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Croatia Sailing Adventure: Dubrovnik to Split

Croatia Sailing Adventure: Dubrovnik to Split

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Experience the old-world charm of Croatia on a sailing odyssey from Dubrovnik to Split. Spend days cruising around impressive coastlines, exploring lush national parks, wandering through medieval towns or rolling off the boat into warm, turquoise waters to swim. Contrast this emergence into Croatia’s natural beauty with regular doses of the unique culture and tastes of the lively restaurant and bar scene, indulging in fresh seafood and regional wines while looking onto stunning coastal vistas.

Trip Name
Croatia Sailing Adventure: Dubrovnik to Split
Last Updated
2024-08-27
Days
8
Capacity
8
Highlights
  • What better way to see the historic towns, protected forests and stunning islands of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast than aboard a private yacht? All aboard for a week in paradise.
  • Set sail out of beautiful Dubrovnik. The World Heritage-listed walled city plays host to film crews every year.
  • Wander the length of car-free Lopud in the idyllic Elafiti Islands.
  • Discover the lush forests of Mljet, which are yet to be spoilt by mainstream tourism.
  • Visit Odysseus Cave where, according to legend, the king of Ithaca once found refuge after surviving a shipwreck.
  • take an optional winery tour on the Island of Vis and indulge in a few glasses of the local vino.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway. For sailing trips the itinerary will be subject to change depending on weather conditions. Your skipper will make the final decision to ensure safety at all times. Generally daily sailing time would not exceed 6 hours. Please note that we will endeavour to sail at all times but there may be times during the trip that we will use the sails and motor or just the motor. During the summer months in Europe, we are unable to pre-book a mooring berth at the marinas. Therefore, depending on availability, the place we stay the night may not be as per the advertised itinerary.

