How much does sailboat charter cost in Ploče?

Sailboat charter in Ploče costs between €1,183 and €3,906 per week, with an average weekly price of around €2,160. Prices vary depending on the boat, season, duration and booking conditions. Among the high-season months, the average weekly price is highest in August, at around €2,884.

What is the price difference between high and low season for sailboat charter in Ploče?

The average price of sailboat charter in Ploče is around €2,289 per week during high season, compared with €551 per week during low season. This means high season prices are approximately 316% higher.

How many people can join a sailboat charter in Ploče?

Sailboats in Ploče are available for groups of 7 to 11 people, with an average capacity of around 9 guests. The number of people a boat can take depends on its size, layout and local regulations.

Can I charter sailboats without a skipper in Ploče?

Yes, Ploče has 4 sailboats available without a skipper. These boats can be booked by guests who meet the applicable licensing and experience requirements. Availability and requirements vary by boat, so check the listing conditions and message the listing owner before booking.

How much does a skipper cost per day for sailboat charter in Ploče?

A professional skipper for sailboat charter in Ploče costs an average of around €190 per day. The final price can vary depending on the boat, destination, season and booking conditions. Skipper fees may be charged separately from the boat price, so check the listing for the exact conditions.

Do I need a licence to charter sailboats in Ploče?

Whether you need a licence depends on how you charter the boat. Bareboat charters generally require an appropriate sailing qualification and may also require proof of experience. If you do not meet the requirements, you can choose a skippered option instead. Check the applicable rules and message the listing owner before booking.

Which sailboat brands are most popular in Ploče?

The most popular sailboat brands in Ploče include Jeanneau, More. Popular models vary by location, boat size and age.

Sailboat Charter Ploče & Sailing Yacht Rental

49 sailboats are available.

INSTANT BOOKING

Ploče Sailboat 3 cabin 7 berths 7 guests 10.34 m Listing Number: #4786

Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 349
2019
Ploče

4.52(10)

Skipper optional

7 berths
3 cabin
10.3 m
1 WC

INSTANT BOOKING

Ploče Sailboat 3 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 12.76 m Listing Number: #4788

Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 419
2017
Ploče

4.69(4)

Skipper optional

8 berths
3 cabin
12.8 m
2 WC

INSTANT BOOKING

Ploče Sailboat 3 cabin 7 berths 7 guests 10.34 m Listing Number: #4787

Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 349
2017
Ploče

4.18(4)

Skipper optional

7 berths
3 cabin
10.3 m
1 WC

INSTANT BOOKING

Ploče Sailboat 6 cabin 12 berths 12 guests 16.7 m Listing Number: #24872

More, 55
2016
Ploče

New

Skipper optional

12 berths
6 cabin
16.7 m
4 WC

Tučepi

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Tučepi Sailboat 3 cabin 7 berths 10 guests 12.35 m Listing Number: #11323

Bavaria, 40 Cruiser
2009
Tučepi (Ploče: 36.2 km away)

5.00(1)

Skipper optional

7 berths
3 cabin
12.3 m
2 WC

Dubrovnik

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Dubrovnik Sailboat 3 cabin 7 berths 7 guests 9.99 m Listing Number: #5513

Bavaria, 34 Cruiser
2018
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.57(8)

Skipper optional

7 berths
3 cabin
10 m
1 WC

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Dubrovnik Sailboat 4 cabin 10 berths 10 guests 14.6 m Listing Number: #19791

Beneteau, Oceanis 46.1
2024
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.79(5)

Skipper optional

10 berths
4 cabin
14.6 m
4 WC

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Dubrovnik Sailboat 3 cabin 6 berths 6 guests 10.94 m Listing Number: #21241

Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 350
2024
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.65(5)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

6 berths
3 cabin
10.9 m
1 WC

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Dubrovnik Sailboat 5 cabin 12 berths 12 guests 15.38 m Listing Number: #5521

Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 509
2014
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.41(6)

Skipper optional

12 berths
5 cabin
15.4 m
3 WC

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Dubrovnik Sailboat 3 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.6 m Listing Number: #17727

Beneteau, Oceanis 38.1
2022
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.45(5)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

