Croatia – it is hard to believe that such a small country , not even with 4 million citizens, still have secret places for holiday escape in the middle of the summer.  Why ? Among 9 national parks, Croatia is proud owner of no more and no less than 1 246 islands situated in East Coast of Adriatic Sea. Where is the Adriatic Sea ? Adriatic Sea is in the middle of Mediterranean merged with Italy on the West side, Croatia on the East side and fully south with Montenegro, Albania and then Greece entering in Ionian Sea. Adriatic Sea is well known for its calm and crystal transparent sea water with reflecting sun on the surface as well under it. Croatian coast is 5385,5 km long with more than 50 marinas alongside, as well on the islands. Beside official marinas, Croatian islands and coast have lot of municipality ports.

Although Croatia is small country , but has so much to offer. Not only you will experience best sailing memories among the islands, you will enjoy beautiful nature and tastes of Mediterranean berthed in small historical ports that speaks for themselves about their existence through centuries. Croatian nation is proud to offer and to reveal the secrets of Adriatic with different tastes of wine arisen from sun and stone bathed in sea air, fresh couth fish prepared in original local olive oil and local fruits used for immersive desserts.

Taking the Route on North, Middle or South Adriatic, each Route is beautiful and interesting in its own way. For cruising among along coast overall, usually it is necessary more then a month. Therefore, for week charter is best to try North, middle or South Section. Each Section has so much places that itinerary should be planned in advance in order to take the maximum of your sailing holiday. North is well known for Peninsula Istra with largest Croatian Islands like Cres and Krk. Smaller Island are on the way going to the Middle which is best known for Kornati Archipelago. Further South is city Split surroundings with famous Hvar, Vis and Korcula Islands. Completely South, after Korcula island there is Peninsula Peljesac with Odisey Island Mljet and then further South to Dubrovnik City.

Indulge yourself and open your sails in Croatia ! Be ready for amazing adventure !

Routes available:

→Peninsula Istra

→North Adriatic Islands with Rijeka and Zadar City  Region – Krk, Cres, Losinj, Silba , Olib, Pasman, Ugljan, Molat, Dugi Otok

→Middle Adriatic Islands  with Kornati Archipelago , port Biograd and Sibenik City Region with Krka River

→Mid-South Adriatic Islands with Split City  Region – Brac, Solta, Hvar, Vis, Korcula

→South Adriatic Islands with Dubrovnik City Region – Mljet, Lastovo, Peninsula Peljesac, Elafiti islands

ROUTE SUGGESTIONS CROATIA

ROUTE 1.

Islands of Šolta, Vis and Hvar

1st day – Saturday

Split Area – Maslinica (Šešula Bay) , Island of Šolta;  15NM

2nd day – Sunday

Maslinica (Šešula Bay) , Island of Šolta – Komiža, Island of Vis;   18NM

*possibility of swimming on south bays of Šolta

3rd day – Monday

Komiža, Island of Vis – Budikovac (Vis Archipelago);  15NM

*possibility to visit and swim in south bays of Vis island

* morning visit to Blue Cave

4th day – Tuesday

Budikovac – Town Vis on Vis Island 10NM

*swimming in Stončica Bay

* visit to Green Cave

5th day – Wednesday

Town  Vis – Palmižana , Pakleni islands , Hvar Archipelago 17NM

*Hvar town visiting with swimming on Pakleni Islands

6th day – Thursday

Palmižana , Pakleni islands , Hvar Archipelago – town  Starigrad, Hvar Island 15 NM

*swimming in Starigrad Bay. Suggestion for museum.

7th day – Friday

town  Starigrad, Hvar Island – return to the base ; 23NM

*swimming on the way back.

*upon request, cost planning will be sent

*Routes can be the part of special offer with exclusive service offers. This route we suggest in Historical and Gastro offer.

*Route can be discussed with skipper or can be changed based on weather forecast.

ROUTE SUGGESTIONS CROATIA

ROUTE 2.

Islands of Hvar, Korčula, Lastovo

1st day – Saturday  – 17NM

Split Area – Maslinica, Šolta island  , Restaurant „Šišmiš“

*swimming at Maslinica archipelago

2nd day – Sunday – 22NM

Maslinica , Island of Šolta – Vis town, Island of Vis  – Restaurant Roki’s with Vis specalties

*possibility of swimming on Vis island

3rd day – Monday – 30NM

Vis town, Island of Vis  – Lastovo Island (Zaklopatica or Skrivena Luka Bay)

*swiming at Budikovac island, Vis archipelago  , green cave.

4th day – Tuesday – 17NM 

Lastovo island – Korčula Town, Island of Korčula

*swimming in Lastovnjaci (Lastovo Archipelago)

5th day – Wednesday – 32NM

Korčula Town – Pakleni Islands at Hvar archipelago

*Hvar visiting

6th day – Thursday  – 15NM

Pakleni Islands , Hvar – Starigrad , Island of Hvar (or island of Brač, possible to agree)

*swimming in one of the bays on the way.

7th day – Friday

Starigrad , Island of Hvar – return to the base – 23NM

*swimming on the way back.

*upon request, cost planning will be sent .

*Routes can be the part of special offer with exclusive service offers. This route we suggest in Romantic offer.

*Route can be discussed with skipper or can be changed based on weather forecast.

ROUTE SUGGESTIONS CROATIA

ROUTE 5. – ONE WAY SOUTH ROUTE

Split – South Adriatic islands – Dubrovnik

1st day – Saturday

Split Area – Palmižana , Pakleni Islands, Hvar Archipelago; 23NM

* visiting of Hvar town.

2nd day – Sunday

Palmižana , Pakleni Islands, Hvar Archipelago – Korčula Town, Island of Korčula

*sailing day

3rd day – Monday

Korčula Town, Island of Korčula – Island of Mljet, WEST

*possibility of swimming in Korčula – Lumbarda area

4th day – Tuesday

Island of Mljet, WEST – Island of Mljet, EAST

*swimming in Mljet bays.

5th day – Wednesday

Island of Mljet, EAST  – Elafiti Archipleago (Kobaš – Pelješac Peninsula, Šipan, Lopud, Koločep)

*swimming in Elafiti

6th day – Thursday

Elafiti Archipleago (Kobaš – Pelješac Peninsula, Šipan, Lopud, Koločep)

*swimming in Elafiti

7th day – Friday

Elafiti Archipleago – Dubrovnik

*suggest to organize free time for Dubrovnik visit.

*This route is with extra cost of up to 600 EUR, depending of the boat size. For larger yachts it is more then 600 EUR.

*upon request, cost planning will be sent .

*Routes can be the part of special offer with exclusive service offers. This route we suggest in Gastro offer.

*Route can be discussed with skipper or can be changed based on weather forecast.