Sibenik Catamaran Charter

Details on how to spend a week in Sibenik on a catamaran charter

Flavours of Croatia

The cuisine of the Dalmatian coast is truly something to look forward to during a yacht charter in Šibenik. Imagine: fresh off the boat fish and seafood and locally reared meats, with olive oil and aromatic spices infusing all the dishes… Here are just a few of the delicacies you’ll come across if you rent a boat in Šibenik; just ask your skipper or the marina staff on where to get these flavoursome creations! And make sure to bring some back to enjoy on your cabins at the end of the day.
Gridele: This fresh fish dish is grilled with olive oil and marinated with fresh and Mediterranean herbs. It is usually available at a low price in Sibenik.
Fuži: Otherwise known as truffles, this specialty is added to many classic dishes of Croatia, especially to pasta.
Kroštule: A deep fried ribbon of dough, which makes for a crispy, classic pastry dessert. This is a perfect snack to enjoy while you are sailing to Split or to a nearby island from the berths of the marina.
Kremšnita: The recipe of this classic custard dessert various according to where you are in Croatia, but the general idea is a puff pastry top and base, which sandwiches a centre of custard and whipped cream.

Krka National Park

Take a break from sailing and dock your yacht charter in the berths of the marina in Šibenik. Leave your cabins in the morning to spend the day in Krka National Park. An area of 109km², the park is home to stunning natural beauty; with rivers and waterfalls creating a green oasis away from the city! If you begin your catamaran charter in Šibenik, or simply stop off there along your navigation from Split or elsewhere in Croatia, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the impressive Skradinski Buk waterfall, or Visovac Island, which is home to a Franciscan Monastery which has stood there since 1445 and is worth a visit! Thanks to a low price, this park sees visitors every day of the week, who wish to explore the length of the park and appreciate the raw natural beauty. A day spent here will mean you will rest well in the cabins of your yacht.

Beaches of Croatia

If you’re looking for a sandy paradise during your yacht charter, Croatia has always been a go-to. With thousands of islands scattered off the Dalmatian coast in the sparkling waters of the Adriatic, if you rent a catamaran from Šibenik, explore the length of the incredible beaches of Croatia during your week of sailing. Whether you’re looking for soft, white sands or wild, untouched, rocky bays, or classic golden sand beaches, there will be something for everyone. Moor your boat in the berths on Brac island and visit the iconic Zlatni Rat beach; a golden sandbar which stretches out into the sea to create a unique beach, with panoramic views at the tip! Spend the night in the comfortable cabins of your boat.

For a slightly different scene, continue your day sailing on your Lagoon catamaran from the marina of Sibenik to Brela Beach on Vrulja island, where luscious white sands are surrounded by pretty fig trees and olive groves. Or navigate your yacht charter to Kraljičina plaza on Nin Island; a great length of golden beach which disappears into the horizon. With several beach bars serving drink at a great price scattered along the shoreline and unbeatable mountain views across the water of Croatia, this beach is an unmissable anchorage for your catamaran charter!

Sailing Conditions

Navigating the Dalmatian coast on a catamaran is always a dream; with mild winds and glorious temperatures, sailing under the heat of the Mediterranean sun in Croatia is worth any price! Although you should keep an eye on details of weather during your yacht charter, as you don’t want to be caught off guard by stronger gusts of the Bura or Jugo winds. Your skipper should be aware of wind strengths, what your boat is capable of, and the weather forecast for the day or week. If you opt for a bareboat charter, check the weather the night before in your cabins before you leave the berths of the marina the following day. If you rent a boat from Šibenik, your sailing holiday in Croatia will be an adventure through charming islands, breathtaking natural beauty, and a glorious climate in which to cruise the sapphire waters of the Adriatic.

Getting There

Croatia is well connected, with multiple airports along the Dalmatian coast, your catamaran charter base won’t be far away. You can fly into Split or Zadar and take a connecting bus to your yacht charter in the marina of Šibenik, or you can inform your GlobeSailor advisor in advance if you would like a private transfer organized for you (at an additional price). Once you have reached the berths where your boat is ready, you can meet your optional skipper, plan out your week of sailing (day by day) and unpack your belongings on the Lagoon catamaran!