Yacht charter guides and consumer warnings
Written for charterers who are about to book, or who are already in a dispute. Each guide explains how the money, the contract and the handover actually work in practice, and links to the companies reported in this register.
All guides
Yacht charter in Croatia: what to check before you book
How yacht charter in Croatia is contracted and paid, which operators appear in our complaint register, and the eight checks that prevent most disputes.
Read the guideRenting a sailboat in Croatia: costs, deposits and contracts
What it really costs to rent a sailboat in Croatia: charter fee, deposit, transit log, extras and skipper — plus the contract terms that decide who pays for damage.
Read the guideYour charter deposit was not returned: what to do now
Step-by-step process when a yacht charter company keeps your security deposit: written demand, chargeback deadlines, consumer authorities and small claims.
Read the guideHow to spot a problematic boat rental company
Warning signs of boat rental scams and problem charter operators: unclear legal entity, cash-only deposits, missing protocols, and edited review histories.
Read the guide
Important disclaimer