52 feet sailboat
Sailing trip to Croatia:
7 days Dalmatian adventure
BOAT
BASE
Split
ACCOMMODATION
Double cabin
7 nights
CAPACITY
8 max.
COOK/
FOOD
Full board
PRICE
From 1700 €/pax
DIFFICULTY
Medium/Low
NAVIGATION
≈4/day
GENERAL
Trip
We've handcrafted an unforgettable sailing trip to croatia just for you, where you'll get to experience the authentic beauty of the Dalmatian Islands from the refreshing embrace of the sea.
Come and sail the beautiful Dalmatian islands by boat, where you'll find fascinating seafaring traditions, meet the lovely people who live there, and visit cultural sites protected by UNESCO.
Picture the experience of a Croatian cruise on a sailing yacht. The journey will bring you to the iconic Dalmatian Islands, where you will have the opportunity to visit their picturesque ports and walled cities. Please make your way to the deck to enjoy the sunrise. The island's unspoilt beaches are sure to satisfy those seeking a secluded vacation. O learning the secrets of navigation and sailing, and participating in the manoeuvres on board... In summary, your potential is limitless.
The Dalmatian Islands are currently recognised as a one of the best yachting destinations in the world for a cruise.
This is due to the few miles between islands, its mild climatetheir long sunny days and the wide range of activities you have to do.
The catamaran trip to Croatia takes in the area of Central Dalmatia and covers the islands close to the coastline, between Split and Dubrovnik. This area offers a wide variety of attractions on its islands, the most beautiful in the Adriatic for many.
In addition, as a colourful detail, in Dubrovnik a large part of the popular series Game of ThronesThis has made it a tourist attraction of great interest. It is a striking city that attracts at first sight with its imposing walls and fortifications and hides an incredible cultural range.
Sailing in Croatia no previous experience is required.
Sailing in its waters is usually very calm. Rarely is a significant wave generated in the summer season.
If you prefer a private boat trip then visit our section on rent a boat in Croatia for private groups.
Here are some more details about the sailing experience in the Dalmatian Islands:
How it works
- The Croatia cruise is led by a skipper who is in charge of steering the boat and showing you the activities proposed during the week of sailing.
It is important to note that there is no guide on board for the tours.
- We try to plan an ambitious itinerary because we like to make the most of the areas where we sail. We will sail a few extra miles so as not to miss anything in the Dalmatian Islands. We guarantee to visit the most interesting places in the area.
The route is subject to change due to weather conditions and problems with mooring reservations. The safety of the yacht and passengers always comes first.
- You will experience travelling around Croatia on a sailing boat with other people. We have capacity for a maximum of 8 passengers, so you will share the cruise with people with the same desire to enjoy yourself as you. Each pair of passengers will stay in their own cabin with private or shared bathroom, depending on the boat.
- You will learn the concepts of sailing. You will have the opportunity to steer the boat and take part in the sailing manoeuvres on board, if you are interested of course. The skipper will be happy to show you what you need to know.
- The final price is fixed, it does not vary at all.. No matter what fuel, port taxes or food you consume at the end of the trip. You will pay nothing more.
- The cook is included. You will not have to cook. You do not have to buy food on arrival, nor during the week.. This way, you will have much more time during the week to enjoy yourselves. You will also be able to order any type of food in advance.
- Travel itinerary may vary depending on external factors such as weather and availability of moorings. Unlike larger vessels, where the itinerary is fixed.
You can check in our section for shared groups. cabin charter sailing trips more information on how this type of travel works.
Skipper
Vedran
The fact that I was born on an island with a long seafaring tradition, the beautiful Croatian island of Vis, made it possible for me to be in love with sailing and the sea from an early age. This made it possible for me to have been in love with sailing and the sea since I was a child.
I hope to be able to pass on to you all that I have learnt about the sea and my homeland during these 7 days together on board. We are going to have a great time 🙂
* Skipper may change.
