Sailing in Croatia

Sailing in Croatia
Sailing in Croatia
Sailing in Croatia
Sailing in Croatia
Sailing in Croatia
Sailing in Croatia
Sailing in Croatia
Sailing in Croatia
Sailing in Croatia
Sailing in Croatia
Explore Croatia's Elaphiti islands the low-impact way aboard a wind-powered catamaran with on-board storage for bikes and kayaks. Organised by our partner - a Croatian kayaking champion who knows the best places to explore in and out of the water.
Dubrovnik Sipan Island Kolocep Island Mljet Island National Park Ston Peljesac Peninsula Cycling Hiking Sea kayaking
Price
€580To€790 excluding flights
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Duration
4 Days
Ship size
4-10
Reviews
80
More info
8-day trip also available. Price per person includes: 3 nights in double room on a catamaran, 3 breakfasts, activities, yacht skipper, tour leader, local taxes, permits and marina fees, insurance. Mandatory 80 € pp sustainability fee paid on spot.
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Description of Sailing in Croatia

This four day small group trip, sailing in Croatia, not only takes you around the exquisite Elaphiti Islands on board a stunning catamaran, but also includes a wonderful array of outdoor activities on the islands. We know that our guests want to spend plenty of time chilling on deck, and so the activities are not super strenuous, but include the chance to sea kayak to remote, tranquil coves such as on Kolocep, cycle from one stunning village to another on Sipan, or hike around Mljet Island National Park. And, of course, swim or snorkel just about everywhere.

The main islands that we visit are Lopud, Kolocep and Sipan, all of which are less than an hour from Dubrovnik, and all boasting stunning natural heritage. They have a wonderful mix of pine forests, sandy beaches, traditional stone houses and fishing villages as well as plenty of ancient paths to trek or bike along. We may even be lucky enough to be joined by dolphins as we sail between islands through these clear blue waters.

Please note that although we have a suggested itinerary for this trip, we can adapt it according to group’s interests and preferences and, in some cases, we may need to alter it because of weather conditions or special local events. We also offer an eight day version of this itinerary for those guests who are able to spare more time.

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Price information

€580To€790 excluding flights
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8-day trip also available. Price per person includes: 3 nights in double room on a catamaran, 3 breakfasts, activities, yacht skipper, tour leader, local taxes, permits and marina fees, insurance. Mandatory 80 € pp sustainability fee paid on spot.
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Holiday information

Our top tip:
This is a top trip for active teens who’ll love the sailing, but also the other zillion activities. The boat sleeps ten, so book it out with your best mates and their kids.
Trip type:
Small group holiday, max. 10.
Activity level:
Easy. This is about fun in the sun.
Accomm:
3 nights on catamaran in double cabins. One twin cabin available per departure with a surcharge.
Solos:
Solo travellers welcome. Single cabins available with surcharge.
Included:
Accommodation, breakfasts, activities, skipper, tour leader, insurance.
Meals:
Only breakfasts included, but plenty of restaurants on land.

Reviews

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Reviewed on 10 Oct 2022 by

It was wonderful and truly rememberable experience. 5/5. Read full review

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2022 by

Absolutely superb - we all loved it! We were so lucky with our group, who were truly lovely. Read full review

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2022 by

Excellent. Will definitely do the trip again. Read full review

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2022 by

Experience was brilliant in hind sight wished we booked a long trip. Use of SUP and swimming was our highlights - both Maja and Stefano v knowledgeable, helpful and keen to ensure we all had fun. Read full review

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2022 by

Really a lovely couple of days we will remember always. Read full review

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2022 by

Fantastic trip with great skipper and guide. Read full review

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2022 by

Fantastic. A holiday of a lifetime. Read full review

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2022 by

Everything was amazing, the stops for swimming, the islands we visited, Mljet with the bikes, our guide Maya our skipper Stefanos. Very well planned tour. Read full review

Reviewed on 07 Jul 2022 by

Brilliant. Read full review

Reviewed on 10 May 2022 by

Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall? 100% Read full review

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2022 by

It was fantastic jumping into the gorgeous Croatian sea from our catamaran. Read full review

Reviewed on 06 Aug 2022 by

Our holiday far exceeded our expectations. Our Skipper Marco and assistant, Nikolina were amazing and really contributed to our trip being so enjoyable. Read full review

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2021 by

Excellent. Great communication. Worked with me on specific needs. Wonderful captain and guide on the tour. Read full review

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2021 by

Fantastic...Being on the boat and having the beautiful views in every direction. The unbelievably crystal clear blue water. Stopping in idyllic coves for a swim and visiting the islands. Read full review

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2021 by

A thousand stars! I'm really looking forward to going back to Croatia and doing more trips with this operator. Read full review

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2020 by

Fabulous! On the back of lockdown this was the break we desperately needed. We came back feeling rested, relaxed and revived! Read full review

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2019 by

I really enjoyed the swimming in crystal clear waters and cycling through the countryside. Read full review

Reviewed on 07 Oct 2019 by

The most exciting part of the trip was touring the islands and waters without other tourists around Read full review

