Itinerary

Day 1: Dubrovnik – overnight sail

Your trip starts with your arrival at the port in Dubrovnik in Croatia. Please make sure you’re there by 4pm and are ready to go. A group meeting with your skipper and fellow travellers will be held at 4pm. The skipper will brief you on the trip ahead and everything you need to know including an orientation of the boat. T he magnificent walled city of Dubrovnik, one of Croatia’s most celebrated town, Considered the pearl of the Dalmatian Coast , Dubrovnik once rivalled Venice for its wealth and power. At its peak in the 15th century, Europe’s best architects and artists were drawn to Dubrovnik and created the Renaissance city. In 1667, after an earthquake the city was rebuilt in Baroque style. The devastating bombings of 1991 caused severe destruction to the old town of Dubrovnik, however the massive reconstruction effort afterwards bought this brilliant city back to its former glory. The best way to view Dubrovnik and its iconic red rooves and beautiful architecture, is with a walk along the city walls. After dinner tonight, we’ll embark on an overnight sail, bound for Ston.

Day 2: Ston – Mljet

Meals included: 1 breakfast, 6 lunches

We wake up this morning in Ston, a small fortified village on the Peljesac Peninsula which is famous for the impressive and intact town walls. The walls took 200 years to construct and at 5.5 kilometres, were the longest defence wall in Europe; their aim was to product the salt mining industry, an important part of the economy of the Republic of Dubrovnik. Salt mining remains an important industry today for Ston today. You can appreciate the charming medieval architecture with a wander around the town and you may wish to explore the Veliki Kastio, a large fortress on the south-eastern edge of the town. Around 1 kilometre north of Ston, is the smaller defence town of Mali Ston, built to protect Dubrovnik. Rising high above the village of Mali Ston and visible from a great distance, is the impressive Fortress of Koruna. Continuing our sailing sojourn in a south-easterly direction our next destination is the beautiful Mljet (approx. 3 hours). This green island is abundant with nature and the western half of the island has been protected as a national park since 1960 and is covered in thick, lush forest. Tourism is well managed on the island and the locals are proud to keep the natural beauty of their island and their old-age traditions, such as agriculture, wine and olive oil making, alive and well. The best activities on the island are those that allow you to explore the wonderful nature of the island. A visit to the island’s two lakes of Malo Jezero and Veliko Jezer is worthwhile; you might even like to take a boat ride to the Benedictine Monastery of St Marys which sits on a tiny islet on Veliko Jezero. On two wheels with the wind in your hair, why not hire a bike to explore the national park. Or for the history buffs, why not explore the ruins at Polace which include a Roman palace that dates back to the 5th century.

Day 3: Korcula

Meals included: 1 breakfast

Cruising north west through the Adriatic Sea we make our way towards Korcula (approx 6 hours). Korcula is one of Croatia’s largest islands with a mostly hilly terrain. One of the jewels of the island is the main hub, the medieval town of Korcula. The grey stone houses, the bright red rooves, the verdant green back hills and the deep blue Adriatic waters combine to make an idyllic destination and a typical example of a traditional Dalmatian village. You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to things to see and do on Korcula. Some favourite sites include the Tower of the West Sea Gate, the two Governors towers, the Cathedral Square and for those who enjoy art; the Abbey Treasury of St Mark is worth a look. Or perhaps some time on the beach is more your thing

Day 4: Ploce

Meals included: 1 breakfast

Today we enjoy a replacing day of sailing along the Peljesac Peninsula bound for the town of Ploce (approx 5 hours). Located on the tip of the Neretva River Delta, Ploce is a very important port town, for both Croatia and its inland neighbouring countries. We cruise the Neretva River Delta and explore this rich ecological and agricultural area which is home to a vast array of flora and fauna including hundreds of species of birdlife, many of which nest in the area. The entire delta area spans from Bosnia and Herzegovina into Croatia and covers an area of 20,000 hectares. The section of the delta in Croatia which makes up 12,000 hectares, splinters into three courses; a drop from the original twelve courses due to extensive land reclamation projects. The remaining Mediterranean wetlands consist of a landscape of plains, lakes, karst and marshes

Day 5: Hvar

Meals included: 1 breakfast

We farewell the mainland and continuing along the Neretvanski Channel bound for Hvar (approx 5 hours). We’ll moor at Hvar Town, a jewel of the Dalmatian islands with its 13th century medical town walls and magnificent Gothic edifices. The long waterfront promenade is a great place to sit back and enjoy a refreshing drink and do some people watching or perhaps enjoy some delicious local seafood. The marble streets of Hvar town are easy to negotiate and a wander to the town square will showcase remnants of a rich cultural and historic heritage and a once powerful marine empire.

Day 6: Brac

Meals included: 1 breakfast

We continue sailing on to the island of Brac (approx 5 hours), the largest of the Dalmatian islands with a dramatic Mediterranean landscape of steep cliffs sloping onto a rocky coastline. The island is blessed with a dry, hot climate, some of Croatia’s best beaches and pretty seaside villages. A symbol of the island is the many stone quarries, from which high-quality white stone has been mined since Roman times. The stone has been used for a myriad of important structures from Split’s Diocletian’s Palace to Washington’s White House. There’s plenty to see and do on Brac, we recommend a visit to the attractive old town of Bol, with its beautiful Zlatni Rat

Day 7: Split - Trogir

Meals included: 1 breakfast

Leaving island life behind, we up anchor and make our way to the city of Split. Split’s unique setting in the heart of the Dalmatian Coast with its backdrop of coastal mountains and its turquoise blue waters makes it one of Croatia’s most love destinations. A must-see here is the UNESCO World Heritage listed Diocletian’s Palace. Emperor Diocletian used the finest materials from the nearby Dalmatian islands as well as Italy, Greece and Egypt for the construction of his grand abode and today it’s considered one the world’s most impressive Roman ruins. After some time in Split, we sail westerly toward Trogir, passing the Gulf of Kastela and the fertile area of the Kastela Riviera; a stretch of shoreline dotted with seven defence castles dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. Trogir is a fantastic walled city with a maze of medieval streets and an attractive waterside promenade. Some interesting sites to see include the Venetian style Cathedral of St Lovro, the Renaissance Lucic Palace and the impressive medieval Kamerlengo Fortress. Alternatively you might prefer to sit in one of the esplanade’s many cafés and watch local life pass you by.

Day 8: End Primosten

Meals included: 1 breakfast

Farewelling Trogir this morning, the last leg of our journey is a short 2 hour sail to the town of Primosten along the peninsula. Our trip comes to an end at approximately 10am this morning, after breakfast.

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