Croatia Bareboat Charter Requirements
21 July 2025
- Bareboat Charter regulations in Croatia
- Accepted Certificates by Country:
- 🇺🇸 United States
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Complete list of sailing certificates accepted in Croatia
Bareboat Charter regulations in Croatia
Croatia is one of the top charter destinations in the Mediterranean. With 602 islands and islets, the Dalmatian coast offers access to over 6,000 boats available for rent through professional charter companies. The region also boasts a well-developed sailing infrastructure, including modern marinas, shipyards, boat services, restaurants, and more.
Unlike many other countries, Croatia has clear and consistent rules and regulations regarding bareboat charters.
Required Documents for Bareboat Charter in Croatia:
- Skipper’s sailing certificate or license
- VHF radio operator license
$638
per day
$2,249
per day
$764
per day
$677
per day
$2,059
per day
$270
per day
$580
per day
$387
per day
$500
per day
$2,162
per day
Accepted Certificates by Country:
🇺🇸 United States
- Skippers from the U.S. should hold an ASA or US Sailing IPC (International Proficiency Certificate). The IPC includes VHF endorsement, so one document covers both requirements. You can apply for the IPC online after completing ASA 103–104 courses.
🇨🇦 Canada
Canadian sailors must present one of the following certificates, along with a VHF operator certificate:
- Intermediate Cruising Standard (Bareboat), issued by Voile Canada
- IYT Bareboat Skipper or higher
🇬🇧United Kingdom
UK skippers must have a VHF operator license and one of the following:
- RYA Day Skipper or higher
- MCA Yachtmaster 500 GT or higher
🇩🇪 Germany
- Sportbootführerschein See, issued by Deutscher Segler-Verband (or another authorized German body)
🇦🇺 Australia
- Marine Licence Verification Certificate (IRMDL) issued by the Department of Transport and Main Roads
- Boat Operator’s Licence, issued by the Government of South Australia
- Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) from the Department of Transport, Marine Safety
Complete list of sailing certificates accepted in Croatia
To view the full list of accepted certificates in Croatia, please check the official document provided by the Ministry of the Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia: certificates by country
