Pre-charter Information & FAQ's Dubrovnik ACI
Please complete the crew list as soon as possible as this will avoid delays in processing your yacht papers which could in turn delay you setting sail. The completed crew list will also allow us to organise your transfers from/to Dubrovnik airport if required.
If you have booked a skipper please ignore the skipper sections of the form but allocate one of your party who is over 18 as ‘First Mate’.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE YOUR CREW LIST AND TRANSFER FORM
TRANSFERS TO ACI MARINA DUBROVNIK
If you need any help or information when arranging your travel to ACI Marina Dubrovnik we will be glad to help.
Request a transfer from/to Dubrovnik airport by checking the box on the Crew List/Transfer Form & completing your flight information
When you depart the airport terminal there will be a driver waiting holding a card bearing your name who will drive you directly to the marina where the base team will be waiting to greet you. Please pay the driver directly in kunas. Taxis cost the equivalent (in kuna) of approximately £38 for up to 4 people each way and around the equivalent of £55 for up to 8 people. The transfer takes around 35 minutes.
Your transfers will automatically be arranged i f you have correctly completed your flight information on the Crew List/Transfer form so there is no need to re-check or re-send flight information to us.
ARRIVALS
For bareboat charters, upon arrival just the Skipper and First Mate should make their way to the Waypoint office (please see map below). We recommend other crew members can sit and enjoy a cool drink at the cafe bar nearby. There's a restaurant and cafe bar at ACI marina and some just outside as well.
For skippered charters make your way to the Waypoint office and the office staff can let your skipper know you have arrived and they will come and meet you.
If you will be arriving at the marina after 20.00 please inform us in advance so we can make arrangements with you for boarding your yacht.
If we are not arranging your transfers p lease let Island Sailing know the approximate time of your arrival to the marina. If you are going to be significantly earlier or later than expected please call us (see contact information below).
CONTACT INFORMATION LOCAL BASE - WAYPOINT YACHTCHARTER
ACI Marina Dubrovnik
Na skali 4
42°40,3’ N, 18°07,6’ E
VHF Channel 17
The Waypoint office is situated on the Ground floor of mansion Sorkočević (please see map) and is open Friday 12.00 - 20.00, Saturday 08:30 - 20:00 & Sunday 09.00 - 12.00 The Yachts are moored on Pier F.
Base Manager: Vedran Milutinović Tel: +385 (0)91 603 2169
Waypoint Yachting Tel: +385 (0)20 45 50 85
Island Sailing Support Team Tel: (0044) 7535 301444
Island Sailing UK Head Office Tel: (0044) 0330 088 4744
If you need any help, information or advice that cannot be provided by the base team please contact the Island Sailing Support Team
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Travel light is our advice. Don’t forget your passport(s), ID and insurance documents. Please note country entry/exit and vaccination/immunisation requirements can and do change. Island Sailing is not accountable for these requirement changes and we advise visiting the destination's government website to receive the latest updates.
Unless you have booked a skipper you must remember to bring the original copy(s) of your sailing qualifications/skipper's licence and VHF radio licence. It is essential that you take your original skippers license or certificate with you in the event that the Port Authorities ask you to present it to them. If you do not have an official sailing license, by law the team at base will not be able to allow you to charter without an officially certified skipper onboard.
You must bring a mobile phone set up for roaming in Croatia and charger – it is very important that we can keep in contact in case of emergency as VHF signal is only line of sight.
Please bring your luggage in a soft bag that will fold down without wheels or hard edges. Space on a yacht is limited and cases with hard edges and wheels will often damage the woodwork on the boat. Unfortunately there isn't a luggage store at the marina.
Bedding and yacht towels are provided on your yacht but we advise you to bring beach towels with you. If you have a late flight home we recommend bringing another towel if you wish as yacht towels cannot be kept after you disembark on the last day.
