Sail Croatia for Free — Light Cooking & Cleaning
The experience
Looking for a volunteer aboard a 7-night Croatia sail (Sept 13-20)
In exchange for a few hours daily preparing light breakfast, lunches (and possibly one dinner), you get to join as crew—no sailing knowledge required. We'll handle dinners ashore and you’ll get the sailing experience of a lifetime aboard a beautiful charter. Fun group, camaraderie, and time to explore await!
What you offer
15 hours of help per week
Cooking:
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties:
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Between 18 and 55 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
🌊 Sail Croatia for Free — Light Cooking & Cleaning in Exchange for 7-Night Adventure
🛥️ Trip Overview
We're chartering two sailboats for an unforgettable 7-night sailing adventure in Croatia, and we’re looking for a positive, easygoing person to join us as a hospitality helper—in exchange for a free spot aboard a luxury sailboat!
📍 Where
Dalmatian Coast, Croatia
Island hopping from Split, Vis, Hvar, Korčula, and more
📅 When
Sept 13-20
🌞 What You Get
A private cabin aboard a beautiful 48’+ sailing yacht
All transportation on the boat covered
Shared meals onboard (with your help preparing)
Time to explore charming villages, swim in crystal coves, and enjoy sunsets on deck
A laid-back group of travelers with a love for the sea, food, and fun
🍳 What We’re Asking
We're not looking for a professional chef—just someone who enjoys preparing simple, healthy meals and keeping a tidy shared space. Your daily contribution will include:
Light breakfast prep (fruit, eggs, coffee, etc.)
Making a couple of easy lunches (think sandwiches, pasta salad, wraps)
Possibly one dinner onboard (most nights we’ll eat ashore at restaurants)
Occasional help keeping the galley and shared areas clean
🕒 Estimated time: ~2–3 hours per day max, depending on the day
👩🍳 Who You Are
Friendly, respectful, and comfortable sharing space
Enjoys cooking simple meals
Tidy and considerate of others
No sailing experience required (though welcome!)
Over 21 preferred
👨✈️ About Us
We’re a small group of friends/families sailing two boats. One of us is a licensed, experienced skipper, and we’ve hired a captain for the second boat. We love good food, good people
Activities & Shift
2-3 hours per day for 5 of the 7 days