DAY 2 – Sunday: Dubrovnik – Šipan Island or Slano
Our English-speaking guide and coach will arrive at the port after breakfast. We’ll go to Dubrovnik’s historical center. It is enlisted as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, and your guide will tour you around the city’s most noteworthy sights. After the city tour, you’ll be free to explore the city, visit the City Walls, or take a picturesque cable car to the summit of Mount Srđ for a 360-degree view.
We won’t have lunch on board on this day so you can spend more time in Dubrovnik and explore why it’s known as “The Pearl of the Adriatic.” The return coach transfer will take place between 2 and 4 p.m. (time will be confirmed on the spot).
The next place we will sail to is Šipan Island, where we’ll anchor in either Šipanska Luka, a tranquil fishermen’s town, or Slano, on the mainland. Slano is one of the most scenic destinations on the Dubrovnik Riviera. It has stunning beaches, lush pine forests and olive orchards, a long cultural legacy, and several historical monuments.
If we stay in Slano, we can organize an optional excursion to Ston. Ston is a fortified town noted for its 5-kilometer long walls, old saltworks, and oyster/mussels farm for those who are interested.
We will have dinner on board tonight.
Overnight in Šipanska Luka or Slano (B, D).
DAY 4 – Tuesday: Korčula – Vis
We will cruise to Vis Island in the morning. We will have lunch on board and stop for a swim along the way. The arrival to the Vis will be in the afternoon. Vis stands out from the rest of the Adriatic islands. Vis has been spared excessive tourist development since it has served as a crucial military bastion for generations, preserving its unspoiled beaches, ecological agriculture, and historic architecture. Spend the afternoon visiting Vis, with its lovely stone alleys, pristine beaches, and excellent taverns.
Overnight in Vis Town (B, L).
Optional excursion to Vis Island in the late afternoon
Our tour of Vis begins with a drive down the old road, which rises above the town and views the bay. After that we will step down to the fields and travel past vineyards and olive groves, passing by a WWII allied airport before arriving in Komiža. Komiža is a beautiful fishermen’s village. You will have some free time to spend at Komiža where you will be able to have dinner in one of the restaurants. Return to the boat to spend the night there. Reservations and payment on the spot.
DAY 6 – Thursday: Hvar – Bol – Trogir
We will sail to Bol, which is best known for its beach, Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape), which consistently ranks among the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Once we arrive in Bol, you can relax and enjoy simple pleasures like a stroll around this charming Dalmatian town. You can get a cup of coffee, or swim until lunch is served on board. We’ll continue cruising after lunch to Trogir, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will arrive there in the afternoon. The Cathedral of St. Lawrence, possibly Croatia’s best example of sacral architecture, is the primary attraction in this town museum, which is filled with palaces, churches, monasteries, and towers.
Trogir will be our destination for a city tour led by a competent English-speaking guide. After that, you will have some free time to explore on your own. This evening, we’ll have a Captain’s Dinner on board, as well as some live music.
Overnight in Trogir Historical Town (B, L, Captain’s Dinner with live music).
DAY 8 – Saturday: Split
After breakfast, it’s time to say your goodbyes to all of your new acquaintances. (B)