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title: "Where to sail in Croatia: the regions compared"
description: "Croatia's six sailing regions, from Istria to Dubrovnik: the charter bases, the nearest airport, and the parts we cover, Central Dalmatia and South Dalmatia's islands."
url: https://olasail.com/places/
updated: 2026-10-07
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Six sailing regions, from Istria to Dubrovnik

# Where to sail in Croatia

Croatia’s Adriatic coast splits into six sailing regions. The Dalmatian coast includes North Dalmatia, Šibenik and Krka, Central Dalmatia and South Dalmatia. We cover Central Dalmatia, around Split, and in South Dalmatia the islands of Korčula, Lastovo and Mljet. Split's county recorded the most boats in transit in 2025.

6 sailing regions

1 covered so far

216 nautical ports, 2025 (Official source, 25 Sep 2026)

86 marinas, 21 of them on land, 2025 (Official source, 25 Sep 2026)

Photo: “Pakleni otoci - panoramio (4)” by [Dejan Sekuloski](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pakleni_otoci_-_panoramio_(4).jpg), [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), resized

Photo: “Luftbild vom Strand Zlatni rat mit Blick auf den Berg Vidova Gora in Bol, Kroatien” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Luftbild_vom_Strand_Zlatni_rat_mit_Blick_auf_den_Berg_Vidova_Gora_in_Bol,_Kroatien_(48608808291).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized

Photo: “Aerial view of Marina Split in Croatia” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_Marina_Split_in_Croatia_(48608758207).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized

Written by [Domagoj Franc](https://olasail.com/about/people/domagoj-franc/), editor. Reviewed by [Ivor Benko](https://olasail.com/about/people/ivor-benko/), skipper (Croatian skipper's licence, category C).

Published 7 Oct 2026.

All 17 facts on this page name their source, the latest checked on 27 Sep 2026: 5 from the operator, 8 from official sources and 4 measured by us.

See every source

5 From the operator (operator) 8 Official source (official) 4 Measured by us (measured)

## The six sailing regions

From north to south. Our regions follow how sailors plan a week from one base, not county lines. Central Dalmatia has the most pages so far. In the south, Korčula, Lastovo and Mljet have theirs, and every place we list is on [the full map](https://olasail.com/map/). Not sure where to start? [Choosing a base](https://olasail.com/charter/bases/) compares Split, Trogir, Šibenik, Zadar and Dubrovnik.

Istria Istra, next to Slovenia and Italy

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Istra, next to Slovenia and Italy

### Istria

Not covered yet

A coast of old harbour towns more than islands, with open sea to the west.

Suits Crews who want towns and food more than quiet bays, or who drive in from Italy, Slovenia or Austria.

Bases Pula, Rovinj, Poreč and Umag

Kvarner Krk, Cres, Lošinj and Rab

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Krk, Cres, Lošinj and Rab

### Kvarner

Not covered yet

Big, high islands with long channels between them, and fewer charter boats than in Dalmatia. The bura is the main wind of the northern Adriatic, and it blows hardest under the Velebit mountains. Further south it is usually weaker and less frequent. (Official source, 26 Sep 2026)

Suits Crews with some experience who want quieter harbours.

Bases Punat on Krk, Opatija and Mali Lošinj

3

Zadar and the Kornati

### North Dalmatia

Not covered yet

Hundreds of low, bare islands, many of them empty, and summer winds that can be light. Every boat needs a ticket to sail in Kornati National Park. For an 11 to 18 m boat from June to September, one day costs €95 bought before you go in, or €190 bought in the park. (Official source, 26 Sep 2026)

Suits Crews who like remote bays and few people.

Bases Zadar, Sukošan and Biograd

Marina D-Marin Dalmacija in Sukošan, near Zadar, has more than 1,000 berths. (From the operator, 26 Sep 2026)

Day 1 D-Marin Dalmacija to Kukljica on Ugljan: 3 NM across the Zadar channel. (Measured by us, 26 Sep 2026)

Šibenik and Krka Šibenik, Murter and Primošten

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Šibenik, Murter and Primošten

### Šibenik and Krka

Not covered yet

Small islands close to the coast, the Krka river inland, and the Kornati a day away. Boats can go up the Krka river to Skradin at 8 knots or less, and may not anchor in the Skradin channel between Cape Oštrica and Skradin harbour. (Official source, 26 Sep 2026)

Suits A first week with short days, and crews who want to see Krka.

