Rent a boat Kvarner Bay

Neighbouring Croatia is an oasis of calmness. Evergreen forests, vineyards, pleasant sunshine, the rivers Drava and Mura and beautiful nature will expect you. In this region, you can be sure to find the silence and calmness of the countryside.

Location of Kvarner Bay

Kvarner bay is a region of Croatia that is in the heart of the country. This territory includes Gorski Kotar, Lika and Hrvatsko Zagorje. All these areas are continental areas with hills and mountains.

Can you rent a yacht in Kvarner Bay- do I need a license? The requirements.

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters, gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Trogir, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail from Trogir, one of the following qualifications is necessary: ICC (International Certificate of Competence), Int. IPC (International Proficiency Certificate, USA), NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials), RYA Day Skipper Course, valid Navigational and VHF licenses. Alternatively: ICC (International Certificate of Competence), Int. IPC (International Proficiency Certificate, USA), NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials, Int.) OR: [UK] RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Certificate or higher, [USA] Sailing ‘Basic Keelboat’ or higher, [DE] ‘Sportbootführerschein See’ or higher, [FR] le Permis Plaisance Additionally, the following documents are necessary: Valid travel documents: USA citizens: EU regulations mandate USA passport holders to have at least three months of validity beyond the planned departure date from Croatia., European Union (EU) citizens: No visa required. Canadian citizens: No visa is required for stays up to 90 days.
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper

Rent a boat in Kvarner Bay – the main ports

Novi Marina

Marina Novi is a well-equipped small port. The maximum length of the boats anchored here is 60 metres, and the depth is 5 metres. You can reach Vinodol Riviera by boat and plane as well. The closest airport is only 30 kilometres away from the island of Krk. sailing in Novi Vinodolski, yacht charter in Novi Vinodolski

Port of Lopar

Lopar is located at the northern tip of the island of Rab. The port is small, but it has the essential equipment you might need. The port is protected from winds. The depth of the seabed is 5 metres, the maximum length is 60 metres.

Marina Mali Losinj

This marina is located on the West of Losinj island. The bay is protected by the North and East winds. 80 transit ships have free space here in total with a maximum length of 18 metres. If you want to rent a berth, book it well in advance because this part of the Kvarner bay is quite popular in the summer season. There are water and electricity supply and many local restaurants and bars nearby with astonishing views of the bay. Mali Losinj sailing, yacht charter Mali Losinj

ACI Marina Pomer

Marina Pomer can be found in Medulin bay. It has a capacity for over 300 ships. It is fairly modern, and clean and there is free WiFi access. Moreover, you can book a table in an exclusive spacious restaurant on the shore. Boatmen can find all the facilities here. There is also a warehouse for storing equipment like a bicycle or a surfboard. Medulin sailing, rent a boat Medulin

Port of Rabac

It lies in a natural bay at the foot of Labin on the Eastern shore of Istria. The Port of Rabac is armed by a 450-metre natural coastal wall that protects it from the northern and eastern winds, unfortunately from the southern winds not. A new shore has just opened in the port and they are constantly improving the infrastructure. Furthermore, the electricity and the water-supply system have also been renewed. Rabac sailing, boat rental Rabac

Marina Admiral of Opatija

The Marina Admiral on the North of the Adriatic Sea is one of the best starting points for an unforgettable sailing tour. The Marina Admiral is, actually, a part of the Admiral Hotel complex; therefore, all equipment and facilities of the hotel are available for boatmen. There are 160 berths in the marina with a maximum length of 20 m and 40 dry docks. Smaller yachts should go to the Abbazia Port. The hotel received four anchors which by this means is a five-star hotel. Every berth has its own electricity and water supply. Other services are healthcare, 24-hour surveillance and safety, rent a warehouse, welcome service, ecological waste management, and laundry. The marina is also accessible to handicapped people. Opatija sailing, yacht charter Opatija

Port of Rijeka

During the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy, it was Hungary’s after it became Croatia’s largest port. Any type of watercraft and cargo are allowed to enter the port. Today it also plays a significant role in the Far East and Middle European markets. The number of available berths is 58 plus 2 oil ports. Of course, it is fully equipped with diverse services; not to mention its outstanding safety.

Port of Crikvenica

However, the Port of Crikvenica is not too large; you can find all the important facilities. It has three parts accepting transit ships up to 24. There is a gas station as well near the port. It provides electricity and water.

Beaches in Kvarner Bay

The unique feature of this region is the mixture of beaches, islands, mountains and forests. This is a region that charms you with the magic of the past through Venetian-style villas and exotic gardens. On the other hand, it also offers you a fantastic experience with its clean mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, flora and fauna as well as Plitvice lakes as a crown jewel. This region boasts of historic cities, picturesque villages and the most beautiful beaches in Croatia.

Moscenicka Draga beach:

Moscenicka Draga is a small town on the coast on the outskirts of Opatija, which has been famous for its wonderful beach with pebbles and calm environment. It can be found at the beautiful Kvarner-bay. The town has a two-kilometre-long beach with pebbles that locals call Sipar. Many people think that the most attractive beaches in the region can be found here. Follow the pebbles and look for hidden bays and rocks or rent a boat and this way you can surely find the fullness of calm feelings.

