Split to Dubrovnik - 7 Day Yacht Charter Itinerary
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A 7-day private yacht charter itinerary visiting Croatia, from Split to Dubrovnik.
Day 1
Fly into Split airport and board either at Kastela marina or in Trogir (port depth to be confirmed). Trogir is a city rich in historical and cultural heritage. The city offers a wealth of museums, galleries, bars, restaurants and festive activity. Get settled onboard before setting off on a short hop to Trogir. This is one of the jewels of the Dalmatian coast and is a town of extraordinary architectural beauty. In 1997 Trogir was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most of the old historic centre of the town is on an island and is encircled by a wall with two gates. A bridge now joins the island to the mainland and another links it to the island of Ciovo. The main old town is centered around the St Lawrence cathedral which features an elaborate doorway built by Radovan, the designer and historical source and inspiration to the most prominent Croatian writers, sculptors, architects and musicians.
Day 2
Head towards Brac in the early morning before the hordes arrive by ferry. This is an attractive island covered in pine forests, olive groves and vineyards. Milna is the best natural harbour on the island of Brac. Nice coves with sand and pebble beach’s stretch in the vicinity of the harbour (Pasika, Osibova, Lucice, Maslinova). It’s also home to the famous ‘ Golden Horn’’. Spend an hour or two in Brac before departing for the Paklinski Islands– famous for their secluded coves and beaches. Please note that both ‘The Golden Horn’ & Paklinski Islands are known as nudist beaches.
In the afternoon, continue onto Hvar - one of the best known islands of the Dalmatian’s. Hvar Town is a quaint and beutiful port town.
Art treasures, a mild climate, good beaches and fields of lavender make this island one of the treasures of the Adriatic. Limestone hills form the central ridge. Hvar’s story begins in the 4th century BC when the Syracusans of Issa founded Pharos (the present day Stari Grad) and Dimos (Hvar) Traces have been left by the Romans , the Byzantines, the Croatian sovereigns and the Venetians, who ruled from 1278 until 1797. After 1420, defences were built and the capital was moved from Pharos to Hvar. In 1886, under Austria-Hungary, the Hvar Hygenic Society began to promote the town as a health resort. It is the oldest settlement on the island. It lies at the eastern end of a large bay. Hvar is a town whose magic transcends its sheer architectural beauty. Although it is quite small, every stone here breathes charm. Hvar is home to: The Fortica Hydroarcheological Collection - one of the finest collections of the ancient amphorae in Croatia; The Hanibal Lucic Benedictine Art Collection – is a collection of paintings, icons and other artifacts and objects of everyday use from the convent treasury, The Franciscan Art Collection is housed at the Franciscan Monastery, The Treasury of the Hvar Cathedral, The Bishop`s Museum, Oldest Community Theatre (1612), Renaissance Cathedral with its original tower, the unfinished palace of the poet Petar Hekrorovic with its ponds and arcades and early Christian baptistery”
Day 3
Today cruise to the islands of Bisevo & Vis. The Island of Bisevo is to the southwest of the Island of Vis. This island is famous for its Blue Cave (Modra spilja) with entrances both above and below sea level. You will want to visit the cave between 11am – 12 when the sun’s rays pass through the underwater opening to bathe the interior in an unearthly blue light. This easily rivals the Blue Grotto in Capri and it is considerably larger, and has a natural monumental entrance.
After lunch, continue onto Vis, known for its fishermen and seafarers. It’s beautiful in nature and history and is far from the bustle of the mainland. Tonight, enjoy an evening out at Villa Kaliopa. This restaurant is exquisitely set in the exotic gardens of the 16th century Gariboldi mansion. The restaurant is at Vladimira Nazora 32 and set midway between Old Town and Kut. They don’t have a phone so you won’t be able to call and book in advance!
Day 4
Today, with the right wind you can enjoy a great sail down to Korcula. The magnificent historic town and island of Korcula famous for its traditional Knight's dance celebrating the Turkish assaults on the island.
