Renting a Boat in Trogir: Prices, Licence Rules and What to Expect

26 August 2026 · 7 min read

The Jeanneau Cap Camarat 6.5 CC, the smallest rental boat in the Trogir fleet, on the water

Six boats rent from Trogir, from a nimble 6.9 metre Jeanneau at €200 a day to a 12 metre cabin cruiser. Here are the real seasonal prices, the licence rule that gets checked at handover, and an honest word on which boat actually fits which group.

Key takeaways

  • •Six boats rent from Trogir, from €200 a day in low season for the smallest to €1,200 in peak summer for the largest.
  • •A valid B category licence and VHF certificate are checked at handover; without them the boat only goes out with a skipper aboard.
  • •Rentals need at least 12 hours notice before the 08:00 start, and the refundable deposit of €500 to €1,500 is paid at handover.
  • •Fuel is never included: the boats burn roughly 20 to 60 litres an hour and must come back with the level they left with.
  • •The three smaller boats publish week rates that beat seven separate day rates; the three larger boats rent by the day, skippered only.

Renting a boat in Trogir starts at €200 a day, and you need a valid boat licence to take one out yourself. That is the honest short version. The rest is worth five minutes before you book: six boats across three price brackets, seasonal rates that move by €100 or more between May and August, a deposit at handover, and a licence rule with no workaround. Here is all of it, with the real numbers, so nothing surprises you at the dock.

The six boats and what they really cost

Every price below is per day and moves with the season: cheapest before late May and again from October, most expensive through the July and August peak. The three smaller boats also publish a weekly rate, which is genuinely cheaper than seven separate day rates rather than a marketing line.

Note the split. The three smaller boats can be rented bareboat if you hold a licence, while the Axopar, Saxdor and Colnago come with our crew whether you hold one or not: the crew fee on those three is €130, €150 and €200 a day respectively, on top of the boat, and it is mandatory rather than an option.

The licence rule, checked at handover

To drive any of the three self-drive boats you need a valid B category boat licence and a VHF radio certificate, and we check both when you collect the boat, not on trust. The minimum driver age is 18. This is Croatian law rather than our house policy, so no amount of confident boating experience substitutes for the paper. We wrote up exactly how the licence rule and the skipper option work if you want the detail.

No licence? You still have options

On the Cap Camarat a skipper costs €80 a day; on the BWA and the Marlin it is €100 a day. Same boat, same freedom over the route, someone else at the helm. And since the three larger boats come skippered anyway, nobody in your group needs any licence at all to book them.

One honest aside before you commit: if what you actually want is a day at the Blue Lagoon rather than a boat as such, compare the alternatives first. The group Blue Lagoon half-day tour is €60 per adult, and a private charter from €500 per boat includes the skipper, fuel and harbour fees, which a rental never does. A rental makes sense when you want the freedom of your own boat for the day, not as the cheapest way to reach one famous bay.

Booking: 12 hours notice, day starts at 08:00

A rental day starts at 08:00, and we do not take requests with less than 12 hours notice, so an enquiry sent after 20:00 rolls to the following morning rather than the same one. That is not bureaucracy for its own sake: the boat has to be fuelled and someone has to walk you through it properly, and neither happens well when the booking arrives at midnight for an 08:00 start.

Handover: the deposit, the fuel and what you sign up for

The security deposit is paid at handover, by card or cash, and ranges from €500 to €1,500 depending on the boat. It comes back in full when the boat comes back on time, undamaged and with the fuel it left with. You are responsible for the boat for the whole rental period and liable for loss or damage beyond fair wear and tear, which is precisely what the deposit exists to cover.

Fuel is never included in the day rate on any boat. Consumption runs from around 20 litres an hour on the Cap Camarat to about 60 on the Saxdor, so a long day out to Hvar costs meaningfully more in fuel on a big boat than a short hop between nearby coves. Plan the route before you plan the budget.

What every boat carries

Which boat for which group, honestly

A couple or a small family wants the Cap Camarat: nimble, the cheapest to run, and quick enough to reach the Blue Lagoon, Šolta or the Drvenik islands without burning the whole morning. A group of friends splitting the cost gets the most from the BWA GTO 26: twelve places, a wide deck and the range for Hvar and back. If the plan is ambitious open water, Vis and beyond, take the Marlin 790, whose deep-V hull handles the chop that slows smaller boats down.

Without a licence, the Axopar 29 is the day boat to pick: fast, shaded and crewed. Families with young children who need a toilet aboard should look at the Colnago 38, the only boat in the fleet with an enclosed cabin. The Saxdor 320 is for the group that simply wants the best day boat on the dock and does not mind paying for it. Full specifications, seasonal prices and booking for all six are on the boat rentals page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat in Trogir?
From €200 a day in low season to €1,200 a day for the largest boat in August. The three smaller boats run €200 to €450 a day with week rates from €1,090; the three larger, skippered-only boats run €700 to €1,200 a day.
Do I need a licence to rent a boat in Trogir?
Yes, a valid B category boat licence and a VHF certificate, both checked at handover. Without them the same boat still goes out, but with a licensed skipper aboard at €80 to €100 a day.
How much notice do I need to book a boat rental?
At least 12 hours before the 08:00 start of the rental day. A request sent after 20:00 rolls to the following morning.
Is fuel included in the boat rental price?
No, fuel is never included on any boat. Consumption runs from about 20 to 60 litres an hour depending on the boat, and you return it with the same fuel level it left with.
How big is the rental deposit?
Between €500 and €1,500 depending on the boat, paid by card or cash at handover. It is returned in full when the boat comes back on time, undamaged and refuelled.

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