8 berths
3 cabin
11.6 m
2 WC

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Dubrovnik Sailboat 4 cabin 9 berths 9 guests 14.27 m Listing Number: #15236

Bavaria, 46 Cruiser
2023
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.39(5)

Skipper optional

9 berths
4 cabin
14.3 m
3 WC

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Dubrovnik Sailboat 3 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 12.76 m Listing Number: #6853

Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 419
2019
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.65(4)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

8 berths
3 cabin
12.8 m
2 WC

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Dubrovnik Sailboat 4 cabin 10 berths 10 guests 14.6 m Listing Number: #17571

Beneteau, Oceanis 46.1
2023
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.75(3)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

10 berths
4 cabin
14.6 m
2 WC

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Dubrovnik Sailboat 3 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 12.35 m Listing Number: #6800

Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 410
2019
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.04(4)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

8 berths
3 cabin
12.3 m
2 WC

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Dubrovnik Sailboat 3 cabin 7 berths 7 guests 12.87 m Listing Number: #17700

Beneteau, Oceanis 40.1
2022
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.07(4)

Skipper optional

7 berths
3 cabin
12.9 m
2 WC

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Dubrovnik Sailboat 3 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 12.55 m Listing Number: #23236

Hanse, 410
2025
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.63(2)

Skipper optional

8 berths
3 cabin
12.6 m
2 WC

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Dubrovnik Sailboat 3 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 12.76 m Listing Number: #6847

Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 419
2018
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.04(2)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

8 berths
3 cabin
12.8 m
2 WC

INSTANT BOOKING

Dubrovnik Sailboat 4 cabin 10 berths 10 guests 14.43 m Listing Number: #6802

Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 479
2017
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.34(1)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

10 berths
4 cabin
14.4 m
4 WC

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Dubrovnik Sailboat 5 cabin 12 berths 12 guests 14.6 m Listing Number: #21017

Beneteau, Oceanis 46.1
2024
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.67(40)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

12 berths
5 cabin
14.6 m
3 WC

INSTANT BOOKING

Dubrovnik Sailboat 3 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.5 m Listing Number: #5511

Beneteau, Oceanis 38.1
2018
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.50(118)

Skipper optional

8 berths
3 cabin
11.5 m
2 WC

INSTANT BOOKING

Dubrovnik Sailboat 2 cabin 5 berths 5 guests 9.96 m Listing Number: #6809

Jeanneau, Sun Odyssey 33i
2014
Dubrovnik (Ploče: 52.5 km away)

4.50(112)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

5 berths
2 cabin
10 m
1 WC

Sailboat charter in Ploče

A sailboat charter in Ploče combines an active monohull sailing experience with access to both central and southern Dalmatia. The town sits between a busy Adriatic port, the wetlands of the Neretva Delta, the Baćina Lakes and steep coastal hills. It is a practical departure point rather than a conventional historic resort, so its main appeal lies in the range of cruising directions available from the Neretva Channel.

Charter sailboats provide cabins and shared living facilities for multi-day trips, while retaining the responsive handling and natural heel of a single-hull yacht. Days can combine passages under sail with swimming stops, anchorages and time ashore. Travelers comparing sailboats with other vessel formats can also explore yacht charter options in Ploče.

Island routes and contrasting coastal landscapes

Leaving Ploče City Port, routes can turn northwest toward the Makarska coast, Brač and eastern Hvar, or south toward Pelješac and Korčula. Documented week-long patterns include circuits through Pelješac, Hvar, Korčula and Šćedro, while more southerly itineraries extend to Mljet and Lastovo. The choice should reflect forecast conditions, desired passage lengths and how much time the group wants to spend sailing rather than ashore.

The nearby Neretva landscape gives the departure area a different character from Croatia’s predominantly rocky island coast. River channels, reed beds and cultivated delta land can be explored separately from the main sailing route, while the Baćina Lakes offer another nearby shore excursion. The broad river mouth is shallow and sandy, however, and is better suited to small craft and board sports than deep-draft yacht navigation. Protected wetland and marked navigation zones should be respected.