Bases Šibenik, Vodice, Murter, Primošten and Rogoznica

Marina D-Marin Mandalina in Šibenik has 452 berths, for yachts up to 70 m. (From the operator, 26 Sep 2026)

Day 1 D-Marin Mandalina to Zlarin: 4 NM, out through the St Anthony channel. (Measured by us, 26 Sep 2026)

Boats 44,954 boats in transit recorded by its nautical ports, 2025 (Official source, 25 Sep 2026)

New [The 2026 rules for the Krka and the St Anthony channel](https://olasail.com/journal/what-changed-since-2025/)

5

Split and Trogir

### [Central Dalmatia](https://olasail.com/places/central-dalmatia/)

13 place pages

Big islands a few hours apart: Šolta, Brač, Hvar and Vis. You cross open water only to reach Vis.

Suits A first or second charter week. Plan each night, because it is the busiest region.

Bases Split, Kaštela, Trogir and Seget

Marina ACI Marina Split has 318 berths. (From the operator, 26 Sep 2026)

Day 1 Split to Maslinica on Šolta: 14 NM, day 1 of our week from Split. (Measured by us, 25 Sep 2026)

Fuel Fuel stations for boats in Vis town (INA Vis) and in Milna (INA Milna-marina), open 7 am to 7 pm every day. (From the operator, 27 Sep 2026)

Boats 54,183 boats in transit recorded by its nautical ports, 2025 (Official source, 25 Sep 2026)

Pages [Split](https://olasail.com/places/split/), [Trogir](https://olasail.com/places/trogir/), [Šolta](https://olasail.com/places/solta/), [Brač](https://olasail.com/places/brac/), [Hvar](https://olasail.com/places/hvar/), [the Pakleni Islands](https://olasail.com/places/pakleni-islands/), [Vis](https://olasail.com/places/vis/), [Komiža](https://olasail.com/places/komiza/) and [Biševo](https://olasail.com/places/bisevo-blue-cave/)

Swim spots [Stiniva](https://olasail.com/places/stiniva/), [the Blue Lagoon](https://olasail.com/places/drvenik-blue-lagoon/), [Zlatni Rat](https://olasail.com/places/zlatni-rat/) and [Budikovac and the Green Cave](https://olasail.com/places/budikovac-green-cave/)

[Central Dalmatia by boat](https://olasail.com/places/central-dalmatia/)

South Dalmatia Dubrovnik, Korčula, Lastovo and Mljet

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Dubrovnik, Korčula, Lastovo and Mljet

### South Dalmatia

Not covered yet

Longer legs between islands, out to Lastovo and Mljet. The west end of Mljet is a national park, and every boat needs a ticket. For an 11 to 18 m boat from June to September, one day costs €90 on the park's web shop or €100 in the park, and lasts to noon the next day. (Official source, 26 Sep 2026)

Suits A week from Dubrovnik, a one-way week from Split, or two weeks.

Bases Dubrovnik and Slano

Marina ACI Marina Dubrovnik has 371 berths, in Komolac, 6 km from the old town. (From the operator, 26 Sep 2026)

Day 1 ACI Marina Dubrovnik to Lopud: 9 NM, and to Šipanska Luka on Šipan: 15 NM, down the Rijeka Dubrovačka. (Measured by us, 26 Sep 2026)

Pages [Korčula](https://olasail.com/places/korcula/), [Lastovo](https://olasail.com/places/lastovo/) and [Mljet](https://olasail.com/places/mljet/)

## Browse by type

Every page we have, by what it is. Most are in Central Dalmatia, and every place is also on [the full map](https://olasail.com/map/).

### Islands

A week from Split can reach Šolta, Vis, Hvar, Brač, Pakleni Islands and Biševo. Each has its own page below. In the south, the one-way week to Dubrovnik stops on Korčula, Lastovo and Mljet.

