Dubrovnik one-way route

  • One way from Split
  • A southbound option for guests who want a directional week all the way to Dubrovnik with firmer logistics.
One-way yacht charter route map from Dubrovnik to Split

Dubrovnik to Split one-way route

  • One way to Split
  • The northbound version suits guests who want to begin in Dubrovnik and finish back at ABA VELA's Split base, usually with the same need for firmer logistics and earlier coordination.

3. Review your crewed week

Route can be adjusted during the cruise depending on weather and your preferences.

  • Selected boatBavaria Cruiser 51 - Vela Tonka
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  • Selected routeRoute 1 - Central Dalmatia route
  • Guest capacity8 guests + skipper & hostess
  • Number of weeks1

Price calculation breakdown

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Provisioning estimate covers standard food and drinks on board. Premium alcohol, restaurant spend, and tailored menus are not included.

What is included in this crewed yacht charter estimate

  • Discounted weekly yacht charter price for the selected live available week.
  • Professional skipper and hostess service for the private crewed charter.
  • Damage waiver or full boat insurance coverage, fuel estimate, food and drinks estimate, and route-based marina, buoy or anchorage costs.
  • Final route pace, transfers, premium provisioning, wine, restaurant plans and extras are confirmed directly with ABA VELA.

Why these two boats were chosen

These two live options keep the comparison practical: one Bavaria Cruiser 51 sailing yacht and one Lagoon 42 catamaran, both set up for private crewed holidays with four passenger double cabins. The crew stay in dedicated crew space, so the skipper and hostess do not take away from the four guest cabins you see here.

FAQ

Is this a private charter or a shared cruise?

This page is for a private crewed charter. Your group books the yacht, skipper and hostess for its own week.

What is included in the estimated crewed package?

The estimate combines the selected discounted yacht week with skipper, hostess, damage waiver or full boat insurance coverage, fuel, food and route-based marina, buoy or anchorage estimates. Premium provisioning, restaurant spend, transfers and special extras are confirmed separately.

Are food and drinks fully fixed?

No. The page uses a moderate onboard provisioning estimate. Premium alcohol, restaurant spend and tailored menus are outside this estimate.

Can ABA VELA change the route during the week?

Yes. Weather, harbour conditions and your preferences can all change the final daily plan. That is normal on a crewed charter.

Can I ask for a second week or a custom 10-14 day plan?

Yes. Use the second-week option when a suitable extra week is open, or contact ABA VELA directly for a custom longer cruise plan.

Ready for a tailor-made crewed yacht charter in Croatia? Tell ABA VELA your week, group size and comfort preferences. Contact us.