Safety on Board

Please tell us about any medical condition, allergy, mobility need or concern that could affect you on board. It stays between you, us and your skipper.

On the first day, your skipper gives a safety briefing before the yacht leaves the marina. It covers where the safety equipment is kept, how to move around the deck, how to use the toilets and seacocks, and what to do if someone falls overboard or there is an emergency. Ask if anything is unclear.

If you need a particular lifejacket size, or are bringing a child, let us know in advance.

Your skipper checks the forecast every day and decides where the yacht goes and when. Plans can change at short notice. Strong winds such as the bura and jugo can make a crossing unsafe, so the skipper may stay in harbour or take a sheltered route. Those decisions are final.

Our guides to Croatian winds and weather and route changes explain how this works in practice.

Everyone on board shares responsibility for safety. We ask all guests to:

• Follow the skipper's instructions at all times, especially when mooring, anchoring or under sail.
• Wear a lifejacket when asked, and use equipment as shown in the briefing.
• Check with the skipper before swimming, and never swim while the engine is running.
• Drink responsibly. Alcohol and moving yachts, ladders and deep water do not mix.
• Wear shoes on the quay and hold on when moving around the deck.

Our safety guides cover the everyday things that make the biggest difference:

• Swimming safely from a yacht: ladders, currents, passing boats and swimming at anchor.
• Alcohol and safety on board: how to enjoy a drink without putting yourself or others at risk.
• Sun and heat at sea: staying cool, hydrated and protected from strong summer sun.
• Protecting seagrass when anchoring: why anchoring spots matter for the Adriatic.
• Accessibility on sailing yachts: what to consider if you have mobility or health needs.

We strongly recommend personal travel insurance that covers sailing, medical treatment abroad, repatriation and cancellation. Check that the policy does not exclude activities on a yacht. Our guide to travel insurance for sailing trips explains what to look for.

If you need help yourself, call 112, the EU emergency number, which works across Croatia on any phone. For emergencies at sea, Croatia's maritime search and rescue service can also be reached on 195.