Croatia · North Dalmatia
Yacht charter Zadar
Kornati, Dugi Otok & the Sea Organ
Sailing from Zadar
Zadar opens onto the sheltered channels of North Dalmatia — Ugljan, Dugi Otok, Telašćica and the Kornati islands — where the sailing is protected and the anchorages stay calm even in a maestral.
Getting to Zadar
Zadar airport (ZAD) is 20 minutes from the marinas and is served by low-cost routes from Scandinavia and Germany through the summer. Split airport is a 1h30 drive if the fares work out better.
Wind, sea and season
The islands of Ugljan and Pašman shelter the Zadar channel, so the water stays flat while the maestral blows outside. Telašćica and the outer Kornati are exposed to swell from the open Adriatic in strong north-westerlies — plan those legs for the morning.
A week under sail from Zadar
Sat
Check-in at Marina Zadar, sunset at the Sea Organ, night on the quay.
Sun
Across the channel to Ugljan or Preko — a gentle shakedown sail.
Mon
Sali on Dugi Otok, then the cliffs and salt lake of Telašćica.
Tue
Into Kornati: Levrnaka, Lavsa or Piškera.
Wed
Žut and the quiet bays on the inner side of the park.
Thu
Murter or Betina, back among villages and konobas.
Fri
Pašman channel north, last night in Sukošan or Zadar.
Yachts in Croatia
We do not currently list a boat in Zadar online — send your dates and we will source from our partner fleets there.
Zadar yacht charter — frequently asked questions
- Is North Dalmatia calmer than Split for sailing?
- Generally yes. The Zadar, Pašman and Ugljan channels are protected by a line of islands, so the sea stays flat in the afternoon breeze — one reason families and less experienced crews often prefer Zadar.
- How long does it take to reach Kornati from Zadar?
- Roughly four to five hours to the northern edge of the park, or a comfortable two-day route via Ugljan and Dugi Otok.
- Are there catamarans available in Zadar?
- Yes — Zadar and neighbouring Sukošan hold one of the larger catamaran fleets in Croatia. Availability is shown live on the listings for your dates.