Sample 14 Day Itinerary
Day 1
To start this route we suggest first visiting Trogir (to the north of Split), or Necujam on the island of Solta. Trogir is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved towns in Dalmatia. Some people say it is even more beautiful than Dubrovnik – Croatia. If you decide to start your route here, you should sail down the south side of the island of Ciovo and then through the middle of the Trogir’s channel towards the center. The oldest part of the town is on a small island between the mainland and the island of Ciovo. Sailing in on your left side you will see the famous fort, Kamerlengo, and on your right side the ACI marina. Croatia Yachts for Charter has become very popular!
If you decide to visit Necujam, your plan should be: Sail to Necujam, which is nine nautical miles from Split. You can anchor the boat in the middle of the bay or on one of the knots on the sea front, among all the other boats. At the end of the bay of Necujam there are two smaller bays, Piskera and Maslinica, both worth visiting. But be careful in the bay of Piskera. On the bottom of the sea there are the remains of the Croatian Diokletian’s old stone fish pond, which have been there for last seven centuries. They used to be well above the surface of the sea, but are now about a meter and a half underneath and can constitute something of a hazard.
Day 2
The next destination is Milna on the island of Brac. You will be sailing towards the island of Veliki Drvenik, where we recommend you stop and have a swim, as it is a very nice spot. The two little islands of Veliki Krnjas and Mali Krnjas form a very beautiful lagoon, ideal for swimming in. The bay is well protected from north winds and the bottom of the sea is sandy. Pay attention to the depth of the sea in the lagoon, as it is no more than a few meters deep. After this, sail along the south side of the island of Solta towards Splitska Vrata (Split’s Gate) between the islands of Brac and theVeliki Krnjas and Mali Krnjas Day 3
In the morning the wind should take us to Bol on the island of Brac. You should anchor next to one of the most famous beaches of the Adriatic, Zlatni Rat (the Golden Cape). It can be done on the left or on the right side of the beach, depending on the wind.
You may also find that on the charts it will be called Dugi Rat (the Long Cape), though the locals always called it Zlatni Rat and the name has stuck. It is long pebbly beach of several hundred metres, extending straight out into the sea. You have probably seen pictures of it before, since it is constantly used in promotional pictures for Croatian tourism and is said to be one of the most beautiful spots in Europe. Still, a visit is highly recommended and very relaxing. You could spend the night in Bol’s bay, but as the harbor is not well protected from winds we do recommend anchoring in Vrbovska on the island of Hvar.
Day 4
If you have decided to spend the night in Bol, in the morning we suggest visiting Jelsa or Vrbovska on the island of Hvar. There are several lovely little bays ideal for swimming and sunbathing all day long. The evening can be spent in either of these two towns. Both have a number of good restaurant and bars.
Day 5
Today we will be sailing towards the west cape of the island of Hvar called Pelegrina. You will pass some wonderful sights, such as the bay of Pribinja, Jagodna and other areas of outstanding natural beauty. After passing the cape of Pelegrina you will come to Pakleni Otoci near the island of Hvar. This archipelago consists of 21 small islands and little rocks. Be wary of the shallows and rocks under the surface. On the archipelago there is also an ACI marina where you could spend the night. For a more romantic setting, there are a number of well-protected bays to provide shelter for the night.
Day 6
After a day of swimming and sunbathing on the Pakleni Otoci, in the late afternoon, you should head off towards the town of Hvar on the island of Hvar. You ought to find the knot (the place to anchor on the waterfront) before dark. If there is no room on the waterfront, you can always anchor in the middle of the bay, as many other boats will be doing. But it is important to bear in mind that Hvar’s bay is not well protected from strong winds! Hvar is a very beautiful place with a rich cultural heritage.
It is most famous for one of the oldest public theatres in Europe, built in 1612. You can get a great sense of the history of the place just by walking through the streets and squares of the town. The evening can be pleasantly spent in one of the restaurants or bars.
Day 7
Today we will sail towards the island of Vis to the town of Komiza. We will be sailing south of the Pakleni archipelago towards the north coast of the island of Vis, the cape of Barjaci. Passing the cape of Barjaci, you will find yourself in Komiza bay. In Komiza, you can anchor in the middle of the bay or along the waterfront, which is well supplied with water and electricity. Komiza is one of the loveliest towns in Dalmatia, and has a long fishing tradition. Needless to say, it sports a number of excellent fish restaurants. The narrow old streets of the town are well worth having a look around.
