All about Boat Rentals in Šibenik
Šibenik is a fantastic sailing location, with so much reachable by boat. There are a multitude of islands with beautiful coves where you can snorkel or scuba dive. Venture along the coastline and stop at the delightful little villages that take your fancy or navigate to the Kornati Islands and explore Kornati National Park. With a boat rental in Šibenik, you can discover Croatia from a different point of view and use your accommodation as a form of transport to travel comfortably on the magnificent Adriatic Sea.
Sailing Areas in Šibenik
In Šibenik, Marina Mandalina is the main marina and is the only superyacht Marina in the country. You can find
yacht rentals here among other boat rentals.
Skradin (mainland behind Šibenik) - ACI Marina Skradin
To the north-west of Šibenik on the mainland coast, we rent boats in the following marinas:
Vodice - ACI Marina Vodice
To the south-east of Šibenik on mainland:
Marina Kremik
Rogoznica - Marina Frapa, Perla Resort Rogoznica
We also have many boat rentals, including
sailing boat rentals, on the island of Murter to the north-west of Šibenik:
ACI Marina Jezera
Marina Betina
Marina Hramina
Climate and Sailing Conditions in Šibenik
Much like other Mediterranean areas, Šibenik experiences hot and dry summers, with spring and autumn also providing pleasant sailing weather. The average temperature in July and August summer months peak 30°C, heating up the Adriatic Sea to over 20°C.
In general, winds in summer are not very strong. Šibenik is a great location for beginner sailors as the area is fairly calm and also sheltered by the Kornati Islands. The bora wind is the strongest wind in this area, although predominantly in winter.
Itinerary Ideas for Šibenik
With the Kornati islands so close, island hopping is irresistible in this Adriatic oasis. Tailor your itinerary to your own pace and sail to your desired islands and islets of choice.
Motorboat rentals are perfect for island hopping and exploring, allowing you to get to your destination quicker, in an utterly luxurious manner.
Šibenik itself is a beautiful Croatian city with a national park nearby as well as many wine vineyards and olive tree plantations where provincial wine and olive oil is cultivated. You can visit various vineyards for tours and sampling of these fine Croatian creations. St. James’ Cathedral is one of Europe’s largest religious buildings built solely from stone as opposed to with brick or wood structure. If you’re looking for the perfect instagram snap, St. Michael’s Fortress has incredible panoramic views including the Kornati Islands. The fortress is also used frequently as a venue for many concerts and events held throughout the year.
There are other towns where you can visit or even rent your boat from along the coastline near Šibenik. For example, Rogoznica, one of Croatia’s most beautiful and safest harbours due to the shelter of land shielding strong winds from the area. This charming fishing village used to be the island Kopara.
Vodice is another beautiful sailing location within close proximity to numerous islands. We also boat rentals here and in surrounding areas. From Vodice, you can sail to Kornati National Park on a bright sunny morning, the distance is approximately 18 nautical miles.
Travel Tips for Šibenik
The closest airports to Šibenik are Split Airport (SPU) 50 km away and Zadar Airport (ZAD) 79 km away. Driving from either airport will take approximately one hour, whereas bus journeys average at two hours.