Reviewed on 07 Oct 2019 by

The most exciting part of the trip was the sailing. Read full review

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2019 by

The most exciting part of the holiday was the sailing, swimming, snorkelling Read full review

Reviewed on 09 Sep 2019 by

Beautiful scenery, wide range of activities, novelty, crew Read full review

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2019 by

Fantastic. Loved everything about it. The crew of Simpa and Daria were excellent and made it extra special. Read full review

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2019 by

The most memorable parts of the holiday were sailing to different islands, water sports, beautiful scenery. Read full review

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2019 by

The best part of the trip was the sailing element, jumping off the boat, paddle boarding and cycling. Read full review

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2019 by

The most memorable part of the holiday was being under sail between islands. Read full review

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2019 by

Our three night stay on the catamaran was just brilliant! Waking up on the water and visiting beautiful locations each day, hard to beat. Also, our final sunset swim on our last evening in a beautiful bay outside Sipan was amazing:) Read full review

Reviewed on 05 Aug 2019 by

Clearly our guide and skipper knew the area well. The coastline was stunningly beautiful and the coves and places we anchored to swim etc...were picture postcard beautiful. Additionally the restaurants chosen for meals were typical of the region and great food. The activities just right. Read full review

Reviewed on 04 Aug 2019 by

There are too many memorable parts to mention - arriving in little quiet bays to jump off the boat into crystal clear water with the backdrop of the mountains surrounding us and exploring the island of Mljet on electric bikes also stands out. Eating delicious food in beautiful waterside restaurants and making new friends were also highlights for us. Read full review

Reviewed on 04 Aug 2019 by

The most memorable part of the holiday were visiting small ports and swimming in the sea. Read full review

Reviewed on 02 Jul 2019 by

The whole trip was great. The cat was phenomenal and so was the crew. The places we visited particularly Mljet and the little coves, were beautiful. Read full review

Reviewed on 02 Jul 2019 by

It was fabulous holiday. We loved the mix of activity and relaxation. We had fantastic food and wine (a real surprise - Croatia does both really well). Read full review

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2019 by

The entire experience was incredible. It's hard to give just one memorable moment, the entire time we were on the boat & with the crew was absolutely amazing. Croatia is beautiful & the local people so friendly. Read full review

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2019 by

Sailing, doing water sports/activities/hikes, meeting other people on the trip and enjoying the entire experiences with the group was memorable. Read full review

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2019 by

We enjoyed seeing the different style of life on each island. Meeting local people and eating delicious, fresh grilled fish at local restaurants was also a highlight. Read full review

Reviewed on 04 Jun 2019 by

It was so much fun visiting small ports, eating in local restaurants and even one night in someone’s backyard; home-cooked under the bell. Also the paddle boarding, swimming, kayaking and biking were very cool. Read full review

Reviewed on 11 May 2019 by

We loved spending time on the catamaran with such a fabulous crew which took us to lovely quiet coves & local restaurants. We cycled, walked, kayaked & sailed. Read full review

Reviewed on 01 Sep 2019 by

The most exciting part of the trip was visiting different coves for swimming, paddle-boarding. Read full review

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2019 by

Mountain biking on the island was the most memorable part of the holiday. Read full review

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2019 by

Fantastic...it's a must do in my opinion. Read full review

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2019 by

The most memorable part of the holiday was sitting with the family at the bow of the catamaran with the sails up, watching the beautiful scenery and feeling the sea spray. Also, learning to paddle board in a gorgeous, quiet and calm cove. Read full review

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2019 by

The most memorable and exciting part of the holiday was the activities and getting to know fellow guests. Read full review

Reviewed on 01 Sep 2019 by

Great boats.. bikes and guides. Love Croatia...and the islands Read full review

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2018 by

Loved it Read full review

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2018 by

Excellent and time well spent on the catamaran. Only 8 people can be accommodated so personal attention is given to unique stops. Read full review

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2018 by

Great vacation highly recommend visiting Dubrovnik and the islands Read full review

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2018 by

Wonderful. Exceeded all our expectations and would definitely recommend for those who want a little bit of adventure with some relaxing down time also. Read full review

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2018 by

My favourite part was sailing through the Adriatic Sea with the wind in my face surrounded by breath taking views. It was nice to have daily activities like snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding, bike riding, swimming, and sea kayaking included in the package. Read full review

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2018 by

The most memorable was the sailing and freedom to see various beautiful islands. Read full review

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2018 by

The most memorable part of the holiday was the sailing and freedom to see various beautiful islands Read full review

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2018 by

Loved every minute of it tbh. We had a great Captain (Frank) and Guide (Darija) who really made the trip an experience to be remembered. Read full review

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2018 by

Quite simply, best holiday ever - by a million nautical miles!...Breathtaking islands and the bluest, clearest, most beautiful seas you'll ever see Read full review

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2018 by

The most memorable part of the holiday was finding out that it was everything we hoped for and more! Read full review

Reviewed on 05 Aug 2018 by

It was a fantastic experience, the catamaran was more modern, spacious and comfortable than we expected. The skipper and guide were always gracious, helpful and full on interesting stories and anecdotes about the history - ancient and recent - of Croatia. Read full review

