Dubrovnik - Split - One way
Day 1
Dubrovnik - Šipan – Lopud
Day 2
Šipan - Kobaš Bay – Pomena (Mljet)
Day 3
Pomena (Mljet) - Korčula
Day 4
Korčula - Zaklopatica (Lastovo)
Day 5
Zaklopatica (Lastovo) - Komiža (Vis)
Day 6
Komiža (Vis) - Hvar (Palmižana)
Day 7
Hvar (Palmižana) - Split (Trogir, Kaštela)
Detailed Itinerary by days
Day 1Dubrovnik - Šipan – Lopud
Starting your journey in Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic," early morning light glows honey-gold from old stone walls. Sail north to the Elaphiti Islands, anchored first at Šipan, a slumbering paradise of olive orchards and Renaissance homes. Swim in quiet bays then glide to Lopud free of cars. Wander sun-dappled trails to Šunj Beach, a crescent of beach where the sea fades to azure tones. Eat black risotto at a beachfront bara; the taste of squid ink mixed with the salt-kissed air.
Day 2Šipan - Kobaš Bay – Pomena (Mljet)
Ship west to Mljet, the emerald island of Croatia. Stop at Kobas Bay, where the stillness of the pine frame water-covered cliffs reflects the heavens. Kayak to the Benedictine abbey floating on Mljet's saltwater lake, St. Mary's Island. Legend claims he cried here for Penelope by evening; go to Pomena and climb to Odysseus' Cave. Feast on oysters taken directly from the bay, their saline taste a tribute to folklore and moonlight.
Day 3Pomena (Mljet) - Korčula
Plan for Korčula, the alleged birthplace of Marco Polo. Follow herringbone streets to a rooftop bar for grk wine; Adriatic breezes have reduced the bitter edge. See the moreška sword dance in the main square at evening—a conflict of love and war ancient than the cobblestones. For a dusk swim, head down St. Anthony's Bay; the water seems to be liquid sapphire.
Day 4Korčula - Zaklopatica (Lastovo)
Sail to the starlit secret of Croatia, Lastovo. Zaklopatica Bay holds your boat between pine forests and cliffs. Join residents at Konoba Triton for smoked pig and Lastovo's Plavac wine after hiking to the mountaintop Hum fortification, whose 360° vistas reach Italy. Lie on deck after dark as the Milky Way spreads over the sky; there is no light pollution—only endless constellations.
Day 5Zaklopatica (Lastovo) - Komiža (Vis)
Track the horizon to Vis, an island formerly off-limits to humans. The pastel cottages of Komiža stick to the shore like seashells. Climb Hum Hill for sunset over the Pakleni Islands, then feast at a harborside table komiška pogača, a savory anchovy pie. Explore the secret beach of Stiniva Cove, a naturally occurring amphitheater of cliffs protecting blue seas.
Day 6Komiža (Vis) - Hvar (Palmižana)
Sail to Hvar to find wild beauty meeting glitz. Anchor among floral bay at Palmižana, snorkel among tropical fish in water cooler than the air. By night, let Hvar Town entice you: sip lavender-infused cocktails in a 13th-century fortress, then dance barefoot on marble streets while DJ sounds pulse through old stone.
Day 7Hvar (Palmižana) - Split (Trogir, Kaštela)
Glide north to Split, stopping in the UNESCO-listed labyrinth of Venetian palaces at Trogir. Kayak under Trakošćan Castle's mirror then cruise by Kaštela's seven beach castles. Arriving at Split, the sun bues Diocletian's Palace. Wander the Peristyle, where Roman columns frame live klapa singers, then celebrate your trip with Maraschino liqueur at a hole-in- the wall pub.
