Dubrovnik to Split: 6 nights / 7 days - Dubrovnik - Elaphiti - Mljet - Korcula - Scedro - Hvar - Bol
Introduction
This sailing adventure starts in Dubrovnik, we will welcome you under the impressive Franjo Tudman Bridge and head for the gorgeous Elaphiti Islands. The Elaphiti Islands is a small archipelago consisting of several islands stretching northwest of Dubrovnik. Main islands are Sipan, Lopud and Kolocep. Traditional and charming seaside konobas (restaurants), picturesque villages, hiking trails and many more things to explore. Next stop is Mljet National park, the oldest marine protected area in the Mediterranean, it will delight you with the colors and scent of untouched nature. You will also visit Marco Polo’s birthplace in spectacular medieval walled city in Korcula.
You will fall in love with Hvar and Brac islands, both islands are top summer destinations in Croatia. If you wish to explore Hvar, our Overland Explorer day lets you decide between a day onshore or staying on the boat. Morning swim at most beautiful and unique beach Zlatni Rat in Bol on island of Brac will be an experience you will never forget. On a last day we visit Split Old Town, you can continue onto the Island of Vis for our uniquely connected ‘Vis Extension’ and explore Blue and Green Caves, Stiniva beach and military tunnels
You can find more detailed description for every day on our Day by day page.
Highlights
DAY 1 SATURDAY - DUBROVNIK TO ELAPHITI ISLANDS
We welcome you to check in then we leave the marina sailing under the impressive Franjo Tudman Bridge, heading for the gorgeous and unspoilt Elafiti Islands. Our first evening will be on the Island of Sipan at the village of Sudurad. There is a traditional konoba (restaurant) overlooking the small fisherman's harbour.
This charming konoba still houses an ancient olive oil press; a stone wheel turned by donkeys to crush the olives. Wake up in time for a morning swim and a walk around this picturesque village, find classic Croatian homes made from the sand coloured stone that is typical of this region.
First meal: D - Onshore at First Island
Docking: Fishing Harbour - Walk On/Off as you wish
DAY 2 SUNDAY - ELAPHITI ISLANDS TO MLJET (POLACE)
Mljet National Park is a large area that borders two saltwater lakes that stretch for about 4 kilometres. We arrive at Polace where there is an entrance to visit the National Park and very close to the lake to visit the small island/islet Melita (Sveta Marija) with a large building of the former Benedictine monastery, built in the 12th century. You can hire mopeds and cars to explore the island, or use the standup paddleboards in the relaxing lagoon.
B - Onboard, L - Onboard, D - Onshore
Docking: National Park Entrance - Dinghy to shore
DAY 3 MONDAY - MLJET (POLACE) TO KORCULA
According to legend, the island of Korcula was founded by Trojan hero Antenor in the 12th century BC. It is a spectauclar medieval walled city reputed to be Marco Polo's birthplace. It is very much a cocktail bar atmosphere with lasting sunsets and live music quarters to relax at with a drink after dinner.
B - Onboard, L - Onboard, D - Onshore
Docking: ACI Marina Korcula - Walk On/Off as you wish
DAY 4 TUESDAY - KORCULA TO SCEDRO
Scedro is a protected nature park and an island a few kilometres off the south coast of the island of Hvar. The name comes from štedri, meaning charitable in old Slavonic, because the island offers two deep, well-protected coves. According to the centuries-old Hvar Statute of 1331, the island was communal property and reserved for use as a pasture because it is very fertile, with a mild climate. Thanks to night dew it was used to grow grain. Around 30 people live on the island in summer.
B - Onboard, L - Onboard, D - Onshore
Docking: Mooring buoy - Dinghy to shore
DAY 5 WEDNESDAY - SCEDRO TO HVAR + STARIGRAD + VRBOSKA - ** OVERLAND EXPLORER **
Hvar Island is best known as a summer destination. The highlights of Hvar port town include its 13th-century walls, a hilltop fortress and a main square anchored by the Renaissance-era Hvar Cathedral. The island has a hidden and fascinating museum of intricate work made from strands of the algarve plant, and also features beaches such as Dubovica and inland lavender fields.
