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Marina guide
D-Marin Dalmacija Marina — at a glance
303 boats are available to book from D-Marin Dalmacija Marina — 99% of the boats in Sukošan (307 in all). The fleet is 196 sailing boats, 72 catamarans, 24 motor boats and 11 motor yachts. The most common models are Bavaria Cruiser 46 (21), Lagoon 42 (16), Bavaria Cruiser 45 (13), Bavaria Cruiser 37 (12), Bavaria Cruiser 40 (12) — 105 models in all. Built 2006–2026, 8.6–23.1 m long, 1–8 cabins, up to 14 guests. Day rates start from €103; the typical boat here is around €326 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
D-Marin Dalmacija in Sukošan is the largest marina in Croatia and the biggest charter base in the country by fleet size. Its pontoons fill an entire bay ten kilometres south of Zadar, with the Ugljan and Pašman islands sheltering the water outside and the Kornati a day’s sail away.
The marina
WhereBibinje–Sukošan, 23206 Sukošan — on the mainland coast between Zadar and Biograd, 20 minutes from Zadar Airport.
Berths & boatsCroatia’s largest marina, with over a thousand sea berths and dry berths on land; home to several of the country’s biggest charter fleets, sailing yachts and catamarans above all.
ServicesWater and electricity on the pontoons, fuel dock inside the marina, toilets and showers, laundry, boatyard with travel lifts, chandlery and technical services, shops, restaurants and a hotel on site, Wi-Fi.
Check-inSaturday to Saturday; boats are handed over in the late afternoon and returned by 9:00 the following Saturday — the exact times are on each boat’s page.
ProvisioningA supermarket at the marina gate and larger ones in Sukošan; the fresh market is in Zadar. Fuel and water inside the marina.
ParkingLarge paid parking inside the marina for the charter week, arranged through the charter company.
Other bases in Sukošan
- Brodogradilište Filipi 4 boats
Getting there
By air. Zadar Airport (ZAD) at Zemunik is about 15 km away — 20 minutes by taxi or transfer. Split Airport (SPU) is roughly two hours by road for crews arriving on a Split flight. By road. The A1 motorway exit Zadar 2 (Zadar-istok) is 15 minutes from the marina; the marina has paid parking for the week, reserved through the charter company. By bus. Zadar bus station has coaches from Zagreb, Split and Ljubljana; local buses to Sukošan run every hour or so, a taxi takes 15 minutes.
Sukošan before you cast off
Sukošan itself is a quiet village with a church on the hill and a beach either side of the marina. Zadar is 15 minutes away by bus or taxi: the Roman forum, the sea organ and the Greeting to the Sun on the waterfront, and the old town’s cafés for the evening before departure. The Krka waterfalls and the Vrana lake nature park are half-day trips by car for crews arriving early.
A supermarket sits at the marina gate and larger ones in Sukošan and on the Zadar road; the marina has a bakery, a bar and restaurants on the waterfront. Fuel is on the marina’s own dock.
A week from D-Marin Dalmacija Marina
Saturday — Sukošan → Ždrelac / Pašman channel (8 nm). Out of the marina and across to the Pašman channel for a first quiet night at Ždrelac or in one of the bays of Ugljan.
Sunday — Pašman → Telašćica, Dugi Otok (22 nm). South-west through the islands to the long inlet of Telašćica nature park; buoys in the bay, the cliffs and the salt lake a walk from the anchorage.
Monday — Telašćica → Kornati (12 nm). Into the Kornati national park: a permit is bought on entry; Levrnaka, Lopatica or Vrulje for the night with a restaurant pontoon or a buoy.
Tuesday — Kornati → Žut / Žinčena (10 nm). A short hop to the buoys and restaurants of Žut, the island outside the park where the anchorages are quieter and free.
Wednesday — Žut → Murter / Betina (14 nm). North-east to the Murter channel: marinas at Betina and Jezera, a supermarket run and a proper town for the evening.
Thursday — Murter → Sali, Dugi Otok or Iž (18 nm). Back north through the islands; Sali is a working fishing harbour, Veli Iž a village quay with a restaurant.
Friday — Iž → Sukošan (12 nm). A morning sail down the Ugljan channel to be back in the marina by the afternoon check-out window; refuel at the marina dock.
Types of boats at this marina
- Sailing boats 196 boats · from €103 per day
- Catamarans 72 boats · from €378 per day
- Motor boats 24 boats · from €240 per day
- Motor yachts 11 boats · from €928 per day
Ports near Sukošan
Zadar (101 boats · 11 km) · Biograd (20 boats · 17 km) · Drage (38 boats · 26 km) · Murter (46 boats · 34 km) · Pirovac (18 boats · 39 km) · Jezera (18 boats · 41 km) · Vodice (9 boats · 50 km) · Skradin (33 boats · 56 km) · All boats in Croatia
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from D-Marin Dalmacija Marina cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €103 and the typical boat is around €326 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €724. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter from D-Marin Dalmacija Marina?
303 boats are available to book from D-Marin Dalmacija Marina: 196 sailing boats, 72 catamarans, 24 motor boats and 11 motor yachts. The most common models are Bavaria Cruiser 46, Lagoon 42, Bavaria Cruiser 45, Bavaria Cruiser 37.
How many boats are based at D-Marin Dalmacija Marina?
303 of the 307 charter boats in Sukošan are based at D-Marin Dalmacija Marina. The other bases in Sukošan are Brodogradilište Filipi (4).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 7 boats here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
8 of the 303 boats from D-Marin Dalmacija Marina are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from D-Marin Dalmacija Marina?
The nearest airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD), under 10 km away as the crow flies; Split Airport (SPU) is about 100 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in Croatia?
Yes. Croatia requires a skipper’s licence recognised by the Croatian authorities plus a VHF radio certificate; both are checked at the base before departure. Without them, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page and joins you at the marina.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday. Boats are handed over from 17:00 on Saturday and returned by 9:00 the following Saturday; day charters start in the morning from the same pontoons.
Where can I sail in a week from Sukošan?
The Zadar archipelago and the Kornati: Telašćica, the Kornati park, Žut, Murter and Dugi Otok are all within a few hours, which is why the base has the largest fleet in the country.
Is the Kornati national park included in the charter price?
No. The park ticket is bought on entry (cheaper online the day before) and is paid by the crew, like fuel, mooring and the tourist tax.
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