Croatian Islands Cruise Tour

The tour will start in Trogir where we join our traditional wooden boat, docked on the old town waterfront. Old Trogir is a pretty, walled town of ancient palaces and jutting belfries. Tonight we shall meet the crew, settle into our cabins and have a light supper on board.

Overnight Simple Cabin Included meals: Dinner

This morning if the weather is fair we will decamp into smaller boats to investigate the ‘Blue Cave’ - a grotto that, only when there is direct sunshine overhead, displays the most wondrous turquoise waters. South and west of Vis is the small islet of Bisevo. This afternoon we will arrive at Vis Town on the island of the same name. With both Greek and Roman ruins, a very pretty church built out on a spit, a small fort and museum. Tonight we may opt to moor in the harbour where you can dine in a waterfront restaurant. We may alternatively move round the headland to a quiet bay where a deep tunnel into the cliffs was constructed by the Yugoslavs to hide their ships from the German air raids during the Second World War A section of the tunnel has been converted into a family run wine cellar where we can stop and sample local wine produce (optional). Please be aware, on some harbours, we may be mooring alongside other boats and so access to our oldtimer may involve crossing other vessels decks with your luggage.

Overnight Simple Cabin Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning we will head to Korcula. Korcula is the most obviously historical of all of the Dalmatian islands and is believed to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, as well as being well known for its high quality white wine production. On leaving Pomena, we will stop for a swim and a snorkel, then head towards the most westerly part of the island - Vela Luka - our mooring for tonight. From here, we can offer the option of climbing into the olive groves for an evening of traditional Croatian hospitality and entertainment (optional) with spectacular views over the bay. Alternatively, you can eat in Vela Luka, which has many restaurants to offer.

Overnight Simple Cabin Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Continuing east, following Korcula’s coastline, after a stop or two for a swim and a snorkel, our destination is Korcula Town itself. Korcula is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the trip. Take a self-guided walking tour of this wonderfully compact walled town whose history, like most of Croatia, spans the centuries. Start your walk at the Rector’s Place, with its admirable 15th Century turrets, and continue to the City Museum housed in a 16th Century mansion. Here you can witness an impressive array of artefacts and Byzantine icons that bring Korcula’s history to life. Korcula is a photographers dream, with its red terracotta roofs, stone cathedrals and winding roads. You may choose to take dinner at a typical Mediterranean restaurant with fresh seafood prepared and served as a local speciality.

Overnight Simple Cabin Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today we head eastwards to the tiny island of Scedro, south of Hvar. We stop at this secluded bay to enjoy lunch on board and to take a swim, or maybe visit a small harbour. We then make for Hvar, where 7000 years of history are encapsulated in this small island town. Sparkling amid green hills, rocky terrain and a sea of cobalt blue, Hvar is a producer of olive oil, lavender oil and local wine. The town is filled with sophisticated shops, cafes and restaurants. There is a main square around which most of the activity revolves. Walk through the narrow streets to visit the 15th Century Franciscan Monastery; the renaissance cloister, the old rectory that today houses a collection of lace, manuscripts and books; and the church with its remarkable collection of paintings. Wander to the main square to see St. Stephen’s cathedral with its treasury and bell tower, all of which bear the mark of Venetian rule. You can climb up the fortress and enjoy the sunset tonight, followed by dinner in one of the numerous restaurants on offer.

Overnight Simple Cabin Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Having explored the town of Hvar, we shall head north to the Island of Brac to enjoy the quiet port and village of Milna. From here we can explore the local monastery and spend the night on board in this peaceful little port, or in a small bay close to the town of Milna.

Overnight Simple Cabin Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today we make the short journey to Solta Island, we will enjoy our lunch in a tranquil bay and after this there is the opportunity (optional) to visit an olive oil factory and taste the local produce.

Overnight Simple Cabin Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

With just an hour or two’s sailing time along the coast to Trogir, our final destination, there is time on arrival to explore the narrow streets and old buildings of this pretty walled town.

Included meals: Breakfast