Croatian Islands yacht cruise
“An eight day island odyssey on board a beautiful motor yacht, starting in Split and exploring the islands of Korcula, Mljet, Brac and Hvar. We also visit Dubrovnik on this cruise. Maximum 40 passengers on board. ”
Highlights
Split | Korcula Island | Dubrovnik | Mljet Island National Park | Peljesac peninsula | Kucisce | Hvar Island | Brac Island | Bol | Zlatni RatDescription of Croatian Islands yacht cruise
This Croatian islands yacht cruise really is a best of both worlds cruising holiday, as you take in both islands and mainland sites with time in the medieval cities of Split and Dubrovnik as well as some of the country’s most revered islands.Starting in Split, where the Diocletian's Palace is a must see, which creates the most magnificent centrepiece to this coastal city. From here we set sail for the island of Korcula, famous for being the birthplace of Marco Polo but also boasting an ancient fortified centre in Korcula town, with a Gothic-Renaissance cathedral at its heart.
Your next stop is all about natural rather than cultural heritage, and is the only island national park in Croatia: Mljet Island, with two stunning salt lakes on its interior making it a wonderful island for hiking or biking around. From here to Dubrovnik, an historic, heavenly and sometimes heaving city, we recommend taking the cable car from the Old Town to Srd Mountain for a great way to escape the crowds while getting breathtaking views of the city walls and Elaphiti Islands.
Heading back up north again we visit more island idylls, the first being Hvar, famous for its wealthy clientele but also for its beaches and walking paths way off the main tourist drag, where lavender fields and small fishing villages await. And last but not least, we visit the island of Brac, the largest island in the Dalmatian archipelago with the highest peak in the Adriatic, Mount St. Vid (780m). Visit the town of Bol and go swimming at one of Croatia’s most famous beaches, Zlatni Rat, a white limestone pebbled peninsula of pure prettiness.
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24 Apr 2021
£1149
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01 May 2021
£1175
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08 May 2021
£1170
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15 May 2021
£1175
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22 May 2021
£1265
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29 May 2021
£1265
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05 Jun 2021
£1265
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12 Jun 2021
£1355
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19 Jun 2021
£1535
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26 Jun 2021
£1535
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03 Jul 2021
£1535
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10 Jul 2021
£1355
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17 Jul 2021
£1355
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24 Jul 2021
£1355
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31 Jul 2021
£1355
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07 Aug 2021
£1265
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14 Aug 2021
£1265
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21 Aug 2021
£1535
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28 Aug 2021
£1535
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04 Sep 2021
£1535
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11 Sep 2021
£1535
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18 Sep 2021
£1535
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25 Sep 2021
£1355
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02 Oct 2021
£1175
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09 Oct 2021
£1175
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16 Oct 2021
£1175
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Travelling by train:
We offer the possibility of travelling by train from the UK (or other parts of Europe) to Croatia and can book this for you. Leaving from London you need to allow 2 days to travel in either direction, though you can of course spend longer and enjoy some of the cities and scenery en route. The train is usually via Munich and Zagreb and through Slovenia, though it is also possible to travel via Italy (via Milan) and get a ferry to/from Split or Dubrovnik.
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Responsible tourism
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we screen every trip so you can travel knowing your holiday will help support conservation and local people.
We can book this trip for you via train so you do not need to take a single flight. Please see above for details. The food and wine served on board is almost 100% locally produced, supporting many small producers, keeping food miles to a minimum and helping to maintain the traditional small scale farming and fishing that the coast and islands depend on
The management of these vessels is a member of the Green Sail initiative. Members are dedicated to sustainable tourism in Croatia and are passionate about raising awareness of environmental, economic and sustainable tourism policies in Croatia. They believe the promotion of environmental awareness in the region will have a prolonged and positive impact on the livelihoods of the local people and maintain Croatia as a sustainable tourism destination for future generations.
Green Sail aims to educate and build awareness amongst all stakeholders about sustainability and ‘Green Tourism’ in Croatia through activities and continued partnerships with local businesses. Green Sail is active on a local level in Croatia and is committed to discussion, raising awareness and implementing changes that will improve sustainability in Croatia.
It is vital sustainable tourism is embraced in Croatia to preserve its natural beauty as well as protect local stakeholders. Green Sail works with local businesses and captains to ensure business is not outsourced and remains a unique Croatian experience for their guests. Green Sail is the first step to initiating a ‘Green’ change in Croatia and educating current suppliers is proving promising.
We share our responsibility to protect the environment, customs and traditions of the region with our guests and find this is appreciated as they gain knowledge and receive a culturally diverse experience whilst travelling. Green Sail aims to improve the condition of some of the beaches along the Dalmatian coast, as well as promote sustainability throughout Croatia through partnerships with local businesses learning and educating the wider community of our policies on sustainable tourism.
Through such initiatives, we aim to:
+ Raise awareness of the importance of Green Tourism in the Adriatic.
+ Promote environmentally-friendly policies with our local business partners.
+ Actively participate in local community projects to clean up beaches/ports.
+ Educate stakeholders on sustainability practices and how to manage tourism sustainably in Croatia.
The Impacts of this Trip
Vast floating blocks of flats, otherwise known as cruise ships, arrive direct from Venice and spill their loads onto the Dubrovnik dock where they are met by a huge fleet of buses that whisk them for a couple of hours in the beautiful city. These monoliths cruise past one of Europe's most beautiful coastlines with barely a second glance, and without a thought to the places they are missing.
