What documents are required in Croatia?
Updated on: 16/06/2025In Croatia, the regulations for renting a boat require:
Certifications (not required if you hire a professional skipper):
- A boat license. Please note: to rent a boat with a gross tonnage of over 30 tons (a catamaran over 45 feet or a monohull over 60 feet), an offshore extension of the boat license is required.
- VHF certificate (Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate or CRR): held by the skipper or a crew member;
Documents to complete:
- An up-to-date nautical resume with at least one experience as a skipper on a vessel comparable to the one you intend to charter
- A detailed crew list: first and last name, date of birth, place of birth, nationality, passport number for each crew member...
To view the list of international licenses recognized by the Croatian maritime authorities,click here.
