Croatia Yacht & Gulet Charter Costs FAQ

Using the current calculator example for six guests, a €10,000 sailing yacht, catamaran or motor-yacht charter with a skipper and Host comes to approximately €19,380 total, or about €3,230 per person, after the calculator adds its current food/drinks, fuel, marina, visitor-tax and one-way planning amounts.

This is a budgeting example only, not a quoted or minimum charter price. The boat itself can be relatively inexpensive; crew and the other charter costs are what increase the total. Change the calculator amounts to match the vessel and services you are actually considering.

The calculator currently uses €1,100 per week as its planning amount for a professional skipper on a bareboat-based yacht. The actual fee depends on the vessel, operator and season.

The calculator currently uses €1,100 per week for a Host. The Host fee pays for the service; groceries, food and drinks are additional.

The calculator leaves the Private Chef amount at €0 by default because this service varies too much to use a reliable generic figure. Enter the quoted weekly Chef fee if you select that crew arrangement. Provisions and drinks remain additional unless specifically included.

The current 10-person gulet example starts with a €25,000 vessel and crew charter price. With the calculator's current half-board, drinks, ports/marinas, visitor tax and one-way figures, the approximate total is €36,120, or about €3,620 per person.

Gulet prices and inclusions vary widely, so the individual offer is the authority.

The calculator currently uses €550 per person per week as its half-board planning amount. On many gulets half-board is an obligatory extra; the exact meal plan and price are stated in the individual offer.

The calculator currently allows €250 per person per week for a drinks budget or package. Some gulets use a package, some run a bar tab and some have different arrangements. Check the written offer before booking.

The calculator currently uses €1,500 per week as a planning estimate for both the yacht and gulet examples. Actual costs depend heavily on vessel size, route and whether you use full-service marinas, town ports, moorings or anchorages.

For the bareboat-based yacht example, the calculator currently uses €1,000 per week for fuel. Actual consumption depends on the yacht, engine use, weather and itinerary. Gulets often have a defined cruising allowance instead.

For the yacht example, the calculator uses €1,000 as a one-way or positioning planning amount. The gulet example uses €1,500. The actual fee and availability depend on the vessel and the bookings before and after your charter.

The main private-yacht or gulet charter price is generally for the whole vessel. Other costs can be charged per person, such as meal packages, drinks packages or visitor tax. Always check the unit shown on the quote.

Using the current six-person calculator example, the approximate total is €19,380, or about €3,230 per person. This includes the calculator's current €10,000 boat, skipper, Host, food/drinks, fuel, marina, visitor-tax and one-way planning amounts. It is a budgeting example only, not an advertised per-person charter price.

A bareboat price normally starts with the vessel itself. A skipper, Host, food, drinks, fuel, ports/marinas, visitor tax, one-way positioning and other services can sit on top of that base price. This is why the calculator separates the charter price from additional costs.

The boat. That is the starting point. A bareboat charter does not include a skipper, Host, Private Chef, food, drinks, fuel, visitor tax, port fees, marina fees, provisioning, transfers or other holiday expenses unless the individual quote specifically lists them as included.

A skippered charter is a bareboat yacht with a professional skipper added. The skipper operates and navigates the yacht, handles docking and manoeuvring, monitors conditions and is responsible for safety. Adding a skipper does not add shopping, meal preparation, dishes or interior housekeeping.

No. On a bareboat-based yacht, the skipper operates and navigates the yacht. If you hire only a skipper, your group is still responsible for groceries, provisioning, preparing meals, washing dishes and looking after the interior. Add a Host and/or Private Chef where available if you want those services.

Host/ess (Host) services generally include assistance with provisioning and shopping, preparing breakfast and light lunches, washing dishes and normal interior housekeeping. The exact service depends on the yacht and crew arrangement.

No. The Host fee pays for the Host's service. Groceries, food and drinks remain additional unless your individual quote specifically includes them.

