Flotilla sailing holidays in Croatia and Italy
Croatia and Italy are renowned for their stunning coastlines and vibrant sailing culture, making them prime destinations for flotilla holidays, from the Adriatic to Sicily.
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Croatia and Italy are renowned for their stunning coastlines and vibrant sailing culture, making them prime destinations for flotilla holidays. Offering a diverse range of sailing areas amidst breathtaking scenery, they are the perfect setting for both novice sailors and seasoned mariners.
Explore the islands of central Dalmatia from our flotilla base in Split, or join one of our two-week explorer flotillas: from Pula in Croatia across to Venice, or from Palermo through the Aeolian and Egadi Islands of Sicily.
Explore the islands of central Dalmatia from our flotilla base in Split, or join one of our two-week explorer flotillas, from Pula across to Venice or through the Aeolian and Egadi Islands of Sicily.
Relaxing and protectedExplore the islands and the central Dalmatian coast, with stunning scenery, superb sailing breezes and historic Split on your doorstep.
Two weeks · June 2027Join us for a unique two-week flotilla in the Northern Adriatic, from Pula in Croatia across to Venice, then back through the islands to the south of Pula.
Two-week explorerSail from Palermo on a two-week journey of exploration through the Aeolian and Egadi Islands: two distinct island groups, each with their own character and charm.
Beyond flotillas
Croatia and Italy are also home to our RYA training, yacht charter and skippered sailing holidays.
Island-hop along the Dalmatian Coast from Split, with expert RYA instruction in crystal-clear Adriatic waters, from beginner to qualified skipper.
The country of a thousand islands, with natural beauty, a fascinating history, a sunny Mediterranean climate and ideal, varied sailing conditions.
Charter a yacht from our bases in Sicily and Sardinia, and explore the Italian islands at your own pace.
A private skippered yacht charter along the Dalmatian coast or from our bases in Sicily and Sardinia: no sailing experience needed, just a sense of adventure.
Our promise
We will not be beaten on price.
Because we are an independent company, we keep our prices highly competitive: if you see a like-for-like product cheaper elsewhere, let us know and we will beat it.
Specifically, the guarantee applies to yacht and accommodation rates on our Beach Club, Flotilla, Learn to Sail and Cabin Charter programmes operated by Seafarer, and is subject to availability at the time of booking.
To book a flotilla sailing holiday in Croatia or Italy or check availability, get in touch with our experienced team. They will then help you choose the right flotilla, yacht and dates for you.
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Every payment you make to us is financially protected, from deposit to balance. Holidays with flights are covered by our ATOL licence, and holidays without flights by our ABTOT membership. Trading since 1995.
All flight-inclusive holidays are fully ATOL protected
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Straight answers to the questions we are asked most about our Croatia and Italy flotillas.
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Speak to our sailing team, or ask for a quote for your dates.
020 8324 3118 Get a quoteThe weekly Split flotilla through central Dalmatia, and two-week explorer flotillas: Pula to Venice, starting on 5 June 2027, and Sicily and the Aeolian Islands, with new dates coming soon.
The Split flotilla starts at ACI Marina Split, around 45 minutes from Split airport; Pula to Venice at ACI Marina Pula, about 20 minutes by taxi from Pula airport; and the Sicily flotilla at Marina La Cala in Palermo, about 30 minutes by taxi from Palermo airport.
The Split flotilla starts from £1,803 per yacht for one week. On Pula to Venice you can charter your own yacht from £4,647 for the two weeks, or book a cabin on the lead yacht from £1,595pp.
Yes, on our explorer flotillas: Pula to Venice and Sicily both have a fully crewed lead yacht with cabins, including breakfast and lunch on board.
The Split flotilla sails from May to late September, Pula to Venice in June, and the Sicily explorer in the autumn, with new dates coming soon.
The Split flotilla is relaxing and protected, while the explorers include longer, open-water passages. To skipper your own yacht in Croatia you need an ICC (International Certificate of Competence) or equivalent and a VHF radio operator’s certificate, such as the RYA SRC; we can arrange the ICC assessment. If you have no qualifications yet, you can book a skipper or a cabin on an explorer’s lead yacht, or learn first at our RYA training centre in Croatia.
Tell us your dates and party size: call our team on 020 8324 3118 (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 19:00, Saturday 09:30 to 17:00), email info@seafarerholidays.com or ask for a quote, and we will help you choose the right flotilla, yacht and dates.
Our flotilla holidays are rated Excellent, 4.4 out of 5, from 263 independent reviews collected by Feefo (4 November 2026).
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