Check-In:

• All Crewmembers and Skippers should meet at the Marina by 14:00 on Saturday (Day 1) at the latest

Check-Out: 

• We'll arrive back at the marina on Friday (Day 7) around 17:00 
• On our last night, we spend time together in the harbour aboard the yachts, checking out on Saturday morning (Day 8) at 09:00 

How should I book my flights?

• The latest time that you can land is 13:00 on Day 1 - any later, and you'll miss the meeting at the marina
• If you want to have more time in Croatia, and feel more relaxed at the start of the Tour, you can arrive the day before, and get the chance to chat with the other early birds in your Crew
• Be extra careful not to miss check-in at the marina - it will be tricky (and expensive) to try and meet up with the Flotilla once we've set sail
• In the event of bad luck and delayed return to the Marina on the Friday (Day 7), make sure that your flights leave no earlier than 12:00 on Saturday (Day 8)

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

• from Split Airport you can reach the Marina ACI Split:
• by Taxi (around 35 min.)
• by Bus from the airport to Split city centre (around 70 min.)

Your support for the environment

• You can offset the CO₂ footprint of your travel with Atmosfair either partially or completely

Arriving in Croatia early

• You will spend Saturday, the Tour’s first night, on board the yacht 
• However, if you want to see more of Croatia, or meet up with your Crew early, you can always arrive in Croatia the day before - likewise, for the same reasons, you could always stay an extra day once the Tour is completed

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:

• For all Tours and Tour dates, you can find up-to-date information on free spaces. 

Book your space:

• Fill in the booking form, and pay the 30% deposit by PayPal or bank transfer to secure your place
• You have until 6 weeks before your Tour to pay the remaining balance
• You'll receive a confirmation immediately after booking 

If you're not sure, you can reserve:

• While filling in the booking form, you can select to reserve a space on your chosen Tour
• Reservations for  any of our 5 day Tours are absolutely free, as long as they’re made  at least 6 weeks in advance

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:

• Up to four people: book your place normally, and let us know who else is part of your group - we'll make sure you're on the same yacht
• More than four: If there are more than four of you in a group, you can book an entire yacht for yourselves - you can either fill out a Group Booking, or make a Yacht Inquiry 
• Either way, if you come as a group, we'll provide the Skipper for you

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:  

• JTC believes in having a healthy relationship with our surroundings, whether that's with your Crew, the locals we meet on Tour, or of course, the Earth itself
• Our Crews are made up of excited adventurous and experienced Skippers - it doesn't take long for strangers to become friends, and friends to become family
• We’re grateful for the incredible places the we can explore, on land and at sea, and therefore make efforts to minimise our impact and give Mother Nature some TLC during our Tours - check out what we do for the environment and sustainability here
• Visiting stunning locations, we want to bring you close to the local culture and traditions, and support those who live in the areas we explore - it's a beautiful relationship that we have nurtured for years now, and will keep nurturing it for many years to come

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!

• Over the years, our community has grown massively, with over 30,000 Crewmembers enjoying our sailing Tours
• We've become the largest sailing community for young people aged 20-39 in the German-speaking world - and now that we've started leading English-speaking Tours, we can't wait to welcome more people to our community!

Expert Skippers

Your trip is in safe hands:

• Our Skippers, male and female, are energetic and friendly folks in the same age group as our participants
• Their main job is to help their Crew have the best possible experience together while on Tour with us
• Each Skipper has been through our Skipper Academy, meaning they have hundreds of nautical miles under their belt and have sailed solo before, and are up to date when it comes to first-aid training - in short, they'll take good care of you
• Most of our Skippers, despite their young age, are already seasoned sea-wolves, who've gathered a lot of knowledge and experience in all areas of sailing 
• The most experienced Skippers become "Flotilla Leader" on our Flotilla Tours: responsible for several yachts as well as their own. They have thousands of nautical miles of sailing experience and know the sea like the back of their hand

100 % stress-free

Allowing you to switch off and just enjoy the experience:

• Our concept is perfect for both the beginner and the experienced sailor
• Super flexible cancellation policies and a guarantee if your Tour is affected by the pandemic: more info here
• We've never had to cancel a Tour due to underbooking , meaning your Tour is 100 % guaranteed to take place 
• New sailing yachts and catamarans (between 0-5 years old) 
• We only lease our vessels from large, renowned chartering companies, guaranteeing both the quality of the ship and the support we can receive on location if required
• You will sail on the exact yacht type that you book, with all of the information (such as build year) accurate and up to date
• All of the important extras, such as deposit insurance, are included in the advertised price 
• We offer 24-hour hotline help with problems and concerns

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:

• Passport & visa (if required)
• Cash (in the appropriate currency) for the Crew Cashbox - this pays for the shared expenses such as food  (see how much is recommended for each Tour under "What's included?")
• Phone or similar device with USB or AUX connection - you can connect this to the onboard radio, and enjoy your favourite music
• (Light) raincoat 
• Sunglasses and sun cream (biodegradable with min. SPF 25)   
• For anyone who wants to sleep under the stars on deck: a (light) sleeping bag

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.