Sukošan
via Vis & Hvar.
Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Sukošan via Ždrelac Bay, Primošten & Komiža to Hvar. Explore hidden bays, coastal towns & Adriatic island charm.
Day-by-day route
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Sukosan → Ždrelac Bay
Easy 4 nm shake-down leg out of Sukošan to Ždrelac. Marina Dalmacija (in Sukošan) is the largest charter base in Croatia by berth count — a quick clean exit from a crowded marina to the calm Ždrelac passage.
Distance
5 NM
Sailing
~1h 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.
Sukosan → Ždrelac Bay
Start your Adriatic story at Sukosan, a little harbor town where fishing boats bob like drowsy sentinels. Sail north to the secluded bay known as Ždrelac Bay on Pašman Island, where pine woods hug blue waves. Then relax at a waterfront konoba with platters of grilled orada (sea bream) and tales of Dalmatian mariners after diving into the crystalline embrace. Watch the surface of the bay glitter like scattered sapphires as evening paints the sky apricot colors.
Things to do
Visit the Sukošan harbour Riva
Anchor for an afternoon swim
Walk the Ugljan/Pašman bridge
Grilled orada at the konoba
Mooring tip
Free anchoring on sand at 5-7 m. Sheltered from N/NW; town quay short-stay only.
Ždrelac Bay → Primošten
Glide south over the sun-kissed coast of the mainland, past the skyline of Šibenik. Arriving in Primošten, a picturesque town with cobblestone lanes spiraling up to a hilltop church, Swim under the famous Kamenar vineyard, its terraced amber-glowing vines, then sip strong Babić wine at a cliffside bar. Allow the rhythm of fishermen repairing nets to transport you into the timeless Adriatic enchantment.
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 → Komiža
Sail west toward the enigmatic island Vis. Komiža welcomes you with pastel homes and boats battered by salt-crust. After climbing Hum Hill at twilight for panoramic views of the archipelago, feast on komiška pogača, a savory anchovy pie, at a harborside table, the air heavy with laughter and the tang of the sea.
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 → Hvar Town
Track the horizon to Hvar, where lavender meadows blend with boat-studded coves. Dock in Hvar Town combines bohemian flair with Venetian majesty. Wander St. Stephen's Square and then climb to Španjola Fortress as the sun sets to gold the Pakleni Islands ablaze. By night, slip into a secret konoba for truffle-infused spaghetti and let the murmur of DJ rhythms resound across old stone lanes.
Things to do
Tour Hvar's St. Stephen Cathedral
Hike to Španjola Fortress at sunset
Day-cruise the Pakleni Islands
Sunset cocktails at Hula-Hula
Mooring tip
ACI Marina Palmižana on Sveti Klement (Pakleni Is., 2 nm) is the safest pre-book.
Hvar → Maslinica (Šolta)
Sail north to the island of olive orchards and peaceful magic, Šolta. Anchor at Maslinica Bay, where a fortress from the eighteenth century watches over mirror-still sea. Kayak to Čikat's sandy cove, then eat soltinski šokol (fig cake) at a family-owned bar. As twilight gilds the bay, toast with rožulin, Šolta’s rose-hued liqueur, and let the stars claim the sky.
Things to do
Day-trip the seven Maslinica islets
Visit the Martinis-Marchi castle
Bike Šolta olive-grove trails
Dine on local Šolta lamb
Mooring tip
ACI Marina Maslinica is small but well-protected; book ahead.
Maslinica → Šibenik
Go back to Šibenik, where the crown gem of Croatia—the UNESCO-listed St. James Cathedral—medieval walls cradle. lose yourself in its lace-like stone façade, then cool off swimming under the thunderous cascade of Krka Waterfalls. Dine along the river on fritule, delicious doughnuts, as fireflies dance in the warm evening air like embers.
Things to do
Tour UNESCO Cathedral of St. James
Climb to St. Michael Fortress
Krka National Park afternoon
Fritule doughnuts at the Riva
Mooring tip
Mandalina Marina is the standard charter berth; ACI Marina Skradin upriver is the alternative.
Šibenik → Sukosan
Sail homeward down the coast, stopping to dive in secret nooks where sunshine dances into liquid gold. Go back to Sukosan when church bells ring, their echoes blending with the clink of rigging. Under the glittering lights of the marina, toast your journey with a sunset feast of black risotto; the whispers of the Adriatic promise not an end but a beginning.
Things to do
Final swim in a Pašman cove
Final-night seafood platter
Browse the Marina Dalmacija strip
Pack-and-clean for handover
Mooring tip
Marina Dalmacija (Sukošan) — pre-confirm berth assignment and fuel slot 24h ahead.
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