All yachts are equipped with sufficient numbers of life jackets, usually of a standard size. If you are not a standard size, or especially for small children it is wise to bring your own life jackets . If you would like to check about this before you come to Croatia please get in touch.
You will need to bring a VISA or MASTERCARD credit card for your yacht security deposit (debit cards are not accepted). Please make sure you have a large enough limit to cover the deposit for the yacht you have booked. If you do not possess a VISA or MASTERCARD credit card you must inform us BEFORE you travel to Croatia as your charter can't commence without the completed credit card security deposit.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING? - CHECK LIST
Passport (s)
Flight Tickets (Check names shown on the flight ticket match those shown on the individual passports)
Travel insurance documents (make sure you have coverage for sailing)
The skipper must bring original copies of Sailing Certificates/Licences and original valid VHF Radio Licence
Credit Cards/Debit Cards and local currency (Kuna/HRK). You must bring a VISA or MASTERCARD credit card with you for the yacht security deposit
Mobile phone set up for roaming in Croatia and charger – it is very important that you can keep in contact in case of emergency as VHF signal is only line of sight
Beach towel (yacht towels are provided for use on the yacht). If you have a late flight home we recommend bringing another towel if you wish as yacht towels cannot be kept after you disembark on the last day
Snorkels, mask and flippers if you have them, or you can buy them when you arrive in Croatia.
Soft soled shoes &/or deck shoes
Swimwear
Light jumper or light fleece
Waterproof jacket (especially in early and late summer in case of a shower)
Hat & sunglasses (with cord)
T-shirt/tops and long sleeve casual shirts/tops
Shorts and casual long trousers
Toilet bag with toiletries
Suntan cream (protection)
Sea sickness pills if required
Insect Repellent
Anti-histamine ointment and tablets (for insect bites/stings) & any essential medication
Camera, batteries & spare memory cards
Your choice of device for playing music on board + lead with a 3.5mm jack plug at each end and a USB connection lead
Books/magazines/Kindle
Two-pin European travel adapter for charging phones etc. (at marinas or even in restaurants)
12 volt adapter / car charger for charging phones, etc. on-board (onboard with a car type cigarette lighter socket)
WHAT FACILITIES ARE AT ACI DUBROVNIK MARINA ACI Dubrovnik is a modern marina with electricity, fuel station, water, grocery shop, shower/toilets, laundry, tennis courts, swimming pool, weather forecasts and Wi-Fi. Shops are generally open from 7am until 7pm every day.
In the marina, the supermarket is also usually open from 8am until 8pm on a Sunday (1st June till 30th September, and low season from 8 am till 12 am). There is a money exchange in marina reception, and cash point machine at the supermarket entrance.
Near the entrance of the marina is a Konzum market. This is a local market which sells a variety of produce from bakery, fresh fruits, vegetables, deli, dairy and fresh meat.
At the end of your charter there is a fuel station at the marina where you will fill up and pay for fuel. There is free ar parking the marina but it is unguarded.
The marina is a great base for exploring the nearby islands of Korčula, Mljet, Lastovo and Elaphiti islands, as well as the Pelješac peninsula. It's also a 15 minute taxi ride or short bus ride into Dubrovnik old town, one of the finest and most perfectly preserved medieval cities in the world.
YACHT SECURITY DEPOSIT
You will need to bring a VISA or MASTERCARD credit card for your yacht security deposit (debit cards are not accepted) which will be processed by the owner/operator at base. Please make sure you have a large enough limit to cover the deposit for the yacht you have booked. Costs are in Croatian Kuna.
Yachts (Monohulls)
YACHT Length Overall (feet)
Yacht Security Deposit (Euro)
<38
1500
39-40
1500
41-43
1800
44-45
2000
45-49
2000
50 (up to 2013)
2000
50<
2500
OR
Instead of the above you have the option to pay for a 'Safety Charter Pack' which includes the Damage Waiver Fee.