CRUISE ITINERARY
Route Dalmatian Islands
Day 1: Marinas around Split - Drvenik Islands
Day 2: Drvenik Islands - Town of Vis (island of Vis)
Day 3: Town of Vis - island of Hvar - Korcula Bay
Day 4: Korcula Bay - Lastovo Nature Reserve
Day 5: Saplun - Korcula
Day 6: Korcula - Island of Scedro - Island of Hvar
Day 7: Island of Hvar - Solta - Marina Trogir
Total miles: 190
Map
Tour
Day 1: FIRST NIGHT IN DRVENIK ISLANDS
Once the preparations had been made and the boat was at sea, we set sail on Saturday after lunch between 16-18h from the marina. We head for the lonely Drvenik islands, south of Drvenik Veli. Here we will anchor in a secluded cove for your first swim. Dinner on the boat.
You begin to familiarise yourselves with the boat and to realise what a great adventure it is to make this sailing trip in Croatia.
Day 2: VISIT VIS ISLAND
After a hearty breakfast and a morning swim, we head south to the island of Vis, one of the most remote islands in central Dalmatia. A place of peace and tranquillity, ideal for relaxation.
We will stop at one of the beautiful coves in the north for lunch and to snorkel in the crystal clear waters.
Later we will reach the beautiful village of Vis. Walking along the promenade around the bay is very pleasant. You disembark to visit it. The village is small, so we also recommend that you take a taxi (the only one on the island) to visit the other village on the island, Komiza, also very charming, 15 minutes away by road. Dinner on board.
Day 3: VISIT TO HVAR ISLAND
On any Croatian sailing cruise, a visit to the imposing town of Hvar is unavoidable. This is where we disembark.
We have the whole day to explore the westernmost part of the island, with two of the most beautiful villages in Dalmatia, Hvar and Stari Grad. The circular route from Hvar to Stari Grad has great views. Renting a car is the most convenient. A scooter is also highly recommended. Otherwise, a taxi is the most convenient. Eat out.
In the evening we return to the sailing boat, which will be waiting for you at the same place. We jump off the island to Korcula, we have a 2 hour journey to the anchorage. We arrive at sunset and we are sure that we will still have time for a swim.
Day 4: LASTOVO NATURAL PARK
First thing in the morning we move to the idyllic neighbouring islands of Proizd, half an hour's drive. We arrive at a cove where we will be alone, here we have breakfast like kings.
Later we head for the islands east of Lastovo in the Lastovo Nature Park, one of the most remote islands in Croatia. A place of peace and tranquillity. You have the whole afternoon to explore this place. A bike can be a good idea to explore it. One of the places where we have seen the most stars. You won't want to go to sleep, I assure you. Dinner on board.
Day 5: LEGENDARY CITY OF KORCULA
We set course for the small island of Saplun, where you enjoy paddle boarding in the calm turquoise blue waters.
After lunch we weighed anchor and headed for the town of Korcula, a legendary town if ever there was one. One of the highlights of the trip. You dine out.
Day 6: SCEDRO ISLAND AND HVAR
With some sadness we set off and leave behind us possibly one of the most beautiful villages we have seen in years. We head back to the island of Hvar. On the way we stop at the coves on the northwest coast of the Peljesac peninsula for a morning swim in the beautiful waters.
We continue on our way and stop now at the island of Scedro, a virtually untouched island in its entirety. We anchor in a cove in the south and have lunch here, a luxury.
At dusk we reach a beautiful bay on the island of Hvar, a bay for sailboats only, where a buoy awaits us. Dinner at its beachfront restaurant is the best way to celebrate what is turning out to be a memorable trip.
Day 7: SOLTA ISLAND AND ARRIVAL AT MARINA SPLIT
We have breakfast and head back to the marina.
Halfway we stop for lunch and a last swim in one of the fantastic coves in the south of the island of Solta. We arrive late in the day at the marina. You have dinner outside.
It has been a very special trip where we have seen and learned a lot of things. You disembark on Saturday at 9am. This is the end of your adventure on board.
We remind you that the proposed itinerary is subject to weather conditions in the area and at the time. The skipper of the boat may change the route for safety reasons for the passengers and the boat.