Baska beach:

Baska Beach is located in a large, hidden bay. The bay is approximately 1, 800 metres long and it is well protected from strong sea winds. The beach has pebbles all way long and the seawater is crystal clear. The most famous beach in Baska beaches is the big beach (Vela Plaza in Croatian). This long and big beach lies in front of the city and has won the blue flag decoration since 1999, which means that the seawater is extremely clean here. This beach is very well equipped and you can find everything here that you need for superb swimming in the sea in the summer.

The beaches of island Rab:

Rab is a Croatian island that is also known as the „happy island”. Rab is one of the greenest islands of Croatia with dense pine forests in the southwest and it also has about 30 beaches with sand. Rajska plaža, that is Paradise beach is 2 kilometres long. The beach has a shallow sea about one kilometre long, which is ideal for kids and families. Rajska plaža has everything available from beach volleyball to slides, but you can also find many cafés and restaurants here.

Main sights in Kvarner Bay

The capital, Zagreb is very close to the region of Kvarner Bay and the region expects visitors with romantic towns from the Middle Ages, such as Koprivnica and Varaždin. You can admire the castles of the countryside, e.g. Trakošćan castle and explore thermal baths that are perfect to restore your energies and fill you up with life. Don’t hesitate to discover magic in Hrvatsko Zagorje which is the northwestern region of Croatia, where you can find small hills with forests, churches, romantic castles and cultivated vineyards. This region is one of the regions in Europe that has the most castles. Explore the charming beauty of Plitvice lakes, walk on the coastal promenades and enjoy the colourful gardens of Opatija. If you sail to the amazing Lošinj-islands, you can try wonderful meals.

These areas of Croatia are popular destinations for tourists, especially for those who don’t prefer beaches, but rather go for breathtaking mountain views, walks, hikes, winter skiing as well as visits to many baroque towns and castles. Read about Kvarner bay sailing routes or choose another yacht charter in Croatia

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Mediterranean climate is typical along the Adriatic Sea with much sunshine, dry and hot summers and a mild and humid winter.

The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Kvarner Bay. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.

The wind rose for Kvarner Bay shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Kvarner Bay shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.

Pag yacht charter sailing itinerary

Day 1. Novalja – Rab 26, 41 km (16, 41 nm), Day 2. Rab – Krk 38, 64 km (24, 01 nm), Day 3. Krk – Rijeka 43, 85 km (27, 25 nm), Day 4. Rijeka – Rabac 36, 36 km (22, 59 nm), Day 5. Rabac – Pula 65, 13 km (40, 47 nm), Day 6. Pula – Mali Losinj 72, 26 km (44, 90 nm), Day 7. Mali Losinj – Ilovik – Novalja 14, 76 km (9, 17 nm) – 29, 07 km (18, 06 nm)

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Novi Vinodolski yacht charter sailing itinerary

Day 1. Novi Vinodolski – Vrbnik 9.57 km (5.95 nm), Day 2. Vrbnik – Baska 24.45 km (15.19 nm), Day 3. Baska – Krk 23.59 km (14.66 nm), Day 4. Krk – Malinska 28.66 km (17.81 nm), Day 5. Malinska – Omisalj 15.49 km (9.62 nm), Day 6. Omisalj – Biserujka – Soline 14.64 km (9.09 nm) – 5.98 km (3.71 nm), Day 7. Soline – Silo Novi Vinodolski 5.67 km (3.52 nm) – 11.27 km (7.00 nm).

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Opatija yacht charter sailing itinerary

Day 1. Opatija – Rijeka 10.25 km (6.37 nm), Day 2. Rijeka – Crikvenica 29.77 km (18.50 nm), Day 3. Crikvenica – Senj 26.64 km (16.55 nm), Day 4. Senj – Baska 12.09 km (7.51 nm), Day 5. Baska – Lopar (Rab) 19.66 km (12.22 nm), Day 6. Lopar – Punat 23.41 km (14.55 nm), Day 7. Punat – Cres Island – Opatija 50.96 km (31.67 nm)

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Mali Losinj yacht charter sailing itinerary

Day 1. Mali Losinj – Susak 15, 20 km (9, 44 nm), Day 2. Susak – Unije, Day 3. Unije – Cres town 44, 76 km (27, 81 nm), Day 4. Cres – Rabac 24, 54 km (15, 25 nm), Day 5. Rabac – Trget 32, 92 km (20, 46 nm), Day 6. Trget – Medulin 34, 83 km (21, 64 nm), Day 7. Medulin – Vele Srakane – Mali Losinj 55, 99 km (34, 79 nm).

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Punat yacht charter sailing itinerary

Day 1. Punat – Malinska 31.42 km (19.52 nm), Day 2. Malinska – Opatija 29.15 km (18.11 nm), Day 3. Opatija – Rijeka 10.25 km (6.37 nm), Day 4. Rijeka – Crikvenica 29.77 km (18.50 nm), Day 5. Crikvenica – Senj 26.64 km (16.55 nm), Day 6. Senj – Baska 12.09 km (7.51 nm), Day 7. Baska – Lopar – Punat 38.29 km (23.79 nm).

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