Biograd na Moru
via Kornati & Hvar.
Sail a 14-day yacht charter from Biograd na Moru through Kornati, Hvar, Korčula, Vis, ending in Skradin. Discover hidden bays, historic islands & Adriatic beauty.
Day-by-day route
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Biograd na moru → Island Žut
Twenty nautical miles south out of Biograd to Žut — the largest of the Kornati's outer islands, with quiet anchorages all around. Three small konobe operate seasonally; year-round population is zero.
Distance
8 NM
Sailing
~1.6h at 5 kn
Route at a glance
Route summary
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Day-by-day journey
Named anchorages, restaurants, and route notes for every leg of the week — written by sailors who've actually run this passage.
Biograd na moru → Island Žut
Start in Biograd, often known as the "White City," where marinas bask in the sun and a heritage that dates back centuries. Get on a boat and head to Žut, a stunning Kornati jewel where the cliffs plunge into azure solitude. While snorkeling over seabeds covered with starfish, anchor in a quiet bay. Enjoy brudet (fish stew) at a lonely bar while staring up at the dark sky and the aroma of wild sage mingling with the salty air.
Things to do
Anchor in Žut Bay
Hike up to lookout point
Snorkel sheltered shallows
Brudet fish stew at the konoba
Mooring tip
Restaurant moorings off Žut Bay — pay for dinner ashore and the buoy is included.
Žut → Pantera Bay (Dugi Otok)
Nordward, you will find Dugi Otok's untamed spirit. With its gravel beaches and pine-covered cliffs, Pantera Bay is the perfect place to anchor your boat. Hike up to Veli Rat Lighthouse, whose white spire slices through the golden light of nightfall, after kayaking through secret sea caverns. In the company of the stars, as the waves whispered legends, dine on grilled squid.
Things to do
Climb Veli Rat lighthouse
Snorkel underwater caverns
Walk to Sakarun sandy beach
Grilled squid on the deck
Mooring tip
Free anchoring on sand at 5-8 m, sheltered from N/NE.
Pantera Bay → Vrulja Bay (Kornati NP)
Sail into the stone maze of Kornati, where 89 islands thread myth into reality. Drop anchor in Vrulja Bay among shimmering coral gardens reminiscent of buried galaxies. Grill fresh catch on deck as evening fires the cliffs; the horizon blazing with amber and violet—nature's parting kiss to the day.
Things to do
Snorkel coral gardens
Hike up Metlina (237 m)
See the dry-stone walls of Kornat
Grill fresh fish on deck
Mooring tip
Pre-paid Park ticket on entry. Restaurant moorings off Vrulja — pay for dinner ashore.
Vrulja → Primošten
Race south to Primošten, where the terracotta rooftops are falling toward the sea. Swim under the famous vineyard island, set in limestone amphitheater form. Sip bold Babič wine at a cliffside bar, then stroll cobbled lanes where fisherman repair nets to match lapping waves.
Things to do
Swim below Bucavac vineyard
Climb to St. George cliff church
Babić red wine tasting
Dinner at Konoba Mediteran
Mooring tip
Marina Kremik (1.5 nm south) is the standard berth — pre-book in summer.
Primošten → Trogir
Dock at Trogir, a Roman ruin and Venetian palace maze. Then cool yourself with lemon gelato on the riva after losing yourself in the stone lacework of St. Lawrence Cathedral. Under Trakoščan Castle at evening, paddleboards reflect rippling lunar waves.
Things to do
Tour UNESCO Cathedral of St. Lawrence
Climb the Kamerlengo fortress
Walk the medieval Riva
Lemon gelato in the cathedral square
Mooring tip
ACI Marina Trogir (Čiovo side) is the safe pre-book; town quay short-stay only.
Trogir → Hvar
Follow the horizon to Hvar, where coves dotted with lavender meadows merge with yacht-studded platforms. Slip inside a secret konoba for truffle-laced pasta after climbing Španjola Fortress for sunset views of the Pakleni Islands. Rosemary cocktails in a palace patio, DJ rhythms throbbing through old stone, let the glitz of Hvar Town enthrall you.
Things to do
Tour Hvar's St. Stephen Cathedral
Hike to Španjola Fortress at sunset
Day-cruise the Pakleni Islands
Cocktails at Hula-Hula sunset bar
Mooring tip
ACI Marina Palmižana on Sveti Klement (Pakleni Is., 2 nm) is the safest pre-book.
