Looking for an exciting break? Join a bunch of fun-loving adventurers aged 20-39 on a Flotilla Sailing Tour to Croatia! Every bay becomes the perfect swimming pool, every landing an exploration into the unknown. On top of it all, you’ll be relaxing and sailing on board an exclusive yacht steered by an experienced JTC Skipper for the whole week. Croatia has so much to offer, and now's your chance you find out!
On the Croatia Sailing Tour, spend a week in the Mediterranean on board a yacht with 8-10 adventurous Crewmembers aged 20-39. With 1-6 yachts, and a total of around 20-50 participants, you can expect an awesome week. Learn how to sail with your Crew, cook and relax together.










Sailing Croatia with great people!
You'll have a trained, certified and experienced Skipper with you on board the whole week - you can see some of them here
Harmony on board
Speaking of group bookings, groups of a more than 4 people can book an entire yacht for themselves here






The yacht we typically use on this Tour is the Oceanis 45. This particular yacht provides the perfect balance between comfort and utility - perfect for sailing fun.
The Oceanis 45:
On certain dates, the Croatia SailingTour features other cool boats. You can see which yachts are available on particular Tour dates below. Click on each yacht to see more photos and info.
Our sailing home for the week:








What's so special about sailing Dalmatia and Croatia?
What do you need to know beforehand?
Croatian specialities We have a couple of chances to visit local restaurants, so here's a couple of our favourite dishes which we highly recommend!










Get to know your Crew
Arriving in Dalmatia
A typical day
Time to say goodbye
You can find more details about your arrival and departure below and on our FAQs page
In Croatia, we sail for 3-4 hours a day, covering approximately 120 nautical miles over the cause of the week.
Summer sailing: temperatures in the summer months stay around 30 °C, and a strong sea-breeze helps keep you cool. This region is perfect for the beginners and experienced sailors alike.
Flexible planning: the exact route that we take depends on the weather, and you! With the Flotilla, decide where you want to explore and what you want to see. No two weeks ever look the same. Check out the major highlights below:

































































My highlights: our small sailing competition with the other yacht, and then partying in the bay. There were great in the Crews! Our skipper was really helpful and we were able to organize the trip completely ourselves. The variety between swimming, riding a scooter and "regatta sailing" was really perfect.

My highlights: sailing at sunrise, swimming in the sea, the bike tour, and singing on board ;D

My highlights: swimming with luminous plankton, sailing, and overnighting in coves!

My highlights: the feeling of first setting sailing the start point, I've never been sailing before! Sailing was so exciting!

My highlights: our small sailing competition with the other yacht, and then partying in the bay. There were great in the Crews! Our skipper was really helpful and we were able to organize the trip completely ourselves. The variety between swimming, riding a scooter and "regatta sailing" was really perfect.

My highlights: sailing at sunrise, swimming in the sea, the bike tour, and singing on board ;D

My highlights: swimming with luminous plankton, sailing, and overnighting in coves!

My highlights: the feeling of first setting sailing the start point, I've never been sailing before! Sailing was so exciting!

My highlights: our small sailing competition with the other yacht, and then partying in the bay. There were great in the Crews! Our skipper was really helpful and we were able to organize the trip completely ourselves. The variety between swimming, riding a scooter and "regatta sailing" was really perfect.

My highlights: sailing at sunrise, swimming in the sea, the bike tour, and singing on board ;D

My highlights: swimming with luminous plankton, sailing, and overnighting in coves!

My highlights: the feeling of first setting sailing the start point, I've never been sailing before! Sailing was so exciting!
Book your sailing adventure with Join The Crew, leading sailing trips for young people since 2007.
Our participants are aged 20-39: uncomplicated, open and friendly people looking for a shared adventure.
For a sailing Tour with Join The Crew, you don't need any previous sailing experience. Hop aboard and join in - sails are set!
Thanks to our Crew expert Ari, all our yachts have a good mix between male and female, single travels, couples and small groups.
Throughout all our Tours, we do everything we can to minimise our impact on the environment, such as relying on the sails and wind-power, and also being attentive to leaving areas as we found them. On top of that, part of the price of every Tour is contributed to clearing the ocean of waste.
Use the Crew-Chat to get to know the other members of the Crew well before the Tour has even started - that way, the holiday begins early!
Our participants are aged 20-39: uncomplicated, open and friendly people looking for a shared adventure.
For a sailing Tour with Join The Crew, you don't need any previous sailing experience. Hop aboard and join in - sails are set!
Thanks to our Crew expert Ari, all our yachts have a good mix between male and female, single travels, couples and small groups.
Throughout all our Tours, we do everything we can to minimise our impact on the environment, such as relying on the sails and wind-power, and also being attentive to leaving areas as we found them. On top of that, part of the price of every Tour is contributed to clearing the ocean of waste.
Use the Crew-Chat to get to know the other members of the Crew well before the Tour has even started - that way, the holiday begins early!
Our participants are aged 20-39: uncomplicated, open and friendly people looking for a shared adventure.
For a sailing Tour with Join The Crew, you don't need any previous sailing experience. Hop aboard and join in - sails are set!
Thanks to our Crew expert Ari, all our yachts have a good mix between male and female, single travels, couples and small groups.
Throughout all our Tours, we do everything we can to minimise our impact on the environment, such as relying on the sails and wind-power, and also being attentive to leaving areas as we found them. On top of that, part of the price of every Tour is contributed to clearing the ocean of waste.
Use the Crew-Chat to get to know the other members of the Crew well before the Tour has even started - that way, the holiday begins early!

Our participants are aged 20-39: uncomplicated, open and friendly people looking for a shared adventure.
All our Tour dates are guaranteed, with one or two yachts depending on the date, ensuring full flexibility and a familiar atmosphere for having a unique adventure.

