Yacht charter pricing in Croatia depends on more than the weekly boat rate. The final cost of a sailing week from Split changes with boat size, season, skipper service, marina choices, fuel, provisioning, and optional extras.
This page explains how ABA VELA pricing works in practice, so guests can compare boat types, understand what is included, and plan a more realistic budget before booking. If you are comparing yacht rental or yacht hire queries, use it as a weekly Split charter cost guide rather than a one-day boat-rental estimate.
What affects the price of a yacht charter in Croatia?
- boat size and type
- season
- bareboat vs skippered
- marina / mooring choices
- fuel
- provisioning
- optional extras
- booking timing and discounts
What the weekly yacht price includes
- use of the yacht for the agreed charter period
- standard onboard equipment according to the inventory list
- safety gear
- home marina mooring in ACI Marina Split
- support and assistance from the local ABA VELA team
- unlimited Wi-Fi
Check the selected boat page and booking breakdown for the exact current pricing wording, because mandatory extras and taxes are listed separately where applicable.
Weekly pricing by boat size / type
The table below is a practical comparison guide based on the current ABA VELA fleet structure and current live examples visible on the fleet and boat pages. Use it as orientation, then confirm the exact live week on the yacht page you want.
| Boat type | Low / shoulder season | Peak season | Typical crew size | Best use case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-cabin sailing yacht | Current live examples on ABA VELA pages can sit around 650-1,380 EUR per week in lower and shoulder periods. | Current late-summer examples can reach roughly 1,955 EUR and should be checked week by week. | 2-6 guests | couples, smaller crews, practical bareboat weeks |
| 4-cabin sailing yacht | Current live quotes should be checked on the selected yacht page; larger monohulls usually start above the smaller 3-cabin range. | Peak-summer rates depend on the exact Bavaria model, charter week, and demand, so confirm the live weekly rate on the selected yacht page. | 6-8 guests | families, mixed groups, more onboard space |
| 5-cabin sailing yacht | For low and shoulder periods, 5-cabin sailing-yacht pricing varies by model year and inventory, so use the selected yacht page for the live weekly rate. | In peak summer, 5-cabin yachts move with demand and limited availability, so confirm the live weekly rate on the selected yacht page. | 8-10 guests | larger groups that still want a monohull |
| Catamaran | Current Lagoon 42 examples can start around 1,650 EUR in lower shoulder weeks. | Current stronger-season examples can sit around 4,240 EUR or more depending on week and yacht. | 6-10 guests | families and groups who want more beam and social space |
Seasonality
Season changes the price quickly in Split. May, June, September, and early October are usually the most practical value months because the weather is still good, the route network works well, and the weekly boat rate is lower than peak summer. July and August cost more, book earlier, and leave less room for late decision-making. Outside the main season you may also see more flexibility on shorter stays or late changes.
If timing is still the main decision, see our best time for yacht charter in Split guide to compare shoulder season, peak summer, and route fit in more detail.
If you are budgeting by itinerary as well as by month, compare the weekly yacht charter routes from Split and the South Dalmatia sailing route before fixing the week.
Bareboat vs skippered price effect
Charter type changes the final price because skipper, hostess, or chef services add cost beyond the yacht itself. Use the two dedicated pages below to compare what changes operationally between a self-sailed week and a professionally skippered week.
Bareboat charter Skippered charter| Extra | Current pricing |
|---|---|
| Skipper | Skipper service is quoted as an extra during booking; confirm the current rate on the selected yacht page or during enquiry. |
| Hostess | Hostess service is an optional extra and should be confirmed for the selected yacht and week. |
| Chef | Chef service is an optional extra and should be confirmed for the selected yacht and week. |
Marina, fuel and provisioning
Fuel depends on how much motoring the crew does, how far the route reaches, and how much the week relies on engine time rather than sailing. Marina and buoy spend depends on the overnight style you choose once you leave the home base. Provisioning depends on crew size, shopping habits, and whether you eat ashore or mostly onboard. These are practical extras, but they are not fixed in the same way as the weekly yacht rate.
