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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
D-Marin Dalmacija Marina — at a glance
271 boats are available to book from D-Marin Dalmacija Marina — 99% of the boats in Sukošan (275 in all). The fleet is 171 sailing boats, 71 catamarans, 22 motor boats and 7 motor yachts. The most common models are Lagoon 42 (16), Bavaria Cruiser 46 (12), Bavaria Cruiser 40 (12), Bavaria Cruiser 37 (11), Lagoon 46 (11) — 100 models in all. Built 2006–2026, 8.2–23.1 m long, 1–8 cabins, up to 14 guests. Day rates start from €114; the typical boat here is around €292 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. The nearest airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD), under 10 km from the base 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, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Sukošan page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Sailing boats 171 boats · from €114 per day
- Catamarans 71 boats · from €232 per day
- Motor boats 22 boats · from €170 per day
- Motor yachts 7 boats · from €1,707 per day
Ports near Sukošan
Zadar (97 boats · 11 km) · Biograd (22 boats · 17 km) · Drage (64 boats · 26 km) · Murter (45 boats · 34 km) · Pirovac (13 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 €114 and the typical boat is around €292 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €800. 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?
271 boats are available to book from D-Marin Dalmacija Marina: 171 sailing boats, 71 catamarans, 22 motor boats and 7 motor yachts. The most common models are Lagoon 42, Bavaria Cruiser 46, Bavaria Cruiser 40, Bavaria Cruiser 37.
How many boats are based at D-Marin Dalmacija Marina?
271 of the 275 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 — 1 boat 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?
15 of the 271 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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