Croatian economy is highly depending on tourism, which is proven by the fact that the majority of GDP is refering to tourism revenues. Nautical tourism is a form of tourism whose subjects spend significantly more money in regard to its other forms, approximately 40 percent more. However, nautical tourism is still not recognised as one of the important forms of Croatian tourism, that is, it is still being undervalued. After defining the problem of research, it is possible to define the subject of research, in other words the impact of COVID-19 on nautical tourism, which consequently affects Croatian economy. The goal of this study is to illustrate the importance of nautical tourism and whether it has managed to save the season and the Croatian economy. It is well known that nautical tourism makes 10,3 % of the income in the country's total GDP, which makes a significant amount. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season was put in question. Nautical tourism was considered a form with the highest chances of recovery and it has finally been proven by realizing almost 75% of the last year's income. The nautical charter sector marks the minimal drop in the number of deals. Hence it is deducible that the nautical tourism is a form of tourism with extreme quality, capable of contributing even more. Nonetheless, great investments are required, so as the classification as a sector of tourism. Croatia has advantages in its natural treasures, its gorgeous landscapes, but also in ecological preservation, all-together being important features for the development, as well as the future of the nautical tourism. Per contra, it is not enough because the quality of the offer Croatian marines are giving is incomparable to other European countries.