For practical route and base-planning context from ACI Marina Split, see our Split charter guide .
If your flights require a fixed finish city, review the one-way yacht charter from Split to Dubrovnik and the one-way yacht charter from Dubrovnik to Split before treating the week as a standard round-trip budget.
Early booking vs last minute
Early booking usually means the best choice of boats and more price stability. Last-minute booking is more opportunistic and depends on what is still available for your dates. Repeat-client discounts, multi-week logic, and seasonal offer rules are handled separately on the offers page.
Check current discountsReal sample calculations
The three examples below are planning scenarios, not fixed tariffs. They use the live pricing logic shown on ABA VELA pages and explain where the final total still depends on the selected yacht, services, and route style.
| Illustrative example 1 - Couple / small crew / 3-cabin sailing yacht / shoulder season / bareboat | |
|---|---|
| Yacht price | Current live shoulder-season examples for 3-cabin Bavaria yachts on ABA VELA pages can sit around 1,105-1,380 EUR per week. |
| Base package | 150-300 EUR depending on the boat |
| Fuel / marinas / provisioning | Fuel, marinas, and provisioning vary by route style, crew size, and season, so final spend should be treated as a planning range rather than a fixed tariff. |
| Total estimated budget | Treat the final total as the live yacht rate plus the base package and variable trip spend, not as a fixed published tariff. |
| Illustrative example 2 - Family / 4-cabin sailing yacht / skipper / summer week | |
|---|---|
| Yacht price | For a 4-cabin family yacht in summer, use the selected Bavaria or similar yacht page for the live weekly rate because July and August pricing moves with the exact boat and week. |
| Base package | 150-300 EUR depending on the boat |
| Skipper | Skipper service is quoted as an extra during booking; confirm the current rate on the selected yacht page or during enquiry. |
| Fuel / marinas / provisioning | Fuel, marinas, and provisioning vary by route style, crew size, and season, so final spend should be treated as a planning range rather than a fixed tariff. |
| Total estimated budget | Plan this scenario as the live summer yacht rate plus the base package, skipper service, and route spend; confirm the final total once the yacht and week are selected. |
| Illustrative example 3 - Larger group / catamaran / skipper / shoulder or peak week | |
|---|---|
| Yacht price | Current Lagoon catamaran examples on ABA VELA pages can range from about 1,650 EUR in lower shoulder periods to around 4,240 EUR in stronger summer weeks. |
| Base package | 150-300 EUR depending on the yacht |
| Skipper / hostess | Skipper service is quoted as an extra during booking, while hostess service is optional and should be confirmed for the selected yacht and week. |
| Fuel / marinas / provisioning | Fuel, marinas, and provisioning vary by route style, crew size, and season, so final spend should be treated as a planning range rather than a fixed tariff. |
| Total estimated budget | Treat this catamaran scenario as a planning bracket based on the live yacht rate plus selected crew services and route spend, not as a fixed tariff. |
FAQ
What is included in the yacht price?
The yacht rate covers yacht use plus the standard onboard equipment and support described on the selected boat page.
Does the website price include VAT?
Check the current boat page and booking breakdown for the exact wording, because mandatory extras and taxes are listed separately where applicable.
What extra costs should I budget for?
Fuel, marina or buoy fees outside the home base, provisioning, optional extras, and any crew services can all change the final number.
Is a skipper included in the yacht price?
Usually not. Skipper service is quoted as an extra during booking; confirm the current rate on the selected yacht page or during enquiry.
Is it cheaper to book in May, June, September or early October?
Yes, those months are usually the strongest value periods compared with peak July and August.
Should I check Special Offers before booking?
Yes. Special Offers is the right place to compare early booking, last-minute, repeat-client, and seasonal deal logic.