Croatia Travel Advice
Make sure you are up-to-date with the pre-departure essentials before your trip to Croatia.
Passport & Visas
Croatia is part of the European Union but not included in the Schengen area. If you are traveling from the EU, Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, and Canada, you do not require a tourist visa for stays up to 90 days in a 6-month period.
Your passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival in Croatia, and you should carry your passport or travel document with you at all times.
Check with your embassy or your official government website for foreign Croatia travel advice. Bear in mind that the information we provide is for guidance only, and you are advised to check the details as it is your responsibility to have all the official documents ready before traveling.
You can consult the latest travel advice from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. We recommend all travelers to check their Government National Travel Advisory prior to their departure: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA
Travel Insurance
You need to have valid and adequate travel insurance before your tour with Travel Talk begins. It is your responsibility to have your insurance ready, but we are more than happy to provide you with guidance in the process. WorldNomads.com is one of the travel insurance providers that you can go with. You can visit our travel insurance page for more details. For now, here is some Croatia travel advice that you need to keep in mind when choosing the right plan.
When to Go
High Season
If you wish to savor the best of what the Dalmatian Coast has to offer, the best time to visit Croatia is in summer, when the coast experiences mild and warm weather. Temperatures vary between 25 and 30°C. The sun is shining throughout the day, making it a perfect time to enjoy the beaches. Keep in mind that it is the high season in Croatia, which means the touristic hotspots like Dubrovnik will be hosting flocks of travelers.
Low Season
Useful Tips for Croatia Sail
Money Matters
The currency in Croatia is the Croatian Kuna. We recommend that you wait until you go to the city center to change your money. Exchange rates are usually more favorable in the city.
ATMs are available and credit cards are widely accepted, except in some remote islands and small shops.
We recommend carrying cash with you at all times.
The Food Scene
The food in Croatia is a harmonious marriage of traditional flavors of the Balkans and Mediterranean cuisine.
Try Swiss Chard and Black Risotto, two iconic dishes that bring out the best of Dalmatian seafood.
Croatia has its own selections of locally produced wine and beer. Karlovačko and Ožujsko are the must-try lager beers.
Solo Travel
Are you traveling alone? You can stay in a single room if your tour has the single supplement option.
You can also be roomed with a solo traveler of the same gender.
Contact your tour leader for assistance regarding room choices.
Now Your Vessel Well
In our Croatia sailing trips, all cabins on the boats are ensuite. WC facilities are included in each room.
Rooms do not have air conditioning. It is only available in common areas.
Food and drinks from the outside are not allowed on the boat.