About the Kornati flotilla
The Kornati flotilla takes you through the islands of the Sibenik archipelago to the bottom of the Kornati National Park. It is intermediate sailing, ideal for those who have a little previous experience.
Quick Choices - Sibenik flotillas
| Base: Skradin Difficulty: Intermediate Airport: Split/Zadar |
| Split flights: | Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Bristol, Manchester & Belfast |
| Zadar flights: | Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester & Bournemouth |
| Qualifications: | to sail yourself: minimum RYA Day Skipper Practical or ICC plus one person with VHF certificate. |
| Other options: | Skippers available or combine your flotilla with an RYA sailing course. |
This one week route sails from Sibenik. The route takes in some small towns, interspersed with villages of just a few hundred inhabitants.
So it is a little livlier than the Brac route which runs on the alternate weeks. But there is still a focus on harbours and anchorages in preference to marinas where this is possible. This helps keep the mooring fees down.
The route includes Murter, often considered the “capital” of the Kornati National Park. There is a chance to further explore the Park on your free sailing day when options include Luka Zut, Piskera and Smokvica.
Another highlight of the week is Tribunj. The town here was originally built on an island, now joined to the mainland by a narrow stone bridge. Other stops include Kaprije and Zirje, both small sparsely populated islands. Though the facilities at these stops are not as extensive as elsewhere, that is part of the charm. They are great places to relax and chill out.
2025 Dates
| Flotilla | May | June | July | August | Sept |
| Kornati | | 28th | 12th 26th | | 6th |
Flotilla itinerary
| Day | Miles | Destination |
| 1: Sat | 0 | Check in. |
| 2: Sun | 12 | - Kaprije
The small green island of Kaprije is named after the capers that once formed the mainstay of the economy. The island is car free so it’s wonderfully peaceful.
The population numbers only about 150. Most live in the only the only village, also called Kaprije. In addition to the capers, the island has relied on fishing, grape cultivation and olive ... Read more
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| 3: Mon | 13 | - Murter / Hramina (Murter)
For a town of 2000 people, Murter packs a lot in. It’s the capital of the island, and by reputation, of the Kornati National Park: The inhabitants supposedly own most of the islands!
Murter has a host of shops and restaurants, as well as daily farmers and fish markets. With a number of churches, some Roman ruins, ... Read more
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| 4: Tue | 10 | Free sailing. Lots of options including- Smokvica
The island of Smokvica is a popular stopping off point for those heading north in to the Kornati National Park. There’s no ferry service so it’s lucky you have a yacht!
The large hill is worth a climb for the views from the top across the park.
There’s just one bay, Lojena, on the south side. It’s ... Read more
or- Piskera / Panitula Vela
Piskera is a small uninhabited island in the Kornati archipelago, inside the National Park. The Kornati Park is the high spot of many Croatia yacht charters.
Bizarrely, Piskela Marina isn’t actually on Piskera but on the adjacent island of Panitula Vela. No matter, the latter is also a small uninhabited island so you won’t miss anything!
The ... Read more
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| 5: Wed | 9 | - Muna (Zirje)
Uvala Muna is the main port for the island of Zirje. Zirje is the outermost island of the Sibenik archipelago and as such, probably the least visited.
Aside from the limited amount of tourism, the island is supported by its vines, figs and olive trees which are visible between the pines. A chance to see life ... Read more
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| 6: Thu | 9 | - Tribunj
Tribunj was once a small town on an island. The old town with its narrow streets and traditional stone buildings with colourful shutters remains the central attraction.
However it is no longer an island, being linked to the mainland by a narrow bridge. And the defensive walls that once surrounded it are long gone.
The old ... Read more
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| 7: Fri | 4 | - Zlarin
Known as the Coral Island, Zlarin is a lush island near the mouth of the Krk river. The island is clad with pine and cypress forests, figs and olives. You can walk peacefully along the 20km of roads as cars are prohibited.
The red coral for which the island is famed is largely exhausted. However, there’s still ...
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| 8: Sat | 0 | An early start to get back to base, check out and depart |
| Average | 10 | Note: you will do more miles than this! |
All routes may be subject to change for weather and operational reasons. Your Lead Crew will keep you advised during the week. Flotilla names may differ from those used by the operator.