** Overland Explorer ** - as a mid-week opportunity to enjoy Hvar Town before the party crowds arrive, you can explore the harbour and island as you wish, making your way overland to Starigrad (the original capital of the Island) then onto Vrboska the village of bridges and location of a striking fortified church, the only one of its kind in the area. The boat will be docked here in the marina.
B - Onboard, L - Onshore, D - Onshore
Docking: ACI Marina Vrboska - Walk On/Off as you wish
DAY 6 THURSDAY - VRBOSKA TO BRAC (MILNA) + BOL
After a morning swim at Bol we arrive in Milna; still reputed as the most beautiful and the safest harbour of Brač. Stone houses along the beautiful long coastline are small masterpieces. In the village there is also a beautiful Baroque church with a typically Dalmatian bell tower. The interior of the church hides impressive works of Venetian masters. Its scenic beauty and irresistible charm of a typically Dalmatian “small town”, Milna will enchant you with its healthy Mediterranean cuisine abundant in fresh fish, quality olive oil and home-made wines.
B - Onboard, L - Onboard, D - Onshore
Docking: Marina Vlaska, Milna - Walk On/Off as you wish
DAY 7 FRIDAY - BRAC (MILNA) TO SPLIT OLD TOWN + VIS EXTENSION
After a relaxing swim we depart for Split Old Town. For our book by the cabin guests you can continue onto the Island of Vis for our uniquely connected 'Vis Extension' with Jadrolinjia ferries.
Cabin bookings: Check out from the yacht at 1pm. Whole yacht bookings in full charter weeks can stay until Saturday morning.
B - Onboard, L - Onboard, (D - Onshore - Whole yacht bookings only)
Docking: ACI Marina Split - Walk On/Off as you wish (Whole yacht bookings only)
DAY 8 SATURDAY
Check out from the yacht (if you need to check out Friday evening just let us know).
ACI Marina Dubrovnik - Meeting Point
Airports
Closest: Dubrovnik International, Croatia (25 mins drive)
Others: Tivat International, Montenegro (2 hours drive) Podgorica International, Montenegro (3 hours drive)
Check-in and Check-out
Start/End Location: ACI Marina Dubrovnik
Check-in: 15.30 Saturday
Check-out: 08.30 Saturday
Office Address
Office 1
ACI MARINA DUBROVNIK
Na skali 2, 20236 Mokošica-Komolac
Dubrovnik CROATIA
Marina Reception Desk: t: 00385 20 455 020
Visiting Dubrovnik Old Town
If your checkout is Dubrovnik, the last night of your sailing trip can be used to visit Dubrovnik Old Town because you will stay overnight in Dubrovnik Marina still with your accommodation onboard the yacht or catamaran which is only 15 mins by road to the Old Town. Checkout is the next morning.
"This Dubrovnik to Split trip was exactly what we were looking for. The Hvar overland explorer was excellent and perfectly timed in the middle of the trip too! It was so great to have the chance to see all three places on Hvar - Hvar Town, Starigrad and Vrboska! Well done Getaway Sailing on a truly unique aspect to this very established sailing route."
Delna and James - Sydney, Australia
"Thanks Getaway Sailing for making my dream come true. The National Park is spectacular and we saw dolphins which is amazing having them swim beside our boat."
Hills - Oxford, U.K.
"The Catamaran was awesome! Croatia has spectacular scenery, and perfect weather. A truly memorable holiday. There were four couples on the boat and everyone commented on the attention to detail from this company and their Welcome Pack of info. It put us at ease immediately and their checkin centre in Dubrovnik Marina made arrival and departure very smooth . The hardest thing was waiting 9 months for the holiday! ."
Gordon - Perth, Australia
"We were invited by our friends doing this trip and so happy we did! The swimming and Island hopping during the day was incredible, but the evening stops were exceptional. The combination of food, location and atmosphere onboard the Catamaran was really special. Having a local skipper that took us to a few of the hidden places was extra special"
Andy and Fiona - London, U.K.
"I wish I'd tried a sailing holiday years ago! It is so different being able to see a new place each day without packing the bags! Thanks to our skipper Ivan and Georgia for organising it all."
Peter - Swansea, U.K.
"Thank you very much for a fantastic trip. Perfect combination of fishing villages and the buzzing Hvar"
Thor - Svelvik, Norway