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— Route · 7 days · one-way
Yacht charter route · Zadar

Zadar
via Vis & Hvar.

Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Zadar via Ždrelac Bay, Primošten & Komiža to Hvar. Discover the Blue Cave, historic towns & Adriatic island charm.

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Ždrelac
Day 1

Zadar → Ždrelac Bay

Easy 8 nm shake-down leg across the Pašman channel into Ždrelac — a sheltered passage between Pašman and Ugljan with calm sandy-bottomed water either side. Perfect first-night transition from city to sailing rhythm.

Distance

10 NM

Sailing

~2h at 5 kn

— At a glance

Route at a glance

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

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Day 1 / 7
Ždrelac
1
Day 1

Zadar → Ždrelac Bay

Begin your voyage in Zadar, where ancient Roman ruins hum alongside modern marvels like the Sea Organ’s melodic tides. Set sail past the Kornati’s jagged silhouette, anchoring in Ždrelac Bay—a hidden cove where pine trees lean lazily over turquoise shallows. Dive into water so clear it mirrors the sky, then feast on pašticada (beef stewed in wine) at a stone-walled tavern as swallows dart through the golden hour.

Things to do

Listen to the Zadar Sea Organ

Anchor for an afternoon swim

Walk the Ugljan/Pašman bridge

Pašticada beef stew dinner

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 along the mainland’s sunbaked coast, passing Šibenik’s fortress skyline. Arrive in Primošten, a fairytale town where cobbled streets spiral up to a hilltop church. Swim beneath the iconic Kamenar vineyard island, its terraced vines glowing like amber, then sip Babić wine at a cliffside bar as fishing boats paint the harbor with ripples.

Things to do

Swim below Bucavac vineyard island

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. Anchor in nearby Garma cove on sand at 5-7 m.

Komiza
3
Day 3

Primošten → Komiža

Sail westward to Vis, the Adriatic’s wild heart. Komiža greets you with pastel facades and fishermen mending nets in the shade of palm trees. Climb Hum Hill at dusk for a panorama of the archipelago, then devour komiška pogača—a savory pie oozing with anchovies and tomatoes—at a harborside table, the air thick with salt and laughter.

Things to do

Day trip to the Blue Cave

Climb Hum Hill at sunset

Komiška pogača anchovy pie

Tour the Fishing Museum

Mooring tip

Komiža harbour quay is short-stay only; pre-book ACI Marina Vis (other side of the island) for a safer overnight.

Hvar
4
Day 4

Komiža → Hvar Town

Chase the horizon to Hvar, where lavender fields melt into yacht-dotted bays. Dock in Hvar Town, a blend of Venetian glamour and bohemian buzz. Wander through St. Stephen’s Square, then hike to Španjola Fortress as the sun dips, painting the Pakleni Islands in hues of burnt sienna. Let the night lead you to a secret konoba where jazz mingles with the clink of Prošek dessert wine.

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 town quay slots are first-come.

Veli Drvenik
5
Day 5

Hvar → Maslinica (Šolta)

Sail north to Šolta, an island where time moves to the rustle of olive groves. Anchor in Maslinica Bay, where a 17th-century castle stands guard over mirror-still waters. Kayak to Čikat’s sandy cove, then dine on soltinski šokol (chocolate-shaped fig cake) as the sky erupts in tangerine and lavender—the Adriatic’s nightly masterpiece.

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. Anchor in Šešula Bay (1 nm south) on sand at 5-8 m.

Šibenik
6
Day 6

Maslinica → Šibenik

Return to Šibenik, where medieval walls cradle Croatia’s crown jewel: the UNESCO-listed St. James Cathedral. Lose yourself in its lace-like stone facade, then cool off with a swim beneath Krka River’s waterfalls. As twilight falls, join locals on the riva for crispy fritule doughnuts and tales of the city’s pirate-chasing past.

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.

Zadar
7
Day 7

Šibenik → Zadar

Sail homeward along the coast, stopping to dive in hidden coves where sunlight fractures into liquid gold. Return to Zadar as the Greeting to the Sun installation begins its neon dance beneath your feet. Toast your journey with Maraschino liqueur, the city’s ancient stones whispering Doviđenja—until next time.

Things to do

Final swim in Pašman channel coves

Walk the Zadar Roman Forum

Watch Greeting to the Sun show

Maraschino tasting at Skoblar

Mooring tip

Marina Zadar (Borik) is the standard charter berth. Confirm fuel slot 24h ahead.

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