Croatia Sailing Adventure: Split to Dubrovnik

Croatia Sailing Adventure: Split to Dubrovnik

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Croatia Sailing Adventure: Split to Dubrovnik

8 Days Starting in Split and ending in Dubrovnik

Visiting: Split to Brac, Brac to Vis, Vis to Hvar , Hvar to Lastovo , Lastovo to Korcula, Korcula to Mljet , Mljet to Elafiti Islands to Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

ZSRU

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

15-99 years

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Sailing

From: $2378

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Become immersed in Croatia's natural beauty while sailing the stunning Adriatic coast. Mix lazy days of swimming and beach going with time spent exploring medieval fortresses, sitting in lively restaurants, wandering cobbled streets and hiking to ancient ruins. Wind down in the evening and fall asleep onboard the boat, being lulled to sleep by the sound of lapping waves.

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.

  • Explore beautiful Split, where tradition, modernity and a variety of European influences come together. A visit to the Diocletian’s Palace reveals some of the Adriatic Coast’s most important surviving Roman buildings.

  • Bliss out on Brac’s world famous Zlatni Rat beach, a spit of white sand jutting out into turquoise waters.

  • Opened to the public only in 1989, the island of Vis boasts coastal scenery and a military history just waiting to be discovered. Also, the local vugava wine is rather nice.

  • Stari Grad, Hvar’s Old Town, is quite literally one of the oldest towns in Europe, and a charming one at that. It provides a great base from which to explore the island.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Split To Brac

Location: Split to Brac

Accommodation: Overnight Yacht

Dobro Dosli! Welcome to Croatia. Your adventure begins in Split with a group meeting at 3 pm. If you arrive early, take the chance to see what makes Split the soul of Dalmatia. There are the impressive ruins of Diocletian's Palace, Split's most imposing structure, to explore or markets just outside the palace walls. After your meeting, you’ll head to the local supermarket to buy supplies for your trip, then board the yacht and sail to sunny Brac – the largest island in central Dalmatia. Take a leisurely cruise along the distinctly Mediterranean 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 2: Brac To Vis

Location: Brac to Vis

Accommodation: Overnight Yacht

After a breakfast onboard, bid farewell to Brac and set sail to Vis – the furthest island from the mainland. On the way, you might stop in for a swim near Milna or the island of Solta. 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.

Optional Activities:
-Vis - Island tour
-Vis - Wine tour

Day 3: Vis To Hvar

Location: Vis to Hvar

Accommodation: Overnight Yacht

Have breakfast onboard, then make your way slowly to Hvar. Along the way, you might stop at the Pakleni Islands or Stoncica for a swim. After arriving in Hvar 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 4: Hvar To Lastovo

Location: Hvar to Lastovo

Accommodation: Overnight Yacht

Make breakfast onboard the boat this morning and then set sail for the day. Make a stop around Lovista or Scedro for a morning swim, and then cruise along to Lastovo. On the way, explore some of the 46 islets and reefs around the island’s edges. Over 70% of Lastovo is forested, making it the perfect place to stretch your legs after a day spent at sea. There's also Venetian architecture from the 15th and 16th centuries and high number of churches to find in your free time.

Day 5: Lastovo To Korcula

Location: Lastovo to Korcula

Accommodation: Overnight Yacht

Sail through the jewel-like waters to Korcula this morning, stopping at Badija or Polace for a refreshing morning swim. 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 6: Korcula To Mljet

Location: Korcula to Mljet

Accommodation: Overnight Yacht

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.

Optional Activities:
-Mljet - Bike rental (per hour)
-Mljet - Mljet National Park Entrance fee

Day 7: Mljet To Elafiti Islands To Dubrovnik

Location: Mljet to Elafiti Islands to Dubrovnik

Accommodation: Overnight Yacht

Depart the picturesque Mljet and head to the hidden paradise of Elafiti Islands. Made up of three main islands – Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan – the olive groves, citrus trees and ancient ruins will provide a scenic backdrop for lunch. Then, sail on towards Dubrovnik, you will arrive at marina near Komolac. You can then head into Dubrovnik for your final night with the group – there’s a regular bus service – or stay close and enjoying dinner and drinks at the lovely marina. The choice is all yours!

