If you’re starting from Split and want the coastline to feel progressively wilder, heading north is the move.
The week opens in the sheltered waters around Šibenik, shifts into Kornati’s stark island scenery, then carries on to the Kvarner islands—Rab, Krk, Cres and Lošinj—where the atmosphere becomes a touch more Riviera: longer promenades, calmer evenings, and beautifully clear bays.
Key Points
- A 14-day itinerary beginning and ending in Split.
- Highlights include the Šibenik archipelago, Kornati National Park, Zadar, and the Kvarner islands (Rab, Krk, Cres, Lošinj).
- The loop can be sailed in the reverse order depending on weather, berth availability, and the rhythm you prefer.
Who is it Suitable For?
Great fit if you like variety without constant packing and unpacking.
- Guests who want real “open-horizon” scenery (Kornati) but still enjoy a few well-chosen town evenings (Zadar, Lošinj).
- Families and mixed groups who appreciate sheltered-water cruising early in the trip.
- Travellers who’d rather spend afternoons swimming and drifting between coves than chasing nightlife.
Practical Details
- Duration: 14 days / 14 nights
- Embarkation/Disembarkation: Split
- Best time: May–October
- Flexibility: This is a sample itinerary — the final routing depends on weather, berth availability, and your preferences.
- Onboard services: What’s included is defined once a specific yacht is selected.
Itinerary
Day 1 — Split → Šolta (Maslinica)
- A gentle first cruise to settle in, with an optional swim stop off Čiovo or Drvenik in calm conditions.
- Overnight in Maslinica for an easy first evening.
Day 2 — Šolta → Primošten (or Rogoznica)
- Cruise north with time for a long lunch and a swim stop along the way.
- Primošten offers a classic stone-town evening; Rogoznica is a calm, sheltered alternative.
Day 3 — Primošten/Rogoznica → Šibenik archipelago (Zlarin / Prvić)
- Short, comfortable cruising through sheltered waters.
- Overnight on Zlarin or Prvić for low-key island charm.
Day 4 — Šibenik archipelago → Kornati (Levrnaka / Lavsa)
- Enter Kornati waters and spend the afternoon exploring coves and bays.
- Overnight in a protected Kornati anchorage; dinner ashore is possible at a konoba depending on the chosen bay.
Day 5 — Kornati (full day)
- Keep the day open: swim, paddleboard, and move as little—or as much—as you feel like.
- Option to add Telašćica on nearby Dugi Otok for a different landscape and calmer bays.
Day 6 — Kornati / Dugi Otok → Zadar
- A scenic run toward the mainland with flexible swim stops.
- Evening in Zadar Old Town for a relaxed promenade and dinner.
Day 7 — Zadar → Pag (Novalja or Pag Town)
- Head north with time for a swim along the outer islands.
- Choose Novalja for an easy harbour night or Pag Town for a more traditional setting.
Day 8 — Pag → Rab (Rab Town)
- A comfortable passage into the Kvarner islands.
- Rab Town is a lovely evening stop: walkable, pretty, and consistently good for dining.
Day 9 — Rab → Krk (Krk Town / Punat)
- Island-hop toward Krk with flexible swim stops in sheltered coves.
- Overnight in Krk Town for atmosphere, or Punat for a calmer, well-protected option.
Day 10 — Krk → Cres (Cres Town / Valun)
- Cruise through clear water and quieter coastline.
- Choose Cres Town for a gentle evening ashore, or Valun for a more intimate bay setting.
Day 11 — Cres → Lošinj (Mali Lošinj)
- A scenic run south along Cres toward Lošinj.
- Overnight in Mali Lošinj for a slightly more elegant, Riviera-style evening.
Day 12 — Lošinj → Silba / Premuda
- Turn back toward the outer islands, with plenty of room to choose the best swim stops.
- Overnight on Silba (car-free, relaxed) or Premuda (quiet and simple).
Day 13 — Silba/Premuda → Murter (Jezera)
- Cross back into central Dalmatia with a rewarding “blue-water” day.
- Overnight in Jezera for a calm harbour and easy access to bays nearby.
Optional adjustment: If you’d like a freshwater day, we can swap this night for Skradin (Krka) — timing and berths permitting.
Day 14 — Murter → Šolta (swim stop) → Split
- Head back toward Split with a swim-and-lunch stop around Šolta or the Drvenik/Čiovo bays.
- Arrive in Split for a comfortable final evening on board.
Distances (approx. miles)
- Split → Šolta (Maslinica): 12
- Maslinica → Primošten: 22
- Primošten → Zlarin / Prvić: 16–20
- Zlarin / Prvić → Kornati (Levrnaka / Lavsa): 22–30
- Kornati local cruising (between coves): 5–12
- Kornati / Dugi Otok → Zadar: 18–28
- Zadar → Pag (Novalja/Pag Town): 28–35
- Kornati / Dugi Otok → Zadar: 18–28
- Zadar → Pag (Novalja/Pag Town): 28–35
- Pag → Rab: 18–22
- Rab → Krk (Krk Town/Punat): 12–18
- Krk → Cres (Cres Town/Valun): 18–22
- Cres → Mali Lošinj: 22–28
- Mali Lošinj → Silba / Premuda: 22–30
- Silba / Premuda → Murter (Jezera): 38–45
- Murter → Split (via Šolta swim stop): 38–45
