Renting a boat in Vodice & discovering the Dalmatian Coasts? We will find the perfect boat for you. Vodice is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Adriatic region. It is especially lucrative for lovers of extreme sports and sailing. For those arriving from distant countries, it is close to two international airports. Vodice lies at the coast in a wide bay. The town is proud of its traditions and has a rich cultural memorial heritage. It has won the „tourist flower” prize, which is donated to towns that have an especially wide range of tourist attractions. Hacienda Club, which is one of the most popular night clubs of the Adriatic region, is also to be found here. Lovers of sports can freely choose from exciting water activities, play beach volleyball, football, and basketball, but they can also cycle or scuba dive or try sea fitness, kayaking or rent a boat, yacht or powerboat.
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The town of Vodice is in the county Šibenik-Knin of Croatia. It lies in the heart of Dalmatia, 9 km from Šibenik’s centre in a beeline and 14 km on a public road, on the northwestern edge of Šibenik channel in a wide bay.
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
The popularity of Vodice was also greatly influenced by the construction of the port. The sea at the town, the islands, the river and the two national parks’ – Krka and Kornat – in direct vicinity have all reasoned to let the town receive visitors arriving via water. It is thus not surprising that Vodice’s port, ACI Marina is one of the most popular places for boats that look for a wide selection of holidays, entertainment and leisure. The port is in the northeast of the town in bay Vrulje and it is open all year round. It is protected by two breakwaters and has 290 water and 60 mainland places in the port. The port is easy to recognise from the Punta building and its access is assisted and marked by illuminated breakwaters and the local bell tower.
Vodice has excellent transport connections to other parts of the region on the main coastal routes. Don’t hesitate to organise a water trip, rent a boat and visit the islands and sights of the region! Our boat rent Vodice list The town of Vodice with its momentum and ever-changing life in motion will guarantee you an experience for life. This is your place, if you want parties and excitement or if you want to stimulate your adrenaline level with extreme sports. Vodice is again an ideal spot if you plan a family trip to introduce children to the world of sailing.
The marina has 273 sea berths and 55 land berths for boats up to 25 m in length. The depth of the seabed is 3, 5 m. There is also a laundry, restaurants and a refuelling station on site. ACI Marina Vodice is sheltered from all winds, except for the strong Jugo, which can cause strong waves. Vodice sailing, rent a boat Vodice
One of the biggest advantages of this beautiful marina is its convenient location. It is only a few km away from the historic centre of Šibenik. Moreover, it is protected against winds and waves. D-Marin Mandalina is awarded five Golden Anchors and a Certification. It has 429 seas and 50 land berths. Of these, 79 are designed specifically for superyachts. This is the only port in Croatia that can accommodate superyachts up to 140 m. Refuelling is among the quality services of the port.If you get hungry, there is a bar, a restaurant, and a grocery store on site. Sibenik sailing ,bareboat yacht charter Sibenik
Marina Tribunj has 220 seas and 150 land berths, all of which are equipped with running water and electricity. The marina can accommodate boats up to 26 m in length. The depth of the seabed is 4 m. Marina Tribunj is open all year round, and it also has Certification. Thanks to the circular shape of the nearby Lukovnic island, the marina is protected against winds. rent a boat Tribunj
ACI Marina Jezera has Certification. Thanks to its location, the marina is an ideal destination for sailors. It is located in a bay surrounded by picturesque hills that provide protection against winds. The marina has 225 sea and 60 land berths for boats up to 25 m in length. The depth of the seabed is 5 m. ACI Marina Jezera is open all year round. In addition to the most important services, you can also refuel your boat.
This protected and safe marina is located in the northwestern part of the island of Murter, in Hramina Bay. It has 370 seas and 120 land berths for boats up to 25 m in length. The depth of the seabed is 3, 5 m. Marina Hramina is open all year round. It offers quality services, including refuelling. Murter sailing, rent a boat Murter
The marina, located in the northeastern part of the Kornati archipelago, offers 120 berths for boats up to 40 metres long. They are open between April 1st and October 31st. In case the Bora is strong, it is recommended to anchor in the northern dock or use the mooring buoys. If the other strong wind, the Jugo is present, it is much more pleasant to anchor on the southern dock.
The marina of Biograd, which also has a certificate, can accommodate 705 boats with a length of up to 23 metres. The entrance is 40 metres wide, and the maximum depth is 6.5 metres. They have a 24-hour security service, boat maintenance, and a fuel station. There is also a restaurant with a capacity of 370 guests. sailing in Biograd na Moru, boat rental Biograd na Moru
Croatia’s largest marina has 1200 sea berths and 300 land berths for ships. The marina can accommodate ships up to 40 m in length and superyachts in transit up to 80 m. D-Marin Dalmacija is one of the best-equipped marinas in the Adriatic. There is a café, a bar, restaurants, a beach club, a maintenance and repair shop, and a grocery store on site. Also, there is a fuel station available. sailing in Sukosan, yacht charter Sukosan
You will find the town’s port in the central part of the shores of the Adriatic, in the centre of Zadar. They have 200 berths and 100 on-land facilities. They offer access to water, and electricity, and they have shower cabins, laundry services, groceries and restaurants as well. The port – which has a certificate – also has a fuel station. Zadar sailing, bareboat yacht charter Zadar
The SCT Marina Trogir has 256 berths for boats up to 90 metres in length. The depth of the seabed is 20 metres. There is drinking water, electricity, 24-hour security, free WiFi, laundry, refuelling station, and even ship maintenance is available. Trogir sailing, yacht charter Trogir
The ACI Marina Split offers 348 berths for yachts of a maximum of 90 m. The breakwater provides outstanding protection from the raging sea and the southern winds. The water depth is 8 m. There are restaurants, bars, laundries and a fuelling station. There are restaurants, bars, laundries and a fuelling station. Split sailing, bareboat charter Split.