Day 8: Dubrovnik

Location: Dubrovnik

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. If you’re flying out of Croatia today, please don’t book a flight earlier than 3 pm in case your arrival is delayed due to weather conditions.

Please note that the sailing times listed above are a guide only and subject to change. They are dependent on weather and sailing conditions.

What's Included

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

Included Activities

Transport

This is a sailing adventure so our time is spent on board a monohull yacht. You may be asked to assist on-deck, particularly when coming into or leaving port. No experience is necessary, but getting to know some 'sailing language' might help to get you into the spirit of the adventure.Bow - front of the boatStern - rear of the boatPort - leftStarboard - rightDeck - outside, upper area of the boatHull - the main part or body of the boatKeel - part of the boat under water that keeps the boat stable and stops it capsizingMainsail - the large sail attached to the mast and boomMast - the big vertical pole that supports the mainsailBoom - the big horizontal pole attached to the mainsail, coming off the rear of the mast (swing from side to side)Jib, headsail, genoa, foresail - smaller sail near the front of the boatSheet - ropes used to control the sailsBooty - another word for pirate treasureLines - other ropes on the boat (ropes are never called ropes on yachts)Spinnaker - large extra sailTrim the sails - adjust the position of the sails when the wind changes strength or directionTiller or wheel or helm - used to steer the boatHelmsman - person steering the boatRunning - sailing with the windTack - turning the bow of the boat when sailing through the windJibe - turning the stern of the boat when sailing through the windFigure-eight knot - the stopper: often used at the end of lines to stop them getting away.Bowline (knot) - strong and dependable knot that is commonly usedClove Hitch (knot) - not as secure it is often used to attach an object to a line

Accommodation

This trip is accommodated entirely on board a yacht of between 48ft to 52ft. A typical yacht for 8 travellers is equipped with 4 double share cabins, 2/3 shared bathrooms and 2 showers. Our boats are real yacht’s and this is a real sailing trip. Yachts are designed to keep sleeping areas to the absolute minimum of space, while maximising common areas as much as possible.Rooms are allocated on arrival by our skipper according to group composition, which means it is not possible to reserve or guarantee any specific berth or cabin. Single passengers will be paired up with another passenger of the same gender, which will mean sharing a double cabin with a double mattress. Everyone including the skipper shares the bathrooms on board. There is no twin share bedding on this yacht.While not everyone may feel entirely comfortable living in such close quarters, those who are looking to revel in the adventure and exhilaration of an authentic sailing trip usually find any discomfort from cramped living conditions is more than made up for by the whole experience.ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION:Please note that the majority of our sailing trips start and/or finish at a marina or port. For most of our destinations, we can provide transfers between the airport/hotel and the port/marina. Please check the joining and finish point information in the trip notes for details.ELECTRICITY:While there should be electricity on board throughout your trip the voltage is likely to vary widely, from 12V to 220V, and when in port or moored we are dependent on the supply available. Please be aware that the supply may not be sufficient to power some electronic devices all the time and that you may need a voltage adapter or similar (such as portable inverter used in cars). On some trips it may be possible to charge devices ashore at restaurants or resorts, however this is not guaranteed.WI-FI:Please note that our sailing boats do not have Wi-Fi. You will be getting off the boat and visiting towns regularly so you will be able to connect with the outside world then.

