Ideal for Summer Season
Few yacht charter itineraries on the Adriatic begin in a different country entirely, but this six-day passage from Tivat to Trogir does exactly that. Starting in Montenegro, where the fjord-like Bay of Kotor cuts deep into the mountains behind one of the most dramatic medieval waterfronts in Europe, the route moves north through some of the least visited and most rewarding islands on the Dalmatian coast, taking in the protected saltwater lakes of Mljet, through to the unspoilt island of Vis, and the glamour of Hvar, before ending in the UNESCO-listed medieval city of Trogir.
- Day 1
Porto Montenegro, TivatDistance: 50 nm*
Begin in one of the Adriatic's most spectacular natural harbors
Board your chosen luxury yacht charter at the world-renowned Porto Montenegro, one of the most sophisticated marina developments in the Mediterranean, set against a dramatic backdrop of the Black Mountains that give the country its name. Montenegro yacht charters beginning in Tivat offer an immediate sense of the scale and grandeur that defines this stretch of the eastern Adriatic.
Before setting course for Croatia, the Bay of Kotor is unmissable, a fjord-like inlet that cuts deep into the Montenegrin mountains and is widely considered one of the most beautiful bays in Europe.
At its innermost point, the Old Town of Kotor is a remarkably preserved medieval city enclosed by 4.5 kilometers of Venetian walls that climb directly up the cliff face behind it, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most dramatic fortified towns in the entire Adriatic. Allow an afternoon to explore the town's marble streets and Romanesque churches before returning to your charter yacht for the overnight cruise to Mljet.
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Porto Montenegro
Attraction
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Our Lady of the Rocks
Landmark
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Porto Montenegro
- Day 2
Pomena, MljetDistance: 25 nm*
Croatia's greenest island and a protected national park
Arrive at Pomena on the western coast of Mljet, the gateway to one of the most serene and ecologically distinctive stops on any Mljet yacht charter. Approximately one-third of the island falls within the Mljet National Park, established to protect the island's ancient forests, coastline, and the extraordinary network of saltwater lakes that define its interior.
The two interconnected lakes, Veliko Jezero and Malo Jezero, are unlike anything else on the Croatian coast: calm, warm, and surrounded by dense pine and holm oak forest, with water temperature and salinity that shift seasonally as the sea flows in and out through a narrow channel.
At the center of Veliko Jezero, the small island of St Mary's holds a Benedictine monastery accessible by small boat or tender, a remarkably peaceful outpost for a morning visit. Kayaking, snorkeling, and cycling through the park's trail network fill the afternoon before the cruise onward to Lastovo.
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St. Mary's Island
Landmark
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St. Mary's Island
- Day 3
Luka Velji Lago, LastovoDistance: 35 nm*
The most remote island on the Dalmatian coast and one of its finest dive destinations
Lastovo sits at the far southwestern edge of the Dalmatian island chain and has spent several decades as a closed Yugoslav military base, a history that has left it in an exceptionally pristine state. Yacht charters around Lastovo reveal an island that still feels genuinely undiscovered, and the waters surrounding it are among the best for diving in the entire Adriatic.
More than 40 smaller islets surround the main island, with excellent visibility and diverse marine life making the dive sites around Lastovo consistently rewarding. Above water, the sheltered bay of Skrivena Luka on the island's southern coast provides one of the most naturally beautiful anchorages on the route.
The main settlement is notable for its well-preserved 15th and 16th-century architecture, Roman Catholic churches, stone-built houses, and cobbled streets that speak to a remarkably intact vernacular heritage. Head ashore for the local market and a meal in one of the small family-run restaurants before the overnight cruise on your motor or sailing yacht charter to Vis.
- Day 4
VisDistance: 20 nm*
Croatia's most unspoilt island and a world-class diving and gastronomic destination
The farthest inhabited island from the Croatian mainland, Vis spent decades as a closed military zone, which inadvertently preserved it from the coastal development that transformed much of the Dalmatian coast. The result is an island that feels genuinely local, and Vis yacht charters are consistently rated among the most rewarding in central Dalmatia for exactly that reason.
The short crossing to Biševo is well worth making for the Blue Cave, a sea cave where refracted sunlight turns the water an intense electric blue between approximately 10am and noon, and one of the most singular natural spectacles on the Croatian coast.
Back on Vis, Stiniva Beach is accessible only by sea, a shingle cove enclosed by 35-meter limestone cliffs that almost meet overhead at the entrance. In the evening, the bohemian fishing town of Komiža on the island's western coast is worth the detour for an evening meal; the local wine, olive oil, and freshly caught fish have given Vis's restaurant scene a reputation that extends well beyond the Dalmatian islands.
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Veliki Budikovac
Attraction
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Stiniva Beach
Beach
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Veliki Budikovac
- Day 5
HvarDistance: 30 nm*
The Dalmatian coast's most glamorous and versatile island
With its old-world glamour, cosmopolitan harbour, and a range of beach clubs and nightlife that draws an international crowd through the summer months, charter routes around Hvar are among the most sophisticated on the entire Dalmatian coast.
Spend the morning climbing to the Fortica fortress above Hvar Town for panoramic views over the Pakleni Islands before working back down through the cobbled streets to the Cathedral of St Stephen and the central square, one of the finest Renaissance squares in Dalmatia.
The afternoon is best spent at Carpe Diem Beach or Laganini, both within easy tender reach of the harbor and both delivering excellent food, music, and a crowd that knows exactly how to spend a summer afternoon on the Adriatic. Evening revelry can shift from bohemian to formal depending on mood, and the island accommodates both with equal ease.
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Dubovica Beach
Beach
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Laganini
Beach Clubs
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Dubovica Beach
- Day 6
Trogir
A perfectly preserved medieval city and a fitting end to the week
The final day of your Croatia yacht charter ends in Trogir, a UNESCO-listed medieval city on a small island between the mainland and Čiovo, whose approach by water is one of the most photogenic arrivals on the entire route. Begin the morning at Krknjaši (Blue Lagoon Bay), a sheltered turquoise inlet cradled by two uninhabited islets that is ideal for a final morning swim before heading into Trogir.
Ashore, the Cathedral of St Lawrence is the architectural centerpiece of the old town; its elaborately carved Radovan Portal is considered the finest example of Romanesque sculpture on the Adriatic coast.
The Kamerlengo fortress on the western tip of the island offers sweeping views over the surrounding channels favored by Trogir yacht charters and provides a fittingly dramatic vantage point from which to take in the last evening of the week. The waterfront promenade, lined with cafes, tavernas, and bars, is the natural place to toast the end of a remarkable passage through the Adriatic.
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