Check-In:
Check-Out:
How should I book my flights?
To find the perfect flight, we recommend using a service such as Skyscanner
Start & end point:
Marina ACI in Split, Uvala Baluni 8, 21000, Split.
You can find the address of your marina in “My Trips” after login.
Split airport
Your support for the environment
Arriving in Croatia early
If you want to pick out your own accommodation, you'll find a wide variety of hostels, holiday homes and private accommodations with local hosts at Booking.com
What should I expect from sailing at sea? There are many small islands running parallel along the Croatian coast; sailing between them gives us optimal protection from strong winds and waves. The only exception is en route to Vis, the most distant coastal island, where the waves start to get bigger. But don't worry: it's a short jaunt, you'll already be used to sailing by this point of the Tour, and your Skipper is an experienced sailor who knows how to expertly guide your yacht.
Will I get seasick?
We only sail for a couple of hours a day, in very calm waters, making seasickness unlikely. During the first two days of the Tour, the occasional person can get a bit seasick while they're still getting used to life on board the yacht. Most Crewmembers have no issues, but if you find yourself getting a bit queasy, don't panic - enjoy the sun, the views, fun with your Crew, and you'll be feeling fine in no time!
When sailing in Croatia, we usually dock in an even mix of bays and ports.
Ports In Dalmatia, our berths on land come in a variety of forms: bustling city harbours with comfortable marinas and public showers, or small peaceful islands with a single jetty and a quaint restaurant.
Bays With its gorgeous coastline and countless islands, there's one thing in particular you can be guaranteed: picturesque bays and beautiful untouched nature where we can drop anchor, link up yachts, and keep things going long into the night.
Phone reception
Generally speaking, you'll have decent signal throughout the Tour ( depending on location and weather conditions). We can promise though, in a place as incredible as Dalmatia, you'll soon forget about your DMs and get lost in the natural beauty of Croatia’s Adriatic.
Here's how the booking process works:
Find a free space on your dream Tour:
Book your space:
If you're not sure, you can reserve:
Crew-Chat
Right after booking, you'll be able to log into the website and use the Crew-Chat to get to know the other members of your Crew and your Skipper. You can even plan your flights together.
Packing your bags
To help you know what you'll need on board, we've created a handy Packing List for Sailing. Remember, there's limited space onboard a yacht, so less really is more.
Reading for your flight
First time sailing with us? Once you've booked, you'll receive two information packs, detailing important information about the concept of our Tours and the basics of sailing.
Setting sail
You'll get to meet your Crew and Skipper in person by the afternoon/early evening of Day 1 at the latest. We’ll go shopping for supplies, discuss the coming week and once everyone has arrived and the weather is just right, the sailing starts!
You book all trips as a beginner. During the first few days of the trip, our skipper explains how to handle the sailing boat and how to work together as a sailing crew.
Individuals
Most of our participants book individually and are assigned a bed in one of the yacht’s double cabins. On Day 1 you and your crew can decide who will be cabin mates. Our Crew expert, Ari tries to organise things so that (where possible) there's an even split between male and female. And there's always the option of sleeping under the stars, if you're feeling like it
Couples
Want to book with your partner or friend? When filling out your booking forms, let us know that you're booking together, and we'll make sure you're allocated to the same cabin/yacht. For our Flotilla Tours, we make sure that there are no more than two couples/pairs per yacht, so that nobody feels like a fifth wheel.
Groups We also have solutions for those coming on Tour as a group:
Who's in the Crew?
Our guests are relaxed, open-minded, nature-loving individuals. The average age on Tour is around 30 (with 80 % between 27-33). There's an even split between male and female too.
Is this a one-person trip?
While most participants are solo-travellers, we do not only offer trips for single individuals. For us, we love the harmonious group dynamic that flourishes among like-minded people in search of adventure. Whether you're booking alone, as a couple, or part of a group, you’re sure to have a great time and make new friends.
Is my Crew going to be... you know... cool?
Of course when booking, you can't know this in advance because you don't know who else is going to book. What we do know, from having had more than 20,000 people join us at Join The Crew, is that our Tours attract open-minded, friendly people in search of a great, shared experience - just like you! And, to be honest, you seem pretty cool, so we think you'll manage just fine ;)
Cooking on board
Every day of the Tour, we cook together on board the yacht. We try to buy locally and cook delicious, healthy meals.
Restaurants
When we dock in a harbour during our Tours, we always try to visit one of our favourite local restaurants, so you and your Crew can get a real taste for the local cuisine - we promise you won't be disappointed!
Dietary requirements
Whether you're vegan, vegetarian or have any allergies or intolerances, don't worry. In every Tour, different Crewmembers have preferences when it comes to food. Let your Skipper and Crew know in the Crew-Chat before the Tour begins, and you'll be in safe hands on Tour.
Join The Crew is the original sailing Tour organiser for young people in the German speaking world, and we've been at it since 2007. In 2015, we led our first skiing Tour, and in 2018, began leading our summer hiking Tours. Finally, in 2022, we started offering English-speaking Tours.
Spirit of Join The Crew
Enjoy a week of positive vibes:
A lively community
When you book with us, you don't just get an incredible holiday you'll never forget: you literally Join The Crew!
Expert Skippers
Your trip is in safe hands:
100 % stress-free
Allowing you to switch off and just enjoy the experience:
Due to the limited space on board, we recommend that you pack your gear in a duffel-bag, or some other type of collapsible bag; a suitcase would take up too much space in your cabin. When packing, think about the following:
Check out the Packing List for Sailing we prepared, with a list of everything you should need on Tour. Most of the advertised Tours provide a clean towel, clean sheets and bedding, wool blanket and mattress cover.