7 DAYS IN CROATIA

Embarking in Dubrovnik places you directly at the intersection of history and calm Adriatic cruising. While the city’s stone walls and old harbor command attention, the real advantage lies just offshore, where islands and channels create naturally protected waters from the very first afternoon. After a smooth embarkation and safety briefing, your crew will ease the yacht south or west depending on conditions, allowing time for a first swim and a relaxed lunch on board. Dubrovnik rewards an early departure, avoiding afternoon traffic while preserving the option for a private evening view of the old city from the water. Overnight cruise to Šipan.

Šipan offers a composed introduction to island life, with calm bays, light traffic, and reliable holding. The morning is best spent swimming directly from the yacht or taking the tender ashore for a short walk through olive groves and stone villages that have changed little over time. With minimal distances covered, the day remains flexible, ideal for adjusting the onboard pace and settling fully into charter life. Your crew will use the protected anchorage to fine tune timing for the longer legs ahead, while you enjoy an afternoon shaped by water sports, reading on deck, or a long lunch that runs naturally into the evening. Anchor the night in this sheltered bay.

The passage to Korčula introduces a more purposeful cruise while remaining comfortably within daytime range. Approaching the island, dense pine forests and a defined coastline signal one of Croatia’s most complete stops, combining a well preserved medieval town with excellent anchoring options nearby. The afternoon lends itself to a tender run ashore for a walk through the old town’s narrow streets, followed by a return to the yacht for swimming in clear, quiet water. Korčula works well as an evening stop, offering atmosphere without excess noise, and allowing you to enjoy dinner with the town illuminated just beyond the anchorage. Anchor the night near Korčula.

Vis feels notably different from the mainland, more open, more spacious, and ideally suited to a yacht focused day. The island’s former military status limited development for decades, preserving both its coastline and underwater clarity. Expect a morning arrival followed by hours shaped around the sea itself, swimming, paddleboarding, and tender exploration along the shore. Your captain will select an anchorage based on wind and light, keeping the yacht steady and the afternoon comfortable. Vis rewards simplicity done well, where the absence of crowds becomes the luxury. As the day settles, enjoy a calm evening on board under a wide Adriatic sky. Anchor the night in Vis.

A short early morning run brings you to Biševo, where precise timing is key. The Blue Cave is best visited when light conditions are optimal, and your crew will manage arrival to avoid peak traffic and maximize the experience. Afterward, the day opens into quiet swimming stops and relaxed cruising back toward Vis or nearby anchorages. This leg is less about distance and more about positioning, allowing the rest of the afternoon to unfold without schedule pressure. With the formal sightseeing complete early, the remainder of the day belongs fully to the yacht. Anchor the night in a calm nearby bay.

Hvar combines elegance with accessibility, offering both a vibrant harbor and quieter bays just minutes away. Arrival can be tailored to your preference, either an early approach for a relaxed town visit or a later positioning that favors privacy and calm water time. The surrounding Pakleni Islands provide multiple anchoring options, ideal for swimming and tender use before heading ashore. Evenings in Hvar are flexible, whether that means dining on board with the town lights as backdrop or stepping ashore for a curated restaurant experience. Overnight cruise to a protected Pakleni anchorage.

The return leg allows the itinerary to close at the same unhurried pace it began. Your captain will select the smoothest route based on conditions, keeping the passage comfortable and scenic. This final day is ideal for enjoying the yacht itself, long stretches on deck, one last swim, and a relaxed lunch as the coastline slips by. Approaching Dubrovnik later in the day allows you to disembark without rush, concluding the charter with everything aligned, calm, and precisely managed.