- [Vis](https://olasail.com/places/vis/) The farthest island, across open water from Split Photo: “Aerial view of the Adriatic Sea at Stiniva Bay on Vis island in Croatia” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_the_Adriatic_Sea_at_Stiniva_Bay_on_Vis_island_in_Croatia_(48608804397).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- [Hvar](https://olasail.com/places/hvar/) Hvar town, Stari Grad, Vrboska and Jelsa Photo: “Hvar” by [Jeremy Couture](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hvar_(4858219998).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- [Brač](https://olasail.com/places/brac/) The big island south of Split: Milna, Bol and Pučišća Photo: “Luftbild vom Strand Zlatni rat mit Blick auf den Berg Vidova Gora in Bol, Kroatien” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Luftbild_vom_Strand_Zlatni_rat_mit_Blick_auf_den_Berg_Vidova_Gora_in_Bol,_Kroatien_(48608808291).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- [Šolta](https://olasail.com/places/solta/) The low island just west of Split, an easy first night Photo: “Maslinica, marina s tvrzí 01” by [Draceane](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maslinica,_marina_s_tvrz%C3%AD_01.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), resized
- [The Pakleni Islands](https://olasail.com/places/pakleni-islands/) Small pine islands just off Hvar town Photo: “Pakleni otoci - panoramio (4)” by [Dejan Sekuloski](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pakleni_otoci_-_panoramio_(4).jpg), [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), resized
- [Biševo](https://olasail.com/places/bisevo-blue-cave/) The small island west of Vis, with the Blue Cave Photo: “Biševo - Blue Cave - 2021-07-30 11-56-09 2642” by [Pierre-Selim Huard](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bi%C5%A1evo_-_Blue_Cave_-_2021-07-30_11-56-09_2642.jpg), [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), resized
- [Korčula](https://olasail.com/places/korcula/) Korčula town, Vela Luka and Lumbarda, in the south Photo: “Korčula Old Town, Croatia (2024)” by [Quintin Soloviev](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kor%C4%8Dula_Old_Town,_Croatia_(2024).jpg), [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), resized
- [Lastovo](https://olasail.com/places/lastovo/) The far island of the south, a nature park with its own buoys Photo: “Lastovo-Stadt” by [Tbachner](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lastovo-Stadt.jpg), [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), resized
- [Mljet](https://olasail.com/places/mljet/) Polače and Pomena, in and beside the national park Photo: “Tiny Island of Saint Mary” by [Bpavkovic](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tiny_Island_of_Saint_Mary.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), resized

### Towns and harbours

- [Split](https://olasail.com/places/split/) Where most charter weeks start: marinas, the airport, the first day Photo: “Aerial view of Marina Split in Croatia” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_Marina_Split_in_Croatia_(48608758207).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- [Trogir](https://olasail.com/places/trogir/) The old town, its channel and the marinas near the airport Photo: “Port of Trogir” by [Dudva](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Port_of_Trogir.jpg), [CC0](http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en), resized
- [Komiža](https://olasail.com/places/komiza/) A town quay and two buoy fields on the west side of Vis Photo: “Aerial view of Komiza Town Harbour on Vis island, Croatia” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_Komiza_Town_Harbour_on_Vis_island,_Croatia_(48608822587).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- [Vis town](https://olasail.com/moorings/vis-town-harbour/) The town quay and buoys in the island's main harbour Photo: “J32 421 Vis-Stadt, Lučica” by [Falk2](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:J32_421_Vis-Stadt,_Lu%C4%8Dica.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), resized
- [Hvar town](https://olasail.com/moorings/hvar-town-harbour/) The old harbour, across from the Pakleni Islands Photo: “The Spanish Fortress in Hvar, Croatia” by [Steve Jurvetson](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Spanish_Fortress_in_Hvar,_Croatia.jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- [Stari Grad](https://olasail.com/moorings/stari-grad-town-quay/) A town quay at the head of a long bay on Hvar Photo: “Yacht Line Up, Stari Grad - Hvar Island” by [Alex Proimos from Sydney, Australia](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Yacht_Line_Up,_Stari_Grad_-_Hvar_Island_(5970792722).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- [Milna](https://olasail.com/places/brac/#milna) Two marinas and a town quay on the west end of Brač Photo: “Milna - ACI marina” by [Silverije](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Milna_-_ACI_marina.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), resized
- [Bol](https://olasail.com/places/brac/#bol) The harbour on the south coast of Brač, by Zlatni Rat Photo: “J32 688 Hafen Bol” by [Falk2](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:J32_688_Hafen_Bol.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), resized

