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Yacht charter route · Zadar

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.

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Ždrelac
Day 1

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

— At a glance

Route at a glance

Best season
May – early October (peak Jun – Sep)
Duration
7 days · Sat – Sat
Departure
Sukošan
Sailing area
Zadar

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Day-by-day journey

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Day 1 / 7
Ždrelac
1
Day 1

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.

Primosten
2
Day 2

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.

Komiza
3
Day 3

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).

Hvar
4
Day 4

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.

Veli Drvenik
5
Day 5

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.

Šibenik
6
Day 6

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.

Sukošan
7
Day 7

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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