Dubrovnik to Split Island Hopping Cruise
Sail from Dubrovnik to Split and uncover Croatia’s most iconic islands—historic towns, crystal-clear coves, and UNESCO treasures await at every stop.
Join us for a one-way voyage filled with culture, nature, and unforgettable sea views!
History, Nature, and Sun
Embark on a remarkable 8-day journey from the walled city of Dubrovnik to the vibrant port of Split, sailing through some of Croatia’s most iconic coastal gems.
Day 1: Dubrovnik
Begin your adventure in the enchanting city of Dubrovnik. As passengers arrive, they’re welcomed aboard with time to explore the historic Old Town, followed by a festive welcome dinner.
Day 2: Slano
After a guided city tour in Dubrovnik, sail to the peaceful village of Slano. Optional excursions to the historic town of Ston are available for those eager to explore more.
Day 3: Mljet – Korčula
Enjoy a morning visit to the untouched beauty of Mljet National Park, with its saltwater lakes and serene monastery. Later, arrive in Korčula for an afternoon stroll through Marco Polo’s birthplace.
Day 4: Vis
Cruise to the unspoiled island of Vis, once a military stronghold and now a haven of authenticity. Optional excursions offer a glimpse into local fishing life and island flavors.
Day 5: Biševo – Hvar
Weather permitting, explore the glowing Blue Cave of Biševo. Then head to cosmopolitan Hvar, where history, charm, and elegant nightlife await.
Day 6: Bol – Trogir
Visit Bol and its iconic Zlatni Rat Beach before continuing to Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Romanesque architecture and timeless atmosphere.
Day 7: Split
Conclude your sailing adventure in Split. Discover Diocletian’s Palace and the lively pulse of this coastal city on a guided afternoon tour.
Day 8: Departure from Split
After breakfast, say farewell to your fellow travelers and disembark with unforgettable memories.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's reputation as the Pearl of the Adriatic was built on land — the medieval walls, the Stradun at dusk, the marble streets polished by centuries of feet. But the city was made by the sea, and from the water its full geometry finally makes sense: limestone bastions dropping straight into the Adriatic, the Lokrum islet just offshore, the Elaphiti Islands within a half-day's sail. The food rewards the trip — peka slow-cooked under an iron bell, fresh oysters from Ston, Pošip wine from Korčula across the channel. The season runs May through October; depart from ACI Marina Dubrovnik at Komolac, just 6 km from the Old Town.
Slano
Slano is a small village on the southern Dalmatian coast, 35 kilometres north of Dubrovnik at the head of a deep narrow inlet. The ACI Marina Slano handles 200 berths and serves as a quieter alternative base for charters cruising the Elaphiti Islands or sailing south to Montenegro. The village holds two restaurants, an olive-oil cooperative, and the 14th-century Franciscan monastery of Saint Jerome. The surrounding olive groves still produce the region's most prized oil. From the marina, the Elaphiti Islands (Lopud, Šipan, Koločep) are within an hour's sail. Slano is 60 minutes from Dubrovnik. Season runs April through October.
Mljet
Mljet is the greenest island in the Adriatic and one of the few you can't really see without a boat — the only road runs along a single coast, and the best parts open from the water. The western third is Mljet National Park, where two saltwater lakes — Veliko Jezero and Malo Jezero — sit inside a forest of Aleppo pine, with a 12th-century Benedictine monastery on an islet in the larger lake. Anchor in Polače or Pomena, rent a kayak, eat grilled fish at a family-run konoba on the lake edge, and you'll have seen what the cruise ships can't. The island sits two hours south of Korčula and a half-day from Dubrovnik. The season runs May through September — June is mosquito-light and the water is already warm.
Korčula
Korčula Town sits on a small peninsula jutting out from the larger island of the same name, with medieval walls enclosing a perfectly planned fishbone street pattern — designed by Venetian engineers to maximise air flow while blocking summer sun. The town claims to be the birthplace of Marco Polo; his alleged house still stands on the main street. Beyond the walls, the island grows the white grape Pošip, producing some of Croatia's best wines, and the south coast hides quiet swimming bays at Pupnatska Luka and Vela Pržina. Korčula is 3 hours from Dubrovnik by sail. Season runs May through October.
