Introducing Sailweek Private Charters: Private Yacht Charters in Croatia, Done Differently
For over 14 years, Sailweek has been creating unforgettable sailing weeks across Croatia.
We’ve organised flotillas, trained skippers and hosts, explored countless routes and welcomed guests from around the world onto the water. Along the way, we’ve learned exactly what goes into creating the perfect week at sea.
Because a great Croatia sailing holiday isn’t just about finding a yacht. It’s finding the right yacht, the right skipper, knowing where to go, where to stay, where to swim, which islands to visit, which restaurants are actually worth booking and what to do when weather or marina availability changes the plan.
That’s where Sailweek Private Charters comes in. We’ve taken everything we’ve learned from more than 14 years of running Sailweek flotilla weeks and created a private sailing experience for families and groups of friends who want their own yacht, their own crew and the freedom to experience Croatia their way.
Your week. Your yacht. Your crew.
A Private Yacht Charter in Croatia, Without the Usual Hassle
If you’ve ever tried organising a private yacht charter in Croatia, you’ll know there can be a lot more to it than simply choosing a boat. First you need to find the right yacht, then a trusted skipper, then work out your sailing route, research the islands, understand marina and port options, arrange transfers and decide where you actually want to spend each day.
For someone who doesn’t sail regularly, it can quickly become overwhelming.
With a Sailweek Private Charter, we’ve already done the hard part. We help you choose the right yacht for your group, provide a professional skipper with local knowledge and help build an itinerary around the kind of week you want.
That means you get the freedom of a private yacht charter with a skipper in Croatia, without having to organise every part of the trip yourself.
Over 14 Years of Sailweek Experience Behind Your Trip
Sailweek has spent more than a decade operating sailing trips and flotillas around Croatia. That experience matters.
Our team understands the coastline, the islands, sailing conditions, ports, marinas, anchorages and the little details that can completely change a week on the water. We’ve also spent years training and working with Sailweek skippers and hosts.
So when you book a skippered yacht charter in Croatia with Sailweek, you’re not simply renting a yacht and being matched with someone who can sail it. You’re getting the experience of a company that has spent more than 14 years building sailing weeks.
We know when an amazing hidden bay is worth staying in for another few hours. We know when a route needs to change. We know the difference between somewhere that looks great online and somewhere that actually makes a great overnight stop.
And we know that sometimes the best days aren’t the ones with the longest itinerary. Sometimes they’re the days when you find the perfect bay, drop anchor and don’t leave until sunset.
Your Private Sailing Holiday, Your Way
One of the biggest differences between our traditional Sailweek flotillas and a Sailweek Private Charter is freedom. There is no flotilla schedule your group needs to follow. Your private sailing week can be built around you.
Want a relaxed family sailing holiday in Croatia with quiet bays, swimming and beautiful seaside towns? Perfect. Want an island-hopping trip with a group of friends, exploring a new destination each day? We can build around that too.
Want a mix of sailing, local restaurants, wine tasting, paddleboarding, historic towns, hidden beaches and a little Croatian nightlife? That’s possible too.
Our team can use years of route knowledge to help create your starting itinerary, and from there your week can be tailored around your group’s interests.
Crafted by us. Tailored by you.
Island Hopping in Croatia With Your Own Yacht
Croatia was made to be explored from the water. Instead of checking in and out of hotels, catching ferries or organising day trips, your yacht becomes your home for the week.
Wake up somewhere new, swim before breakfast, sail to another island, explore a historic town in the afternoon and find a local restaurant for dinner.
Depending on your itinerary, a private Sailweek can take you through some of our favourite sailing destinations around Split and the Dalmatian islands, including Hvar, Vis, Komiža, Dubrovnik, Stari Grad, Jelsa, Bol, Korčula, Šolta, the Pakleni Islands, Trogir, Makarska and many more beautiful natural anchor bays and towns along the way.
It’s island hopping in Croatia with the freedom to experience each destination at your own pace. And because sailing is always affected by weather and marina availability, your skipper and our local team can help adapt the route as the week develops.
Choose the Yacht That Works for Your Group
Not everyone knows the difference between a monohull and a catamaran, and you shouldn’t need to. We’ll help you find the yacht that best fits your group, budget and the kind of sailing holiday you’re looking for.
Catamaran
For families and larger groups looking for extra room, a catamaran offers more living space, stability and plenty of areas to relax onboard. The larger deck and salon areas make them particularly suited to groups who expect to spend plenty of time relaxing on the yacht.
Monohull
For those wanting the classic sailing experience, a monohull gives you a more traditional feel on the water. They’re sociable, comfortable and a great choice for groups who want sailing to be a bigger part of the experience.
Whichever option you choose, we’ll help take away the confusion of searching through hundreds of different yachts and trying to work out which one is right for you.
Your Professional Sailweek Skipper
No sailing experience is required to book a Sailweek Private Charter. Your professional skipper takes care of sailing the yacht throughout your week, but your skipper is much more than someone who gets the boat from one island to another.
Their local knowledge can become one of the most valuable parts of the trip. Where’s a great swim spot nearby? Where should you eat tonight? Is there a quieter bay worth visiting? Should you leave early tomorrow because of the weather?
