Croatia Sailing Itineraries – 7 & 14 Day Yacht Routes from Split, Dubrovnik, Trogir, Šibenik & Zadar

Croatia Sailing Itineraries – 7 & 14 Day Yacht Routes from Split, Dubrovnik, Trogir, Šibenik & Zadar

Planning a yacht charter in Croatia? The perfect itinerary can transform your sailing holiday from good to unforgettable. With thousands of islands, pristine bays, UNESCO cities, and hidden gems, Croatia offers endless route possibilities — whether you’re departing from Split, Dubrovnik, Trogir, Šibenik, or Zadar.

This guide features handpicked 7-day and 14-day Croatia sailing itineraries, tailored to different interests and sailing levels. All routes are based on real sailing experiences and are optimized for bareboat, skippered, and crewed yacht charters.

Let’s chart your perfect Croatian sailing journey.


⛵ 7-Day Sailing Itineraries

Split Sailing Itinerary #1: Dalmatian Highlights

Day 1 – Split → Milna (Brač)
Day 2 – Milna → Hvar Town (Hvar)
Day 3 – Hvar → Vis
Day 4 – Vis → Biševo Blue Cave → Komiža (Vis)
Day 5 – Komiža → Stari Grad (Hvar)
Day 6 – Stari Grad → Bol (Brač)
Day 7 – Bol → Split

👉 Great for: First-timers, nightlife lovers, and UNESCO enthusiasts
🛥️ Ideal for: Skippered yacht charter Croatia


Split Sailing Itinerary #2: Nature & Tranquility

Day 1 – Split → Šolta (Maslinica)
Day 2 – Šolta → Pakleni Islands
Day 3 – Pakleni → Palmižana → Hvar Town
Day 4 – Hvar → Lastovo Island
Day 5 – Lastovo → Vela Luka (Korčula)
Day 6 – Vela Luka → Šćedro Island
Day 7 – Šćedro → Split

👉 Great for: Nature lovers, couples, off-grid escapes


Dubrovnik Sailing Itinerary #1: Elaphiti Islands & Mljet

Day 1 – Dubrovnik → Koločep
Day 2 – Koločep → Lopud → Šipan
Day 3 – Šipan → Mljet National Park
Day 4 – Mljet → Korčula Old Town
Day 5 – Korčula → Lastovo
Day 6 – Lastovo → Okuklje (Mljet)
Day 7 – Okuklje → Dubrovnik

👉 Great for: National parks, secluded bays, romantic sailing


Dubrovnik Sailing Itinerary #2: Cross-Border Montenegro Adventure

Day 1 – Dubrovnik → Cavtat
Day 2 – Cavtat → Herceg Novi (Montenegro)
Day 3 – Herceg Novi → Kotor Bay
Day 4 – Kotor → Tivat → Porto Montenegro
Day 5 – Tivat → Budva
Day 6 – Budva → Bigova
Day 7 – Bigova → Dubrovnik

👉 Important: Check entry/exit rules & customs procedures


Trogir Sailing Itinerary

Day 1 – Trogir → Maslinica (Šolta)
Day 2 – Maslinica → Komiža (Vis)
Day 3 – Komiža → Blue Cave → Hvar
Day 4 – Hvar → Vrboska → Stari Grad
Day 5 – Stari Grad → Pakleni Islands
Day 6 – Pakleni → Brač (Supetar)
Day 7 – Supetar → Trogir

👉 Bareboat yacht charter Croatia friendly


Šibenik Sailing Itinerary

Day 1 – Šibenik → Skradin (Krka National Park)
Day 2 – Krka → Prvić
Day 3 – Prvić → Žirje
Day 4 – Žirje → Kornati Islands
Day 5 – Kornati → Dugi Otok
Day 6 – Dugi Otok → Murter
Day 7 – Murter → Šibenik

👉 Great for: Waterfalls, national parks, off-the-beaten-path


Zadar Sailing Itinerary

Day 1 – Zadar → Ugljan
Day 2 – Ugljan → Dugi Otok
Day 3 – Dugi Otok → Kornati National Park
Day 4 – Kornati → Telašćica Bay
Day 5 – Telašćica → Pašman
Day 6 – Pašman → Biograd na Moru
Day 7 – Biograd → Zadar

👉 Perfect for nature lovers and families


⛵ 14-Day Sailing Itineraries

14-Day from Split: Central & South Dalmatian Odyssey

Split → Brač → Hvar → Vis → Biševo → Korčula → Mljet → Lastovo → Pelješac → Šćedro → Pakleni → Šolta → Primošten → Split

Covers 12+ islands, national parks, and iconic towns.
Best for: Longer family holidays or luxury charters
Luxury yacht charter Croatia


14-Day from Dubrovnik: Dalmatia + Montenegro

Dubrovnik → Elaphiti → Mljet → Korčula → Lastovo → Pelješac → Šćedro → Hvar → Pakleni → Vis → Biševo → Budva (Montenegro) → Tivat → Dubrovnik

Cross-border sailing + Adriatic gems


14-Day from Šibenik: Kornati + Dalmatian Circuit

Šibenik → Skradin → Krka → Murter → Kornati → Dugi Otok → Zadar → Ugljan → Pašman → Primošten → Šolta → Hvar → Brač → Šibenik

✅ Nature + historic towns + hidden islands


14-Day from Zadar: Northern Route

Zadar → Molat → Silba → Lošinj → Cres → Rab → Pag → Dugi Otok → Kornati → Biograd → Pašman → Ugljan → Zadar

Perfect for experienced sailors and bareboat crews


📅 Best Time to Sail in Croatia

MonthWeatherCrowdsBest For
May – JuneWarmLow-medNature, early season deals
July – AugustHotHighPeak season, vibrant life
SeptemberMildMediumWine season, couples
OctoberCoolerLowBudget-friendly, calm seas

🧭 Charter Tips for Itinerary Planning

  • ✅ Use Get a Quote for custom itinerary help

  • ✅ Choose a skippered yacht charter for stress-free travel

  • Hire a crew for full service onboard

  • ✅ Pack light and smart — soft bags only

  • ✅ Reserve marinas early in high season


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