Let’s talk about sailing Croatia in peak summer—a dreamy, sun-soaked, Insta-perfect experience… with just a tiny dash of chaos.

If you’re marina-hopping, prepare to motor, not sail. There’s barely a breeze until late afternoon, and if you’re not sliding into your spot by 11am, good luck. It’s like musical chairs, but with bow thrusters and espresso-drinking skippers yelling “moj brod!” You’ll be moving fast, not to catch the wind—but to beat the crowd.

Now, if you skip the marinas and go full bay-hopper (our personal fave style from years of sailing in Southern Baja), things chill out a bit. You wake up in a quiet cove, jump in for a swim, maybe fiddle with the anchor or drink your coffee in smug solitude. Around noon, you lift anchor and glide—fine, motor—to the next bay. The breeze might join you mid-afternoon, just in time for some real sailing before you anchor again after 4:30pm when the day boats clear out. Then it’s swim, eat, drink, repeat.

Is it beautiful? Absolutely. Is it peaceful? It can be. Is it a little like trying to book a table at the hottest restaurant in town every single day? Also yes.

Our take? Croatia is stunning, but know what you’re signing up for. Peak season means packed marinas, little wind, and anchoring politics. Still—you’ll eat like royalty, swim in water so clear it feels Photoshopped, and get those epic shots that make your friends jealous.

For those who want this kind of vibe without the marina sprint, may we gently point you to Southern Baja? We’ve got the sea, the sun, and the same stunning anchorages—with 90% fewer boats and 100% more dolphins.

And if you’re curious how we do it down here, check out our favorite way to sail: Where Desert Meets Ocean – The Ultimate Catamaran Charter in Southern Baja.