Croatian Island Paradise: A Journey Through the Adriatic
Join us as we explore crystal-clear waters, lush greenery, and rich cultural heritage.
Explore, Experience, Enjoy!
Embark on a journey through the breathtaking Adriatic Sea with our unforgettable boat tour.
- Your route takes you on a voyage from the vibrant city of Split to the stunning Pakleni Islands, known for their crystal-clear waters and vibrant nightlife.
- Next, we'll whisk you away to the serene Scedro Island, a hidden gem with lush greenery and pristine beaches.
- Then, we'll cruise to the charming village of Trpanj, where you can explore the area's rich history and enjoy the local cuisine.
- Our journey continues to the medieval town of Korčula, famous for its Venetian architecture and rich cultural heritage.
- Next, we'll visit the lush island of Mljet, home to stunning national parks and pristine beaches.
- Finally, we'll conclude our odyssey in the historic city of Dubrovnik, where you can walk along the ancient city walls and soak in the breathtaking views.
For those starting their boat tour in Trogir, Split Airport is the nearest point of arrival. You can quickly embark on your unforgettable sea adventure with a short transfer from the airport at the beginning of your journey. Join us on a journey to this hidden gem of the Adriatic and create memories that will last a lifetime!
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.
Pakleni Islands
The Pakleni Islands are a string of 20 small islets and rocks just south of Hvar Town, named for the pine resin (paklina) once used to seal wooden boats. The two main anchorages — Palmižana on Sveti Klement and the channel at Vlaka — handle hundreds of charter yachts daily in summer. Carpe Diem Beach on Marinkovac is one of the Adriatic's best-known beach clubs, run by the same group as Hvar Town's nightlife venues. Sand-bottomed swimming spots at Stipanska and Mlini stay calmer. Pakleni is 15 minutes from Hvar Town by sail. Season runs May through October.
Scedro Islands
The Scedro Islands sit two miles south of Hvar — a small chain of forested islets uninhabited apart from a handful of summer-only family konobas that grill the day's fish on tables built into the rocks. The main anchorage at Lovišća is a U-shaped bay with sand patches on the seabed and clarity down to 10 metres. A ruined 15th-century Dominican monastery sits on the hill above the bay — the village around it has been abandoned for centuries. Scedro is 30 minutes from Hvar Town by sail. Season runs May through October; most boats use it as an overnight escape from the Hvar nightlife.
Trpanj
Trpanj is a small fishing port on the northern coast of the Pelješac peninsula, across the Korčula Channel from Korčula Town. The village holds a small ferry harbour, two restaurants, and the ruined walls of a 14th-century Venetian fortress on the hill above. The Pelješac peninsula behind the village grows the famous Dingač and Postup red wines from steep south-facing vineyards over the sea — both available in the village wine shops. Trpanj is 90 minutes from Korčula by sail and an easy stop on routes between Dubrovnik and Split. Season runs May through October.
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.
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.
Sipan
Šipan is the largest of the Elaphiti Islands just northwest of Dubrovnik — 16 square kilometres mostly covered in olive groves, with two villages on opposite coasts connected by a single 5-kilometre road. Šipanska Luka in the northwest sits at the head of a long natural harbour that can hold dozens of yachts, while Suđurađ in the southeast holds the 15th-century Skočibuha summer villa with its still-intact defensive towers. Between them, an olive valley holds 16th-century country chapels. Šipan is 30 minutes from Dubrovnik by sail. Season runs April through October.
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.
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