A marina gives you power, water, showers and help with mooring; a buoy or anchor gives you quiet and a swim from the boat. A good week mixes them: two or three nights in a marina or harbour, the rest on a buoy or at anchor.
1. Four kinds of night
| Where | What you get | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Marina | power, water, showers, a marinero helps you moor | highest; e.g. ACI Jezera 120–€132/night |
| Town quay | a berth on the quay, often water and power, the village next to the boat | harbour fee by length |
| Buoy | a quiet bay, swimming, the seabed protected | e.g. ACI Žut 60–€70/night (up to 12 m) |
| Anchor | the most freedom, no services | free; the park ticket inside a park |
Source: ACI marinas price list 2026 · checked Nov 2, 2026
2. Mooring stern-to
1Rig fenders and stern lines before entering the marina, on both sides.
2Approach stern first and slowly; one person hands the stern lines to the marinero or makes them fast on the pontoon.
3Pick up the lazy line from the pontoon and walk it to the bow; tension it only once the stern lines are fast.
3. Arriving in season
In July and August, marinas and the buoys in popular bays fill up by mid-afternoon. Arrive by 15:00, book a berth the day before, and call the marina on VHF or by phone when you are 15–20 minutes away. How to anchor when there is no room is in the guide Anchoring in the Kornati.
Frequently asked questions
Which ACI marinas are near Biograd?
Žut and Piškera in the Kornati, Jezera on Murter, Vodice and Skradin; Piškera is open from 1 Apr to 31 Oct, and its berth includes the park ticket. The Žut piers have been closed since 25 Jun 2026; the buoy field is open.
How do I tie up to a buoy?
Pass the line through the buoy’s eye and back aboard, doubled; never with one end only.
Can I anchor anywhere for the night?
Outside the parks mostly yes, except in harbours, fairways and prohibited zones. In Kornati National Park only in the bays on the park’s list.