We will also be able to modify the mooring points fixed in the itinerary due to problems with port bookings.
Activities
Sailing
Sailing in Croatia among an endless of islands is a marvel. Its mid-morning breezes allow for relaxing sailing trips, the most pleasurable of sailings.
You will learn many concepts of sailing if you are interested. The skipper will be happy to show you what you need to know.
Snorkel
Snorkelling from the boat is one of the highlights of the Croatia sailing cruise. You can do this activity at any time of the day.
Part of the attraction of the Croatian islands is the clarity of their turquoise waters and the mysterious shipwrecks hidden on the seabed.
Bicycle
You can explore the remote and lush Lastovo Nature Park and its lakes by bike, a privileged landscape. But you can also go on foot.
The area of the Dalmatian Islands is very attractive for cycling. Its charming villages, preserved nature, mountains and stunning coastline lend themselves to cycling.
Cultural visits
Reaching the fishing villages of these islands by boat is the best way to do it like in the old days.
The history of the Dalmatian islands is impressive. The historic centres of the coastal villages are a delight, some of them protected by UNESCO. You will have time to visit them during your trip.
Swimming
All you have to do is put on your swimming costume and jump off the boat. The early morning swim is the most enjoyable of the day.
Trekking
You can explore the areas where you stop with the boat on foot. There is nothing more satisfying than anchoring in a hidden bay, disembarking ashore, and heading inland following the path that leads to the nearest hill.
You can even get to a viewpoint to watch the sunset from the heights. Remember to take a photograph of our beautiful boat 🙂
Highlights
Saplun Beach (Lastovo Nature Park)
Few words suffice to describe this remote bay in the middle of the Lastovo Nature Park. This inlet of crystal-clear waters ends in another of Croatia's most beautiful beaches, completely unspoilt, sandy and rocky, surrounded by forest, which gives it a wild air like few others.
This is one of the best anchorages on your sailing trip to Croatia. Make the most of it!
Village of Komiza
Many Croats and non-Croats alike love the unsophisticated and somewhat bohemian atmosphere of Komiza.
On the west coast, at the foot of Mount Hum, is Komiza. A captivating little village nestling in a large bay. Narrow lanes of brown 17th century houses wind up from the harbour, used by fishermen since the 12th century.
Town of Korcula
Arriving by boat by sea you will be amazed by the idyllic setting of this beautiful city. The majestic mountains in front of you, the defensive towers and the remains of the city walls are breathtaking.
Surrounded by imposing defensive battlements, this coastal citadel exudes history, with its marble streets and Renaissance and Gothic buildings. Its very presence deterred pirates from approaching the town.
Town of Hvar
The town of Hvar is one of those places you can't miss. Its old buildings with marble streets, its castle on top and the splendid Pakleni islands in front of it, make a scene that is hard to beat. At night it also enjoys one of the best atmospheres in the area.
Town of Vis
The village of Vis is the most important village on the island of Vis. It is located at the bottom of a large bay, where it offers great shelter. This is one of the reasons why it is so popular for boats to come here.
The tranquillity that reigns on the island of Vis is hard to find nowadays, far from the hustle and bustle of the tourist circuits. A stroll along the path around the bay is very pleasant.
Stari Grad
Wandering through the narrow streets and picturesque squares of Stari Grad will take you back in time. Walking along the promenade and gazing at the scenery is a privilege. It is a town with a lot of charm.
Stari Grad is the oldest town in Croatia. The Greeks arrived in 384 b.c. and established a settlement called Pharos in the beginning. Its remains show us the true history of the island of Hvar.
Proizd Islands
Only a small strait separates the island of Proizd from the western part of the island of Korcula. This small, unspoilt island has some of the most beautiful waters for dozens of miles. Bathing on its remote and unspoilt beaches is a luxury.
Diocletian's Palace and the medieval city of Split
Opposite the harbour, Diocletian's Palace is one of the most important Roman ruins in Croatia today.
Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Its narrow streets conceal passageways and courtyards, some deserted and eerie, others with thundering music, bars and cafés.
Please note that you will not be visiting Split during the week. You can visit it on the day of arrival or on the way back at the end of the trip before taking the plane, highly recommended.
PRICES AND DATES
Rates 2026
| July and August | June and September | |
| Double cabin with shared bathroom (1 person) | 2590€ | 2490€ |
| Double cabin with private bathroom (1 person) | 2890€ | 2790€ |
| Double cabin with shared bathroom (2 persons) | 1450€ | 1350€ |
| Double cabin with private bathroom (2 persons) | 1590€ | 1490€ |
* Prices in euros per person.
Included:
- Professional skipper from our team who will guide you during the week.
- Cook included. You will not have to cook or buy food during the week.
- The stay in a cabin on the boat.
- Bed linen and shower towels only, one set.
- Tourist tax 1.5 eur pax/day.
- Snorkelling equipment.
- 2 paddle surfboards.
- We give you a physical Trip Book of your trip with all your photos so you will never forget it, every 2 people.
Not included:
- Destination fee: 250 euros/person. *
- 3 dinners + 1 lunch outside the ship. These are compulsory.
- Flights.
- Alcoholic beverages on board (except beer in moderate consumption).
- Travel insurance.
Clarifications:
* The destination fee includes all costs for food and drink, fuel and moorings for the whole week. Whatever we spend, you will not pay more. Non-alcoholic drinks are included, also beer in moderate consumption.
Discounts:
- 5% for bookings made before 31 January.
- 5 % for repeater customers.
Non-cumulative.
How we work
DIRECT ORGANISERS
We do not delegate to third parties
We make sure everything goes smoothly
RELIABLE BOATS
We sail boats less than 8 years old.
With less wear and risk of breakdowns.
You will notice!
LICENSED AGENCY
We can organise any service for you
Also make you an itinerary and you make the reservations.
WE GUARANTEE THE JOURNEYS
We guarantee trips with a minimum of 6 passengers.
WE RESPECT SPACE/PASSENGER
The maximum number of passengers is 8.
We do not exceed the number of passengers.
FIXED PRICE
No matter how much fuel, moorings or food you consume
You will not pay more
FULL BOARD
You won't have to cook or shop
You will have much more time to enjoy yourself
SKIPPERS OF OUR TEAM
You will always have someone on board you can trust
He will look after you during the week and try to make sure you enjoy yourself as much as possible.
COMPLETE AND FUN ROUTES
We design our cabin charter sailing trips with you in mind
You will see and learn things you can't imagine.
Dates
A guaranteed trips are always carried out and do not require a minimum number of passengers.
A open trips confirmed for 6 passengers and more.
The trips are 7 days long, Saturday departures:
Boarding time is 17-19h in the afternoon at the indicated port. It is possible to board passengers arriving on later flights.
The boat arrives back in the same port on Friday around 17-18h, spending the last night from Friday to Saturday already moored in port. Disembarkation time is Saturday 8-9h at the latest, although it is possible to disembark the same Friday afternoon.
ACCOMMODATION
Sailing boat: Beneteau Oceanis 51.1
Accommodation on the yacht consists of the following types of cabins:
- Double cabin for 1 person travelling alone who wants a cabin for single use. Shared bathroom with 2 or 3 other people.
- Double cabin for 1 person travelling alone who wants a cabin for single use. Private bathroom.
- Double cabin for 2 persons. Private bathroom.
- Double cabin for 2 people. Shared bathroom with 2 or 3 other people.
The bathroom is shared with 2 or 3 other people.
Characteristics of the ship:
| Type | Sailboat | |
| Length | 16 m. | |
| Sleeve | 5,0 m. | |
| No. of passengers max. | 8 | |
| Year | 2021 | |
| A/C | No | |
| Cabin fan | Yes | |
| Paddle surf boards | 2 | |
Latest models from the Beneteau Oceanis shipyard. Boats considered to be in the Premium category. And that are a little ahead of their competitors. To be highlighted:
- Model 51 is one of the company's flagships. It is simply spectacular. When you see it, you won't believe it.