### Swim spots and coves

- [The Blue Cave](https://olasail.com/places/bisevo-blue-cave/) The sea cave on Biševo, visited on the cave boats from Mezuporat Photo: “Biševo - Blue Cave - 2021-07-30 11-56-09 2642” by [Pierre-Selim Huard](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bi%C5%A1evo_-_Blue_Cave_-_2021-07-30_11-56-09_2642.jpg), [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), resized
- [The Blue Lagoon](https://olasail.com/places/drvenik-blue-lagoon/) Shallow clear water between Drvenik Veli and the Krknjaši islets, a day stop from Trogir Photo: “Veli Krknjaš - panoramio” by [bruno.kostovic](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Veli_Krknja%C5%A1_-_panoramio.jpg), [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), resized
- [Stiniva](https://olasail.com/places/stiniva/) The cove on the south coast of Vis, behind a narrow gap in the cliffs Photo: “Aerial view of the Adriatic Sea at Stiniva Bay on Vis island in Croatia” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_the_Adriatic_Sea_at_Stiniva_Bay_on_Vis_island_in_Croatia_(48608804397).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- [Zlatni Rat](https://olasail.com/places/zlatni-rat/) The pebble spit at Bol on Brač, and where to anchor off it Photo: “Luftbild vom Strand Zlatni rat mit Blick auf den Berg Vidova Gora in Bol, Kroatien” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Luftbild_vom_Strand_Zlatni_rat_mit_Blick_auf_den_Berg_Vidova_Gora_in_Bol,_Kroatien_(48608808291).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- [Budikovac and the Green Cave](https://olasail.com/places/budikovac-green-cave/) A shallow lagoon between islets off Vis, and the cave on Ravnik nearby Photo: “Blue lagoon at Budikovac island in Croatia” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blue_lagoon_at_Budikovac_island_in_Croatia_(48608643361).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- [Swim and lunch stops on a week from Split](https://olasail.com/routes/split-seven-days/swim-stops/) The stops on our route, each with how to stop and what it adds to the day Photo: “Aerial view of the Adriatic Sea at Stiniva Bay on Vis island in Croatia” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_the_Adriatic_Sea_at_Stiniva_Bay_on_Vis_island_in_Croatia_(48608804397).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized

Smaller swim stops, each on its island’s page

- [Srebrna](https://olasail.com/places/vis/#see) A pebble bay on the south coast of Vis Photo: “SREBRNA - panoramio” by [sanja mm](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:SREBRNA_-_panoramio.jpg), [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), resized
- [Stipanska](https://olasail.com/places/pakleni-islands/#beach) A sandy bay on Marinkovac in the Pakleni Islands Photo: “Hvar 09” by [José Sáez](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hvar_09_(129455899).jpeg), [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0), resized
- [Blaca bay](https://olasail.com/places/brac/#swim-blaca) A narrow bay on the south coast of Brač, below the hermitage Photo: “J35 825 Dolina Blaca” by [Falk2](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:J35_825_Dolina_Blaca.jpg), [CC BY-SA 3.0 DE](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/de/deed.en), resized