The main advantage of the port is that it is not too crowded. There are showers, free WiFi, a nearby gas station, a café and a pizzeria. The Bay of Rogač is well protected from winds, which mainly blow in the winter months.
Visitors can choose from many fantastic beaches in Vodice. Most beaches are ideal for families with children, as they have special shallow coastal parts, but young people who want to party will not get bored here either. Entertainment will not be finished by sunset, bars offer great programs to the young ones, which may last even until the morning hours. You can find many boat rental opportunities on the beaches. Be brave and rent a yacht to visit the nearby beaches, for example, Zamalin or Bristak near Tribunj! Our yacht charter Vodice list
Plava Beach is one of the most beautiful tourist centres of Vodice. It was honoured by the blue flag distinction that symbolises clean seawater. The beach is 4 km long from Hotel Punta to Tribunj. Visitors can enjoy many activities at the beach with clean water. You can choose from many sports activities including volleyball, gliding, sailing, banana rental, jet-ski, tennis, etc., but also the scuba diving and sailing schools are organised here during the summer.
Vodice’s Hangar Beach is one of the best-equipped beaches of the Adriatic Sea that can contribute to your Croatian holiday experience besides the Sun and the sea. You can find cafés, restaurants, fast food restaurants, healthy food stores, shops with sports and sea equipment, outdoor showers and public dressing rooms there. You can rent summer beds and parasols to make your rest more comfortable. The beach has a part that is separated especially for the elderly and for families with kids. This section of the beach is extended by entertainment facilities like a children’s railway, jumping boards and bouncy castles. The most popular bar on the beach is the Hookah bar, which has already hosted some world-famous DJs, making Hangar Beach very popular among young people. Hookah offers a rich nightlife that can go into the morning hours sometimes.
This is the official beach in the centre of Vodice for those arriving with dogs. The clean sea and nice pebbles, as well as the comfortable location, attract many dog owners and pets. However, there is no shower or fresh water at the beach and the area also lacks shadow, therefore much water has to be brought for your dogs. Since the beach is in the centre of the holiday resort, bars, restaurants and other facilities of your choice are very close.
Many historic sights and churches are to be admired in the inner city, but also in the outskirts. One of the oldest relics is the first church of the town, the Holy Cross parish, which operates as a gallery today. The church was mainly built with Gothic elements, however, a great part of these style marks have disappeared by now due to reconstructions. The Roman-Gothic font is unique in the diocese of Šibenik. The Saint John the Baptist church of Rakitnica was built on the Gradina hill in 1445. Its speciality is the bell tower.
Today only three masses are held here annually. The tower of Čorić in the heart of the town was built by the rich Fonda family from Šibenik in 1646. Today this is the only tower in the town, its fortress walls and towers have already been demolished. The castle that was built for defence purposes against the Turks was built-in 1509 and can be found on the Gradina hill above the town near the Saint John the Baptist church of Rakitnica. The castle was demolished during the Cretan War at the end of the 17th century since then you can only visit its ruins.
The Adriatic Sea has a Mediterranean climate with much sunshine, a dry and hot summer and a mild and humid winter. Vodice weather information
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 Vodice. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.
The wind rose for Vodice shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Vodice shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.
Day 1. Vodice (ACI Marina Vodice) – Kaprije (Kaprije Buoy Field) 15, 93 km (9, 90 nm), Day 2. Kaprije – Žirje 12, 13 km (7, 54 nm), Day 3. Žirje – Rogoznica (Marina Frapa) 31, 19 km (19, 38 nm), Day 4. Rogoznica – Primosten 9, 79 km (6, 08 nm), Day 5. Primosten – Zlarin (Marina Zlarin) 18, 73 km (11, 64 nm), Day 6. Zlarin – Šibenik (Marina Mandalina) 7, 79 km (4, 84 nm), Day 7. Šibenik – Prvić (Prvic Luka Mooring Buoys) – Vodice (ACI Marina Vodice) 15, 56 km (9, 67 nm)
Day 1. Vodice – Jezera (Murter) 12, 54 km (7, 79 nm), Day 2. Jezera – Zadar (Marina Tankerkomerc) 53, 00 km (32, 93 nm), Day 3. Zadar – Ilovik 67, 13 km (41, 71 nm), Day 4. Ilovik – Veli Rat (Marina Veli Rat, Dugi Otok) 43, 70 km (27, 16 nm), Day 5. Veli Rat – Mali Iž (Iž) 33, 52 km (20, 83 nm), Day 6. Mali Iž – Žut (ACI Marina Zut, Kornati) 22, 45 km (13, 95 nm), Day 7. Žut – Kaprije (Kaprije Buoy Field) – Vodice (ACI Marina Vodice) 57, 28 km (35, 59 nm)
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