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Stretching from the Montenegrin mountains to the central Dalmatian islands, this eight-day voyage from Kotor to Trogir covers more of the eastern Adriatic's cultural and geographical range than almost any comparable route. From the fjord-like Bay of Kotor and the limestone walls of Dubrovnik to the saltwater lakes of Mljet, the itinerary moves through six UNESCO-listed destinations before ending at the Romanesque-Gothic city of Trogir, the finest example of medieval town planning on the Croatian coast.
- Day 1
KotorDistance: 45 nm*
Begin in one of the most dramatic medieval cities on the Adriatic
Board your chosen sailing or motor yacht charter at the marina in Tivat and transfer across the bay to begin your charter vacation in one of the most extraordinary natural harbors in Europe. Previously ruled by the Venetians, French, Austrians, and other powers across its long history, Kotor carries the accumulated cultural weight of every civilisation that has passed through it, and the old town reflects that in almost every stone.
The city walls of Kotor stretch for nearly five kilometers and climb directly up the cliff face behind the town to St John's Fortress at the summit. The climb takes around an hour and delivers panoramic views over the entire bay that are unlike anything else on the Adriatic.
Within the walls, the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, built in 1166 and one of the finest Romanesque structures in the region, is the architectural centerpiece of a UNESCO-listed old town that has been continuously inhabited since before 1000 AD. Allow a full afternoon here before returning to your East Mediterranean charter yacht for the overnight cruise to Dubrovnik.
- Day 2
DubrovnikDistance: 25 nm*
The Pearl of the Adriatic and one of the finest walled cities in Europe
Moving from one UNESCO World Heritage Site to another, Dubrovnik yacht charters deliver a city that needs no introduction but consistently exceeds expectations on arrival. The limestone old town, enclosed by walls that have stood since the 13th century, is best appreciated first from the water before going ashore.
Walk the Old Town walls for an unmatched perspective on the city; the full circuit delivers views over the terracotta rooftops, the Adriatic, and the outlying islands, including Lokrum, the wooded island just offshore where Richard the Lionheart is said to have been cast ashore after a shipwreck.
Take the cable car up to Mount Srđ for a panoramic overview before heading to the Arboretum Trsteno, the oldest arboretum in the world, dating to 1492, and one of the most peaceful spots in the city. The Rector's Palace is worth an hour for its late Gothic-Renaissance architecture and museum, and if visiting in summer, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival transforms the city's palaces and squares into open-air performance spaces for 45 days of theater, music, and arts.
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Lokrum Island
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Dubrovnik Summer Festival
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Lokrum Island
- Day 3
MljetDistance: 30 nm*
Saltwater lakes, ancient monasteries, and the island that captivated Odysseus
Legend suggests that Odysseus was held captive on Mljet for seven years by the nymph Calypso, and having spent a day here, it is easy to understand why he was in no hurry to leave. Yacht charters around Mljet reveal an island of extraordinary natural beauty that remains one of the least crowded in the entire Adriatic.
Approximately one-third of the island falls within the Mljet National Park, protecting ancient forests of Aleppo pine, mineral springs, hidden caves, and the two interconnected saltwater lakes, Veliko Jezero and Malo Jezero, that define the island's interior. The lakes are warm, calm, and ideal for swimming, and at the center of Veliko Jezero, the small island of St Mary's holds a Benedictine monastery reachable by small boat.
In the evening, dine ashore on the island's excellent local produce. Mljet is well known for its red and white wines, goat's cheese, and olives, and the small coastal villages provide a warm and unhurried setting for a final meal before the overnight cruise to Korčula.
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St. Mary's Island
Landmark
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St. Mary's Island
- Day 4
KorčulaDistance: 30 nm*
Sword dancing, baroque music, and a medieval old town that rivals Dubrovnik
Arriving at Korčula by water is one of those Adriatic moments that earns its reputation: the medieval towers and terracotta rooftops rising above a densely forested shoreline, with the Pelješac peninsula stretched out behind. Luxury yacht charters in Korčula reward those who take the time to explore beyond the harbour, and the old town repays every minute spent in it.
The Marco Polo House, birthplace of the Venetian merchant explorer, is one of the island's headline cultural draws, while the Moreska sword dance performed in the town squares during summer is one of the most distinctive and celebrated traditional performances in Croatia.
