- Off the beaten track
- Gentle winds
Rugged, barren, and staggeringly beautiful, sailing the Kornati Islands offers a collection of hundreds of largely uninhabited islands scattered like pebbles along the northern Dalmatian coast of Croatia. You’ll find stunning isolated bays to enjoy quiet nights at anchor, hidden restaurants serving some of the best food in the Med and a few lively mainland stops to let your hair down! Our Kornati Island yacht charters include three island groups in northern Dalmatia - the northerly Zadar archipelago, the southerly Sibenik archipelago and the Kornati Islands in between. Don't forget the mainland, where beautiful fortress towns such as Sibenik, Vodice and Primosten await with bars, restaurants and even a night club or two.
Seamaster Choice
Rogoznica, Kornati Islands
Lagoon 40 Compact Catamaran- 6 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2020
£4,313£ 5074Including Boat only15% off- New
Rogoznica, Kornati Islands
Isla 40 Compact Catamaran- 3 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
- 2023
£3,696£ 4620Including Boat only20% off Rogoznica, Kornati Islands
Lagoon 400 S2 Compact Catamaran- 6 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2015
£3,641£ 4284Including Boat only15% offRogoznica, Kornati Islands
Lagoon 40 Compact Catamaran- 6 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2019
£5,187£ 5460Including Boat only5% offRogoznica, Kornati Islands
Lagoon 40 Compact Catamaran- 6 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2018
£4,160£ 5200Including Boat only20% off- Modern
Seamaster Choice
Rogoznica, Kornati Islands
Bali Catspace Medium Catamaran- 4 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2021
£4,598£ 5410Including Boat only15% off Seamaster Choice
Rogoznica, Kornati Islands
Lagoon 42 Medium Catamaran- 6 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2020
£4,762£ 5603Including Boat only15% off- Superior Spec
Rogoznica, Kornati Islands
Lagoon 42 Medium Catamaran- 6 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2024
£6,544£ 6888Including Boat only5% off Rogoznica, Kornati Islands
Lagoon 42 Medium Catamaran- 6 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2020
£4,762£ 5603Including Boat only15% off- Superior Spec
Rogoznica, Kornati Islands
Lagoon 42 Medium Catamaran- 6 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
- 2023
£6,544£ 6888Including Boat only5% off
- 1 Week Kornati Islands Itinerary
- 2 Week Kornati Islands Itinerary
Vela Smokvica is an uninhabited Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea located southeast of Kornat. The highest peak (Veli) is 95m high. The island has a lighthouse at the North and offers a bay (Lojen) in South which protects from all winds accept southerlies. There are only two restaurants on Smokvica which is indicative of the peace and tranquility to be had in the Kornati National park, and a great way to ease you into the relaxed pace of life here.
Located on the east coast of Dugi Otok opposite the off-lying island of Otok Lavadara, Sali is the largest town on the island with a population of 1698. This is a great place to rent bikes or scooters to explore the edge of the Telascica National park and the Saljsko polje Olive grove where you’ll find olive trees as old as 700years! Fishing has been a main tradition for a thousand years as is attested by written documents from the 10th Century. The fishing is still going strong so be sure to try the fantastically fresh fish dishes, which are a local delight!
Located northeast of Zadar, between the Islands of Skarda and Molat, Ist Island only has a permanent population of around 180. The port town of Ist lies in between the two hilly hemispheres of the island, the highest of which is straza reaching 175m above sea level. The island is lined with lovely sandy beaches which is a rare treat in coastal Croatia. We recommend taking the hike up to the St Mary’s Church for a better view over the Zadar archipelago (around 3km round trip).
Iz Island, snugly nestled between the long islands of Dugi Otok and Ugljan, has been settled since prehistoric times and currently has a population of around 615. As awash with culture and tradition as it is with sunshine, the town of Veli Iz is well known for its traditional pottery pieces, named Iski Lopizi. The town also boasts claim to the only pottery workshop on the Dalmatian coast! If you’re lucky enough to visit over the end of July you may catch the two day long, Iska Festa festival where you’ll get the chance to witness the centuries old tradition of the election of the ‘King of Iz!