YACHT Length Overall (feet)
Optional 'Safety Charter Pack'
Per Booking (Euro)
'Safety Charter Pack'
Damage Waiver Fee
<38
180
0
39-40
230
0
41-43
230
0
44-45
230
0
45-49
230
0
50 (up to 2013)
230
0
50 <
230
0
Catamarans
Catamarans Length Overall (feet)
Yacht Security Deposit (Euro)
40-44
3000
45-49
3000
OR
Instead of the above you have the option to pay for a 'Safety Charter Pack' which includes the Damage Waiver Fee.
Catamarans Length Overall (feet)
Optional 'Safety Charter Pack'
Per Booking (Euro)
'Safety Charter Pack'
Damage Waiver Fee
40-44
230
0
45-49
250
0
CAN ISLAND SAILING ORGANISE OUR TRANSFERS FROM / TO DUBROVNIK AIRPORT?
Yes, you will need to complete your flight information on the Crew List/Transfer form at least 14 days prior to your arrival that we will have emailed to you. When you depart the airport terminal there will be a driver waiting holding a card bearing your name who will drive you directly to the marina.
Please pay the driver directly in kunas. Taxis cost the equivalent (in kuna) of approximately £38 for up to 4 people each way and around the equivalent of £55 for up to 8 people. The transfer takes around 35 minutes.
When you return your yacht's papers back to the base office at the end of your charter, if you are having a transfer please ask the reception staff what time your transfer pick up will be.
WHEN WILL I BE ABLE BOARD MY YACHT?
Your yacht will be ready to board by 17:00 on the first day of your charter. If you arrive to the marina earlier than this you will be able to enjoy the cafe bar and restaurant in the marina or take a stroll outside the marina. If the yacht is ready a little earlier you will be able to board sooner.
When you are on board you will be given a full safety brief and a chart brief with one of the skippers or base team with extensive knowledge of the sailing area.
WILL I GET A YACHT HANDOVER BRIEFING?
Yes, you will receive a thorough handover of your yacht upon boarding as well as a chart/sailing area briefing and you can familiarise yourself with the yacht and its equipment before setting sail. The Waypoint base team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have as well as offering any advice you may need about the sailing area. If you arrive close to or after the base office closes you will receive your yacht handover the following morning.
For those on a Skippered yacht charter you will meet your skipper, they will show you around your yacht and chat about where you would like to sail.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY FLIGHTS ARRIVE OR DEPART LATE? As long as you let us know when you are arriving and departing we can make arrangements for your arrival. If you arrive to Dubrovnik early before your yacht is ready or have a late flight home you can relax at the marina or in one of the cafes or restaurants close by including Restaurant Bazen and Pizzeria Nava . You can also enjoy a leisurely stroll along the river. The marina is just 15 minutes' taxi ride or short bus ride from Dubrovnik old town, one of the finest and most perfectly preserved medieval cities in the world. There is also a regular bus service between Dubrovnik and the marina.
You are welcome to use all of the facilities at the marina before or at the end of your yacht charter which include showers, bathroom facilities, a laundry, restaurant and cafe bar and swimming pool.
WHEN DOES MY CHARTER END & RETURNING BACK TO THE MARINA?
You will need to return to ACI Dubrovnik marina at 18:00 at the latest on the penultimate day of your charter (usually Friday). The end of charter checks start on the Friday at 18.00 when the divers check all of the yachts.
There is a fuel station at the marina. Before returning to the base, please refuel your boat and fill up your outboard engine can before you go to your berth. Please pay the marina fuel staff directly by cash or card. Do not use your anchor, there are mooring lines on the shore that will be passed to you to secure your yacht whilst you re-fuel.
When returning to the yacht berth, go stern to and do not use your anchor as there are laid mooring lines.
You will be able to stay on the yacht on your final night and enjoy relaxing in the marina or explore the choice of restaurants, tavernas, cafes and shops in and around the marina . Dubrovnik old town is just 15 minutes' taxi ride from the marina and there is also a regular bus service for you to explore on your first or last evening.