For something quieter, the prehistoric Vela Spila Cave on the island's western end provides evidence of Mesolithic and Neolithic habitation and extraordinary views from its entrance. Round off the day at LD Restaurant, Michelin-recognised and delivering some of the finest local Dalmatian produce on the island.
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Pupnatska Luca Beach
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Vela Spila Cave
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Pupnatska Luca Beach
- Day 5
VisDistance: 10 nm*
Croatia's most unspoilt island and a world-class destination for diving and gastronomy
The farthest inhabited island from the Croatian mainland, Vis spent decades as a closed Yugoslav military zone, a history that preserved it from the coastal development that transformed much of the Dalmatian coast. Vis yacht charters deliver an island that still feels genuinely local, and one that rewards exploration above and below the waterline in equal measure.
The short crossing to Biševo is worth making for the striking Blue Cave, a sea cave where refracted sunlight turns the water an intense electric blue between approximately 10am and noon.
Back on Vis, Stiniva Beach is accessible only by sea, a shingle cove enclosed by limestone cliffs that almost meet overhead at the entrance. The island's vineyards produce exceptional vintages from the indigenous Vugava and Plavac Mali grapes, and the restaurants of Komiža and Vis Town are consistently rated among the finest on the Dalmatian coast.
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Veliki Budikovac
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Stiniva Beach
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Veliki Budikovac
- Day 6
HvarDistance: 10 nm*
Lavender fields, UNESCO heritage, and Croatia's most glamorous harbor
Hvar offers more variety per square kilometre than almost any other stop on the Hvar yacht charter circuit, an island that moves seamlessly between ancient Greek heritage, UNESCO-protected agricultural landscapes, and a cosmopolitan harbour that draws an international crowd through the summer months.
Begin at Stari Grad, founded by Greek colonists around 384 BC and one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in Europe, where the Stari Grad Plain behind the town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving an ancient Greek land division system that has remained virtually unchanged for 2,400 years.
In the afternoon, the Fortica fortress above Hvar Town delivers sweeping views over the Pakleni Islands and harbour below before the cobbled old town streets lead you down to the Cathedral of St Stephen and the central Renaissance square.
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Tvrdalj Castle (Castle of Petar Hektorović)
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Laganini
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Tvrdalj Castle (Castle of Petar Hektorović)
- Day 7
BračDistance: 15 nm*
Home to Croatia's most famous beach and some of its finest olive oil
The largest island in central Dalmatia, Brač is home to Zlatni Rat, the golden horn beach that extends into the Adriatic from the town of Bol and shifts shape and direction with the prevailing wind, making it one of the most consistently photographed and reliably remarkable stretches of coastline in Croatia. Brač yacht charters are characterised by excellent swimming, strong and consistent winds, and the pleasantly unhurried pace of island life.
One side of Zlatni Rat is typically calmer for swimming and paddleboarding; the other draws windsurfers for whom these are among the best conditions on the coast. Inland, the Olive Oil Museum in Škrip, Croatia's oldest continuously inhabited settlement, documents an olive-growing heritage stretching back to Roman times.
Archaeological findings from the island's Palaeolithic settlements can be seen in the local museums, and the island's stone-carving tradition, which used white limestone to build Diocletian's Palace in Split and the White House in Washington, is visible in the buildings of every settlement you pass through.
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- Day 8
Trogir
End in a UNESCO-listed medieval city that has barely changed in eight centuries
The final day of your Croatia yacht charter ends in one of the most perfectly preserved medieval cities on the Adriatic, a small island town connected to the mainland by a bridge, encircled by Venetian walls, and so architecturally intact that a visitor from the 13th century would recognise most of what they saw. Before arriving in Trogir, the morning is best spent at Krknjaši (Blue Lagoon Bay), a sheltered turquoise inlet cradled by two uninhabited islets and ideal for a final swim in exceptional water.
Ashore in Trogir, the Cathedral of St Lawrence showcases its elaborately carved Radovan Portal considered the finest example of Romanesque sculpture on the entire Adriatic coast, and the reason Trogir is consistently cited as the best-preserved Romanesque-Gothic town in central Europe. The Kamerlengo fortress on the western tip of the island offers panoramic views over the surrounding channels for a final, unhurried look at the waters of Trogir yacht charters before departing.
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