Tourism is one of the most important activities of today and one of the most important drivers of economic development in the world, and probably the only activity that connects peoples and countries without any prejudices. This is one of the main reasons that enables tourism to develop faster and faster, and it is becoming an increasingly modern activity that people are engaged in. The tourism development strategy lives in the future and the tourism development plan has already been drawn up at least ten years in advance. The competition in the tourist market is getting fiercer every day. When traveling, tourists choose destinations where they can best meet their needs. Nautical tourism is a phenomenon that is increasingly receiving the attention of the public and tourists. It is one of the most promising forms of Croatian tourism. The Republic of Croatia is a Mediterranean country with indented coastline and islands. Nautical tourism is a special form of tourism that differs significantly from other forms of tourism in its specific features. The principles of long-term development of nautical tourism, which include the management of the nautical tourism system, nature and environmental conservation, quality and competitiveness, economic valorization and the like, are the determinants on which this form of tourism is based. The aspiration of sailors is to cruise the coast and islands, and some of them stay in their home port from where they go on excursions. Croatia's advantage is reflected in its natural beauty and ecological preservation.