Please disembark by 09:00 on the last morning.
When you return your yacht's papers back to the base office, if you are having a transfer please ask the reception staff what time your transfer pick up will be.
HOW TO GET LOCAL WEATHER FORECASTS? You may well have your own favourite websites and Apps to check the weather.
Most skippers sailing in Croatia refer to Meteo.hr , the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service. When you visit the site choose 'Forecasts' then ‘Aladin Charts’ then ‘Wind and MSLP’ here is the link Meteo.hr .
The best Meteo report (In English) can be heard on the following wave lengths on your VHF, initial call is on 16.
Radio Dubrovnik Broadcasting: 7.45am, 2.45pm, 9.45pm VHF channel 04, 07, 28, 85
Radio Split Broadcasting: 7.45am, 2.45pm, 9.45pm VHF channel 07, 21, 28, 81
Marina or harbour master office has updated weather in the morning from DHMZ at reception.
Please also ask the base team who will also inform you of local weather conditions upon your arrival.
Remember the sailing area has extremely localised conditions which are affected by numerous factors which cannot be foreseen by the forecasters such as land breeze, sea breeze, sea swell, the local landscape, fetch, ferry wash and so on.
You can also find weather information at marinas and yacht clubs.
DO YOU PROVIDE LINEN AND TOWELS?
All bed sheets, linen and pillows and towels are provided on the boat. We recommend bringing your own beach towel but you can also get them at base for around £4 per towel. If you have a late flight home we recommend bringing a spare towel if you wish as yacht towels cannot be kept after you disembark on the last day.
WHAT MUSIC SYSTEM DOES THE BOAT HAVE?
All the boats have car stereo style music systems with speakers below deck and in the cockpit. They will either have a 3.5mm jack or a USB connection. We advise you to bring a jack lead as sometimes there may be compatibility issues in connecting your device.
SHORE POWER & WHAT PLUG SOCKETS DOES THE BOAT HAVE?
Shore power is available on most town quays and marinas. All plug sockets on the boats are the European 2 pin type however these are only usable when the yacht is plugged in to mains power. If your devices or equipment do not have 2 pin European plugs you'll need to bring a travel adaptor with you. During the week there is a 12v socket, similar to a car cigarette lighter, which can be used to charge phones and other electronic devices if you bring a car charger with you.
ARE THERE MASKS AND SNORKELS ON THE YACHT?
Masks, snorkels or flippers are not provided. You are welcome to bring your own or they are readily available and reasonably priced in the nearby shops and at many places around the sailing area.
WHAT ABOUT TRANSFERS FROM / TO DUBROVNIK AIRPORT? We can arrange your transfers between between Dobrovnik airport and ACI Dubrovnik marina or you can catch a taxi yourself.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO FUEL UP MY YACHT?
Fuel is available at marina . At the end of your charter please fill your yacht and outboard jerry can and pay the fuel personnel directly with a debit or credit card or cash (Kuna).
Fuel will vary depending on the size of yacht you charter and how far you sail and motor on your holiday. Most customers spend the equivalent (in Kuna) of between £60 - £170 per week on fuel for the yacht depending on the size of the yacht and the amount of motoring they do and to top up the fuel for the outboard engine.
If you have chartered one of the larger yachts or catamarans especially the ones with generators and air-conditioning, you will use more fuel.
HOW MUCH ARE THE MOORING FEES?
Mooring fees at Dubrovnik marina for your first and last day are FREE. The marinas in Croatia offer some of the best facilities in the Mediterranean and there are laid moorings on most quays and mooring buoys in many locations. There are however harbour and mooring charges which vary, however you should budget for around £1.00- £2.00 per foot per night, usually around 1.5x or more for catamarans.
If you use a private jetty free of charge, you are expected to eat at the owner’s restaurant. In many places, like Hvar yachts are charged for anchoring as well as in National Park areas.
