Sakarun Beach
Sakarun is one of the island’s best-known beach areas. Plan how you will reach it from your arrival port or accommodation before travelling.
DUGI OTOK • SAKARUN BEACH • ISLAND PLANNING
Dugi Otok & Sakarun Beach
Plan the island as a complete journey: the correct departure point in Zadar, ferry or passenger connection, luggage, arrival area and island-side transport.
ISLAND GUIDE
Plan Dugi Otok without guesswork
Choose the right passenger or vehicle connection first. Then match the island area, luggage and local transport to your stay.
- CONNECTIONPassenger boat or vehicle ferry
- ISLAND AREASakarun and the north, or Sali and the south
- NEXT STEPCheck official timetables before sending a request
BLACK VIP DRIVE
Black VIP Drive ride requests
The temporary Black VIP Drive website is now available. You can send a ride request through the official website, by phone or through the Sakarun.hr contact form. A ride is confirmed only after availability has been checked directly and the details have been agreed.
Dugi Otok
Dugi Otok and Sakarun Beach
For current schedules, tickets, opening details and visitor rules, always check the official provider website.
Veli Rat, Božava and the north
The north of the island connects Sakarun with Veli Rat, its lighthouse area, Božava and smaller settlements such as Verunić.
Sali and Telašćica
The south of Dugi Otok offers Sali as an important local centre and access towards Telašćica. Passenger connections and local logistics differ from the Brbinj vehicle-ferry route.
With or without a car
The vehicle ferry uses the Gaženica–Brbinj route. Foot passengers should check the operator and departure point for their chosen line before travel.
Island transport and activities
Local transport, kayak, SUP or boat-related requests require manual confirmation with the relevant provider or local contact. Availability is not automatic.
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Gaženica – Brbinj
Jadrolinija’s vehicle-ferry line connects Gaženica and Brbinj. Its official page currently describes the crossing as approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes; schedules are subject to change.
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Passenger connections
Foot passengers should verify the operator, line and exact Zadar departure point. Not every island connection departs from Gaženica.
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Ask About Island Transport
Island transport and activities can be checked through a manual request. Availability is not confirmed automatically.
Official visitor information
For current schedules, tickets, opening details and visitor rules, always check the official provider website.
Plan Your Dugi Otok Visit
Choose the correct ferry or passenger connection, plan luggage and arrival details, then ask about island transport or activities when local coordination is available.