### Marinas and buoy fields

- [Marinas](https://olasail.com/moorings/marinas/) Every marina we list, with its price and what it has Photo: “Aerial view of Marina Split in Croatia” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_Marina_Split_in_Croatia_(48608758207).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- [Moorings](https://olasail.com/moorings/) Marinas, town quays, buoys and anchorages, and the rules for each Photo: “Pakleni otoci - panoramio (4)” by [Dejan Sekuloski](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pakleni_otoci_-_panoramio_(4).jpg), [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), resized
- [ACI Marina Split](https://olasail.com/moorings/aci-marina-split/) The city marina in Split, open all year Photo: “Aerial view of Marina Split in Croatia” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_Marina_Split_in_Croatia_(48608758207).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- [ACI Marina Trogir](https://olasail.com/moorings/aci-marina-trogir/) On Čiovo, across the channel from the old town Photo: “Trogir marina 053” by [Ante Perkovic](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Trogir_marina_053.jpg), [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), resized
- [Marina Martinis Marchi](https://olasail.com/moorings/maslinica-marina/) The marina below the castle in Maslinica, on Šolta Photo: “Maslinica, marina s tvrzí 01” by [Draceane](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maslinica,_marina_s_tvrz%C3%AD_01.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), resized
- [ACI Marina Milna](https://olasail.com/moorings/aci-marina-milna/) In the sheltered inlet on the west end of Brač Photo: “Milna - ACI marina” by [Silverije](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Milna_-_ACI_marina.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), resized
- [ACI Marina Palmižana](https://olasail.com/moorings/aci-marina-palmizana/) A seasonal marina on Sveti Klement, off Hvar town Photo: “Palmizana - panoramio” by [Dejan Sekuloski](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Palmizana_-_panoramio.jpg), [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), resized
- [ACI Marina Vrboska](https://olasail.com/moorings/aci-marina-vrboska/) A marina in a long inlet on the north coast of Hvar Photo: “Aerial image of Vrboska, island of Hvar (view from the south) - 2024” by [Carsten Steger](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_image_of_Vrboska,_island_of_Hvar_(view_from_the_south)_-_2024.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), resized
- [Vinogradišće buoys](https://olasail.com/moorings/vinogradisce-buoys/) A buoy field on the south side of Sveti Klement Photo: “PALMIŽANA - panoramio” by [sanja mm](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PALMI%C5%BDANA_-_panoramio.jpg), [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), resized
- [Nečujam buoys](https://olasail.com/moorings/necujam-buoys/) Buoys in the coves of a deep bay on Šolta Photo: “Šolta Nečujam Hrvatska Podkamenica 2012 a” by [Joadl](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%C5%A0olta_Ne%C4%8Dujam_Hrvatska_Podkamenica_2012_a.jpg), [CC BY-SA 3.0 AT](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/at/deed.en), resized
- [Stončica bay](https://olasail.com/places/stoncica/) Mooring buoys and a beach restaurant on Vis Photo: “Stoncica beach bay on Vis island, Croatia” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stoncica_beach_bay_on_Vis_island,_Croatia_(48693830941).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- [Restaurant moorings](https://olasail.com/moorings/restaurant-moorings/) How a berth with dinner works, and what it can cost Photo: “Fishing-themed restaurant terrace, Zaostrog, Croatia (PPL1-Corrected) julesvernex2” by [Jules Verne Times Two](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fishing-themed_restaurant_terrace,_Zaostrog,_Croatia_(PPL1-Corrected)_julesvernex2.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), resized
- [Restoran Lučice](https://olasail.com/restaurants/restoran-lucice/) A fish restaurant with its own buoys in Lučice bay Photo: “Bucht Lucice” by [Bunker](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bucht_Lucice.JPG), [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0), resized

### Anchorages

- [Anchoring rules and fees](https://olasail.com/moorings/anchoring-rules-and-fees/) Where you may anchor, and who may charge you for it Photo: “Ocean near Maslinica on Solta in Croatia” by [Lennartbj](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ocean_near_Maslinica_on_Solta_in_Croatia.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), resized
- [Komiža bay](https://olasail.com/places/komiza/#anchor) Room to anchor south of the buoy fields Photo: “Komiža Island Vis” by [ModriDirkac](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Komi%C5%BEa_Island_Vis.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), resized
- [Lučice](https://olasail.com/places/brac/#lucice) Two inner coves with buoys, and room to anchor outside Photo: “Bucht Lucice” by [Bunker](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bucht_Lucice.JPG), [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0), resized
- [The south coast of Brač](https://olasail.com/places/brac/#south) Blaca, Farska and Smrka, facing Hvar
- [Vinišće](https://olasail.com/places/trogir/#vinisce) A deep bay west of Trogir, with a port fee at anchor Photo: “View-of-Vinisce” by [Zvone00](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:View-of-Vinisce.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), resized

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## Plan a week in Central Dalmatia

[Region Central Dalmatia by boat Every island, harbour and buoy field we have checked.](https://olasail.com/places/central-dalmatia/) [Route Seven days from Split Šolta, Vis, Hvar and Brač, with a Plan B for every night.](https://olasail.com/routes/split-seven-days/) [Route An easy first week from Trogir Short hops to Šolta, Brač and Split, with no open-sea crossing.](https://olasail.com/routes/first-week-short-hops/) [Route Split to Dubrovnik in a week A one-way week through Vis, Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet and Šipan.](https://olasail.com/routes/split-to-dubrovnik/) [Route Two weeks from Split: Korčula, Lastovo and Mljet A two-week loop south through Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet and Šipan.](https://olasail.com/routes/two-weeks-from-split/) [Guide Choosing a base Compare Split, Trogir, Šibenik, Zadar and Dubrovnik.](https://olasail.com/charter/bases/)

## Sources for this page

17 facts from 12 sources, last checked 27 Sep 2026.