- Boats with beautiful finishes and a very avant-garde line.
- One of the largest folding bathing platforms in its length for easy bathing in the coves.
- Efficient interior space optimisation without a card table.
- They are one of the shipyards that provide greater breadth and width in their ships.
GET THERE
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Our main base is Marina Baotic, in the town of Trogir, 10 km from Split airport. This base is one of the most important yachting bases in the area if you want to start a sailing trip to Croatia.
From this point you can visit both the southern and northern islands.
How to get there
From Split airport to reach the boarding point:
- Taxi 25 minutes, about 35 euros.
- Bus number 37. Take it down to the road.
Split is linked to Spain by flights:
- Barcelona (BCN) - Split (SPU), daily in high season.
- Madrid (MAD) - Split (SPU), some days in high season. Fewer flights in June and September.
- Split (SPU) - Barcelona (BCN), daily in high season.
- Madrid (MAD) - Split (SPU), some days in high season. Fewer flights in June and September.
Zadar is also connected to Spain by air. It is 1:30 hours away by road.
There are flights with 1 stopover from Madrid and Barcelona.
Dubrovnik is linked to Spain by flights:
- Barcelona (BCN) - Dubrovnik (DBV) , daily in high season.
- Madrid (MAD) - Dubrovnik (DBV) , daily in high season. Fewer flights in June and September.
- Dubrovnik (DBV) - Barcelona (BCN), daily in high season.
- Dubrovnik (DBV) - Madrid (MAD), daily in high season.
Alternatives to reduce the cost of flights
- On Fridays flights arrive from Barcelona to Split at 8:15am. It's the best alternative to pay less on the flight. We took the opportunity to spend a night in Split and visit the old town. Not to be missed.
- On Sundays there is a flight arriving in Split at 8.15am from Barcelona. It is much cheaper than the Saturday flight. All passengers arriving on this flight are picked up.
- If you fly on weekdays and not on a Saturday, ticket prices can drop significantly.
Other means of communication from Split by sea with the Jadrolinija ferry lines:
- You can reach Split from Ancona (Italy), 8h.
- Split is connected by ferry with Dubrovnik to the south (9h30m.).
- With Rijeka to the north (12h.).
Dubrovnik and Split are connected by road by comfortable buses all day long, 4h. Contact for booking.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Expenses during the voyage
The costs you can expect on a sailing trip in Croatia of this kind are around 150 euros per person, but it is relative and depends on you:
- Transport, bus or taxi on the first day.
- Restaurants during the week. At least 3 dinners out.
- Souvenirs.
- Entrance to parks (approx. 25 euros).
- Taxi boats. It can go from 0 to 20 euros per person.
- Extra activities, cycling (10 euros).
Euros are accepted in some places but not in others. Credit cards are also not accepted in some restaurants.
Currency exchange
In Croatia the currency is already the euro as of 1 January 2023.
Telephone and internet
- Most telephone companies have already incorporated in their tariffs the consumption of calls and data abroad in the European Community at no additional cost. If your company has not done so, check with them before travelling in order to obtain a foreign consumption module.
- We recommend that you always go abroad with your internet data connected. This gives you a lot of security so that you don't get lost at any time.
- Data coverage on board during the sailing trip to croatia is not always guaranteed and you will not always have 4G or 5G on your phone.
Medical expenses
- The Croatian sailing cruise does not include travel insurance to cover you for any medical expenses at the destination. Please contact us to request one.
- If you do not want to take out travel insurance or if you do not have a private health insurance company to cover your medical expenses at your destination, you can apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). As Croatia is already a European country you are covered. You can order it online and it takes a week to arrive by post.
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Blanca
2 years ago
It was my first trip and I am looking forward to more. Everything was great
Javier Ruiz-Calderón Martin de la Hinojosa
2 years ago
I booked a gulet trip in Turkey through them and everything was wonderful. Very reliable and professional agency 100%. Highly recommended
Ma Carmen Fernández
2 years ago
We are a family of 7 people, we are sailing in Croatia for 7 days this summer 2024.
