Krka and Skradin by yacht · ≈ 34 NM from Biograd
- Krka National Park
- ≈ 34 NM, about 6 h 30
- river limit 8 kn
- Best: May, Sep
From Šibenik harbour the Krka leads upriver through a canyon and the Prokljan lake to Skradin, home to an ACI marina and an entrance to the national park. You do not take the yacht to the Skradinski buk falls: from April to October the park boat, included in the ticket, runs there, or you walk the 3.4 km trail.

- From Biograd
- ≈ 26 NM to Šibenik and ≈ 8 NM up the river to Skradin
- Berth
- ACI marina Skradin, 180 berths, all year; 144–€160/night
- Ticket
- per person: €40 Jun–Sep (from 15:00 €30), €20 Apr, May, Oct
- Speed
- max. 8 kn from Martinska to Skradin
- Fuel
- none in Skradin; fill up in Šibenik
- Nearest route
- Šibenik, Krka and the islands in 7 days
The Krka ticket is paid per person, not per yacht; children aged 7 to 18 €15 (Jun–Sep), under 7 free. Source: Krka National Park price list 2026 (npkrka.hr). Berth: up to 13 m Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct, up to 14 m Jul–Aug; catamarans +100%. Source: ACI marinas price list 2026 · checked Nov 2, 2026
The Krka from the yacht
From Biograd to Šibenik it is ≈ 26 NM; you enter Šibenik harbour through St Anthony’s Channel, where the speed limit is 8 knots and sailing is prohibited. From the Martinska harbour light to Skradin the rules for the Krka estuary apply: 8 knots at most, on the right-hand side of the fairway, overtaking only on the other vessel’s port side and without making a wake.
The river is marked with red and green lights; in places the channel narrows to 100 and 80 m, and the left bank is shallower. In the Prokljan lake the route passes Cape Oštrica (green light), and the lights on Cape Lukovo and Cape Dut mark the entrance to Skradin harbour. From Šibenik to Skradin it is ≈ 8 NM, about an hour and a half for a yacht.
- Anchoring is prohibited in St Joseph’s Channel and in the Skradin channel from Cape Oštrica to Skradin.
- Upstream of Skradin bridge navigation in the park is not allowed without the park’s approval; the yacht stays in Skradin.
- Swimming is prohibited in the park, Skradinski buk included; it is allowed only at the marked spots at Stinice, Remetić and below Roški slap.
- There is no fuel station for boats in Skradin; the nearest is ≈ 8 NM downriver, so fill up in Šibenik.
ACI marina Skradin has 180 berths and is open all year; you lie on the quay right by the village, and a grocery shop is about 300 m from the marina. You buy the ticket at the park office in Skradin or in advance online; with it you board the park boat to Skradinski buk and back. A 3.4 km walking and cycling trail also leads from Skradin bridge to the falls.
Does the yacht pay to enter Krka National Park?
No. Krka charges a ticket per person, and you pay the marina for the berth. The yacht does not enter the park above Skradin bridge.
Can you anchor on the river?
Not in St Joseph’s Channel and not from Cape Oštrica to Skradin. For the night, take a berth in ACI marina Skradin or in Šibenik.
Does the park boat run out of season?
The Skradin – Skradinski buk boat runs from 1 April to 31 October. Outside those dates you walk the 3.4 km trail to the falls.
Places to visit
distance from Marina Kornati, over sea and river
Skradinski bukTravertine cascades and wooden walkways; by park boat from Skradin or 3.4 km on foot≈ 34 NM + park boat- SkradinThe town by the marina and the park entrance; a grocery shop 300 m from the berth≈ 34 NM
- Lake ProkljanA wide brackish lake on the way, between the canyon and Skradin≈ 30 NM
- ŠibenikThe Cathedral of St James and St Nicholas Fortress, both UNESCO-listed; more on the Šibenik page≈ 26 NM
Marinas and harbours
NM from Biograd over sea and river · shelter: bora (NE) and jugo (SE)
The Šibenik, Krka and the islands in 7 days route on the map as far as Šibenik; the river to Skradin is not drawn. Coastline © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
| Place | Type | From Biograd | Bora (NE) | Jugo (SE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACI marina Skradin | marina | 34 NM | good | good |
| Šibenik, Mandalina marina | marina | 26 NM | good | good |
| Vodice, ACI marina | marina | 21 NM | good | fair |
Routes that pass here
day by day from Marina Kornati
- Šibenik, Krka and the islands in 7 days6 sailing days · ≈ 62.4 NM · harder
Available yachts for the Krka · Any week
departure from Marina Kornati, ≈ 34 NM to Skradin · charter for 6 people
AnadeaElan Impression 40 · 2017 · 3 cabins€2,344Charter · Jun 26 – Jul 3+ €330 mandatory at the base
DespacitoElan Impression 40 · 2018 · 3 cabins€2,496Charter · Jun 26 – Jul 3+ €330 mandatory at the base
MaloiElan Impression 40 · 2018 · 3 cabins€2,496Charter · Jun 26 – Jul 3+ €330 mandatory at the base
MonaElan Impression 40 · 2018 · 3 cabins€2,496Charter · Jun 26 – Jul 3+ €330 mandatory at the base
Photos: Skradin BW 2024-09-30 13-53-26, Berthold Werner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Krka national park - 2021-07-28 - Waterfalls - 2591, PierreSelim, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0