Dubrovnik to Split Gulet Cruise

Dubrovnik to the Elaphiti Islands Your cruise starts in Dubrovnik, the most beautiful city in Croatia. After boarding there is time to find a private bay for a first swim and the start of a memorable holiday: lying under the pines, swimming in clear water and enjoying good food in green bays. The first night is spent at one of the Elaphiti islands in the Dubrovnik archipelago.

Elaphiti Islands to Mljet After breakfast on the shady stern we sail to Mljet National Park. We anchor in picturesque Polače Bay, where you can enjoy fresh fish for lunch and swim in the clear water of the national park. In the afternoon you can visit Mljet's two salt lakes. On the Big Lake lies the small island of St Mary, with a fortified Romanesque monastery, an island within an island. Mljet is the most densely wooded island in the Adriatic, with old Aleppo pine forests, karst caves, sandy and gravel beaches and rare species, which is why its western part is a national park.

Mljet to Korčula We catch the morning breeze to Korčula. Before entering the harbour we anchor in front of Badija, a small island with an old stone monastery, beaches and restaurants, for lunch and free time; with luck you may see the deer that live freely here. In the afternoon we moor in front of Korčula town, the hometown of Marco Polo according to local tradition, where you can wander the narrow stone streets and find the best viewpoint for sunset. According to legend, Korčula was founded by the Trojan hero Antenor, and the oldest written monument in Croatia, in Greek, was found on the island.

Korčula to Vis After we moor in Vis harbour we recommend renting a scooter to explore this small but extraordinary island, or taking a day excursion around the island by van. A restaurant at the top of the island serves roasted lamb and vegetables from local farms, with a view of the sunset; the traditional dish is lamb cooked under a steel bell (peka), and there are other meat options too. Vis has plenty of pebble beaches and clear water, perfect for diving, windsurfing and other activities. The Greeks founded their colony of Issa here and planted the first vines. A Franciscan monastery stands on the remains of a Greek and Roman theatre, and many tunnels along the coast were built to hide submarines and military boats. South-west of Vis lies Biševo and its Blue Cave (Modra Špilja): when the sea is calm, the light turns the inside of the cave blue and anything under the water silver.

Vis to Hvar We sail to Hvar while you sleep or at breakfast, and moor in a quiet bay before visiting Hvar town, which has a long and rich history. You can have dinner in a restaurant or on board. In summer Hvar town is one of the most popular nightlife destinations on the coast, but it also has a Napoleonic-era fortress and one of the oldest community theatres in Europe, founded in 1612, on one of the largest Renaissance squares in Dalmatia. Stari Grad on Hvar was founded in 385 BC as the Greek colony of Pharos and sits at the end of a six-kilometre bay.

Hvar to Brač and Milna After breakfast on the stern we reach Brač, where we anchor in a hidden bay for some private time. In the evening we enter the deep bay of Milna and enjoy the town, built in a typical Mediterranean style with stone houses and neat little alleys. You can swim from the sand and gravel beaches, take a walk, shop, or have dinner in one of the restaurants, or let the yacht chef surprise you. Brač has been known for its high-quality stone since ancient times, and the White House in Washington was built of Brač stone.

Brač to Čiovo and Trogir On the last day of sailing we take a last swim around Čiovo island, known for its clear water and dense pine forest. After lunch and a siesta the gulet takes you to Trogir, a small town close to Split and its airport. The old town sits on a small island between the mainland and Čiovo and is UNESCO-protected for its beauty and historical importance. Wander its charming streets, buy presents and souvenirs, and enjoy the bars and restaurants.

Disembarkation After breakfast you disembark. Check-out is at 10:00.