“The island of Korčula is covered in dense forests of alepo pine, cypress and oak trees. Because of its cultural heritage and numerous legends told over the generations it is undoubtedly one of the most interesting islands in the Croatian Adriatic. The town of Korcula is perched on a peninsula surrouned by strong 13th century walls reinforced with towers and bastions by the Venetians after 1420. The whole town is enchanting. Narrow streets branching off the main road are designed to lessen the impact of the boaara wind. Apart from the town of Korčula, other towns on the island that are worth mentioning are Lumbarda and Vela Luka. The legend has it that in the 12th century B.C. the town was founded by the Trojan hero Antenor, while Greco-Roman writers recorded the town as Korkyra. The Latin name Corcyra Nigra (black Korčula) was given to the island because of its dense woods. In Blato, situated like Rome on seven hills, there is another, equally interesting knights' dance called "kumpanija" (company). It symbolizes the struggle for freedom. The Korcula Statute of 1214 is one of the oldest legal documents to have been adopted in this part of Europe. The same century saw the birth of the famous world traveller and explorer, Marko Polo; his place of birth still exists in the town of Korcula. Korcula is, after Lokrum and Mljet, the third most densely wooded island of Croatia.”
Day 5
Depart after breakfast for the island of Mljet, the greenest island of the Adriatic and anchor in the bay of Polace. Perhaps visit with a guide to the National Park and the beautiful interconnecting lakes of Veliko Jezero and Malo Jezero. For most people, Mljet is an island lost in the open sea. Mljet National Park has been proclaimed as an area of special interest for the following reasons: The salt lakes are a unique geological and oceanographic phenomenon of worldwide importance. They originated approximately 10,000 years ago and, until the Christian era, they were freshwater lakes. Some endemic Dalmatian plants can only be found on the rocky coast of the island. A beautiful endemic plant named Dubrovačka Zečina is the best representative of them all. The Mediterranean type landscape hides two natural specialties. The first are typical underground habitats: half-caves, caves and pits. The other specialty is Mljet's "blatine", which are rare occurrences of brackish lakes, which vanish from time to time. There is life in the lakes, but we know very little about it today apart from the fact that people have caught eels and marsh birds in them for centuries. Beautiful, rich forests once covered large areas of the Mediterranean Coast, but they are rarely preserved today as beautifully as they are on Mljet. The woods on Mljet gently descend all the way to the surface of the lakes, thus creating an image of unspoiled nature. The 12th century Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary is on Big Lake. The small island is an exceptional example of cultural and historical heritage dating back to the eras of the Illirian tribes, the Roman Empire and the Republic of Dubrovnik. Today, Mljet island is characterized by a stable settlement living in complete harmony with nature.”
Day 6
Cruise to Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the most beautiful Mediterranean cities. Its’ high stone city walls and the beauty of its ancient city centre has for many years attracted the likes of artists, historians, scientists and chance travellers.
Day 7
Depart for a short sail to the Bay of Catvat. This is a great place to swim, relax and enjoy some time on the water. Catvat has been called ‘the St Tropez of Croatia’. Moor stern to and enjoy your final evening ashore or enjoy a meal under the stars.
Day 8
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before preparing to disembark by midday. The Dubrovnik airport is only 10 minutes from here.
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Client Testimonials
What our clients say about their charter experience.
Trina: We returned Monday afternoon. The two weeks on board Navilux were simply superb. All as a result of the outstanding service, warmth, and kindness of the crew. Captain Luka found us marvellous secluded anchorages where we swam and enjoyed many meals before moving on to the next spot. Being the Split-Pula-Split itinerary, many of the passages were much longer than any compared to the Split-Dubrovnik-Split rotation. 100 miles one way vs 200 to Pula. Still, the towns we visited were pleasant (although we did not care for Zadar... too large, touristy, etc with no unique charm). Navilux, despite her age, is in very good nick. The Chef, Dominic, is excellent. He caters to all requests: we had a gluten-intolerant person aboard one week, grandkids who liked things simple for dinner, lunch... we had fresh lobster, scorpion fish, monkfish, shrimp both in salad and in pasta, duck breast, pasta w/truffles, risotto and for the 4th of July the crew surprised us with decoration of red/white/blue and flags on the outdoor dining area with burgers, ribs, beans and an American flag cake for dessert. The crew always has a ready smile and friendly greeting no matter what the situation. Service across all areas- rooms, bar service, meals, daily briefing on where to go and timing is without peer. Small laundry items are done once per week at the same time sheets are changed mid-week. Captain Luka has a drone which he uses to take pics during the voyage, which makes for great memories. If we do this again on Navilux, we will most likely limit ourselves to a Split-Split just touring the islands and small bays of that area, which Capt. Luka says we would enjoy. I and all of my family and friends believe Navilux is the perfect size and design ... no need to change. The weather these weeks was quite hot, as you no doubt knew, but aircon worked fine in cabins and on the occasions we had to dine indoors due to wasps swarming from the shore, making outside dining impossible. The new "toys" of sea bobs, jet skis, kayaks, paddle boards, snorkelling gear all got great use during the trip. In fact, the grandkids spent most of their time engaged with them as well as some fishing... only marginal success, but one grandson caught a fish after dinner on our last evening, so was quite chuffed to end the trip on that note. All of our friends and family gave their week 5 stars... I cannot imagine how this could be improved upon...