Your skipper is there to help make those decisions and keep your sailing holiday running smoothly.
And if you’ve always wanted to learn a little about sailing, you can get involved too. Help with the ropes, learn about anchoring or ask questions as you go. Or do absolutely none of that and simply enjoy Croatia.
Add a Sailweek Host
Want to make your private sailing holiday in Croatia even easier? Add a Sailweek host.
Your host can prepare fresh breakfasts and lunches, keep the shared areas of the yacht tidy, help keep refreshments stocked and work alongside your skipper throughout the week. They can also help with local recommendations and reservations.
For families or groups that really want to switch off, having a skipper and host onboard means far less time worrying about food, cleaning and everyday organisation, and much more time actually enjoying the yacht.
The Perfect Family Sailing Holiday in Croatia
Private Charters also open Sailweek up to a completely different type of guest: families.
For years, people have known Sailweek for bringing groups together through our flotilla experiences. Our Private Charters take the same experience and knowledge and put it behind one private group.
Families with children can create a much more relaxed itinerary with shorter sailing distances, safe swimming stops, quiet bays and activities chosen around the group. Your yacht becomes your accommodation, transport and base for the entire week.
No constant packing, no ferries and no changing hotels every few days. Just wake up, step outside and you’re already on the Adriatic.
For families looking for a different way to experience Croatia, a family sailing holiday in Croatia gives you adventure without having to sacrifice privacy.
Built for Groups of Friends Too
Of course, families aren’t the only ones who can go private.
A group sailing holiday in Croatia is ideal for birthdays, reunions, celebrations or simply a group of friends who want a yacht entirely to themselves.
You decide what kind of week you want: relaxed, active, food-focused, island hopping, nightlife or a little bit of everything.
There isn’t one correct way to do a Private Sailweek. That’s the whole point.
More Than Yacht Rental in Croatia
You can find plenty of websites offering yacht rental in Croatia. Sailweek Private Charters are about something different.
We’re not simply giving you access to a boat. We’re putting more than 14 years of Sailweek experience behind your week: the yacht, the professional skipper, the itinerary, the local knowledge, the logistics and, if you choose, one of our hosts.
All brought together into one private sailing experience.
So instead of spending weeks researching charter companies, contacting skippers and trying to build a sailing route yourself, you can come directly to a team that’s already been doing it for more than a decade.
What’s Included With a Sailweek Private Charter?
Your seven-night private sailing experience includes your yacht and professional skipper, local airport transfer alongside many of the essentials that normally need to be considered separately when organising a Croatia yacht charter.
Depending on your selected yacht and package, you can also add extras such as a Sailweek host, food options, water toys and activities to shape the experience around your group.
And you’re free to bring your own food and drinks onboard.
The goal is simple: make organising a private yacht charter in Croatia as easy as possible.
So, What Is Sailweek Private Charters?
Sailweek Private Charters is a seven-night private yacht charter in Croatia designed for families and private groups. You get your own yacht, a professional skipper, flexible itinerary options and Sailweek’s local knowledge and support behind your trip.
No sailing experience is required. You don’t need to find your own skipper, build a sailing route from scratch or spend months trying to understand how yacht chartering in Croatia works.
We’ve spent more than 14 years learning that part.
You just need to decide who you’re bringing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need sailing experience to charter a yacht in Croatia?
No. Sailweek Private Charters include a professional skipper who takes care of sailing the yacht. You’re welcome to get involved and learn along the way, but no previous sailing experience is required.
Are Sailweek Private Charters suitable for families?
Yes. Private Charters are designed for private groups, including families with children. Your itinerary can be adapted to include relaxed sailing days, swimming stops and family-friendly destinations and activities.
Can we customise our Croatia sailing itinerary?
Yes. Sailweek provides itinerary inspiration based on years of local sailing experience, but Private Charter routes are flexible and can be tailored around your group’s preferences, weather and marina availability.
Should we choose a catamaran or monohull?
A catamaran is generally best for groups wanting more space, comfort and stability. A monohull offers a more traditional and classic sailing experience. The Sailweek team can help you choose the best option for your group.
Can we add a host to our private yacht charter?
Yes. A Sailweek host can be added to help prepare breakfasts and lunches, look after shared onboard areas, assist the skipper and help with recommendations and reservations throughout your sailing week.
How long is a Sailweek Private Charter?
Sailweek Private Charters run for seven nights onboard your private yacht.
Your Week. Your Yacht. Your Crew.
For over 14 years, we’ve been bringing people together through sailing. Now we’re taking everything we’ve learned from running Sailweek flotillas — our routes, local knowledge, trained skippers, hosts and years of experience on the water — and using it to create something more personal.
A sailing week built entirely around your group.
No complicated charter planning, no searching for skippers and no trying to build the perfect Croatian sailing route yourself. Just your family or friends, your own yacht and seven nights exploring one of the most beautiful sailing destinations in the world.
Your week. Your yacht. Your crew.
Explore Sailweek Private Charters and start planning your private sailing holiday in Croatia.