Croatia boat type
Catamarans are the comfort-first Croatia product: more stability, more social deck space, and an easier week onboard for families and mixed-age crews.
Available yachts
734
Best for
Families, groups of friends, mixed-experience crews, and guests who want more onboard living space without moving straight into a luxury-only product.
Typical weekly price
On request
Top bases
Sukošan, Trogir, Kaštel Gomilica
Why choose this type
A catamaran charter in Croatia is usually less about pure sailing feel and more about reducing friction for the crew. The twin-hull platform gives families and groups more usable cockpit space, easier meal flow, and less compromise on week-long comfort. That is why the best catamaran pages should lean into Split and Dubrovnik for comfort-led itineraries rather than trying to present catamarans as the universal answer to every Croatia enquiry.
Best fit
Families, groups of friends, mixed-experience crews, and guests who want more onboard living space without moving straight into a luxury-only product.
Pricing guidance
Catamarans sit above sailboats on price, but the category still has a broad middle where comfort and cost stay commercially viable.
Best months
May, June, and September are usually the cleanest catamaran months in Croatia for value and comfort.
July and August are still core catamaran months because the format fits school-holiday groups so well, but that is exactly why pricing pressure and availability tighten early.
Route logic
Catamarans work best on itineraries where the crew will actually use the extra outdoor space every day, not just admire the beam on the spec sheet.
Split is usually the strongest catamaran page because it combines family-friendly routes with the deepest mainstream inventory. Dubrovnik also works well when the brief is more polished and the route is paced around southern-island scenery rather than central-Dalmatia logistics alone.
Featured yachts
These are the strongest-rated options currently available in this category.
Excess 14
Pula, Croatia
Lydia III 2025 Excess 14 based in Pula, Croatia. She includes 4 heads. Available bareboat or with an optional skipper.
From
€3,150
€2,520/week
Nautitech 40 Open
Pula, Croatia
ORION 2019 Nautitech 40 Open based in Pula, Croatia. She includes 2 heads. Available bareboat or with an optional skipper.
From
€2,583
€1,860/week
Lagoon 40
Primošten, Croatia
Abalone 2023 Lagoon 40 based in Primošten, Croatia. She includes 4 cabins and 4 heads. Available bareboat or with an optional skipper.
From
€4,166
€3,166/week
Lagoon 450 Fly
Ploče City Port, Croatia
Alba Mouse 2016 Lagoon 450 Fly based in Ploče City Port, Croatia. Available bareboat or with an optional skipper.
From
€3,560
€3,204/week
Astréa 42
Sukošan, Croatia
Vespera 2020 Astréa 42 based in Sukošan, Croatia. She includes 4 heads. Available bareboat or with an optional skipper.
From
€3,700
€2,960/week
Aquila 50 Yacht
Pirovac, Croatia
Infinity I 2025 Aquila 50 Yacht based in Pirovac, Croatia. She accommodates up to 6 guests across 6 berths. Available bareboat or with an optional skipper.
From
€31,600
€30,020/week
Questions
Catamarans are usually the easiest Croatia fit for families and groups because they add stability, wider social areas, and a more forgiving onboard routine for a full week.
Split is the strongest all-round catamaran base, Dubrovnik is excellent for a more polished southern route, and Zadar works well when the brief is quieter and more value-led.
Usually yes, but the premium buys more space and comfort. The decision is often worth it when the crew will spend a lot of time eating, relaxing, and living onboard together.