Private catamaran · 8 days · Dubrovnik to Split
Take a whole sailing catamaran for your group and sail the Dalmatian islands from Dubrovnik to Split, with a skipper, a guide and a night in a quiet bay whenever the weather allows.
Trip at a glance
Overview
Sail the Dalmatian coast on a catamaran that is yours for the whole week. From Dubrovnik you island-hop through the Elafiti Islands to Mljet National Park, on to Korčula, Hvar and Brač, and finish in Split, with swim stops in clear bays and time ashore in each place.
A skipper sails the boat and a guide looks after the group and prepares simple breakfasts on board. Some nights are spent in marinas and others at anchor in a quiet bay, depending on the weather, and we aim to anchor as often as we can because it is the best part of sailing. Activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding or cycling are optional, arranged locally on the day and paid extra.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 · Dubrovnik and the Elafiti Islands
You meet your skipper and guide in the morning, settle into your cabins and set off after a short safety briefing. The first stop is Koločep, the smallest inhabited Elafiti island, for a swim and lunch ashore. In the afternoon you sail on past Lopud to Šipan for the night.
Day 2 · Mljet National Park
A morning sail takes you to Mljet National Park, where two saltwater lakes sit inside a pine forest. You can cycle or walk around the lakes and take the small boat to the monastery on the islet in the larger lake. Bikes and kayaks are rented locally if you want them.
Day 3 · Mljet and Korčula
Today is a longer sailing day, with swim stops in quiet bays along the way. In the afternoon you reach Korčula and its walled old town. Nearby Badija island is a good place for a swim or a paddle.
Day 4 · Korčula and Hvar
You sail north to the Pakleni Islands, a chain of wooded islets with clear bays that are best explored by stand-up paddleboard or kayak. In the evening you can walk into Hvar town.
Day 5 · Hvar
With no sailing today, you spend the day on Hvar. A popular choice is to cycle across the Stari Grad Plain, a landscape protected by UNESCO where grapes and olives have been grown since Greek times. You can also swim, walk to Hvar's fortress or simply relax. Bikes are rented locally and paid extra.
Day 6 · Hvar and Brač
You sail across the channel to the island of Brač and its famous Zlatni Rat beach, a long spit of pebbles and sand that changes shape with the wind. The Vidova Gora trail, which leads to the highest peak of the Croatian islands, starts nearby for those who want a hike.
Day 7 · Brač, Šolta and Split
On the last sailing day you stop for a swim and a snorkel at Šolta before the catamaran arrives in Split in the afternoon. You can walk through Diocletian's Palace and the old town in the evening.
Day 8 · Split
After breakfast you say goodbye to your crew and disembark. Your trip ends in Split. If you would like to spend more time in Croatia, contact us for recommendations.
Note on itinerary: The skipper decides each day’s route by the weather and the sea. The program, the stops and where we spend the night can change, and some nights are in marinas while others are at anchor. Safety and comfort come first.
Route
| Day | Where | Activities (optional) | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubrovnik, Koločep, Šipan | Swimming, paddleboarding | short sail |
| 2 | Mljet National Park | Cycling, walking, kayaking | half-day sail |
| 3 | Korčula | Swimming, kayaking at Badija | longer sailing day |
| 4 | Pakleni Islands, Hvar | Paddleboarding, kayaking | half-day sail |
| 5 | Hvar | Cycling, walking | no sailing |
| 6 | Brač, Zlatni Rat | Swimming, optional hike | half-day sail |
| 7 | Šolta, Split | Swimming, snorkeling | half-day sail |
| 8 | Split | – | – |
Inclusions
Prices and dates
Every price has 2 options: the standard price when you pay by card and a discounted price when you pay by bank transfer or Wise.
| Season | Price per boat |
|---|---|
| April and October | €15,825card€15,290bank / Wise |
| May | €18,413card€17,790bank / Wise |
| June to September | €20,379card€19,690bank / Wise |
| Breakfasts, per guest for the week (7 breakfasts) | €109card€105bank / Wise |
Every price has 2 options: the standard price when you pay by card and a discounted price when you pay by bank transfer or Wise.
| Group size | April and October | May | June to September |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 guests | €4,066card€3,928bank / Wise | €4,713card€4,553bank / Wise | €5,204card€5,028bank / Wise |
| 6 guests | €2,747card€2,654bank / Wise | €3,178card€3,070bank / Wise | €3,506card€3,387bank / Wise |
| 8 guests | €2,088card€2,017bank / Wise | €2,411card€2,329bank / Wise | €2,657card€2,567bank / Wise |
Every Saturday, April to October, subject to boat availability.
Book online, or send us your preferred dates and the direction you would like, and we confirm the boat and the dates with you.
See the free dates, pick one and book. Please tell us in the message whether you want to sail Dubrovnik to Split or Split to Dubrovnik. Prefer to talk first? Use the message form below.
If you cancel, we charge a share of the tour price, depending on when we receive your cancellation:
| When you cancel | We charge |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 days before the tour | 30% of the price |
| 29 to 15 days before | 50% of the price |
| 14 to 8 days before | 75% of the price |
| 7 to 0 days before, or no-show | 100% of the price |
Credit card or bank fees are deducted from any refund: the fee charged when you pay and the fee charged when we refund.
Good to know
A sailing catamaran with cabins for up to 8 guests, yours for the whole week. The exact boat depends on availability.
Some nights we use marinas and some nights we anchor in a quiet bay, depending on the weather. Our aim is to anchor as often as we can, because it is the best part of the experience.
Breakfast is included and prepared on board by your guide. Lunches and dinners are not included, and your guide recommends local restaurants and shops in each place.
Paddleboards, kayaks, bikes and snorkeling gear are rented locally on the day, depending on what each person wants to do, and paid extra.
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FAQs
Yes. You take the whole catamaran for your own group of up to 8 guests, with a skipper and a guide on board. No other travelers join.
Either Dubrovnik to Split or Split to Dubrovnik, on the same route backwards. The price is the same, and you choose the direction when you send your enquiry.
Yes, all 7 nights are on the catamaran. Some nights we use marinas and some nights we anchor in a quiet bay, depending on the weather. Our aim is to anchor as often as we can, because sleeping in a bay is a big part of the experience.
A skipper who sails the boat and a guide who looks after the group and prepares simple breakfasts on board.
7 nights on the catamaran, 7 breakfasts, the skipper and the guide, marina fees, fuel, drinking water, local taxes and basic insurance. The price is per boat for up to 8 guests, plus the breakfasts for each guest.
No. Equipment is rented locally on the day, depending on the activity each person wants to do, and is paid extra.
Breakfast every day from day 2 to day 8. Lunches and dinners are not included, and your guide recommends local restaurants and shops in each place.
The price is per boat, plus the breakfasts. For example, with 8 guests in October the price is about €2,017 per person including breakfasts when you pay by bank transfer or Wise (about €2,088 by card), and with 4 guests about €3,928 (about €4,066 by card). See the price table for every season.
Departures run every Saturday from April to October, subject to boat availability. You can book online, and we confirm the boat and the dates with you after you book.
Yes. The skipper decides each day's route by the weather and the sea, and the program, the stops and where we spend the night can change. Safety and comfort always come first.
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Private Adventure Sailing Croatia
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