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At a glance

Duration
9 days
Cost
$6500
Arrival Airport
Split (SPU)
Grade
river grade
Air Temp
27°C (81F)
Water Temp
25°C (77F)
Sailing
5
Hotel
3

Overview

Croatia is fast becoming the must-visit destination in Europe. It’s a country rich in natural beauty and nowhere is that more evident than the spectacular islands on the Dalmatian Coast. This beautiful coastline offers picturesque anchorages, fascinating history and gorgeous sailing conditions. You will sample an array of local cuisine in the many quality restaurants en route or delicious meals freshly prepared by your skipper and crew on board our 50-foot sailboat. End your trip visiting the ancient UNESCO World Heritage city of Dubrovnik. Add on an optional extension to visit beautiful neighbouring country Montenegro where we will raft the Tara River and explore Kotor old town.

Let us share this exciting destination with you.

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What you will be up to

1

Arrive into Split where your skipper will meet you and accompany you to your hotel in the picturesque old town of Trogir. We meet for a meal in one of the many excellent restaurants where your skipper will give you a run down on the next few days of your trip.

Included: Dinner

2

After breakfast, we head to the marina where you’ll board your yacht and the skipper will give you a full safety briefing. After a short sail, we reach the fantastic bay of Krknjaši on Drvenik Veli island.  Have a swim and enjoy lunch in the azure waters. The afternoon sees us sail the short distance to Solta where we anchor in a picture perfect bay before enjoying local delicacies at a nearby restaurant.

All meals included

3

Take a dive off the yacht for a wake up swim while the skipper prepares breakfast and freshly brewed coffee. Our planned destination for tonight is Starigrad, on the island of Hvar. Situated in a sheltered harbour, we  moor up and give you time to explore this historic town, one of Croatia’s oldest dating back to 385 BC. At night we enjoy one of the many seaside restaurants on offer.

All meals included

4

After a relaxed start to the day, we sail towards Otok Scedro, a remote island. Here if we are lucky, the local wine and olive oil producer will pop over for an on board tasting. Alternatively, have a swim or take the dinghy into shore for a short hike while your meal is prepared.

All meals included

5

Our hosts deliver freshly baked croissants and pastries direct to the yacht! Today our destination is the fascinating island of Vis, which until 1989 was entirely closed to tourism as it served as a Yugoslav military base. This ancient city delights history lovers, while fans of Mamma Mia may recognise it as one of the movie locations. You can watch the film in an outdoor theatre most evenings. Tuck into delicious local seafood or lamb but leave room for delicious ice cream from a hugely popular gelato shop.

All meals included

6

After breakfast at a seafont cafe, we sail from Vis to Solta for a relaxed day. It can be a wonderful place to take a swim in the middle of the calm clear seas, an experience many of our guests list as one of their highlights. Enjoy your last full day sailing. Dinner tonight on board the yacht.

All meals included

7

We depart our mooring off the island of Solta and have breakfast en route back to Trogir. Here once we say farewell to our yacht, we transfer by road to Dubrovnik and a look around this wonderful city. A spectacular meal out in one of the best restaurants in the city. Overnight in our old town hotel.

All meals included

8

This morning we take a morning paddle in Dubrovnik across to Loksum Island and back in time for breakfast.

The afternoon is yours to explore this magical city from the spectacular views from the gondola, to a walk around the ancient city walls. Overnight Dubrovnik.

No Meals Included

9

Depart Dubrovnik for your flight home, airport transfer included. (If you wish to extend your trip, we offer extensions to Montenegro and Balkans. Contact us for details)

No Meals Included

9 with Montenegro extension

If you choose to continue your Balkan adventure, today we have an early start as we drive to neighbouring Montenegro and the beautiful Tara River with almost unbelievable blue water. Enjoy breakfast before we head out on the river for several hours of easy rafting, including a riverside bar stop for refreshments. A hearty late lunch awaits us on our return. Relax in the rustic river side camp and enjoy reliving the rapids over a light dinner.

All meals included

10 with Montenegro extension

After breakfast, we drive to Kotor Old Town, situated at the head of the spectacular Kotor Bay. Explore one of the best preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean including its fortified walls and fortress. Get lost in the cobbled streets of this UNESCO World Heritage site, before we take you to a secret location for sunset drinks and canapes to take in a jaw-dropping view of the bay. Return to Kotor for dinner and your old town hotel.

