Croatia Travel Guide

Start planning your Croatia sailing holiday or tour with our handy travel guide resources. Here you'll find our selection of the best places to visit, when to go for the perfect weather conditions and the choice of sailing boats available. Find out what visas you'll need, see what our travellers say about our tours and get to know Croatia a little better with our comprehensive travel tips covering everything from health to currency and food.

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Best Places to Visit

If you need help deciding where to go, check out our list of must-see destinations from historic cities to beautiful islands as well as national parks for the best of Croatia

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Best Time to Visit

Time your visit to Croatia perfectly with our guide on the seasons and what to expect of the weather with info on festivals and events held throughout the year

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Top Travel Tips

Plan for your holiday to Croatia with our round up of top travel tips that include everything from health advice to currency, what to expect of the food

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Croatian Island Hopping

Find out more about island hopping in Croatia, and browse our trips

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Choice of Ships

Not sure which ship is best for you? Have a read of the different boat types we offer and the benefits of each

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Croatia & Balkans Tours

Explore the highlights of inland Croatia and the Balkan countries of Serbia, Bosnia, Slovenia & more

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Beaches in Croatia

A guide to the best beaches in Croatia, including those you can visit with our range of cruises and sailing holidays!

Visas

Tourist Visas

Know before you go - check what visas you'll need to visit Croatia and where you can apply for your visa

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Game of Thrones Guide

Many of the iconic scenes from 'Game of Thrones' were filmed in Dubrovnik. Find out more!

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Traveller Reviews

Don't just take our word for it - see what our customers have to say about our tours and sailing holidays to Croatia

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Get to know Croatia

Recommended Reading

  • Croatian Nights
    by Borivoj Radakovic
  • Black Lamb and Grey Falcon
    by Rebecca West
  • A Traveller's History of Croatia
    by Benjamin Curtis
Did you know...?

Facts about Croatia

  • Croatia's currency, Kuna, was named after a small rodent, whose fur was used for payment many centuries ago.
  • The limestone columns of the White House in Washington, D.C. were made from Croatian stone.
  • The famous explorer, Marco Polo, was actually born on the Croatian island of Korcula.

Croatia Travel Advice for New Zealand Travellers:

The safety of our travellers is paramount and we keep informed of the latest travel updates on Croatia. We recommend that you check the latest travel advice from Safe Travel New Zealand when planning your trip.

Flying to Croatia from New Zealand:

Getting to Croatia from New Zealand requires an average flying time of 30 hours with two stops made en route. Some of the quicker air options are with Air New Zealand with a stop in America and Frankfurt en route. As connection times can vary widely you may wish to consider stopping over in London for a few nights and picking up a cheap flight to Croatia with Wizz Air or easyJet. These budget airlines offer great airfares when booked in advance and are best booked directly online via the official websites. As these budget airlines also offer direct routes from Croatia to popular European capitals like Paris and Rome, you may wish to combine your Croatia tour with a larger trip around Europe.

Useful Online Resources:

The official Croatia Tourist Organisation site and the latest Croatia Weather Updates from the BBC.