Marina prices in Croatia: The top 10 most expensive and cheapest in the north
Thomas Käsbohrer
· 30.07.2023
At the turn of the year, Croatia introduced the euro, which will replace the kuna. One of the usual consequences of every currency changeover, which we still remember well, is higher food prices in some discount stores in order to make Croatian customers, who are not used to the euro, pay more.
The currency changeover is an advantage for yacht holidaymakers. Price lists in restaurants, petrol stations and national parks suddenly become transparent. Anyone who has accepted a small side salad for 59 kuna on holiday in the past will now look twice at 8 euros.
Mooring fees have risen significantly in Croatia
In addition to food, restaurant bills and fuel, it is above all mooring costs that determine the amount spent on a holiday. Traditionally, most Croatian marinas raise their prices in the first four months of the year. How have they reacted to the introduction of the euro?
In the northern half of the country and especially in Istria, the increases are always somewhat more restrained - they average less than ten per cent per daily berth between Umag in the far north and the island of Murter. In times of increased inflation, this is actually no reason to be surprised, even in Croatia. However, this statistical average does not apply in every harbour. The following table of the ten most expensive marinas provides information for 40-foot (12-13 m) and 50-foot (15-16 m) ships in the northern half of Croatia.
The 10 most expensive marinas in Croatia in the north
As a rule of thumb: In the north, you shouldn't pay more than 90 euros for 40 feet. Especially as a high-price marina like ACI Rovinj has little more to offer in its core services than the cheapest marina near Murter shown in the table below. The protection is equally good in all weathers, the sanitary facilities in both marinas are rather small in the high season, but the distances to the washroom in Rovinj are significantly longer.
The ACI marinas are among the most expensive in the north with 4 of their 22 marinas. Although the ACI marinas remained moderate at around eight per cent where prices were increased, ACI Marina Rovinj remains the most expensive marina in the north of Croatia. As in the previous year, the price is topped by Port Veliki Brijun - however, the price there includes a ten-person ticket for the Brijuni National Park - a no-go for small crews, but definitely worth seeing for large crews with children and almost a bargain. The tendency to favour larger crews and to be less interested in smaller crews is not only prevalent in some restaurants. In Rovinj and some other places, smaller boats of around 9 metres in length cost the same as 12 metres.
The 10 most favourable marinas in Croatia in the north
If you don't care about the mooring fee, you should always check the prices before mooring this summer. And don't make the detour to Zadar in the north, even though the city has a lot to offer.
Cheap alternatives in the neighbourhood of expensive "top dogs" can often be found, especially in the following marinas:
Territory guide by Thomas Käsbohrer:
