Mali Losinj (Losin) - Docking
This attractive town is in one of the most sheltered natural harbors in the northern islands. It sits in the part of the island where it narrows.
The harbor can be entered from either the west coast or from the east, through the Prolaz Privlaka, an artificial canal. The canal is 3m deep and is spanned by a swing bridge which opens twice a day (9 am and 6 pm). As the canal is only 7m wide, significant waves can build up in strong winds.
Also be aware that the current between Losinj and Cres can be significant. A survey in advance of entering is advisable.
There are waiting for buoys at the southern end of the canal.
This long harbor has a fetch of about 3nm, so in northerly winds, some berths can be uncomfortable.
There is a marina north of the canal, one south of the canal and the old marina in town. An early arrival is recommended as this is a popular stop for yachts.
In town, there are also 2 quays where yachts can moor. The west quay is just in front of the Port Captain’s office, north of the YC Marina. Yachts can go alongside here for clearance and/or overnight in 5-6m.
The quay on the E side of the harbor, which used to be too low for use by yachts, has now been improved and mooring rings installed. Yachts can go alongside in 3-4m.
Both these quays tend to subject to wash from commercial traffic.
There is nowhere to anchor here.
Susak
This small, green island lies just 6nm to the west of Mali Losinj. There is a good anchorage in the sheltered bay on its eastern side. The small port here has two grocery stores; the larger one being at the harbor. There is also a fish market and a post office. In addition, LPG is available.
Last updated: December 2017
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Posted on the main Croatia page by Reinhold:
Losinj will always for me be a beautiful island with interesting bays and places to vist. However, I will never try and enter the city harbour of Mali Losinj again (located in the centre of the town). (N44.533013, E14.467355)
Reason – In August 2017 I wanted to enter this harbor for the 3rd time in 2017, always with about 4-8 people on board. This time they refused me and many other sailboats a berth. The reason we got from the staff and their “boss” (I talked with him several times in 2017, thus knew who he was) was that we didn’t have a length of 25m or more. Me and my crew did not believe what we heard.
My boat is a 43.5 ft catamaran and there were 3-4 places for a catamaran open and about 10 monohulls.
There was a pretty strong thunderstorm approaching and we were lucky to get the last berth in (private) “Marina Losinj on the E side of the bay just beside the refuling station. We were pretty lucky because many boats had to get out of the bay before the storm set in.
This “Marina Losinj” is a bit away from the town but has a nice restaurant on the second floor, good food at reasonable prices, and great views over the bay.