The trip has been a fantastic experience, combining sailing and discovering wonderful beaches and bays during the day with visits to the cities in the afternoons and evenings (Vis, Hvar, Korcula, Stari Grad, Split and Trogir). All this under the guidance of our wonderful skipper, Pave.
We would like to thank Joan Nogueron, from the Melee Travels Agency, for his organisation, advice and tips to make this trip a success.
Thank you for everything, we will surely repeat in another destination.
The trip has been a fantastic experience, combining sailing and discovering wonderful beaches and bays during the day with visits to the cities in the afternoons and evenings (Vis, Hvar, Korcula, Stari Grad, Split and Trogir). All this under the guidance of our wonderful skipper, Pave.
We would like to thank Joan Nogueron, from the Melee Travels Agency, for his organisation, advice and tips to make this trip a success.
Thank you for everything, we will surely repeat in another destination.
Alba Forteza López
2 years ago
I booked a trip to Turkey by gulet with Mêlée Travels and I couldn't be happier. Joan, is super professional, at all times informed me about the trip, route and characteristics of the trip in a very accessible way. Thank you very much for everything, thanks to you it has been an unforgettable trip. A very reliable agency, I will recommend you as much as I can!
Marta CR
2 years ago
The trip itself has been good, for the places we have been able to enjoy and certainly for the company, but we would not repeat with this company, we had chosen precisely this one because of the comments and in our case they have not been adjusted to reality.
- The food was scarce, it had the feeling of being in camps, with a daily pasta menu with very basic preparations, and the breakfasts were also very scarce. Luckily in port we were buying our own bread and pastries to be able to have a good breakfast. We know that the cook who usually does the crossing failed and the new one was not used to these tasks on a ship, but I consider that the passengers should not pay for these inconveniences. The same goes for the mess and lack of cleanliness in the galley. I would like to thank Lucia and Lourdes, two crew members who took charge of the galley and solved a large part of the problem.
- The whole week without air conditioning due to a breakdown. We are in the month of July and it was really oppressive to sleep in port with so much heat at night.
Finally, this is a high value trip and we feel that we should have received better attention from MeleTravels, when we exposed the problems we encountered, they were all just a bunch of baloney without taking any blame.
- The food was scarce, it had the feeling of being in camps, with a daily pasta menu with very basic preparations, and the breakfasts were also very scarce. Luckily in port we were buying our own bread and pastries to be able to have a good breakfast. We know that the cook who usually does the crossing failed and the new one was not used to these tasks on a ship, but I consider that the passengers should not pay for these inconveniences. The same goes for the mess and lack of cleanliness in the galley. I would like to thank Lucia and Lourdes, two crew members who took charge of the galley and solved a large part of the problem.
- The whole week without air conditioning due to a breakdown. We are in the month of July and it was really oppressive to sleep in port with so much heat at night.
Finally, this is a high value trip and we feel that we should have received better attention from MeleTravels, when we exposed the problems we encountered, they were all just a bunch of baloney without taking any blame.
Maite Gonzalez
3 years ago
Great! Wonderful experience, for costa esmeralda, it was my first time...and I will repeat, Joan a supercapi
gives you a lot of security and is a professional
And Anita spoiled us a lot with her dishes and her company, and the group was super.
And the journey both at sea and on land
It was short, what a feeling of freedom
I recommend it 💯
gives you a lot of security and is a professional
And Anita spoiled us a lot with her dishes and her company, and the group was super.
And the journey both at sea and on land
It was short, what a feeling of freedom
I recommend it 💯
CARMELA Gonzalez
3 years ago
Very good sailing!
Adria Comos
3 years ago
Great experience! Experienced captain and the assistant was great (great cook). 100% holiday well spent! 👍
Marta M
3 years ago
Wonderful experience, good organisation and visits to beautiful places. We came back delighted with the Croatian Islands!
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