Otok Zut is the second largest island in the Kornati island group. It’s uninhabited and separated from the protected island of Kornat by a two-mile wide channel. While it may appear barren from a distance, Zut is still home to some traditional Mediterranean agriculture such as figs, olives and some vineyards. Hiljaca bay presents a slightly tougher approach than ACI Marina Zut, but it’s well worth it for the seclusion and tranquility gifted by this beautiful mooring. Each new cove around the bay seems to have its own private restaurant so there no risk of going hungry!
The verdant island of Zlarin is just on the doorstep of the mainland. The only settlement here takes its name from the island and is most famous for its unique culture based upon harvesting the iconic red coral and turning it into jewelry and ornaments. The current island settlers came there in the 13th century to work on the island’s olive, fig and wine groves. Zlarin town also boasts the longest pier in Croatia. Why not take in the lovely stone-built houses and the impressive clocktower built in 1829 before a visit to the Zlarinka coral workshop to see how the coral is cut and polished.
Sibenik is a great place to ease yourself back into civilization from a trip around the Kornati Islands. In the words of The Lonely Planet “Sibenik has a magnificent medieval heart, gleaming white against the placid waters of the bay. The stone labyrinth of steep backstreets and alleys is a joy to explore.” If you have time we highly recommend to taking a day tour upstream into the Idyllic Krka national park where you can swim under waterfalls, roam the cobblestone passages of a picturesque Dalmatian town and enjoy some local delicacies.
Warm days, cool evenings with variable conditions
Hot days, warming nights and generally calm conditions
Beautifully hot, dry and generally calm conditions
Beautifully hot, dry and generally calm conditions
Warm days, warm nights with changing weather especially mid month onwards
cool days and nights with varying northerly stormy weather
Cool calm seas and chilly evenings changeable conditions
The best time to sail in Croatia is June to Mid-September. August is the peak month, with school holidays in play. June and July are both wonderful months to visit, with the sea temperature gradually rising as the weeks go by. Early July, and the very end of August and start of September are favourite times to sail outside of the school holidays. If you’re looking for a great deal, then May and October are the months for you!
Our bases are largely located between Zadar and Primosten, and include Biograd, Zaton, and Sibenik. You can also sail from Rogoznica up into the Kornati Islands. The specific base you sail from is often not as important as the boat, so it’s always preferential to choose the best boat you can, no matter the base. If you’re torn, Seamaster is happy to provide a casting vote!
Zadar is the closest airport, though the number and timing of flights can be limited. Split Airport has far more flights at various times, so our guests often fly into Split and transfer north to one of our Kornati bases. From Zadar airport the closest bases are a mere 10 minutes away while Sibenik is approximately 50 minutes away. From Split the transfer time ranges from 40 minutes to 80 minutes.
You should expect hot, settled conditions with light winds from late-May through to mid-September. July and August are peak temperature months, with May and October being early and late season, respectively. June and September offer an excellent compromise of hot dry weather without the blistering heat (and crowds).
There are mooring fees in Croatia. Simply, this is a charge incurred for mooring your yacht in marinas, on buoys, or on town quays. The prices are based on numerous factors including the type of mooring, the time of year and the size of the yacht. We recommend that you budget €400 for an average sized yacht doing a 'normal' mixed itinerary of anchorages, marinas, town quays and mooring buoys. You are ultimately in control and can reduce or increase this cost depending on where you moor. Marinas are the most expensive, while anchoring is often free.
To sail in Croatia, you are required to have at least a RYA Day Skipper certificate or higher and a VHF (Short Range Radio) license. We recommend having an ICC certificate (International Certificate of Competence). If you are in any doubt, please contact Seamaster and we will advised you or even get pre-approval.