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Gulet Charter in Croatia
The Adriatic's Best-Kept Secret
Crystal-clear Adriatic waters, medieval walled cities, and over a thousand islands waiting to be explored. Croatia has emerged as one of the Mediterranean's most compelling charter destinations — intimate, unspoilt, and endlessly beautiful.
A gulet charter through Croatia is more than a holiday — it is an immersion into a coastline that has shaped civilisations, inspired artists, and drawn travellers for millennia. From the deck of your vessel, history and nature unfold together in a way no land-based journey can replicate.
Whether you seek the solitude of a hidden cove, the energy of a harbour town at sunset, or the simple pleasure of diving from your stern into water so clear it seems to not exist — Croatia delivers, generously and without reservation.
Highlights
Key Ports & Bays
Dubrovnik Old Town
One of Croatia's most iconic destinations, drawing visitors from around the world.
Hvar Island
One of Croatia's most iconic destinations, drawing visitors from around the world.
Vis & Blue Cave
One of Croatia's most iconic destinations, drawing visitors from around the world.
Korčula
One of Croatia's most iconic destinations, drawing visitors from around the world.
Mljet National Park
One of Croatia's most iconic destinations, drawing visitors from around the world.
Split
A key embarkation port along the Croatia coastline.
Zadar
A key embarkation port along the Croatia coastline.
Šibenik
A key embarkation port along the Croatia coastline.
Planning
Best Time to Visit
May to September. Peak: July–August.
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4 min readGulet charter Croatia: your questions
Split: How many days should I charter a gulet from Split?
Seven nights covers Šolta, Brač, Hvar and Vis comfortably, which is why most charters run a week; you only need ten to fourteen nights if you want to carry on south to Korčula and the Pelješac channel without the passages dominating the trip. In the quieter shoulder weeks a focused three- or four-night loop around the nearest islands also works well.
Split: Which islands and anchorages will we sail to from Split?
Typical itineraries take in Šolta (Maslinica), Brač (Bol's Zlatni Rat and the Lučice coves), Hvar town with the adjacent Pakleni islands, and Vis with its bays at Komiža and Stiniva. Many weeks end with a night at anchor off the Pakleni islets, an easy final hop back across the channel to Split in the morning.
Split: How do we get to the gulet from Split Airport?
Split Airport sits roughly 25 minutes from the harbour and receives direct flights from most European hubs through the season. A private car meets your flight and brings you to the quay, whether you embark in Split itself or at one of the nearby marinas at Trogir or Čiovo, both a short drive from the terminal.
Split: What are the best months to charter from Split?
The season runs from May to early October. July and August are the warmest weeks and the liveliest, when Hvar town and Bol fill with day visitors and booking months ahead is essential; June and the first half of September keep the islands calmer while the sea stays warm, and the Split summer festival in July and August adds a draw on either side of your sailing.
Split: How many guests can a gulet accommodate?
The Croatian fleet runs to smaller, traditionally built gulets than the Turkish coast, so most here carry six to ten guests across three to five en-suite cabins, with a handful of larger vessels reaching twelve. Every charter includes a professional crew, typically a captain, deckhand and cook.
Split: What is included in a crewed gulet charter from Split?
Croatia's sojourn tax (the per-person tourist tax) and the boat's transit log and permits are the charges most guests do not expect; these are either itemised on top of the charter fee or settled through the vessel's transit log, alongside fuel, harbour and mooring fees. The fee itself covers the gulet, its professional crew and the onboard water sports equipment, with meals usually taken on a half-board or full-board basis. We confirm exactly what is included for each gulet before you book.
Dubrovnik: How many nights should I charter a gulet from Dubrovnik?
Because Dubrovnik sits at the very foot of the coast, the length you choose decides whether you loop or run north. A seven-night round trip is the natural fit, taking in the Elaphiti Islands, Mljet and Korčula at an unhurried pace, or pairing the islands with a cross-border leg to the Bay of Kotor. Three or four nights covers the Elaphiti and Kotor alone, while a one-way passage up to Split and Hvar is the reason to consider ten nights or more.
Dubrovnik: Where will we sail to from Dubrovnik?
Most southern Adriatic itineraries begin with the Elaphiti Islands (Šipan, Lopud and Koločep), then take in Mljet National Park, Korčula and the Pelješac peninsula. Many guests add a cross-border leg to the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro before turning back. A typical week ends with a quiet night on the hook at Šunj bay off Lopud or in the pine-fringed inlet of Saplunara on Mljet's eastern tip, both within an easy morning's sail of the marina.
Dubrovnik: Where does the gulet board, and how far is it from the airport?
Crewed gulets typically board at ACI Marina Dubrovnik in Komolac, a sheltered deep-water marina about 6 km from the Old Town, though some charters arrange boarding closer to Gruž harbour or the city. Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) at Čilipi is roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive from the marina, and a private transfer is included in every charter we arrange.
Dubrovnik: What are the best months for a Dubrovnik gulet charter?
June and September are the most rewarding months to be here. They sidestep the height of the cruise-ship season, when the walled Old Town is at its most crowded by day, and they ease the competition for the most sought-after gulets and the popular berths at Korčula and Lopud. July and August bring the warmest seas and the liveliest harbours, but also the highest demand both afloat and ashore.
Dubrovnik: How many guests can a gulet take?
The southern-Adriatic fleet here runs from intimate four-cabin gulets up to larger vessels of eight cabins, the latter readily handled by the deep-water berths at ACI Komolac. We match the gulet to your party size, with a dedicated crew including captain, chef and deckhands aboard throughout.
Dubrovnik: What is included in a Dubrovnik gulet charter?
The notable extras to budget for here are the Croatian sojourn tax, charged per guest per night, and entry to Mljet National Park, which is payable for each guest who goes ashore to the saltwater lakes; both are typically added to the charter rather than included. Beyond these, the charter covers the gulet, professional crew, fuel for a typical cruising itinerary and use of the onboard equipment such as tenders, paddleboards and snorkelling gear. Food and beverages are usually arranged on a separate provisioning basis, and we confirm exactly what is covered for each gulet before you book.