A week from Trogir: Primošten, Šibenik, the Krka waterfalls
A week along the mainland with no open-sea crossing: north-west from Trogir along the coast, up the Krka river to Skradin and back through the islands of the Šibenik archipelago. About 95 nm in legs of 11–20 nm — two to four hours a day. It suits a first week skippering your own boat and crews with children: unlike the week from Split there is no crossing to Vis, and the nights are in marinas, town harbours and on buoys.
Day by day
ACI Marina Trogir
- Trogir43.514, 16.248
Take over the yacht at ACI Marina Trogir on Čiovo, across the bridge from the old town and ten minutes from Split airport. Dinner in Trogir, a Romanesque town on an islet listed by UNESCO.
Trogir → Primošten
- Primošten43.585, 15.923
- Marina Kremikmarina43.570, 15.941
West through the Trogir channel, past the Drvenik islands and the Rogoznica peninsula. Primošten is an old town on a peninsula with a church at the top, surrounded by Babić vineyards on stone terraces. Moor on buoys or at the town harbour mole, or in Marina Kremik two miles south.
Primošten → Šibenik → Skradin
- Šibenik43.734, 15.890
- Skradin (Krka)43.816, 15.921
- D-Marin Mandalina (Šibenik)marina43.719, 15.898
Through St Anthony's Channel below St Nicholas Fortress into Šibenik — lunch on the waterfront below the Cathedral of St James — then about nine miles up the Krka, past Zaton and across Prokljan Lake. Skradin sits at the national park boundary, where the water is already almost fresh; spend the night at the ACI marina.
Skradin: waterfalls → Vodice
- Vodice43.757, 15.778
In the morning, the national park boat from the Skradin quay to the Skradinski Buk falls: wooden walkways over the cascades, best before the crowds. After lunch, back down the river, through St Anthony's Channel and north-west to Vodice: an ACI marina and a lively resort waterfront.
Vodice → Žirje
- Žirje (Stupica Vela)43.634, 15.691
- Kaprijetown quay43.687, 15.707
- Muna (Žirje)town quay43.662, 15.657
Past Prvić and Kaprije south-west to Žirje, the outermost inhabited island of the Šibenik archipelago, with only open sea beyond. Spend the night on buoys in Stupica Vela on the south-east coast.
Žirje → Rogoznica
- Rogoznica (Marina Frapa)43.530, 15.963
South-east along the outside of the islands to Rogoznica. Marina Frapa lies in a deep enclosed bay, one of the best-sheltered on this coast; nearby is the karst lake Zmajevo Oko, the Dragon's Eye.
Rogoznica → Trogir
- Trogir43.514, 16.248
Back east past Drvenik to Trogir: fuel and handover, with the evening for the old town and Kamerlengo fortress.
Coordinates are approximate, for the harbour or bay. Paste them into Google Maps or a chartplotter, and check the chart and pilot book before you moor or anchor.
Good to know
- Krka: private boats can go up the river only as far as Skradin; above it is national park. You reach the falls on the park boat, which is included in the entry ticket; in July and August buy tickets online in advance. Swimming at Skradinski Buk is not allowed.
- Wind: in summer the daytime maestral blows from the north-west at 10–18 knots; the legs are short and along the coast, with shelter always close. In a southerly (jugo) the night in Stupica Vela is uncomfortable — move to Muna on the north side of Žirje or to Kaprije. Best months: May, June and September.
- Moorings: Skradin, Vodice and Rogoznica are marinas — book ahead in July and August; Primošten has buoys and the town mole, Žirje has buoys. In Croatia almost every night costs money unless you anchor.
- Logistics: Split airport is 7 km from Marina Trogir, about 12 minutes by transfer. Šibenik and Skradin are handy for a crew change: Split airport is about an hour's drive from there.
How to get to the marina
- ACI Marina Trogir
- Split (SPU) — 7 km, 12 min by car
10–20 min · €20–35 per car
Taxi or Uber/Bolt from the terminal: west to Trogir and over the bridge to Čiovo island, where the marina is — 10–15 minutes.
10–20 min · €30–45 per car
Fixed-price transfer: a name-sign meeting in arrivals and drop-off at the marina gate.
25–45 min · €2–4 per person
Promet Split city bus 37 from the stop on the main road by the airport to Trogir bus station, then a 10-min walk through the old town and over the bridge to Čiovo.
50–70 min · €5–9 per person
If you are already in Split: the Bura Line boat from Split waterfront to Trogir (calling at Čiovo), in season only, a few runs a day; no service in winter.
12–20 min · €25–55 per day
Rent at the airport — 12 minutes to the marina; for the week the car can stay in the marina car park (paid).
The marina is on Čiovo island, right across from the old town: a 10-minute walk from Trogir bus station, no taxi needed for that bit.
Prices are autumn 2026 estimates in euros; times are without traffic. Bus and ferry timetables change with the season, so check them before you travel.
When to go and what it costs in Croatia
Median € per berth per week from the agent's latest check, monohulls; each month's page has both boat types, a chart and boats departing that month.
Discounted boats in Croatia
All boats in Croatia
How long is the Trogir — Krka route and where do you stay overnight?
7 days and about 95 nautical miles in a loop, starting and finishing in Trogir. Overnight stops in order: Trogir, Primošten, Skradin (Krka), Vodice, Žirje (Stupica Vela), Rogoznica (Marina Frapa). The longest leg is day 2, 20 nm.
How do I get to the marina for the Trogir — Krka route?
The route starts and finishes at ACI Marina Trogir. The nearest airport is Split (SPU), 7 km away. Fastest: taxi, 10–20 min, €20–35 per car. Cheapest: bus, 25–45 min, €2–4 per person.
When is the best time to sail the Trogir — Krka route?
Croatia's season runs May to October. July and August are the peak, with the highest prices; in June and September the sea is warm and boats and berths cost less. May and October are the shoulder months: cooler, with the odd bora or jugo, but the lowest prices of the season. From November to March most of the fleet is out of the water. By the agent's latest checks (monohulls), the cheapest month is March: a median of ≈€149 per berth per week. The most expensive is January, at ≈€205. The most boats with 20% off or more are in October: 70%. The agent checks the current month and the next five; each month has its own page with the numbers.
How much does a yacht for this route cost?
A whole boat in Croatia for a week starts from €627 in the agent's current selection: the cheapest discounted week departing in the next three months. Prices per berth by month are higher up the page; the boats are under “All boats in Croatia”.
Do I need a licence to charter a yacht?
For a bareboat charter (no skipper or crew provided), yes: a skipper's licence and, as a rule, a VHF radio certificate. Without a licence, we add a skipper, paid separately from the boat price.
What's included in the boat price?
Just the boat, for a week. Usually paid separately: transit log and final cleaning, fuel, marina fees, the security deposit (or deposit insurance), a skipper, cook and hostess if you need them, and extras (SUP board, on-board Wi-Fi, coffee machine, child safety netting).
