Šibenik Archipelago sailing route.
Short, gentle hops and calm anchorages from Pirovac, Krka waterfalls, fortified Šibenik and sandy Murter beaches. Our easiest week.
Five gentle stops, no rush.
Short hops and calm water all week, never more than three and a half hours under sail, with a waterfall, two UNESCO sites and a pair of car-free islands along the way.
- Krka National Park, by boat to Skradin, then the falls on foot
- 2 UNESCO sites in Šibenik, the cathedral & fortresses
- ~70 NM total, the easiest week we run
- 3 nights at anchor, 2 on town quays
The route · Pirovac · Skradin · Šibenik · Zlarin & Prvić · Kaprije
Book this routeDay by day
A relaxed five-day sample, short hops, calm bays and a waterfall. Easily shortened to a long weekend, or stretched with extra swim days. We fine-tune it to your crew before you sail.
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Sat
Day 1 · Pirovac, board & first swim
Marina Pirovac · short evening hop · 0–4 nm
Check-in from 17:00, an unhurried briefing, and a five-minute walk to Tommy for provisions. If there’s light left, drift across to the Murter channel for a first swim and dinner back in the old town.
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Sun
Day 2 · Pirovac → Skradin & Krka NP
Pirovac → Šibenik channel → Skradin · ~18 nm · ~3.5 hrs
Motor-sail up the green Krka river to Skradin’s pretty marina, then take the national-park boat up to the waterfalls, boardwalks, mill museums and quiet boardwalks above the cascades. Riverside dinner in town.
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Mon
Day 3 · Skradin → Šibenik
Skradin → St Anthony channel → Šibenik · ~12 nm · ~2.5 hrs
Drift back down the river and through the dramatic St Anthony channel into Šibenik. Moor on the quay and walk straight up to the UNESCO Cathedral of St James, the Barone and St Nicholas fortresses. Gelato on the waterfront for the crew.
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Tue
Day 4 · Šibenik → Zlarin & Prvić
Šibenik → Zlarin → Prvić Luka · ~10 nm · ~2 hrs
Two car-free islands a short hop apart. Swim off Zlarin, the old coral-divers’ island, then moor at sleepy Prvić Luka, the Faust Vrančić museum, a gelato, and a slow konoba dinner with no engines anywhere.
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Wed
Day 5 · Prvić → Kaprije → Pirovac
Prvić → Kaprije swim → Pirovac · ~16 nm · ~3 hrs
One last island morning at Kaprije, clear water, a fig-tree konoba, before the easy reach home. Back at the base by mid-afternoon, with time to rinse off and pack at your own pace.
Highlights of the week
The stops and swims that make this route.
Krka waterfalls
Moor in Skradin and walk to Skradinski buk in the morning quiet (swimming at the falls is no longer allowed).
Šibenik old town
Two UNESCO fortresses and the cathedral, all walkable from the quay.
Žirje & Kaprije
Tiny islands, family konobas, and water you can see the bottom of.
Boats that fit this route
Any of the fleet will sail this route; these fit it best.
Sail this route this season.
Tell us your dates and group. We'll match a yacht and fine-tune the week around you.
Krka by yacht — common questions
Can you sail a yacht to Krka National Park?
Yes, up the Krka river from Šibenik to Skradin, about 9 nm of sheltered water. Yachts go no further than Skradin: moor in the marina there and continue to Skradinski buk on foot or by the park’s boat.
Can you swim at the Krka waterfalls?
No. Swimming at Skradinski buk has been banned since 2021 to protect the falls. Swim in the sea instead, there are good anchorages around Zlarin and Prvić on the same day.
Do I need a ticket for Krka?
Yes, a park ticket is needed to visit the falls; buy it online or at the entrance in Skradin. Prices change by month, so check the park’s website before you go.
Photos from the route
What the week looks like.
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