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Adriatic Nautical Guide
A practical guide for anyone putting to sea: where to berth, where to refuel, where to drop anchor and what weather awaits you out there.
- islands, islets and rocks
- 1,246
- km of coastline
- 6,278
- marinas and harbours in the guide
- 219
- bays and anchorages on the map
- 4,356
Nautical guide
Chapters of the guide
Each chapter answers one question you ask yourself before casting off.
- 01
Where to berth?
Marinas in Croatia
A map and list of marinas with contacts, number of berths, VHF channels and services.
219 marinasOpen chapter - 02
Where to refuel?
Boat fuel stations
Stations on the coast and in marinas where a boat can come alongside and refuel.
49 stationsOpen chapter - 03
Where to drop anchor?
Anchorages and bays
Selected anchorages with wind shelter, seabed type and buoys, plus a map of bays.
4,356 baysOpen chapter - 04
Where to sail?
Sailing routes
Ready-made itineraries for a weekend or a week: legs, miles and places to spend the night.
8 routesOpen chapter - 05
What is the sea like?
Weather and winds on the Adriatic
Live wind, gusts, waves and sea temperature, plus a guide to bura, jugo and maestral.
15 live pointsOpen chapter - 06
Which island to choose?
Croatian islands
All the larger Croatian islands with outline, area, population, harbours and anchorages.
84 islandsOpen chapter - 07
Where to go for a day?
Boat trips
Day-trip destinations: the Blue Cave, the Kornati, the Blue Lagoon, the Elafiti and more.
13 tripsOpen chapter - 08
How do I reach an island without a boat?
Public transport: ferries and boat lines
State ferry, passenger boat and catamaran lines with route, operator, journey time and the official timetable.
54 linesOpen chapter - 09
Who rents boats near my marina?
Boat rental companies on the map
A map of the companies and owners who rent boats along the coast, with their contacts and the number of boats.
2 companiesOpen chapter - 10
Which rules apply at sea?
Sailing rules
Speeds, distances from the shore, lights and collision avoidance in brief.
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The sea right now
Wind and waves at five points along the coast. The data is refreshed every half hour.
All data and the forecast- Pula4knJugo0.1 m
- Mali Lošinj7knOštro0.1 m
- Zadar4knLebić0.0 m
- Split3knPulenat0.1 m
- Dubrovnik3knPulenat0.6 m
Day-by-day itinerary
Follow a tried and tested route
Day by day, with the miles and the places to spend the night.
Split, Hvar and Vis: a week in central Dalmatia
The classic one-week route from Split: Brač, Hvar and the Pakleni islands, Vis and Komiža with the Blue Cave, then back via Stari Grad and Šolta.
Kornati and Telašćica: a week among a hundred islands
An easy one-week route from Biograd through the densest archipelago in the Mediterranean: Dugi otok and Telašćica, Kornati National Park, Žut, Murter and Vrgada.
Dubrovnik, Mljet, Korčula and Lastovo: a week in the south
A week from Dubrovnik for more experienced crews: the Elafiti, Mljet National Park, Korčula town and Lastovo Islands Nature Park, returning via Mljet and Lopud.
Nautical guide
Frequently asked questions
What is the Boating.hr Nautical guide?
A free guide to boating on the Croatian Adriatic. It brings together marinas, boat fuel stations, anchorages and bays, sailing routes, live weather and winds, the Croatian islands and boat trips, all tied together by maps and cross-links.
Where does the data in the guide come from?
Marinas, fuel stations and bays are taken from OpenStreetMap, island data from the Croatian Hydrographic Institute and the census, live weather from the Open-Meteo service, and the official marine forecast from DHMZ, the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service. The routes, trips and anchorage descriptions were prepared by the Boating.hr editorial team.
Can I rely on the guide for navigation?
No. The guide is for planning and information. For navigation use the official nautical charts and pilot books of the Croatian Hydrographic Institute, together with current forecasts and the notices of the harbour master's offices.
Do I need a licence to skipper a rented boat?
Most boats require a valid boat skipper licence and, for boats with a radio station, a VHF certificate. If you do not have them, you can rent the boat with a skipper. The requirements are stated in each listing.
Safety
Emergency at sea
Croatia's national maritime search and rescue coordination centre (MRCC Rijeka) is on watch 24 hours a day. Save the number before you set off.
- 195Maritime search and rescue
- VHF 16Distress and safety calls
- 112Single emergency number
Before you call, have ready the boat's position (coordinates or the nearest headland, island or bay), the number of people on board and a description of the problem. A call to 112 is put through to the maritime rescue centre.
Get out on the water yourself
Find a boat directly from its owner and arrange the rental with no commission.
The information is for guidance only and does not replace official nautical charts, pilot books or forecasts. Check the current conditions and regulations before you set off.