2023 Croatia Sailing Trip

Croatia Sailing Trip for Teachers

The islands of Croatia are absolutely gorgeous.

The water is crystal clear, and the land formations are otherworldly.

What better way to explore these features than from the deck of a yacht?

You can learn how to sail on this yacht trip, too. Our skipper has over 15 years of experience in sailing instruction, and his experience with sailing itself far surpasses that.

The thing I love most about our skipper, is that he’s also a teacher. More specifically, he’s a member of our global Traveling Teachers community. Because of this, he’s giving us a great deal on this yacht trip.

Sailing trips in Croatia often sell for $1,800 to upwards of $3,000 per week, so he could easily be charging more per person.

He is basically offering Croatia sailing tours at cost, which is incredibly generous of him – and fortunate for us!

Please note that this package does not include airfare between your point of origin and Croatia. When booking your flight, consider that Split is the closest airport, as it is less than 10 km (approximately 6 miles) from the marina.

Available Dates and Spots

As of January 18th, 2023, these are the available weeks and spots:

• July 8th-15th, 2023 (7 spots available)
• July 15th-23rd, 2023 (6 spots available)

What’s Included?

The following is included in this yacht trip package:

• 24/7 access to an on-board Trip Leader (another Traveling Teacher!)
• Air conditioning when at port (by popular request!)
• Electricity when available at port
• Sailing instruction
• Yacht charter fee
• Transit log & end-of-trip cleaning
• Dinghy outboard engine
• High-speed WiFi
• Croatian tourist tax
• Cooking gas
• Individual bedding (note that you’ll be sharing a small-sized bed unless you rent out an entire cabin)
• Damage insurance
• Marina fees
• Engine fuel
• Continental breakfasts
• Light lunches
• Dinners when anchored at sea
• Access to the full kitchen
• Towel rental

What’s NOT Included?

• Transportation to/from Split airport, before and after the yacht trip
• Dinners and drinks in towns

What to Expect

While every trip and group is different, we understand that knowing a bit about what to expect can reduce fear of the unknown.

So if you’re wondering what the day-to-day of a sailing trip with Traveling Teachers looks like, don’t miss this section!

What’s Sailing Like?

If you’re brand new to sailing, then this is the perfect first trip for you!

On a sailing trip, the skipper (along with the help of the crew) takes us along on the boat by working with the wind.

It’s a unique travel experience, because each traveler becomes a member of the crew.

You’ll learn how to sail from a professional sailing instructor with decades of experience, with the safety and beauty of the calm, Adriatic Sea.

How involved you want to be after learning is entirely up to you, though the skipper might ask for your help when anchoring or docking. 

When we’re staying out at sea (which isn’t often), we drop the anchor. When we’re staying at a marina or at a port in town, we dock the boat. Each of these processes takes about 15 minutes.

Some travelers choose to be at the helm for most of the trip, while others prefer to relax and sunbathe after learning the basics. You get to choose how to spend most of your time!

Flexibility with any sailing itinerary is a must, and this trip is no exception. We literally travel on the wind!

Changes might be made to the iinerary due to weather, high waves, or anything else that would impact the crew’s safety.

This route has affectionately been dubbed “glamping at sea,” and we think that’s the perfect description for it.

What Are Accommodations Like?

This route has affectionately been dubbed “glamping at sea,” and we think that’s the perfect description for it.

The type of boat we rent for that summer makes a big difference as far as the layout and configuration.

For the summer of 2023, we’re looking at a boat with 4 berths (cabins). Individual travelers share the bed with other travelers, so we recommend booking with a friend or a loved one!

These cabins are pretty small; they’re usually about the size of a tent, albeit a bit taller.

Depending on the boat style and the cabin available at the time of booking, you might have an en-suite bathroom or a shared one.

If you prefer to book an entire cabin to yourself, you can select that option at the time of booking, should it still be available.

I cannot stress enough what a deal this is!

If you’ve ever wanted to visit Croatia, now is the time to book.

Cost & Payment Plans

You can pay for your trip in full using this booking page.

As of today, the cost per person, per trip is $1,350.

You also have the option of making payments.*

• The first 30% of the trip is due at the time of booking
• The next 30% of the total is due before Monday, January 30th
• The total must be paid by Friday, March 23rd

*You can setup a payment plan with and through PayPal.

Refund and Trip Cancellation Policy

Refunds will not be issued for Croatia trip payments or deposits.

We understand that things happen, and for this reason, we recommend and require that every traveler have personal travel insurance for the duration of their trip.

Your insurance policy should include travel to and from the marina in Croatia, and we recommend insurance that includes your flight(s).

Should you need to change your plans, we can transfer your payments to another traveler if the request is made before May 31st, 2023. This is because we need to ensure that the Croatia Ministry of Tourism has accurate information on every traveler joining us.

You can read the full policy on trip booking terms, cancellations and refunds here at this link.

Covid-19 Restrictions and Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for American citizens into the country of Croatia have changed several times throughout the pandemic.

Please bookmark the page at this link to track requirements.

I will send major updates as I receive them to travelers via email, and I’ll keep all of you updated here in the Traveling Teachers Community Facebook Group.