Day 1: Arrival

Arriving at the marina in the Zadar region, you're welcomed by the charter team, who take you to your yacht to check in and unpack, and answer any questions about the boat. Most harbours have a beach with a relaxed beach club nearby. With its 11th-century buildings, beautiful boulevard, countless cafés, bakeries and shops, Zadar is well worth a visit.

Day 2: Murter Bay

Everyone and everything on board? Time to head southeast towards Murter and the surrounding area. The route runs through the Pašman Channel, between the mainland and the island of Pašman. With its many anchor bays, it's a great spot for a stop and a refreshing swim. The marina, with good facilities, sits close to the old town centre, with plenty of terraces and shops within walking distance.

Day 3: Vodice

After a route through the Šibenik archipelago and the anchor bays around islands like Zmajan and Tijat, you'll moor here at the marina or town quay. The lively centre, with bars open late, several restaurants and the "Hacienda" nightclub, offers plenty for the evening.

Day 4: Skradin

Time for something completely different. You'll sail into the heart of Krka National Park. A highlight of these fantastic waters is the stunning Krka waterfalls, where you can cool off in freshwater. A free water taxi runs from the marina to the falls, and it's also a lovely walk through the quiet forest. In the evening, try the traditional local dish: peka.

Day 5: Zlarin

Today there's plenty of time to enjoy Skradin a little longer. Around midday, head off via the channel past Šibenik and cross to the island of Zlarin, known for its coral-harvesting history. For a good meal, try Konoba Aldura, with views of your yacht and the setting sun.

Day 6: Primošten

The picturesque old part of this fishing village, where you'll moor, once sat on an island now connected to the mainland by a causeway. Charming historic fishermen's cottages and sections of the old town walls have been preserved. Choose from the cosy taverns, or take a refreshing dip in the clear water of the bay. Primošten's bay also has mooring buoy options.

Day 7: Maslinica

Depending on the wind, sail via the north or south side of the island of Šolta to its western coast. In the sheltered bay of the fishing village of Maslinica, you can anchor or moor at the town quay. A cluster of small "Robinson" islands sits nearby, waiting to be explored, and the cosy bars around the picturesque harbour have a relaxed maritime feel.

Day 8: Trogir

Enclosed by fortress walls, this town dates back to the 13th century and sits in a beautiful spot between the mainland and the island of Čiovo. Trogir has churches, historic townhouses, museums and countless sights, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. A wander through the narrow lanes, sunlit courtyards or the cathedral bell tower is well worth it.

Day 9: Free sailing day

A rest day to explore Trogir by daylight, or make a short crossing to the island of Drvenik. Consider this your free sailing day.

Day 10: Rogoznica

The village across the bay doesn't share the marina's polish, but Rogoznica has plenty of restaurants and bars of its own. Fancy some luxury and calm instead? Head to Marina Frapa. There are also anchoring options behind the village, just watch for shallow patches.

Day 11: Vrulje

A spectacular sail, often close-hauled, takes you into the heart of the peaceful Kornati islands, an uninhabited, dramatic landscape. You can stay overnight in the small settlement of Vrulje, home to just five families and three small restaurants, the largest village in the Kornati islands.

Day 12: Telašćica Bay, Dugi Otok

A stunning bay within the national park (with plenty of mooring buoys) on the island of Dugi Otok. Covered in maquis and pine, it's one of the best known of the Kornati archipelago's 89 islands. Ideal for swimming and unwinding. The cliffs on the island's southern side can be reached on foot, with breathtaking views.

Day 13: Sali

After two beautiful sailing days along the outer edge of the Croatian islands, head back in to spend the night in the village of Sali. A tourist town on Dugi Otok with a thousand years of fishing history, Sali is still, at heart, a small town: five restaurants, four shops, one hotel and a post office.

Day 14: Back to the home port

Round the western side of the island of Ugljan to return to the home port in the Zadar region. Anchor by the island of Galešnjak along the way, known for its heart-shaped coastline and currently one of the most photographed islands in the world.