Breakfast, sunset drinks and dinner included

11 with Montenegro extension

After breakfast at your hotel, we take in a high speed boat cruise exploring Boka Bay taking in the Lady of the Rocks church and museum, see Perast and Mamula island from the water, swim in the dazzling blue cave before getting dropped at Rose Beach, a hidden gem with beautifully clear waters. The day is yours to relax, swim, top up your tan or have a long lazy lunch. You’ll be picked up late afternoon and returned to Kotor, where we will enjoy a final meal together.

Meals include breakfast and dinner

12 with Montenegro extension

Depart Kotor for your return flight home. A transfer to Tivat airport, just ten minutes away, is included. Alternatives are Podjorica or Dubrovnik airports. Please talk to us to arrange a transfer if you choose one of these departure points.

No meals included

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Dates & Prices

DatesDuration
Saturday 7 June 2025 - Sunday 15 June 20259 days£4950€5950$6500
Saturday 21 June 2025 - Sunday 29 June 20259 days£4950€5950$6500
Saturday 5 July 2025- Sunday 13 July 20259 days£4950€5950$6500
Saturday 6 September - Sunday 14 September 20249 days£4950€5950$6500

FLIGHTS TO SPLIT, CROATIA

In order to give you increased flexibility for your vacation please call our UK or US office’s for advice on who to book your flights with. Alternatively, why not use your frequent flyer miles for your adventure? There are many options for your flight to Athens with Swiss, Lufthansa, BA Aegean or the Low Cost airline, Easyjet. Alternatively we have teamed up with GYT who can provide you with a competitive flight quote by filling out this form on the Water By Nature website. Please ensure you DO NOT book your flights until your trip is CONFIRMED.

PLEASE NOTE: Your arrival airport for this trip is Split (Airport Code SPU) and your departure Airport is Dubrovnik (DBV)

We have price and departure information about the following trips in Croatia (land prices only – flights not included). The minimum number of guests on this trip is four and the maximum number is eight. Private charters are available by request.

In order to secure your place, please pay your deposit  of $750 per person. The final balance is due 100 days before departure.

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What you should bring

We find most of our clients have in their possession already what is needed for a sailing trip. We have broken down here the items into what you’ll need on the yacht, on the river and in camp. An equipment list of what you will require for your adventure will be sent to you prior to your departure.

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Croatia – Sailing The Adriatic reviews

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Sailing Croatia

20th September 2024

The trip was what was as advertised and much more. The scenery was beautiful, the ports were charming, food and wine abundant on and off the boat. We had to make changes to our itinerary due to weather, Hamish and his first mate knew where to go and delivered a great alternative with safety always considered.

With Hamish’s and his first mate’s extensive sailing skills they made the sailing a real experience taking advantage of the wind available. It got pretty sporty at times!!

This was our third trip with Water by Nature, Rafting Nepal, and The Zambezi, both of which were amazing and I highly recommend to do. We ended our trip in Dubrovnik, stayed in a small boutique hotel in old town and had just the right amount of time to explore and tour the city, a great way to end the adventure.

We just got back and are already working on booking our next adventure with Water by Nature next year.

Dee T

Sailing in style!

19th September 2024

What a unique and wonderful adventure! I had never been sailing, and I was a convert. Hamish and his excellent first mate, Josh, catered to our every need. The champagne sailing was very peaceful, and our stays in the wonderful Croatian towns were interesting. Montenegro was an exceptional addition to this already amazing trip. I want to go back!

Mary Lockwood Crouch

Exceeded Expectations

21st August 2024

Our trip to Croatia and Montenegro exceeded all my high expectations. Hamish as usual had all the details covered so that we could relax and enjoy the beautiful sea, the delightful Island ports and all the fun onboard. We sailed each morning, stopped in a beautiful cove for swimming and luch and then sailed on to our mooring for the night. The food was amazing whether at small secluded restaurants just for the yachts, fine dining restaurants in the towns or a big grill on the boat.

I highly recommend the extension to Montenegro to see the fjords and to enjoy the wonderful rafting. Hamish had booked the best table on the very edge at the cliff above the city for sunset drinks at the end of our trip. What a great finale to the perfect trip packed with memories, experiences and new friends!

Bryce Johnson

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