Day 8
In the morning, sail towards the island of Bisevo and one of the most famous sights of the Adriatic, Modra Spilja (the Blue Cave), it is only five nautical miles south-west of Komiza. A word of advice: it is a good idea to sail early, before the tide. The main part of the cave is an open space under the sea which in combination with the third hole in its roof, about three meters above the sea, creates the most extraordinary and beautiful light effect. After the wonderful “blue experience”, you should start sailing along the south side of the island of Vis. There are numerous beautiful bays of which the best known is the bay of Stiniva, definitely worth seeing. You can anchor on the coastal side of the bay. The next part of the rout will take you towards the islands of Ravnik and Budihovac, perfect places for a refreshing swimming before entering Vis harbour.
Day 9
Today you will be sailing towards the island of Korcula, passing the island of Proizd. The island of Proizd is famous for its lovely beaches, so we recommend stopping there and diving into the blue water. After that, go to Vela Luka on the island of Korcula. You can find a petrol station here. Vela Luka is the biggest bay on the island and itself consists of a series of smaller bays. It is the best-protected harbor and a safe place to spend the night.
Day 10
Sailing along the south side of the island of Korcula towards the town Korcula will take a long time so we recommend an early start. Also, it is good to get there before the sunset to find the place to anchor in the ACI marina. Korcula is the biggest on the island and was already one of the principal Dalmatian ports by the early thirteenth century, and is thought to have been the birthplace of Marco Polo. The town has many historic buildings and still retains its medieval center and walls. It is worth spending some time sightseeing around this place. It is worth mentioning that there are few more places on the way to Korcula, which you may find particularly interesting and worth visiting. Among them are the harbors at Karbuni, Prizba and Putnatska. You may even want to spend the night in one of these places.
Day 11
If you haven’t yet reached Korcula, continue sailing towards the cape of Raznjic and then on towards the town of Korcula. On the way you can visit the island of Badija with its famous Franciscan monastery. However, if you spent the night in Korcula, continue sailing further south towards the island of Mljet and the town of Pomene. It is approx. 14 miles from Korcula. You can anchor the boat on the seafront in front of the hotel. Mljet is a real paradise for sailors, where one can find plenty of fish and very great hospitality. After anchoring in Pomena, you must visit the Mljet’s national park, whose beauty must be seen to be believed.
Day 12
After Pomena, sail on, passing the cape of Glavat towards one of the biggest bays on the island – Polace. Polace is well protected from strong winds such as the Bura and the Jugo, as it is surrounded by small islands. There are six different ways of getting into the bay through all the various islands and all of them are safe. However, there is a shallow stretch of water of about 30 meters, in front of the little cape, below the Stupa peninsula on the northwest side of the bay, which then appears again below the little island of Moracnik (just opposite the peninsula). The central part of this passage is deep enough.
All the islands are good for anchoring, but the bay of Tatinica Mala is recommended, just from the island of Kobrava. There you will notice the remains of an old Roman palace next to the dock. After visiting Polace you should be heading towards Sobra and then towards Prozura or its neighboring port, Okulje. Both of these ports are well-protected and good places to spend the night.
Day 13
Today, after a good rest, sail towards Dubrovnik. If you don’t want to go straight all the way to Dubrovnik you can sail to Sipanska Luka. The best place for anchoring is in the harbor, because the ferry occupies the entire harbor front. After anchoring, it is worth walking to Sipanjsko Polje to see the vineyards and olive groves interspersed with summer villas.
Day 14
Today you are heading towards the coast again, towards our last destination, Dubrovnik, passing the island of Lopud, another great place for swim, before arriving at Dubrovnik.
In Gruz harbor (if there is enough space), you can anchor next to the breakwater of the Yacht Club – Orsan on the west side of the harbor. It is also possible to anchor on the opposite side of the harbor. Walk along the Stradun (the main street in Dubrovnik) and the numerous small streets in and around the city. The perfectly preserved city walls and historical buildings will take your breath away. Do not lose the opportunity to sail into the City harbor as sailors have done for hundreds of years. Sailors built this magnificent town and the only way fully to appreciate the beauty of the place is to arrive from the sea. Dubrovnik is under the protection of UNESCO. This route suggests spending the last two days in Dubrovnik to give you enough time to enjoy the city to the full.