Hvar → Korčula
Sail to Korčula, supposedly the birthplace of Marco Polo. Travel herringbone streets to a rooftop bar for grk wine; sea breeze softens the bitter taste. See the moreška sword dance at dusk, where 500 years of history reverberate fights of love and bloodshed.
Things to do
Visit Marco Polo's birthplace house
Climb the cathedral bell tower
Watch the moreška sword dance
Grk wine in the herringbone lanes
Mooring tip
ACI Marina Korčula is small — pre-book. Exposed in sirocco — re-anchor or shift to a leeward bay if forecast peaks above 25 kn. Alternative: nearest sheltered marina if conditions deteriorate overnight.
Korčula → Skrivena Luka (Lastovo)
Lastovo's "Hidden Harbor" welcomes your yacht by itself. After hiking pine paths to a hilltop church, plunge into water so quiet it reflects the skies. Feast on smoked pig at a farmhouse; rakija flows as residents weave stories of pirate ghosts and starlit secrets.
Things to do
Tour Skrivena Luka anchorage
Hike to Sušac lighthouse views
See the Lastovo poklad procession story
Smoked-pork dinner at a farmhouse
Mooring tip
Pre-paid Lastovo Nature Park ticket. Restaurant moorings in Skrivena Luka.
Skrivena Luka → Komiža (Vis)
Originally a military fortitude, Sail to Vis is now an open secret. Pastel cottages built by Komiža frame a bay where nets are repaired by fisherman. climb Hum Hill for sunset, then feast on komiška pogača, a savory anchovy pie, at a table caressed by sea spray.
Things to do
Day trip to the Blue Cave
Climb Hum Hill at sunset
Komiška pogača anchovy pie
Tour the Vis Fishing Museum
Mooring tip
Komiža harbour is short-stay only; pre-book ACI Marina Vis (other side of the island).
Komiža → Zlarin
The “Coral Island,” Zlarin welcomes you with car-free peace. Snorkel red coral gardens, then stroll paths surrounded by craft stores. Sip loza rakija on a bench sun-warmed, Šibenik's fortitude shining amber in the distance. Zlarin harbour quay is short-stay; anchor outside the bay on sand at 5-7 m. Plan to tour the Coral Centre museum, walk car-free island paths, shop a coral workshop.
Things to do
Tour the Coral Centre museum
Walk car-free island paths
Shop a coral workshop
Loza rakija on the harbour bench
Mooring tip
Zlarin harbour quay is short-stay; anchor outside the bay on sand at 5-7 m.
Zlarin → Skradin (Krka NP)
Wander inland beside the Krka River, where waterfalls howl like dragons. Swim under the cascades of Skradinski Buk, then picnic on Pag cheese under dappled shadow. By night, eat in the medieval square of Skradin, and see fireflies dancing over stone arches like live confetti.
Things to do
Boat transfer up to Skradinski Buk
Walk Skradin medieval lanes
Cycle a Krka park trail
Dalmatian prosciutto picnic
Mooring tip
ACI Marina Skradin sits at the river mouth. Pre-book in July-August.
Skradin → Tijat
Anchor at Tijat, an island where time disappears. Kayak across mangroves then relax in hammocks strung between olive trees. Grill sardines on deck as evening gilds the bay; the only sound the lap of waves and your own heartbeat produces.
Things to do
Kayak the offshore islets
Snorkel sheltered shallows
Hammock between olive trees
Grill sardines on the deck
Mooring tip
Free anchoring on sand and seagrass at 5-8 m. No services — stock up at Skradin or Šibenik.
Tijat → Murter
Get back to Murter, the Kornati gateway. Claim the golden sand of Slanica Beach for a last swim, then feast on pasticada—beef braised in wine—at a tavern covered in vines. Let clinking glasses match far-off accordion melodies, a goodbye song from the sea.
Things to do
Swim sandy Slanica Beach
Tour the Murter ethno museum
Walk the Tisno bridge
Pašticada beef stew at a vine konoba
Mooring tip
Marina Hramina or Marina Betina (both within 1 nm of Murter Town) — pre-book in summer.
Murter → Biograd na moru
Sail homeward, stopping to dive in Molat's "Moon Craters," buried karst gardens bursting with life. Go back to Biograd; the lights of the marina seem to be grounded stars. Under an indigo sky, toast your journey with crni rižot; the whisper of the Adriatic will always be carried with you.
Things to do
Final swim in Pašman coves
Walk the Biograd Riva
Visit the Heritage Museum
Crni rižot dinner at the marina
Mooring tip
Marina Kornati or Marina Šangulin — both inside the old-town breakwater. Confirm fuel slot 24h ahead.
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