Croatia is getting more expensive – but not everywhere: the cheapest marinas in 2026
Hardly any Mediterranean sailing region symbolizes rising berth prices in 2026 as much as Croatia. Still, anyone who compares can find real alternatives – officially documented, prices range from €45.50 to €218 per night for a 12–13 metre boat in high season.
The Croatian Adriatic has been the most popular sailing region in the Mediterranean for years – and that's exactly what's driving prices up. The latest rate lists keep climbing: Marina Lošinj in Mali Lošinj charges €109 instead of €101 in high season under its 2026/27 Cjenik, and Marina Kremik near Primošten has dropped its winter discount and now charges €104 year-round in 2026 instead of €49–98.
What often gets lost in the debate: even in 2026, Croatia still has berths that cost only around a fifth of the top prices. The difference is rarely about quality, mostly about location – smaller coastal towns and the neighbouring harbours of well-known destinations are often noticeably cheaper than the premium marina next door. At the time of data collection, the country's priciest marina charged almost five times the cheapest officially documented berth for a 13-metre boat in high season.
More affordable vs. pricier – region by region
So the comparison doesn't stop at one extreme example, here's the range for six coastal regions.
| Region | More affordable* | Pricier* | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istria | Marina Červar Porat (near Poreč) |
€56–73 | ACI Marina Rovinj | €150–218 |
| Kvarner | Rabac Harbour (near Labin) |
€31–63 | Marina Novi (Novi Vinodolski) |
€127 |
| Zadar / Northern Dalmatia | Novalja Harbour (Pag) |
€42–50 | Marina Kornati (Biograd na Moru) |
€128 |
| Šibenik / Central Dalmatia | Šibenik Town Harbour (Gradska luka) |
€65 | ACI Marina Vodice | €106–126 |
| Split / Makarska Riviera | Omiš Harbour | €52 | ACI Marina Split | €158–190 |
| Dubrovnik / Southern Dalmatia | Marina Frapa Dubrovnik (Gruž) |
€111–130 | ACI Marina Korčula | €112–150 |
* Current official rates (current rate) from the respective marina or port authority for a boat of approx. 12–13 m length, as of 10/2026 – price ranges span low to high season, single figures apply year-round; deliberately only examples that can be backed by an official rate list. Details on all 72 harbours and marinas covered in Croatia – 66 of them officially documented, the rest flagged as an estimate or rough estimate – are in the MarinaCheck app.
Three examples from Croatia
- Rabac Harbour (near Labin) – €31–63/night
- Novalja Harbour (Pag) – €42–50/night
- Omiš Harbour – €52/night
And for your own boat? Enter its length and beam and the app shows you the matching reference price for all 555 marinas in the Mediterranean instantly – free and with no account.
New in the app: eight town harbours around Zadar
With the October 2026 data update, eight small harbours run by the Zadar County Port Authority (Županijska lučka uprava Zadar) are new in the app: Sali and Božava on Dugi Otok, Olib, Molat, Premuda (Krijal), Mala Rava, Tkon on Pašman, and Pakoštane. Under the official fee schedule, a transit berth there costs a flat €3.50 per started metre per day – €45.50 per night for a 12.50 m boat, all year round, and currently the lowest officially documented high-season price in Croatia. To be fair: there is no documentation on facilities; electricity and water are only available through local concessionaires. Also new: the Skradin town quay on the Krka, which at €65 per night is an affordable alternative to ACI Marina Skradin (€112–150) for visiting Krka National Park.
Why prices vary so much
Three factors explain most of the range: location (right next to a tourist magnet like Rovinj or Split, you pay a premium that neighbouring towns don't charge), facilities (a crane, boatyard and on-site restaurant add to the cost), and simply demand during the July/August peak season – anyone berthing slightly outside peak times or in one of the quieter bays pays noticeably less.
Important to note: a higher price is of course not automatically just a location premium, facilities are often directly tied to the price too. Marinas in the upper price bracket sometimes offer noticeably more luxurious facilities, such as all-in-one service, a pool or wellness area, and upscale dining right on the pier. So prices aren't directly comparable in the sense of "same service, just a different price" – cheaper doesn't automatically mean worse, but pricier doesn't automatically mean just "more of the same" either.
By the way, if you want the comparison with the neighbouring region: we have broken down Greek berthing prices the same way in a separate guide to the cheapest marinas in Greece. The median there is around EUR 28 per night – not even a third of the Croatian figure. That makes Croatia, on average, the most expensive of the five countries we compare in our guides. It still doesn't have the widest price range, though: in France, officially documented berths range from EUR 7 to EUR 263 per night.
🔍 Honestly
The example prices above come from the official rate lists of the respective marina or port authority, for a boat of 12–13 m length – your own boat's berth could be cheaper or more expensive, depending on length. That's exactly what the MarinaCheck app calculates individually for you, for every one of the more than 550 marinas it covers, free and without an account. The app itself also lists marinas without an official rate on file, flagged there as an estimate or rough estimate.
One more practical tip: the price on the day can sometimes differ from the displayed reference price – some marinas offer a discount for longer stays, outside peak times, or simply if you ask. A quick call or email directly to the marina is therefore almost always worth it before you commit.
The reference prices and facility information on this page are based on publicly available data and may change at any time. We therefore always recommend checking directly with the relevant harbour office, as prices and services offered can change at short notice due to external factors. We therefore cannot accept liability for the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions readers ask most often about this guide.
How much does a berth in a Croatian marina cost in 2026?
Officially documented rates range from €45.50 to €218 per night for a 12–13 m boat in high season – the median price is around €99, well above every other Mediterranean region compared here.
Which Croatian marina is the cheapest?
In high season, the cheapest berths aren't in a marina at all but in the town harbours of the Zadar County Port Authority – for example in Sali or Božava on Dugi Otok, or on Olib: officially €45.50 per night (billed at 13 m, flat rate year-round). Facilities such as electricity or water are not documented there, though.
Which region in Croatia has the lowest prices?
Kvarner and the Zadar/northern Dalmatia region offer the cheapest entry-level rates, for example in the town harbours around Zadar (€45.50), at the harbour of Rabac (€31–63) or Novalja on Pag (€42–50). Istria and southern Dalmatia sit at the upper end of the range.
Why do Croatian marinas keep getting more expensive?
The latest rate lists keep climbing: Marina Lošinj charges €109 instead of €101 in high season for 2026/27, and Marina Kremik near Primošten charges €104 year-round in 2026 instead of €49–98. The main driver is high demand for the most popular sailing region in the Mediterranean.
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