Day 1 - Dubrovnik to Elafiti Islands
Dobro Dosli! Welcome to Croatia. Your adventure begins in Dubrovnik with a group meeting at 3 pm. If you arrive early, why not take a self-paced walking tour of Dubrovnik – the undisputed jewel of the Dalmatian Coast. With the sparkling water of the Adriatic in the background, this picturesque, medieval city is full of character and perfect for wandering around on two feet (especially if you’re a Game of Thrones fan). After your meeting, you’ll head to the local supermarket to buy supplies for your trip, then board the yacht and sail the open waters of the Adriatic to the Elafiti Islands. Elafiti is made up of three main islands – Kolocep (known as the green island due to its 100 year old pine groves, carol-trees, olive groves and citrus trees), Lopud (this island has spectacular parks and beaches and is one of the best developed touristic islands in the Dubrovnik area) and Sipan (the largest of the island group with a long history full of stories and legends, considered one of the jewels of the area).
Day 2 - Elafiti Islands to Mljet
After breakfast onboard, set sail for the island of Mljet, stopping for a swim along the way. Legendary in ancient history as the island where the shipwrecked Odysseus lived for seven years, today the island is a haven of lush national park, forests and small villages. Since Greek sailors sought haven here from storms, the island has been inhabited by Illyrians, Romans, Slavs and Avars. In the 13th century the island was given to the Benedictine order who built a monastery in the middle of one of the island's western lakes – Veliko Jezero. When you arrive, perhaps rent a bike and cycle through the national park. Tonight, you could try the local wine – the fields and vineyards that dot the island are the foundation of the local economy, with Mljet's villagers producing wine and olive oil as they have been for hundreds of years.
Day 3 - Mljet to Korcula
Sail north through the jewel-like waters to Korcula this morning via the Peljeski Channel. Stop along the way for a refreshing morning swim, then sail on. Greeks settled in Korcula in the 6th century BC, but the town was also occupied by the Romans, Slavs and then the Venetians between 1420 and 1797. Even Napoleon was ruler for a while! As a result of all these influences, Korcula has a cosmopolitan Old Town. Alongside the idyllic beaches, you’ll have plenty of options for your free time. Ask your leader for the best dinner recommendations for a good feed.
Day 4 - Korcula to Hvar
Make breakfast onboard the yacht this morning and then set sail for the day. Make a stop around Lovista or Scedro for a morning swim and then settle in for an afternoon of beach hopping. Enjoy seafood fresh from the day's catch and kick back with cocktails on the waterfront as you sail around the scenic islands. You’ll make your way slowly to Hvar, where you can wander around the towns, home to some wonderfully preserved Renaissance facades. If you like, hike past dramatic jagged limestone cliffs and undulating farms, ancient olive groves and fields of rosemary and lavender. There’s also an option to cross the island by car to Hvar Town – often known as the ‘San Tropez of Croatia’.
Day 5 - Hvar to Vis
Today, you’ll cruise on to Vis – the furthest island from the mainland. Stop at the Pakleni Islands or Stoncica along the way for a swim. When you arrive, you can take an optional tour to learn about the island’s history – passing between Greek, Roman, Venetian, Napoleonic, Austrian and Italian hands. Visit nuclear fallout shelters, churches and vantage points with great views across the ocean. If you like, you can also take an optional winery tour and indulge in a few glasses of the local vino.
Day 6 - Vis to Brac
After breakfast, bid farewell to Vis and set sail to sunny Brac – the largest island in central Dalmatia. On the way, you might stop in for a swim near Milna or the island of Solta. With its distinctly Mediterranean landscape, Brac is famous for the white stone mined from the island’s quarries – cladding buildings as historic as Diocletian’s Palace in Split and as iconic as the White House in Washington DC. Take a leisurely cruise along the coast, soaking up the sunshine and the scenery. Then, weigh anchor and go for a dip in the sea or snorkel and spot sea anemones, crabs, sea urchins and small fish.
Day 7 - Brac to Split
In the morning, say goodbye to Brac and approach the palm-lined harbour of Split from its best side – framed by towering coastal mountains and the blue of the Adriatic. You’ll arrive in the city at approximately 3 pm, giving you time to explore the impressive ruins of Diocletian's Palace, Split's most imposing structure. Stroll the markets just outside the palace walls, then perhaps enjoy a final group dinner in this vibrant Croatian city to celebrate your sailing adventure!
Day 8 - Split
After breakfast aboard the yacht, your trip will end around 10 am. There are no activities planned for today and you’re free to depart at any time. *Please note that the sailing times listed above are a guide only and subject to change. They are dependent on weather and sailing conditions.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
17-05-202524-05-2025AUD $ 3,113-
24-05-202531-05-2025AUD $ 3,113-
07-06-202514-06-2025AUD $ 3,468-
14-06-202521-06-2025AUD $ 3,113-
21-06-202528-06-2025AUD $ 3,268-
05-07-202512-07-2025AUD $ 3,268-
12-07-202519-07-2025AUD $ 3,268-
19-07-202526-07-2025AUD $ 3,268-
02-08-202509-08-2025AUD $ 3,268-
09-08-202516-08-2025AUD $ 3,388-
23-08-202530-08-2025AUD $ 3,388-
30-08-202506-09-2025AUD $ 3,388-
13-09-202520-09-2025AUD $ 3,388-
20-09-202527-09-2025AUD $ 3,348-
23-05-202630-05-2026AUD $ 3,258-
30-05-202606-06-2026AUD $ 3,258-
06-06-202613-06-2026AUD $ 3,258-
13-06-202620-06-2026AUD $ 3,258-
20-06-202627-06-2026AUD $ 3,298-
27-06-202604-07-2026AUD $ 3,298-
04-07-202611-07-2026AUD $ 3,298-
11-07-202618-07-2026AUD $ 3,298-
18-07-202625-07-2026AUD $ 3,298-
25-07-202601-08-2026AUD $ 3,298-
01-08-202608-08-2026AUD $ 3,298-
08-08-202615-08-2026AUD $ 3,298-
15-08-202622-08-2026AUD $ 3,298-
22-08-202629-08-2026AUD $ 3,298-
29-08-202605-09-2026AUD $ 3,298-
05-09-202612-09-2026AUD $ 3,298-
12-09-202619-09-2026AUD $ 3,298-
19-09-202626-09-2026AUD $ 3,258-

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