[INA d.d.: fuel station "Vis"](https://www.ina.hr/en/station/vis/), "Working hours", "Vessels fuel supply" (Fuel on the way)

(From the operator, 27 Sep 2026)

[INA d.d.: fuel station "Milna-marina" (Brač)](https://www.ina.hr/en/station/milna/) (Fuel on the way)

(From the operator, 27 Sep 2026)

[D-Marin Dalmacija (Sukošan): its page](https://www.d-marin.com/en/marinas/dalmacija/) (Berths at D-Marin Dalmacija)

(From the operator, 26 Sep 2026)

[D-Marin Mandalina (Šibenik): its page](https://www.d-marin.com/en/marinas/mandalina/) (Berths at D-Marin Mandalina)

(From the operator, 26 Sep 2026)

[ACI Marina Split: its page on aci-marinas.com](https://aci-marinas.com/marina/aci-split/) (Berths at ACI Marina Split)

(From the operator, 26 Sep 2026)

[ACI Marina Dubrovnik: its page on aci-marinas.com](https://aci-marinas.com/marina/aci-dubrovnik/) (Berths at ACI Marina Dubrovnik)

(From the operator, 26 Sep 2026)

[DHMZ: the climate of Croatia](https://meteo.hr/klima.php?section=klima_hrvatska&param=k1) (The bura in Kvarner)

(Official source, 26 Sep 2026)

[Kornati National Park's 2026 price list](https://www.np-kornati.hr/images/uvodne/cjenik_2026hr-1.pdf) (The Kornati park ticket)

(Official source, 26 Sep 2026)

[Changes to the maritime safety ordinance, Narodne novine 40/2026](https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2026_04_40_495.html), Article 66a (Boats on the Krka river)

(Official source, 26 Sep 2026)

[Mljet National Park's 2026 price list for boats](https://np-mljet.hr/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cjenik-ulaznica-za-plovila-2026.g-eng-sidrena-cijena_.pdf) (The Mljet park ticket)

(Official source, 26 Sep 2026)

[Croatian Bureau of Statistics: Nautical tourism: capacity and turnover of ports, 2025](https://podaci.dzs.hr/2025/en/97070) (Nautical ports, marinas, boats in transit in Šibenik-Knin, boats in transit in Split-Dalmatia)

(Official source, 25 Sep 2026)

Our route tool: a sea route kept clear of land on OpenStreetMap's coastline, from the marina to the harbour (Sukošan to Ugljan by sea, Šibenik to Zlarin by sea, Split to Šolta by sea, Dubrovnik to the Elafiti by sea)

(Measured by us, 26 Sep 2026)

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## Photos on this page

- Pakleni islands, off Hvar town. Photo: “Pakleni otoci - panoramio (4)” by [Dejan Sekuloski](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pakleni_otoci_-_panoramio_(4).jpg), [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), resized
- Bol, island of Brač. Photo: “Luftbild vom Strand Zlatni rat mit Blick auf den Berg Vidova Gora in Bol, Kroatien” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Luftbild_vom_Strand_Zlatni_rat_mit_Blick_auf_den_Berg_Vidova_Gora_in_Bol,_Kroatien_(48608808291).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- Split. Photo: “Aerial view of Marina Split in Croatia” by [dronepicr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_Marina_Split_in_Croatia_(48608758207).jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- Telašćica Bay, heading for the Kornati islands. Photo: “Voilier à Kornati” by [julien](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Voilier_%C3%A0_Kornati.jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized
- Hvar town, island of Hvar. Photo: “The Spanish Fortress in Hvar, Croatia” by [Steve Jurvetson](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Spanish_Fortress_in_Hvar,_Croatia.jpg), [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), resized