Croatia flotilla sailing | Kremik
Itinerary

Day 1

Kremik base

Embarkation: 18:00hrs. Arrive at Kemik base and start your flotilla with provisioning, a welcome dinner, briefing and sleep over.

Day 2

Zirje Luka, Zirje

Distance 15 miles - 3 hours

Zirje Luka is a rustic fishing village unaffected by tourism built around a small town quay. You can secure the yacht to the quayside and dine at the single restaurant in the village. After a nice meal of Adriatic seafood take an enchanting stroll down the coastal road towards the island's main port, Luka Muna.

Day 3

Prvic Luka, Prvic

Distance 10 miles - 2 hours

Sail to Prvic Luka, the main town of Prvic Island. Today it is a sleepy fishing village, but several grand buildings allow a glimpse into its past. The island is off the beaten path, but some travelers and weekend Croatians visit for the peace and quiet and Sepurine beach - a wonderful shingle beach stretching south of the village.

Day 4

Skradin

Distance 15 miles - 3 hours

Motor up the Krka River passing impregnable Venetian Fort St Nicholas and the town of Sibenik. Two hours later you will reach beautiful Skradin. This is a pretty village of stone houses and a charming marina where you can dock using a lazy line. There are numerous restaurants along the waterfront, but we recommend Konoba Bonaca. Skradin is your access point to one of the highlights of Croatia, the Krka National Park and the Skradin Falls - a series of over a dozen cascading waterfalls. National park boats ferry visitors to the falls from Skradin every 30 minutes for swimming and picnics at the main falls. A two and a half hour hike on well-groomed paths and wooden bridges allows views of emerald pools, local wildlife and thick vegetation.

Day 5

Primosten

Distance 20 miles - 3 hours

After a morning visit to the falls, motor down the Krka River stopping to buy fresh mussels from the many mussel farms along the banks. Then sail on to Primosten, which is a very pretty town built up on a peninsula. There are mooring balls in the crystal clear waters off the pebble beach, or you can drop anchor. There is a delightful coastal pathway around the peninsula that takes you passed interesting cafes and restaurants and offers great panoramic views of the Adriatic. There are a number of good restaurants, but we recommend Panorama, where you can try a bottle of the local Primosten red wine called Babic. Later visit Aurora, one of the best-known nightclubs in central Dalmatia.

Day 6

Vodice

Distance 20 miles - 4.5 hours

Vodice lies on the mainland north of Otok Prvic. The town dates from the sixteenth century and is enclosed by a defensive wall and fortified towers. It is a resort area and attracts many foreign visitors in the summer months making it a lively town with many choices of restaurants, cafes, ice cream shops and some fun nightlife. There is also an interesting aquarium featuring Adriatic marine species. A pleasant 3km (2 mile) hike brings you to the charming fishing village of Tribunj, famous for its annual donkey races held August 1st each year.

Day 7 and 8

Free sailing

Spend the day doing whatever your crew decides. You can put your sailing skills to the test and go for a longer passage, sail to a secluded bay for lunch and a swim, head to town for some shopping or just relax at anchor. Your flotilla lead crew can recommend places to visit and overnight stops. To the northwest lie the beautiful Kornati islands which are well worth a few days exploration. The major town in this area is Sibenik that you will pass by on the way to Krka falls. This fascinating medieval town is not far and definitely worth a visit. Massive St James cathedral is one of the finest Gothic and Renaissance architectural monuments in the Mediterranean. The town dates from the eleventh century and the view from the citadel overlooking the town and the Krka River is rewarding.

Day 9

Trogir

Distance 23 miles - 4.5 hours

Sail to the UNESCO heritage town of Trogir which dates from the 3 century BC and is the best-preserved Romanesque and Gothic centre in all of Central Europe. Trogir's main square is surrounded by fortified walls, has a preserved castle, watch-towers and palaces from the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods. Exploring the cobbled streets and beautiful architecture makes Trogir one of the highlights of your Croatian yacht charter. There are multitudes of pizzerias, cafes and ice cream shops along the Riva - Trogir's seafront promenade. One of the best restaurants is Kamerlingo, located in a courtyard within the old town.

Day 10

Milina, Brac

Distance 28 miles - 5 hours

Sail to the small town of Milna, on the beautiful island of Brac which is dotted with olive groves, vineyards and citrus orchards. Nearby Bol beach is a phenomenal - 200 meter sandbar that juts out into the Brac Gulf - this is an excellent location for an afternoon picnic. Brac features some excellent water sport operators so you can try windsurfing, snorkeling or scuba diving. The town of Bol is also renowned for its nightlife.

Day 11

Palmizana, Hvar

Distance 11 miles - 3 hours

Sail to the harbour of Palmizana, on the island of Hvar, which is a small village with a 200 berth marina. Nearby Hvar town is the busiest centre in all of the Croatian islands and rivals Dubrovnik for excitement and interesting sites. Hvar town is home to elegant baroque-style architecture and the harbor-front promenade makes for a very pleasant stroll under pine and palm trees. The town is mostly pedestrian, so it is fun to wander and explore 17th century St Stephen's cathedral and the Groda – a series of narrow lanes terracing the hillside north of the main square. The air is filled with the sweet scent of lavender which is the island's main export. In the evening, there are excellent pizzerias around the square and Adriatic cuisine can be found at more formal restaurants. We recommend Lucalus Konoba, set inside the walls of an ancient medieval courtyard. The best night-life in the islands is found at Carpe Diem right at the harbor.

Day 12

Free sailing

Spend the day doing whatever your crew decides. This is a great opportunity to hike up the 1100 steps to Spanjola Fortress in Hvar Town - you will be rewarded by an incredible view. If you would like to sail, your flotilla lead crew can recommend places to visit for a lunch and swim stop.

Day 13

Rogoznica

Rogoznica is south of Primosten and features one of the finest marinas in the Adriatic - Marina Frapa. The 16th century village of Rogoznica was built on an island but is now connected to the mainland by a causeway. The Rogoznica anchorage is located in a very sheltered basin, while the marina is on the mainland west of the village. Once moored in the bay, wander the coastal road stopping at some ideal swim stops. In the evening, sample some Croatian cuisine at one of the great local restaurants in this boating Mecca.

Day 14

Kremik

Distance 20 miles – 4-5 hours

Enjoy a competitive race back to the Kremik base, followed by a fun farewell party.

Day 15

Disembark: 09:00hrs.