Croatia
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Croatia
| Croatia | |
 Croatia | |
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| Capital: | Zagreb |
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| Language: | Croatian |
| Currency: | Kuna |
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Background
The history and background of Croatia is best observed on Wikipedia
General notes on cruising/sailing in the region?
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate details and general weather conditions.
Sources of weather forecast info.
Charts
The charts produced by the Hydrographic Office of the Croatian Republic are accurate and reliable. The Italian authorities also cover the area as does the Admiralty, which offers a different slicing up of the country; this may be useful in some cases. For instance, to approach Vis from the north (Primosten), the Admiralty chart enables the whole passage to planned on a single chart, while with the Croatian charts, two would be required.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
Submit any details about advance notification of arrival, etc.
Cruising Permit
A multiple entry/exit cruising permit is issued on arrival at the port of entry and is valid for the calendar year. This cruising permit must be stamped at each major port by the Harbour Master and Customs officer. The permit allows the vessel to cruise along the entire Croatian coast, including the islands (except for some prohibited areas).
To obtain your cruising permit (on first entry into Croatia), you must complete a crew list, produce a certificate of competence for the skipper (in accordance with the requirements of the vessel’s flag country’s regulations), third party insurance and definitive proof of ownership of the vessel (or documented permission to use the vessel).
Departure from Croatia
After officially checking out from a Croatian Port of Entry, the yacht must leave Croatian waters as quickly as possible.
Immigration & Customs
Submit details about customs and immigration procedures here.
Immigration
Details here?
Customs
Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival. These will be officially sealed and re-checked when checking out. Full details of firearms and ammunition must be included on the cruising permit.
All radio transceivers must be declared and an operator's permit produced.
PETS:- Dogs and cats require a veterinary certificate showing that the animal has been innoculated against rabies between 15 days and six months previous. All animals need a general health certificate and to have had all the necessary vaccinations. More information and updates can be found at http://www.croatia.hr
Documentation Required
For latest requirements see the Official website - click "English", then click "Sea". then click "Nautics".
Visas
Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa for visits under 90 days:-
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaraqua, Norway, Panama, Paraquay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, the Republic of Korea, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, U.S.A., Uruguay, Vatican City State, Venezuela.
Details of current visa requirements are available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. If required, it is advisable to obtain a visa in advance.
Fees and Charges
Details? (Quote date)
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Ports & Popular Stops
Mainland
- Dubrovnik (Port of entry)
- Ploce (Port of entry)
- Split (Port of entry)
- Metlovic (Port of entry)
- Opatija
- Tulepi
- Sibenic (Port of entry)
- Zadar (Port of entry)
- Senj (Port of entry)
- Rijeka (Port of entry)
- Kremik_Marina (Port of entry)
- Pula (Port of entry)
- Rovinj (Port of entry)
- Porec (Port of entry)
- Novigrad (Seasonal port of entry)
- Umag (Port of entry)
Offshore Islands
- Betina (Murter)
- Brac
- Cres
- Dugi Otok
- Hramina (Murter)
- Hvar (Port of entry)
- Jezera (Murter)
- Korcula (Port of entry)
- Kornati archipelago
- Krk
- Lastovo
- Losinj (Port of entry)
- Maslinica (Port of entry)
- Mljet
- Molat
- Pag
- Piskera (Kornati Islands)
- Palmizana (St Klement)
- Pasman
- Polace (Mljet)
- Punat (Krk)
- Rab_Town (Rab)
- Simuni (Pag)
- Supetarska_Draga (Rab)
- Trogir
- Ugljan
- Zut (Kornati Islands)
- Vrboska
- Veli_Iz
- Vis
Restricted Areas
Details
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
- http://www.comoy.com/saillinks.html for a list of websites pertinent to sailing in the Adriatic (especially Dalmatia), including weather, airport, chart and other information.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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