Rent a boat Dugi Otok

Location of Brbinj

It is located 19 km southwest of Zara in a beeline, from the village centre 21 km in a beeline, on a public road 27 km to the northwest in the middle of Dugi island. It is surrounded by two picturesque bays, Jaz and Lučina.
Brbinj is a very special holiday resort on the island of Dugi Otok. The place is beautiful, it is stoned and built of stone. This place is expecting you with long coastal promenades and bike and jogging paths. What you find here is surely unforgettable hikes, beaches off the track, sunshine and a calm environment.

Can you rent a yacht in Dugi Otok- do I need a license? The requirements.

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters, gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Trogir, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail from Trogir, one of the following qualifications is necessary: ICC (International Certificate of Competence), Int. IPC (International Proficiency Certificate, USA), NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials), RYA Day Skipper Course, valid Navigational and VHF licenses. Alternatively: ICC (International Certificate of Competence), Int. IPC (International Proficiency Certificate, USA), NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials, Int.) OR: [UK] RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Certificate or higher, [USA] Sailing ‘Basic Keelboat’ or higher, [DE] ‘Sportbootführerschein See’ or higher, [FR] le Permis Plaisance Additionally, the following documents are necessary: Valid travel documents: USA citizens: EU regulations mandate USA passport holders to have at least three months of validity beyond the planned departure date from Croatia., European Union (EU) citizens: No visa required. Canadian citizens: No visa is required for stays up to 90 days.
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper

Yacht charter Brbinj – the main ports

The bay’s port is fully protected from the winds of the Adriatic Sea and it is suitable for the mooring of smaller yachts. A ferry port operates here thanks to its excellent natural characters. The port offers a daily connection to Zadar, but in the summer main season is also on routes to Rijeka-Split-Grčka and Zadar-Ancona. Ferries to Brbinj are operated by a single company and they run to five destinations. In the main season, there are 8-10 trips daily.
In the southwest of the village, you can find Brbinjšćica-bay surrounded by giant rocks and many caves and this is one of the safest coast sections of Dugi Otok heading towards the open sea. This place is strongly recommended for those who want calm holidays far from hard-working every day, but also to young couples who want some romance. The picturesque landscape will give you a breathtaking experience and you should also try local gastronomy. Don’t hesitate, but start your unforgettable journey now! yacht charter Dalmatia, Dalmatia sailing routes

Brbiscica beach:

The narrow, natural beach with pebbles, Brbiscica lies about 3 km from Brbinj and it is a real hidden secret of the island of Dugi Otok. The beach is accessible by car on a narrow road or from the sea. The small bay is idyllic and silent. Along the coast, you can see an amazing landscape, steep cliffs and caves. There is no gastronomy, sports activity or other tourism infrastructure on the beach. The beach is ideal for romantic couples and dog owners and their pets.

Veli Žal:

Veli Žal is in the north of the island. This beach is opposite the island of Mežanj and about 10 km from Brbinj. The beach is characterised by the combination of fine white sand and small pebbles, but a part of the sea has rocks. Veli Žal is more than a kilometre long and it is uninhabited. This is a beach that can’t boast facilities like a beach bar, restaurants, or cafés. The colour of the sea is wonderfully blue and green and you can often spot dolphins swimming on the horizon. You can use Veli Žal parking lot for free on the coast bordered by thick pine trees, or you can arrive by sea, on a yacht or boat too.

Brbinjšćica:

Brbinjšćica is bay southwest of the town of Brbinj that you can find in the northeast of the island Dugi Otok. In Brbinjšćica bay you see giant rocks and many caves and this is one of the safest coast sections of Dugi Otok heading towards the open sea. The hidden bay that is less famous is also popular as a scuba diving place. Since it is in an isolated place, don’t forget to prepare food and drinks.

Sights in Brbinj

Brbinj was writing its own history for 800 years. A part of its cultural heritage is in connection with Glagolitic priests who were supporters of Croatian writing in history. Brbinj is located between two picturesque bays, the Jaz and Lučina, which are ideal for travellers by boat. The place has a ferry link and a post office. In the southwest of the village, you can find Brbinjšćica-bay surrounded by giant rocks and many caves and this is one of the safest coast sections of Dugi Otok heading towards the open sea. It is worth visiting the churches of the village, especially the parish church honouring the martyrs Saint Cosmas and Damian, but you can also visit the strengthened house of family Soppe from the 16th century.

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Sailing in Brbinj: One of the most protected marinas in the region

The marina of Brbinj is located in the bay of Dugi Otok, and is perfectly [...]

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Mediterranean climate is typical along the Adriatic Sea with much sunshine, dry and hot summers and a mild and humid winter.

The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Brbinj. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.

The wind rose for Brbinj shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Brbinj shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.

1-week Brbinj sailing tour

We begin our trip in Brbinj, and this is where we will return after visiting the sights in Northern Dalmatia.

Day 1.Brbinj (Moorings with power & water) – Žman (Přístaviště) 16.00 km (9.94 nm), Day 2.Žman – Sali 6, 16 km (3, 83 nm), Day 3.Sali – Žut (ACI Marina Žut) 13.09 km (8.13 nm), Day 4.Žut – Mali Iž 22.45 km (13.95 nm), Day 5.Mali Iž – Zadar (Marina Tankerkomerc) 22.78 km (14.16 nm), Day 6.Zadar – Rivanj 19.59 km (12.17 nm), Day 7. Rivanj – Zvenirac – Brbinj

7 Days Brbinj yachting itinerary (longer)

Leaving from Brbinj, we are now headed towards the south on a route consisting of longer sections. We will sail to Krk where we can admire a Roman cathedral built sometime between the 11th and 12th centuries and the Frankopan Castle on Kamplin Square. Then, we will pass by the second-largest town on Rab Island, Lopar, as well as Sestrunj, which is among the most sparsely-populated islands in Croatia.

Day 1. Brbinj (Moorings with power & water) – Zvenirac 10.77 km (6.69 nm), Day 2. Zvenirac – Premuda 33.13 km (20.59 nm), Day 3. Premuda – Medulin (Privezište Puntica) 75.37 km (46.84 nm), Day 4. Medulin – Rabac 43.88 km (27.26 nm), Day 5. Rabac – Krk (Port Krk) 49.36 km (30.67 nm), Day 6. Krk – Lopar 24.02 km (14.93 nm), Day 7. Lopar – Sestrunj – Brbinj 98.77 km (61.37 nm)