When to sail from Ploče

The main recreational sailing period runs from May through October. July and August bring the warmest water, driest weather and highest level of activity. June and September often provide a useful balance of warmth, regular sailing wind and more settled conditions, making them particularly attractive for travelers who want both comfortable swimming and active passages. April, May and October form the quieter shoulder period, although conditions and seasonal services can be less consistent at its edges.

Summer commonly brings daytime sea breezes and afternoon wind around the Neretva mouth. Crews must also account for the gusty northeasterly bura and sustained southeasterly jugo, which can make coastal channels difficult. Cold fronts may cause short-lived thunderstorms and abrupt wind shifts even in summer. From November to March, cooler water, greater rainfall, stronger winds and reduced tourism services make yacht holidays less practical.

Choosing a sailboat and charter format

A sailboat suits travelers who want sailing to be a central part of the holiday rather than simply a means of transport. It works well for couples, families and groups of friends planning island-hopping or a multi-day coastal itinerary. Guests should be comfortable with a yacht that heels under sail and with living areas that are generally more compact than those on a similarly sized catamaran.

Qualified and sufficiently experienced sailors may prefer a bareboat charter for greater independence. Experience or formal qualification requirements can apply, depending on the operator. A skippered charter is the more practical choice for guests without the necessary credentials or those who prefer not to manage navigation, docking and changing weather themselves. When comparing boats, consider cabin configuration, cockpit and communal space, storage, expected conditions and whether a skipper needs a dedicated berth.

Ploče City Port is an active commercial and passenger harbor rather than a purpose-built leisure marina. Confirm check-in, berthing and available services with the operator before departure. For a wider comparison of bases and boats, see sailboat charters in Croatia.

Sailboat options available in Ploče

On viravira.co, the Ploče selection currently includes 4. Available layouts range from 3 to 6, with capacities from 7 to 12. These ranges make cabin allocation, shared space and any berth required for a skipper important comparison points.

Sailboat prices currently start at €169. The recorded review count is 19, and the average sailboat rating is 4.6.

AI summary of verified sailboat charter reviews

Charter teams are frequently described as friendly and welcoming, as well as easy to reach and responsive. Boat handover and return are another recurring strength, with guests finding the process straightforward, timely and low-stress. Convenient access around the berths is often valued, with the boats, parking, shopping and fuel all within a short distance. Some guests, however, noted signs of age or minor shortcomings in boat condition.

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Bedrich K.01 Aug 2025

The boat was very well prepared, clean, and free of defects. Both check-in and check-out went smoothly. The only thing I missed was a bow thruster, although the boat is on the smaller side and has a t...

Listing owner: PločanskaPloče / Croatia

Mert F.01 Sep 2024

The boat was in excellent condition, and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The base is quite small, with only a few charter boats, which made the check-in and check-out process pleasantl...

Marissa C.01 Jul 2024

A calm, small place without the usual peak season crowds. It was a great place to start sailing, and solar panels on the boat would have made it even better.

Aneta P.01 Jul 2024

The staff's attitude was excellent. The handover and return of the boat went quickly and exactly at the pre-arranged times, making the whole process stress-free. Communication with the charter company...

Tereza H.01 Oct 2023

The boat was overall in very good condition, and it even had some basic supplies on board like toilet paper, detergent, and plastic bags, which you often need to bring yourself. There was also free pa...

Slavko N.01 Sep 2023

The team was extremely customer-oriented, very flexible in handling everything, and always quick to respond. The port of Ploče suffers a bit visually from the many industrial warehouses, but the surro...

Murat S.01 Jun 2023

A very friendly team. The location by the pier was perfect, and shops were within easy walking distance. I would gladly come back.

Sanja M.01 Jun 2022

Thanks to an offer from the charter company, we were able to take possession of the boat as early as Friday morning. The crew was very friendly and accommodating. Previous guests had scratched the yac...

Liba H.01 Jun 2021

Completely satisfied with both the charter company and the boat. There is truly nothing to complain about.

Vendy B.01 Oct 2019

The charter company had a kind and welcoming approach. The port was small and very friendly, and everything was close by, with just a few meters from the car to the boat and the fuel station nearby. O...