Vis
Vis is the furthest inhabited Croatian island from the mainland — 50 kilometres offshore — and was a closed Yugoslav naval base until 1989, which kept it free of large-scale development. The result: original stone fishing villages, untouched coast, and a slower pace than anywhere else in Dalmatia. Vis Town on the north coast and Komiža on the west are the two main harbours, both with classic Venetian-Dalmatian architecture. The neighbouring islet of Biševo holds the famous Blue Cave — a sea cave where midday sunlight refracts through an underwater opening, turning the chamber electric blue. Vis is 4 hours from Split by sail. Season runs May through October.
Biševo
Biševo, a small yet enchanting island in the Adriatic Sea, is a destination of untouched beauty and serene charm. Famous for the mesmerizing Blue Cave (Modra Špilja), the island offers an otherworldly experience as sunlight filters through the cave’s underwater opening, creating a radiant blue glow.
The island’s rugged coastline is dotted with secluded beaches, such as Porat Beach, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or simply unwinding in nature’s embrace. Biševo’s rich biodiversity, both on land and underwater, makes it an ideal spot for snorkeling and hiking enthusiasts.
With a population of just a handful of residents, Biševo is a place to disconnect from the modern world and immerse yourself in tranquility. Visitors can also enjoy local delicacies like fresh seafood paired with traditional Croatian wines.
Hvar
Hvar is the longest of the central Dalmatian islands (68 kilometres east-west, 297 square kilometres), 15 kilometres south of Split — settled since the 4th-century-BC Greek colony of Pharos and an internationally rated charter destination since the 1990s. The island holds about 11,000 year-round residents and the highest annual sunshine hours in Croatia (2,718 sunshine hours per year, marketed as \"the sunniest Croatian island\"). The main town Hvar Town on the southwest coast is built around the Renaissance-Gothic Pjaca square (the largest Croatian central square) with the 16th-century cathedral, and is dominated by the 13th-century hilltop Spanish Fortress (Fortica) 100 metres above the town. The seafront Riva promenade holds the visiting yacht moorings (often Mediterranean-style stern-to mooring). The offshore Pakleni Islands (a 15-island archipelago 1 kilometre south) hold the famous Carpe Diem Beach Club. Hvar is 2 hours from Split by sail. Season runs May through October; peak July-August.
Bol
Bol sits on the southern coast of Brač island, opposite Hvar across the Hvar Channel — and just west of the town stretches one of the most photographed beaches in the Mediterranean. Zlatni Rat (the Golden Horn) is a 500-metre triangular spit of white pebbles that shifts direction with the wind and current, never settling into the same shape twice. The water on either side reaches deep clear blue close to shore, ideal for swimming straight off the boat. The town behind the beach holds restored Venetian houses, a 15th-century Dominican monastery, and one of Croatia's best-known windsurfing schools. Bol is 2 hours from Split by sail. Season runs May through October.
Trogir
Trogir is a small medieval island town 25 kilometres west of Split, with an entire UNESCO-listed Old Town built on a 600-metre island connected to the mainland by a stone bridge. The harbour wraps around the island and most charter boats moor on the Riva — a marble waterfront promenade lined with stone Venetian palaces, the 13th-century Cathedral of St Lawrence, and Roman ruins under glass in the streets. From Trogir, the islands of Šolta, Brač, and the western Dalmatian coast all open within a half-day's sail. The marina just west of the Old Town is one of Croatia's busiest charter hubs. Season runs May through October.
Split
Split is Croatia's second-largest city (population 161,000) and the main Dalmatian charter base, sitting on a peninsula between the Mosor mountain and the Adriatic — built around the Palace of Diocletian, the 305-AD retirement palace of the Roman emperor Diocletian (the only Roman emperor who voluntarily abdicated), which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The 38,700-square-metre palace remains uniquely the most-occupied surviving Roman building in the world: 3,000 residents still live and work inside the original walls in apartments, shops, and restaurants built directly into the 4th-century cellars, vaults, and courtyards over 17 centuries. The main yacht charter base is the ACI Marina Split on the southwest peninsula (350 berths), with concentration of charter operators serving the central Dalmatian routes to Brač, Hvar, Vis, and Korčula. The seafront Riva promenade runs along the palace harbour wall. Split is 2 hours from Brač by sail. Season runs April through October.
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