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Port guide
Punat — at a glance
62 boats are available to book in Punat from Marina Punat. The fleet is 44 sailing boats, 10 motor boats, 7 catamarans and 1 motor yacht. The most common models are Dehler 38 (7), D&D Kufner 54 (4), Bavaria 50 (3), Bavaria 41 (3), Nautitech 40 Open (3) — 45 models in all. Built 2003–2026, 6–22.8 m long, 1–6 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €92; the typical boat here is around €264 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Punat is on the island of Krk, which is joined to the mainland by a bridge and has the Rijeka airport at its northern end — so a charter from Marina Punat starts with no ferry and a 30-minute transfer. The marina fills the enclosed Puntarska Draga bay and is one of the oldest and largest on the Adriatic; the cruising ground is the Kvarner gulf: Rab, Cres, Lošinj, Pag and the mainland coast under the Velebit mountains.
It is the base for crews driving from Austria, Slovenia and southern Germany, five hours from Munich. The bora comes down the Velebit channel hard in spring and autumn; July and August are calm and warm.
Getting there
By air. Rijeka Airport (RJK) is on Krk itself, about 25 km from Punat — 30 minutes by taxi or transfer. Zagreb and Ljubljana airports are two to two and a half hours by road. By road. Over the Krk bridge from the Rijeka–Zagreb motorway; Punat is 40 minutes from the bridge. Paid parking inside the marina for the week. By bus. Coaches from Rijeka and Zagreb run to Krk town and Punat.
Punat before you cast off
Košljun, the wooded monastery island in the middle of the bay, is a five-minute boat ride from the marina. Krk town, with its cathedral and Frankopan castle, is 10 km away; the Baška beach at the island’s southern end and the Vrbnik vineyards on the cliffs are the island’s other two stops. Rijeka is 45 minutes by road.
Supermarkets are in Punat within walking distance and the marina has shops, restaurants and a fuel dock.
A week from Punat
Saturday — Punat → Krk town or Vrbnik (8 nm). Out of the bay and along Krk’s coast for a first night on the town quay.
Sunday — Krk → Rab town (18 nm). South to Rab’s four bell towers and the ACI marina under the old town.
Monday — Rab → Novalja / Pag (12 nm). Across to Pag’s northern town, or the anchorages of the Pag channel.
Tuesday — Pag → Ilovik (22 nm). West across the gulf to the sheltered channel at Ilovik.
Wednesday — Ilovik → Mali Lošinj (10 nm). Lošinj’s long inlet and a proper town for the evening.
Thursday — Lošinj → Cres town (25 nm). North up Cres to the Venetian town in its bay.
Friday — Cres → Punat (22 nm). East across the Kvarner and back into the Punat bay by the afternoon.
Types of boats in Punat
- Sailing boats 44 boats · from €92 per day
- Motor boats 10 boats · from €285 per day
- Catamarans 7 boats · from €785 per day
- Motor yachts 1 boat
Ports near Punat
Novi Vinodolski (13 boats · 17 km) · Rijeka (3 boats · 35 km) · Rabac (3 boats · 37 km) · Ičići (4 boats · 41 km) · Opatija (3 boats · 42 km) · Mali Lošinj (9 boats · 56 km) · Medulin (17 boats · 60 km) · Pula (118 boats · 61 km) · All boats in Croatia
Punat · prices
What a charter in Punat actually costs
Adriavela lists 62 boats leaving from Punat. What separates one price from another is the type of boat, its size, and the base it leaves from — not the month you go.
The average week is €2,225 and the cheapest boat on the list is €650. Figures are list prices for a 7-night bareboat charter, refreshed nightly; the exact total for your dates is confirmed on the boat’s own page before you book.
| Boat type | Boats | Guests | From | Average | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing boat 10–16.8 m · 3 cabins · built 2016 | Boats44 | Guests5–12 | From€650 | Average€1,454 | |
| Motor boat 6–13.5 m · 2 cabins · built 2018 | Boats10 | Guests2–6 | From€1,999 | Average€3,061 | |
| Catamaran & trimaran 11.7–14 m · 4 cabins · built 2020 | Boats7 | Guests8–10 | From€5,499 | Average€5,499 | |
| Motor yacht 22.8–22.8 m · 3 cabins · built 2025 | Boats1 | Guests6–6 | From— | Average— |
| Charter length | Available for a trip type | Share of fleet |
|---|---|---|
| One day | Available for a trip type 6 | Share of fleet10% |
| Two days | Available for a trip type 6 | Share of fleet10% |
| Three days | Available for a trip type 7 | Share of fleet11% |
| Four days | Available for a trip type 7 | Share of fleet11% |
| One week | Available for a trip type 62 | Share of fleet100% |
Short charters are priced per boat and date rather than by the week, so no range is quoted here. Pick your days on a boat’s page and the rate comes back live.
| Budget / week | Boats | Sleeps | Typical size | Mostly | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under €1,500 | Boats8 33% | Sleeps7 | Typical size12 m | Mostly8 sailing boats | |
| €1,500 – €3,000 | Boats11 46% | Sleeps8 | Typical size14 m | Mostly6 sailing boats, 5 motor boats | |
| €3,000 – €6,000 | Boats5 21% | Sleeps6 | Typical size13 m | Mostly4 motor boats, 1 catamaran & trimaran |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in Punat cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €92 and the typical boat is around €264 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €650. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in Punat?
62 boats are available to book in Punat: 44 sailing boats, 10 motor boats, 7 catamarans and 1 motor yacht. The most common models are Dehler 38, D&D Kufner 54, Bavaria 50, Bavaria 41.
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 6 boats here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
38 of the 62 boats in Punat are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Punat?
The nearest airport is Rijeka Airport (RJK), about 20 km away as the crow flies; Pula Airport (PUY) is about 60 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in Croatia?
Yes. Croatia requires a skipper’s licence recognised by the Croatian authorities plus a VHF radio certificate; both are checked at the base before departure. Without them, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page and joins you at the marina.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday. Boats are handed over from 17:00 on Saturday and returned by 9:00 the following Saturday; day charters start in the morning from the same pontoons.
Do I need a ferry to reach Punat?
No. Krk is joined to the mainland by a bridge and Rijeka Airport is on the island, 30 minutes from the marina.
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