They absolutely loved the boat and described it as phenomenal. The meeting with the captain at a café the day before departure was excellent and helped establish a great rapport. They loved the flexibility of having the captain tailor each day around their preferences. The boat would typically move in the morning, although some evenings they would travel as well. The food onboard was exceptional. They did not want to miss a single meal and were consistently impressed with the quality. The crew's service was a major highlight. They loved that the crew knew one another well and were all Croatian, which created a very warm and cohesive atmosphere. The crew offered two massages each day, allowing everyone to take turns enjoying them. The captain would regularly go into town to purchase fresh produce and local fish, which added a wonderful local element to the experience. One day, the captain went out diving for octopus and later enjoyed it as part of their onboard meal. Overall Takeaway: The clients were exceptionally positive about the trip, with the yacht experience, crew, flexibility, food, and personalised service standing out above everything else. They repeatedly emphasised how much they loved being onboard and how little they wanted to leave the boat.
Simply top-notch personalized service: From the very beginning of the process matching a boat and location with our party size and desires Trina Howes of Charterworld was outstanding. She had personal experience & was familiar with various yachts enabling our choices both in Turkey and Croatia. I have used her and CharterWorld for 4 separate charters all of which were 5 stars... The process is easy, seamless and each step of the process is easily understood. Trina is available by email and phone during the entire process of investigation, choice and final selection as well as payments and preferences. Highly recommended.
Thank you to all of the amazing crew and our captain because it was you all who made this trip so special. I'm so thankful to have had this experience, and I hope I will be able to do it again! (…) What an incredible week! The islands, the boat and the food were outstanding, but the crew is what truly made our trip so special! Thank you for spoiling us. Can't wait for the next visit. Cheers. (…) Thank you for a wonderful trip that we all will remember for a long time. OMNIA is a beautiful yacht, but the key to our adventure was the crew! You all did an amazing job that made this the best trip ever! (…) We have been planning a trip to Greece for many years, and now have actually made it! What an amazing way to see a new country! The crew was outstanding - thank you all!
What can we say? Unbelievably amazing experience. You are all such wonderful people whom we can now consider friends we hope to have long into the future. Thank you for sharing your hospitality and incredible country with us; we could not have asked for a better experience. We look forward to seeing you all in the very near future – in Croatia or Florida. All the very best and with much affection
To the Reverie team: We want to say a huge thank you for everything you have done for us on this trip. You are the best crew we have ever had on a yacht, hands down. Everything has been flawless. Keith’s food has been healthy, tasty, voluminous, and so varied. The toys and tenders were always ready for us when we needed them, and we loved having 3 Sea-Bobs, 3 efoils and 2 jet skis. Always charged and ready to go, from the moment we woke until we went to bed. Our rooms were cleaned so fast we often wondered if there were fairies who appeared and did it. Our washing was done and returned so quickly we wondered if we dreamed it. Service was perfect (thanks Megan and team!) - always nearby when we needed it, and invisible when we didn’t. We aren’t sure how we will survive at home, and there won’t be a drink, a cold towel and a smile waiting for us. Shane - you found us the best anchorages - exactly where we wanted to be - out of the way, out of the wind, but close to everything. We wanted adventures, and you went out of your way to source e-bikes, which ended up being a highlight. We know it wasn’t easy to find or to get them on and off the boat. The smaller things: remembering everyone’s names; the printed AllTrails maps; taking our kids jet skiing. They have all been noticed and appreciated. We know that it isn’t easy to build a team that can create such an exceptional experience. Congratulations to everyone on board - including those behind the scenes we don’t get to see as much. We would love to come back again next year - only if the crew is the same! Thanks so much!