Important Information

This trip is onboard a mono hull sailing yacht. We use 2 types of sailing yachts for these departures, an Omega Kiss and an Aqua Kiss. Both yachts are of a similar standardSTART TIME:This trip starts on Day 1 in Split at 3pm.ACCOMMODATION ONBOARD THIS SAILING YACHTThis trip is accommodated entirely on board a yacht of between 48ft to 52ft. A typical yacht for 8 travellers is equipped with 4 double share cabins, 2/3 shared bathrooms and 2 showers. Our boats are real yachts and this is a real sailing trip. Yachts are designed to keep sleeping areas to the absolute minimum of space, while maximising common areas as much as possible.Rooms are allocated on arrival by our skipper according to group composition, which means it is not possible to reserve or guarantee any specific berth or cabin. Single passengers will be paired up with another passenger of the same gender, this will mean sharing a double cabin with a double mattress. Everyone including the skipper shares the bathrooms on board.While not everyone may feel entirely comfortable living in such close quarters, those who are looking to revel in the adventure and exhilaration of an authentic sailing trip usually find any discomfort from cramped living conditions is more than made up for by the whole experience.ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION:Please note that the majority of our sailing trips start and/or finish at a marina or port. If you have pre-booked any additional accommodation through us, you will need to make your own way to the joining point on day 1 and from the finish point on the final day. We do not provide transfers between hotels and the port/marina. Please check the Essential Trip Information for details.HOT WEATHER:Summer temperatures can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius, which can be uncomfortable for those not used to the heat. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.MINIMUM AGE:The minimum age on this trip is 15. Please note that triple cabins are not available. If travelling with a child, the child will need to share with one of the adults, and the other adult will share with another adult passenger or purchase a single supplement.PASSPORT DETAILS:Please provide full passport details at time of booking including exact name as per passport, date of birth, nationality, issue and expiry dates as these are essential for booking services on this trip.TRIP KITTY:On this trip it's compulsory to contribute to a kitty of EUR100 per person. The kitty is an on-ground payment put into a central fund managed by travellers. It helps fund for breakfast and lunch on the boat and other small items such as ice, water, snacks and drinks. Travellers are responsible for the preparation of these meals onboard and to shop at port where supermarkets are often very close to the mooring. Kitty amounts are subject to change to reflect local price increases. On day 1, the skipper will talk through the kitty and how it will be managed (by yourself or fellow travellers) The kitty will be collected when you arrive at the welcome meeting or in stages throughout your trip.

Mode of Transport

This is a sailing adventure so our time is spent on board a monohull yacht. You may be asked to assist on-deck, particularly when coming into or leaving port. No experience is necessary, but getting to know some 'sailing language' might help to get you into the spirit of the adventure.Bow - front of the boatStern - rear of the boatPort - leftStarboard - rightDeck - outside, upper area of the boatHull - the main part or body of the boatKeel - part of the boat under water that keeps the boat stable and stops it capsizingMainsail - the large sail attached to the mast and boomMast - the big vertical pole that supports the mainsailBoom - the big horizontal pole attached to the mainsail, coming off the rear of the mast (swing from side to side)Jib, headsail, genoa, foresail - smaller sail near the front of the boatSheet - ropes used to control the sailsBooty - another word for pirate treasureLines - other ropes on the boat (ropes are never called ropes on yachts)Spinnaker - large extra sailTrim the sails - adjust the position of the sails when the wind changes strength or directionTiller or wheel or helm - used to steer the boatHelmsman - person steering the boatRunning - sailing with the windTack - turning the bow of the boat when sailing through the windJibe - turning the stern of the boat when sailing through the windFigure-eight knot - the stopper: often used at the end of lines to stop them getting away.Bowline (knot) - strong and dependable knot that is commonly usedClove Hitch (knot) - not as secure it is often used to attach an object to a line

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    Our yachts have a small Zodiac on board, which is used to transport travellers to shore if we need to anchor in the bay. However, we will most often overnight in the small marinas on each island we visit, so the Zodiacs aren’t used. Zodiacs can sometimes be awkward to climb in and out of, but a sense of humour and a can-do attitude are all you need.

    This is an adventure on board a real yacht, which means living spaces, cabins, bathrooms and showers need to be shared with other passengers. Sleeping quarters can be relatively compact, but you will spend most of your time above board in the open air.

    Please note that smooth sailing depends on the weather, so itinerary changes may occur at the last minute if the weather becomes unfavourable. You can trust your knowledgeable skipper to choose an alternative route or activity if any changes are made.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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