A fully crewed charter has the professional crew appropriate to that vessel. Gulets are supplied as crewed charters; superyachts are also normally fully crewed. Fully crewed does not mean all-inclusive. Meal plans, drinks, fuel allowances, ports, APA and other costs depend on the individual quote.

It depends on the charter type. A bareboat yacht starts with the boat itself. A gulet includes its captain/skipper and vessel crew. Superyachts include their professional crew. Meals, drinks, fuel allowances, ports and other expenses must be checked against the Included section of the individual written quote.

Anything not specifically listed under Included in your individual quote should be treated as additional. Possible extras can include crew additions on bareboat yachts, food and drinks, visitor tax, port/marina charges, fuel beyond an included allowance, one-way fees, APA, national park fees, transfers, watersports and gratuities.

It depends on the charter type. Bareboat yachts do not include food or drinks. Gulets commonly charge a half-board package separately, with drinks additional. Superyacht food and drinks are commonly paid from APA or another expense arrangement.

Provisioning means supplying a yacht with the food, drinks and household items needed during the charter. You may shop yourselves, pre-order provisions or have a Host assist. The provisioning service and the actual cost of provisions are separate unless the quote states otherwise.

When a skipper, Host or Private Chef is added to a bareboat-based yacht, your group should budget for their meals and non-alcoholic drinks unless your quote says otherwise.

Hired crew need suitable sleeping accommodation. Some yachts have dedicated crew cabins; on others, crew use one of the advertised cabins or berths. This can reduce passenger capacity and must be checked before booking.

For bareboat yachts and gulets, port, marina, mooring and anchorage charges are commonly additional unless specifically included. Your individual quote is the authority.

Because the exact route and overnight stops can change. Full-service marinas can cost much more than town ports, moorings or anchorages, and weather, berth availability and your group's preferences can change the route during the week.

For bareboat yachts, fuel is additional. Gulets often include a defined cruising-fuel allowance, commonly expressed as cruising hours per day; extra cruising beyond the allowance may cost more. Superyacht fuel is commonly an operating expense paid through APA or another expense arrangement.

Do not assume it is included. The calculator currently uses €12 per person per week as a planning figure for yacht and gulet examples, but the current operator charge and individual quote control.

Only if specifically listed in your quote. Entrance fees and vessel charges for national parks, attractions and itinerary-dependent locations can be additional.

A one-way charter starts in one area and finishes in another, for example the Split area to the Dubrovnik area. It can involve a positioning or delivery fee. Availability and the exact fee depend on the vessel and surrounding bookings.

If you want to experience both the Split and Dubrovnik areas during a standard 7-night charter, a one-way itinerary often makes more sense than travelling there and back. A return charter is better when you want to explore one region in more depth.

Yes, within practical and safety limits. Discuss preferred islands, towns, bays and activities with the skipper or captain. The final route remains flexible because weather, sea conditions, distances, berth availability and safety can require changes.

APA means Advance Provisioning Allowance. It is used on many larger luxury and superyacht charters to fund variable operating expenses such as food, drinks, fuel and marina costs. APA is an expense fund, not an all-inclusive price, and actual expenditure is accounted for under the charter agreement.

Bareboat yachts commonly require a refundable security deposit or an operator's damage-waiver arrangement. The amount and conditions vary by yacht and are stated in the charter agreement. Crewed gulets and superyachts use different contract arrangements.

Some bareboat yacht operators charge a compulsory base or charter pack covering items such as final cleaning, linen, towels, outboard engine or administrative services. It is additional unless your quote lists it as included.

Your quote will separate prepaid amounts from local or variable costs. Some operators require local costs in EUR cash, while others accept cards or another method. Follow the written payment instructions for your specific vessel and keep receipts for payments made locally.

There is no reliable universal percentage because the charter models are different. Use the calculator on this page for a realistic planning total, then replace the prefilled figures with amounts from your own quote.

No, unless the individual quote specifically says it is all-inclusive. Bareboat, crewed gulet and superyacht contracts all handle inclusions differently.