WHAT ABOUT SHOPPING & PROVISIONING?
There is a well stocked mini market in the marina. Near the entrance of the marina is a Konzum market. This is a local market which sells a variety of produce from bakery, fresh fruits, vegetables, deli, dairy and fresh meat. There will be opportunities to purchase anything you need at the various ports and harbours you visit around the sailing area so you do not have to purchase too much when you arrive.
The Kuna is the currency in Croatia. We would recommend bringing a reasonable amount of local currency with you as quite a few small cafes, restaurants and small shops usually only accept cash. There are ATM machines at the marina, in Dubrovnik old town and in other larger towns and small cities you will visit.
WILL I BE ABLE TO USE MY DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD?
Many restaurants, café bars and shops around the sailing area only accept cash (Kuna).
The fuel station, the yacht charter base office at the marina and some large shops and restaurants accepts major credit cards (VISA and MASTERCARD) when you re-fuel at the end of the week and you will need to bring a VISA or MASTERCARD with you for your yacht security deposit. Please make sure you have a large enough limit to cover the deposit for the yacht you have booked.
WILL THERE BE CASH MACHINES?
There are cash/ATM machines in Dubrovnik old town, around 15 minutes' taxi ride or short bus trip from the marina. There is also an ATM at ACI marina. However, over the course of the week, you may not visit one of the towns with cash machines every day so it is advisable to stock up before you leave. We would recommend bringing a reasonable amount of local currency with you as quite a few small cafes, restaurants and small shops usually only accept cash.
DO I NEED TO WEAR SPECIAL SHOES OR CLOTHES?
It would be advisable to bring a pair of lightweight shoes with non-marking soles for wearing on the boat. You can wear whatever clothes you feel comfortable in but it is a good idea to bring a lightweight waterproof jacket. We do get the odd day of rain, especially at the start and end of the season.
WHERE CAN I GET INTERNET ACCESS?
The yachts have the option for onboard Wi-Fi for a small fee (around £18 per week - up to 75GB per week) , and there is W-lan internet available at the marina plus most cafés, bars and restaurants around the sailing area have free Wi-Fi for their customers.
WHAT IS THE MOBILE PHONE SIGNAL LIKE?
Mobile phone reception is usually very good. You must bring a mobile phone and charger with you for use around the islands and keep your phone available and charged at all times. Whilst VHF is used, you will not always be in range. There is an emergency phone line 24 hours a day, should you need to contact the base as VHF signal only works in line of sight.
WILL THE SKIPPER SPEAK ENGLISH? Skippers are of mixed nationalities, most are Croatian but all of them speak excellent English.
WHAT / HOW DO WE FEED OUR SKIPPER?
The skipper fee does not include food or beverages for the skipper and this is your responsibility. When you provision for food remember to get enough for your skipper. In the evening you can choose to invite them out with you or cover their meal if you prefer to dine alone. It's recommended around 30 euro per day for the skipper's evening meal, drinks etc. We suggest that you discuss this on the first day with your skipper and establish whether you'll provide cash for meals, whether you've included him or her in your provisioning or whether you'll accommodate him or her as part of the group for meals ashore.
WHAT DOES THE SKIPPER DO IN THE EVENING?
That’s entirely up to you as every group is different and interacts with people in different ways. If you invite your skipper to join you in the evening they may accept or choose to meet up with fellow skippers or choose to stay on the yacht and wait for your return.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I TIP MY SKIPPER?
It is customary that you tip your skipper. A guideline amount would be around 5-7% of your yacht price, though as this could encompass quite a range we leave it at your discretion and ask that you offer gratuity you think your skipper deserves. We’re sure they’ll add immense value to your charter experience.
CAN I STORE LUGGAGE AT THE MARINA? There is a limited amount of space outside the marina base office on check-in and check-out.
IS THERE ANY PARKING AT THE MARINA? Yes, there is free parking available at the marina. You can leave your car at the car park for the duration of your charter.
