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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Marina guide
Marina Zadar — at a glance
79 boats are available to book from Marina Zadar — 81% of the boats in Zadar (97 in all). The fleet is 58 sailing boats, 12 motor boats and 9 catamarans. The most common models are Elan Impression 45 (7), Bavaria Cruiser 46 (6), Bavaria Cruiser 37 (6), Bavaria C38 (6), Bavaria Cruiser 34 Style (4) — 46 models in all. Built 2001–2026, 5.3–15.6 m long, 1–6 cabins, up to 12 guests. Day rates start from €120; the typical boat here is around €254 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
Marina Zadar sits on the Jazine inlet a short walk from the old town peninsula, with the Ugljan channel and the Zadar archipelago directly outside the harbour and the airport twenty minutes away.
The marina
WhereIvana Meštrovića 2, 23000 Zadar — the Jazine inlet on the north side of the old town.
Berths & boatsYear-round city marina with sea and dry berths; sailing yachts and catamarans of the Zadar charter fleets.
ServicesWater and electricity, fuel dock, toilets and showers, laundry, boatyard with lift, chandlery, restaurant, Wi-Fi.
Check-inSaturday to Saturday; late-afternoon handover and 9:00 return, times on the boat page.
ProvisioningSupermarkets a short walk away and the green market in the old town.
ParkingPaid parking in and around the marina, reserved through the charter company.
Other bases in Zadar
- D-Marin Borik 14 boats
- Diklo Port 3 boats
- Zadar Port 1 boat
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD), about 10 km from the base as the crow flies; Split Airport (SPU) is about 105 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 Zadar page.
Types of boats at this marina
- Sailing boats 58 boats · from €120 per day
- Motor boats 12 boats · from €210 per day
- Catamarans 9 boats · from €297 per day
Ports near Zadar
Sukošan (275 boats · 11 km) · Biograd (22 boats · 28 km) · Drage (64 boats · 37 km) · Murter (45 boats · 45 km) · Pirovac (13 boats · 50 km) · Jezera (18 boats · 52 km) · Vodice (9 boats · 61 km) · Skradin (33 boats · 66 km) · All boats in Croatia
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter from Marina Zadar cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €120 and the typical boat is around €254 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €840. 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 Marina Zadar?
79 boats are available to book from Marina Zadar: 58 sailing boats, 12 motor boats and 9 catamarans. The most common models are Elan Impression 45, Bavaria Cruiser 46, Bavaria Cruiser 37, Bavaria C38.
How many boats are based at Marina Zadar?
79 of the 97 charter boats in Zadar are based at Marina Zadar. The other bases in Zadar are D-Marin Borik (14), Diklo Port (3), Zadar Port (1).
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?
3 of the 79 boats from Marina Zadar 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 Marina Zadar?
The nearest airport is Zadar Airport (ZAD), about 10 km away as the crow flies; Split Airport (SPU) is about 105 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.
Which Zadar base should I choose?
Marina Zadar and Borik are in the city, walking distance from the old town; D-Marin Dalmacija in Sukošan has the largest fleet and choice of boats, 20 minutes from the airport. The sailing area is the same.
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