Boat tours & rental FAQ.

Send us an enquiry with your dates and group size. We reply within a few hours with a tailored offer based on your preferences and vessel availability. A deposit confirms the reservation. The deposit can be paid by bank transfer or secure payment link.

Two to four weeks ahead in July and August. Outside peak weeks a few days is often enough. We will always try to accommodate last-minute requests when boats are available.

Bank transfer or a secure online payment link. The deposit is typically 30 percent. The balance is paid the day before or on the morning of your charter. The exact amounts and due dates for your booking are on your written confirmation.

Yes. Free reschedule up to 14 days before the trip. Inside 14 days, terms depend on the season and vessel. The terms that apply to your booking are on your written confirmation. See our cancellation policy or ask us by message before booking.

The price depends on the season, group size, route and boat, so we send an itemised offer for each enquiry, usually within a few hours. The price is for the whole boat, never per person, so twelve guests pay the same as two.

Prices are on request. Every trip is quoted individually because the price depends on the season, the boat, the route and the length of the day. It is for the whole boat, never per person, so twelve guests pay the same as two. Send your date and group size and we reply within a few hours with an itemised offer, with no obligation to book.

Lunch ashore, national park and attraction tickets, extra hours beyond the agreed time, and tips for the crew, which are entirely up to you.

It depends on the boat. Every rental includes the boat, an experienced licensed skipper, fuel, insurance and final cleaning. Most boats also include water, soft drinks, beer and white wine, towels and snorkelling equipment. Hotel pick-up within the Dubrovnik area is included on most boats too, while SUP, snacks and fruit vary by vessel. The Cat 17 Epidaurum includes only the skipper, fuel, SUP, towels, insurance and final cleaning. We confirm exactly what is aboard yours with the quote.

No. Every boat in our fleet comes with a licensed local skipper as standard, so you cannot rent a boat without one. We do not do bareboat charters.

Up to 12 guests per boat, and one guest alone is welcome too; larger groups sail on several boats. Capacity is listed on each boat page.

Yes to both. Bluetooth speakers are on board for your music. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and fruit, but meals and regular food are not possible on board; for lunch we stop at a restaurant ashore. For everything else, see what to pack for a boat day.

Yes. On the motor yachts an English-speaking hostess comes too.

Yes. Every speedboat and catamaran has one toilet; the motor yachts have two or three bathrooms (three on the Ferretti 591).

The main boarding points are Cavtat, Lapad (Lapadska Obala), ACI Marina Komolac and Dubrovnik’s Old Port. If your accommodation is near another suitable boat access point, we can also arrange direct pick-up. Hotel transfer to and from the boarding location is included on most trips within the Dubrovnik area; we confirm it for your boat and route.

Yes. Our private tours are family-friendly and can be adapted to suit guests of all ages, including babies and small children. Lifejackets are on board for every guest. Tell us the ages of the children when you book and we bring the right sizes. We can pre-stock the galley with kid-friendly snacks and drinks if you tell us in advance.

Absolutely. Every private tour is built around you. We share a typical route per destination as a starting point, then adjust swimming stops, lunch break and pace to your preferences. A day can also be fully tailor-made, including places we do not list.

No. The Elaphiti, Mljet and Korčula are in Croatia, so there is no border check. Carry an ID card or passport as you would anywhere in Croatia.

Half-day tours usually run 4 hours, 10:00–14:00 or 15:00–19:00. Full-day tours run 8–10 hours depending on the destination. Sunset cruises are 2 hours. Every tour can be extended on request, at extra cost.

Often yes, outside the peak weeks. Ask on WhatsApp (+385 99 435 9102) or by e-mail at info@boat-dubrovnik.com.

Mostly pebble and rock. Šunj on Lopud is one of the few sand beaches nearby; see the quiet coves guide.

Most guests choose 3, 5 or 7 days along the Dalmatian coast, but that is not fixed. The charter can run for as many days as you like, and every itinerary is planned around you.

On board. Our motor yachts have private guest cabins with ensuite bathrooms; the crew sleep in their own quarters. Multi-day charters run on the motor yachts only; the catamarans are day boats.

As a rough plan, a 7-night charter from Dubrovnik covers the Elaphiti Islands, Mljet, Korčula, Vis, Hvar and Brač before returning. It can also end in Split, or start there and end in Dubrovnik. It is a framework rather than a fixed route. We often swap one stop for another, for example Lastovo instead of Vis or Split instead of Brač. It depends on the dates, the weather and what you want to see.

A private tour is a single day on a boat. A yacht charter is multi-day, with nights on board, a skipper and a hostess, and a wider cruising radius.

Up to 7 guests per vehicle: a Mercedes E-Class for up to 3 guests or a Mercedes V-Class for up to 7. Larger groups travel in several vehicles. Air conditioning, USB charging, water on board, all driven by English-speaking professional drivers.

Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mostar, Međugorje) are both outside the EU and the Schengen Area. Bring a passport; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens may also cross with a national ID card. Non-EU passports must be less than 10 years old and valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area. A single-entry Schengen visa will not let you back in.

Entrance and ticket fees are not included. Where entry is free there is nothing to pay; where a site charges (national parks, wineries, museums), it is paid on site. Each trip page lists what is included.

Your driver waits in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name. Flight monitoring is included, so if your flight is delayed we wait. The Mercedes takes you directly to your accommodation.

A private sea taxi between Dubrovnik and another coastal point along the Adriatic. Common routes are Dubrovnik to the Elaphiti Islands, Mljet, Korčula, Hvar or Kotor. Faster, more comfortable and more flexible than ferries. See all private boat transfer routes.

Airport transfers include up to 60 minutes of waiting from the scheduled arrival, including any flight delay. Beyond that, a small hourly fee applies.

Birthdays, proposals, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate team-building, anniversaries, small wedding parties and film or photo productions. Anything you can do at a restaurant, we can do on a boat, with a better view. Each occasion has its own page under events on board.

Yes. On our motor yachts we can arrange catering by a local chef, premium wines and champagne, cakes, theme decorations and live music. On speedboats and catamarans: decorations and premium drinks only. Tell us when you enquire.

Up to 12 guests per boat for events. For larger groups we can run multiple boats in convoy with a coordinated itinerary.

If conditions are not suitable for safe cruising, we offer the option to reschedule your trip or receive a full refund of your deposit. We monitor the forecast closely and contact you the day before if conditions look uncertain.

Yes. Every vessel in our fleet carries full passenger and skipper liability insurance, plus the standard Croatian charter coverage. Safety equipment is checked before every charter.

Yes. The skipper keeps an eye on everyone in the water, and lifejackets are on board for every guest. Tell us in advance if anyone in the group is a nervous swimmer so we can plan calmer anchorages.

Our routes mostly stay within sheltered waters where motion is minimal. If a guest is prone to motion sickness, tell us in advance and we will plan a calmer route and recommend a remedy.

June and September have warm sea, long days and fewer boats in the coves. July and August are the warmest and busiest months. May and October are quieter, with cooler water.

Usually yes. The sea often stays at 20–22 °C into October and mornings are often calm. We run tours throughout October, checking the forecast daily, and reschedule or refund if conditions are unsafe.

Roughly 18 °C in May, 22–24 °C in June, 25–27 °C in July and August, around 24 °C in September and 20–22 °C in October.