Highlights of Central Dalmatia & Dubrovnik Riviera

1 week ex Trogir – departures on Fridays & Saturdays

 1st day: Boarding in Trogir from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm; departure shortly afterwards. We stop in one of the bays on the island of Ciovo, where we will have our first chance to dip into the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. We then continue to Makarska Riviera, known for its beautiful fine gravel beaches which line up here, punctuated by rocky formations, like a pearl necklace. Overnight stay in Brela, Baska Voda or Makarska. For guests arriving later – transfer to Makarska Riviera and boarding in the evening.

 2nd day: Passing the islands of Brac and Hvar, we head towards the peninsula of Peljesac, famous for its excellent red wine. After a swim in one of the coves of Peljesac, we head for the bay of Pomena, on the island of Mljet. Part of the island was declared National Park – two saltwater lakes (in the larger of the two lakes you will find a small island with a former monastery) are connected to the sea by a narrow channel. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the National Park (admission, including the boat ride to the monastery: about 15 €, payable onsite). We recommend a swim in the saltwater lakes, where the temperature is always 2°C above the temperature of the sea. Overnight stay in Pomena.

 3rd day: We leave the island of Mljet and continue our journey south. After a swimming break at the Elafiti Islands, we will enter the port of Dubrovnik at around 4:00 pm (distance to the old town: a good half hour walk or a few minutes by bus, which departs from right next to our vessels; the bus leaves every 15 minutes, the fare is 10 kunas, last return journey at around 2.00 am) and you have the rest of the day to discover and enjoy this unique town, which resembles a museum. Stroll through the famous “Stradun”, take a walk along the massive city walls and visit the many sights.

 4th day: Dubrovnik is also called the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, since in the Middle Ages the city counted among the most important economic and cultural centres of the Mediterranean area. Today, the Old City unfolds a unique open air museum with countless attractions. We will have plenty of time to explore the old town of Dubrovnik, since today we will set sail only at midday. Overnight stay in the small town of Slano, a picturesque fishing village; it lies north of Dubrovnik, in a deep bay, which in earlier times was used as a natural harbour. Before we anchor in Slano, we will stop at the Elafiti Islands, where we will take a refreshing dip in one of the many bays. Alternatively, overnight stay in a fishing village on the island of Sipan.

 5th day: We continue north and head for the island of Korcula. Korcula has one of the most beautiful old towns in Dalmatia and because of its fortresslike appearance it is often called “Little Dubrovnik”. In antiquity, the island was also named “the Black Island”, due to its vast pine forests. Overnight stay in the birthplace of the famous sailor and explorer Marco Polo.

 6th day: From Korcula we set sail towards Hvar – the island, known for its mild climate and vast lavender fields. The port of the homonymous capital of the island lies at the foot of a fortress, which offers a fantastic view on the offshore island group of “Pakleni otoci“. Due to the large number of ships and yachts, it may be crowded in the small harbour of Hvar; therefore the captain may decide to moor in a nearby cove, instead of spending the night in Hvar.

 7th day: We pass the island of Brac and after a swimming break in a bay on the island of Solta, we will bid farewell to Dalmatian islands and return to the starting point of our journey, Trogir, with its beautiful old town, protected by the UNESCO and also called “the Museum City”. Enjoy the experience of walking through the winding streets in the afternoon or evening, and discover walls, towers, churches, frescoes and vaults or just take a look into the old yards.

 8th day: After breakfast, around 9:00 am, disembarkation.