Boat rental & yacht charter in Istria, Croatia

Charter a boat with or without captain in Istria

With Samboat. Choose from a wide selection of boats, motorboats, RIBs, boats, yachts and canal boats. We offer a huge range of boats to hire from 50€/day. With the best offers, Samboat helps you to find the ideal boat charter for the perfect vacation. Istria is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, you will have enough inventory of boat for your options.

Charter a boat in Istria

Istria County is the westernmost county in Croatia, including the largest part of the Istria Peninsula. It is located in three countries: Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. So far, the largest part (89%) is in Croatia. Istria has amazing endless beaches and stunning landscapes. When you mention Istria, it’s always about nature and comfy resorts. Rent a boat in Rijeka and Opatija to visit the best bays! Istria is an ideal sailing destination with developed boat charter service and stunning landmarks to visit by sailing. Renting a boat on Rovinj for sightseeing during vacations is the best way you can spend your vacations there. Here you can find many boats rental with Samboat to complete your holidays with your friends or family.

Pricing and Information for renting a boat in Istria

Istria is often a popular destination for tourists. As a result, rental prices will increase during periods of high demand in peak season from June to August in summer. Samboat recommends that you complete your boat charter booking 4-7 months earlier if you want to charter a boat during this period. The boat rental price also depends on the type of the boat, for instance, in peak season, the cost of renting a sailboat for a day is usually 350 euros on average. If you want to rent a catamaran, it usually costs 600 euros per day on average in peak season. With Samboat, you can always get the ideal price for chartering a boat in Istria. 

When is the best time to sail in Istria?

Istria is considered as one the most popular tourist destinations. Istria. The peak tourist season in Istria is usually from June to August during summer. If you want to visit Istria and rent a boat to sail, Samboat recommends you try to visit in May or September since the weather is much nicer than other months and it has less tourists. In Istria, sailing a boat will allow you to capture its gorgeous landscape under blue sky and blue water with comfortable conditions. Hire a catamaran in Losinj in summer and sail to its beaches!

Do you need a license to rent a boat in Istria?

When renting a boat in Istria, the laws of yacht chartering in Croatia will be applied and you will have to provide a license for both motorboats and sailboats. The reason for this is Croatia has the most concentrated waters in terms of boats and the port authorities request you have one for safety issues. When chartering a boat in Istria, you will need a license and a VHF certificate. When arriving to the base, you will need all certifications including a list of your previous experience in the form of a nautical CV. It is recommended to have your ICC, but other licenses are accepted. To be sure, feel free to contact us or you can contact the port authorities directly.

If you do not feel comfortable being on your own, you can rent both a motor boat or a sailboat with a captain. One perk of renting a boat with a captain is the captains’ knowledge of Istria. Since the captain will be a local, they can show you the hidden gems of the area.  In this way, you can sit back and relax when the captain commands the boat. Another advantage of having a captain is that most people are locals, and they know the area well. Ask the captain for advice on local restaurants and hidden gems to get a better sailing route. Charter a sailboat in Tisno and sail to Pula.

We offer you guidance and security, you will have an unforgettable sailing experience with Samboat. Samboat provides you the best boat rental in Istria as well as boat rental in Krk.

Information about boat rental in Istria

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