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2018 by

One of the best family trips we've done, and we travel a fair amount. Read full review

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2018 by

The beautiful scenery and incredible water were the most memorable part of the holiday...wonderful experience Read full review

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2018 by

It was all amazing. It was the combination of offshore, onshore and dining selections that made the whole thing wonderful. Read full review

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2018 by

This was a fabulous trip - a great combination of sailing, exploring the islands, biking and sightseeing! Read full review

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2018 by

The holiday was fantastic Read full review

Reviewed on 04 Jun 2018 by

I really enjoyed the time we spent learning about different cultures and trying new food with our hosts. Read full review

Reviewed on 08 May 2018 by

Beautifully scenic, relaxing and luxurious bumbling around the islands. Fantastic, already highly recommended to friends. Read full review

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2018 by

Just sailing the Adriatic in a catamaran with the best guide and skipper...also the funniest group and scrumptious breakfasts Read full review

Reviewed on 02 Oct 2018 by

Very Good. Extremely relaxing and surprisingly comfortable holiday. The local knowledge was excellent leading to great swimming spots and meals. Read full review

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2018 by

There were lots of good times, and we happened to have a really fun group on board. More generally, the freedom from sailing is exhilarating, and the Croatian seascape is stunning. Read full review

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2018 by

Sailing around the beautiful islands of Croatia on a state of the art Catamaran was an amazing experience. The feel of Skimming over the sea just using wind power is something I will never forget. Read full review

Reviewed on 05 Aug 2018 by

The most memorable part of the holiday was...sailing around the islands Read full review

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2018 by

The chance to visit quiet bays, swim in clean areas and warm waters and dine in local restaurants with delicious meals away from tourist spots. Read full review

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2018 by

Swimming off the boat. Island hopping Read full review

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2017 by

Memorable parts: I know it sounds clichι, but there are too many to mention! ...Great. Would recommend it to anyone! Read full review

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2017 by

From the incredibly beautiful swimming spots to the quaint villages we visited, it was incredible. The food was local and outstanding. The skipper knew all the best spots and just where to take us. Read full review

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2017 by

The whole trip was a highlight Read full review

Reviewed on 08 Oct 2017 by

Walking in the stunning scenery of these magnificent islands. The late summer weather was just perfect for hiking, the sea was warm for swimming, the fellow hikers and our wonderful guide made the week! Read full review

Reviewed on 06 Jul 2016 by

It was one of my best trips and adventures I've had . I loved the fact that every day was full of activities and new adventures. Read full review

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2016 by

The scenery in Croatia is amazing. Our guide and skipper were incredible and the whole trip was fantastic. I especially loved all of the activities. Read full review

Reviewed on 29 Sep 2015 by

The highlight of our month in Europe. Worth every cent, or should I say Kuna. 10+/10 Read full review

Reviewed on 03 Jun 2015 by

Excellent. Would definitely recommend it. Loved the small villages, cycling and trying the SUP. The catamaran and crew were fantastic. Read full review

Reviewed on 03 Aug 2014 by

The most memorable part of the holiday - Sitting on the boat in the sun, under sail, with no noise other than the waves! Read full review

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2013 by

Having drinks on the boat one evening with the boat under full sail with the sun setting was the most memorable part of the holiday Read full review

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2013 by

The holiday was so much better than I expected...It was all so wonderful, stunning views, fantastic food and great activities but I think the real highlight was seeing the pods of dolphins play near our boat. Read full review

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2013 by

Perfect. It was exciting and active whilst also being relaxing. The scenery is beautiful. The boat is very comfy. Read full review

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2013 by

The most memorable parts were the adventures, cycling, paddle boarding and kayaking off the Catamaran. Great dinners. Read full review

Responsible Travel

As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.

Planet

On this cruise we strive to use the power of wind as much as possible, and minimize the use of motor power. Mornings and late afternoons are spent walking, kayaking and bicycling, usually with local guides.

On our trips we bike on paved roads only, walk and hike on existing paths and tell our guests not to feed, fish, hunt and disturb animals.

In our office we minimize printing actions and recycle paper. We support the orphan bear shelter in Kutarevo.

People

By booking this trip you bring much needed income to the people who are still recovering from the war-torn years as this was the area severely affected by war. This trip ensures that the local people benefit as much as possible in the form of jobs (we employ local guides and drivers) and provision of accommodation (we use family owned hotel or home stay with local family) most of all that negative environmental impacts are kept to the minimum. As a company we use local transfer services, buy food from the small farms and work on developing responsible waste management by stimulating waste recycle. By buying local products you are supporting this countries’ economy and helping Croatia to stand on her feet again!

We consider as our responsibility to lead efforts to maintain and preserve the integrity of this fledgling sector by petitioning the introduction of tighter controls over the use of the country's natural resources. As a company, we support the local community by building camps in partnership with local families, building bridges and accesses to the rivers. In order to preserve traventine barriers on Zrmanja River we have built a wooden detour bridges.

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