Our vessel, on the other hand, stops at many small ports and towns where we can fully enjoy some of the very best that Croatia has to offer. The money that we will spend in many of these smaller communities will help to preserve the fantastic heritage of these antique coastline. Our visits to Mljet National Park & The Benedictine monastery on St Mary Isle will help preserve them by putting a little funding directly into their coffers.
Our vessels are captained and crewed by Croatians.
Environment
We can book this trip for you via train so you do not need to take a single flight. Please see above for details. The food and wine served on board is almost 100% locally produced, supporting many small producers, keeping food miles to a minimum and helping to maintain the traditional small scale farming and fishing that the coast and islands depend on
The management of these vessels is a member of the Green Sail initiative. Members are dedicated to sustainable tourism in Croatia and are passionate about raising awareness of environmental, economic and sustainable tourism policies in Croatia. They believe the promotion of environmental awareness in the region will have a prolonged and positive impact on the livelihoods of the local people and maintain Croatia as a sustainable tourism destination for future generations.
Green Sail aims to educate and build awareness amongst all stakeholders about sustainability and ‘Green Tourism’ in Croatia through activities and continued partnerships with local businesses. Green Sail is active on a local level in Croatia and is committed to discussion, raising awareness and implementing changes that will improve sustainability in Croatia.
It is vital sustainable tourism is embraced in Croatia to preserve its natural beauty as well as protect local stakeholders. Green Sail works with local businesses and captains to ensure business is not outsourced and remains a unique Croatian experience for their guests. Green Sail is the first step to initiating a ‘Green’ change in Croatia and educating current suppliers is proving promising.
We share our responsibility to protect the environment, customs and traditions of the region with our guests and find this is appreciated as they gain knowledge and receive a culturally diverse experience whilst travelling. Green Sail aims to improve the condition of some of the beaches along the Dalmatian coast, as well as promote sustainability throughout Croatia through partnerships with local businesses learning and educating the wider community of our policies on sustainable tourism.
Through such initiatives, we aim to:
+ Raise awareness of the importance of Green Tourism in the Adriatic.
+ Promote environmentally-friendly policies with our local business partners.
+ Actively participate in local community projects to clean up beaches/ports.
+ Educate stakeholders on sustainability practices and how to manage tourism sustainably in Croatia.
Community
The Impacts of this Trip
Vast floating blocks of flats, otherwise known as cruise ships, arrive direct from Venice and spill their loads onto the Dubrovnik dock where they are met by a huge fleet of buses that whisk them for a couple of hours in the beautiful city. These monoliths cruise past one of Europe's most beautiful coastlines with barely a second glance, and without a thought to the places they are missing.
Our vessel, on the other hand, stops at many small ports and towns where we can fully enjoy some of the very best that Croatia has to offer. The money that we will spend in many of these smaller communities will help to preserve the fantastic heritage of these antique coastline. Our visits to Mljet National Park & The Benedictine monastery on St Mary Isle will help preserve them by putting a little funding directly into their coffers.
Our vessels are captained and crewed by Croatians.
Climate
5 Reviews of Croatian Islands yacht cruise
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2019 by Katherine Aistrope
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Too hard to say. It was a memorable week! Maybe feeding a donkey by hand!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Do it! Definitely do take some comfy shoes and beach shoes.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes I think it did benefit local people. They also emphasized the importance of maintaining the
environment.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Words cannot describe it. I'm not someone who usually does organized tours but this was the
perfect balance. We were so well looked after by the manager and crew. There was plenty of
own time and the organized parts were really interesting.
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2019 by Jan Henstridge
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Hard to pinpoint one thing, the whole holiday was great. The ship was beautiful, the staff/crew couldn't do enough and Croatia was spectacular
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Relax and enjoy. Talk to the crew they are so knowledgable and happy to talk about their beautiful country
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Definitely supported local people. In particular we visited a village and ate in a restaurant that only served what they had produced even the drinks!!
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Couldn't have been better
Reviewed on 27 May 2018 by Sylvia Azem
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It was all memorable, the ship crew and Captain, the passengers and the overall proposal of the cruise.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Relax and enjoy the company of nice peopple, wonderful food and beautiful views.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, as opportunity to know local villages and give a small contribution to their economy in a sustainable way was benefitial.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Wonderful! Congratulations to the crew, Captain and Cruise Manager for their effort in making this a memorable vacation.
Reviewed on 03 Jul 2016 by Marilyn Kettle
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It was a fantastic experience. The boat was beautiful, the service and food first class and it was such a good way to see the islands. We loved swimming from the back of the boat too.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
The upper deck cabins are worth the extra money. Make sure you take Kuna as euros are not widely accepted on the islands. Make sure you get as much information as possible about which boat you will be on etc as it is pretty chaotic at Split harbour. We felt we were well informed but met several other travellers who were not given such clear information.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. We had local guides at all our stops and plenty of opportunity to eat, drink and spend money locally at each stop.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was fantastic. We met some lovely people and had some great experiences.
Reviewed on 04 Dec 2015 by Eileen Silcock
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Hard to say, so many moments. I guess top of the list would be swimming in the sea, off the back of the boat. I loved both Split and Dubrovnik, but also the lovely islands between them, especially Mljet national park.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Learn some Croatian words, and how to pronounce them. This is much appreciated.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, there were a few trips to local restaurants and parks. Every day, the boat seemed to be stocked by local people. Hard to say if it reduced impact, but hopefully it supported conservation, when we visited a national park.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was a wonderful, relaxing break.
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