Sailing Croatia Split - Hvar and Bol
3 nights
Cruise the beautiful Pakleni Islands, indulge in local food at a vineyard and ECO Farm, and spend time on the famous Golden Horn beach of Bol with plenty of time inbetween for swimming, snorkeling or just relaxing on our traditional ship with a cocktail in hand.
This cruise takes you to some of Dalamatia’s most famous islands and destinations. We’ll discover the glamorous port town of Hvar by day and cruise to Hvar’s port of Stari Grad for an evening and overnight. Enjoy opportunities to swim in a submarine tunnel and secluded pristine bays
Highlights:
Fortress of Hvar + Pakleni group of Islands
Islands of Brac (Bol + Milna), Hvar (+Stari Grad), Solta
Submarine Tunnel
Eco Farm Hvar vineyard and dinner
3 nights sleeping on a traditional ship
Daily swim stops
Cheese and Wine tasting on ship
Full Itinerary
Day 1 / Friday – Cruise to Stomorska, on the Island of Solta
Our ship will depart Split at 14:00, we will cruise to Island Solta to a sunken shipwreck for snorkelling and swimming in a pristine bay for a few hours as we get to know our fellow guests. This afternoon, we'll enjoy an included local cheese and wine tasting on our ship. Tonight you’ll be able to stroll through the intimate port town of Stomorska or enjoy our ship whilst sipping cocktails from our bar on the sundeck.
Day 2 / Saturday - Overnight Stari Grad on Hvar Island
Start the day with brunch onboard while we cruise through the Pakleni Islands for a swim. Today our ship will drop us off in the medieval port town of Hvar. A casual walk up to the fortress will reward you with incredible views onto entire Pakleni Island archipelago – perfect for a postcard level photo op. Hvar abounds with options for a casual wine or lunch. In the afternoon we’ll cruise around Hvar Island and spend the night in Stari Grad port (Hvar Island). Tonight you are invited to join us for an optional excursion to an Hvar Eco Farm on a vineyard to sample wines, traditional Peka and other local dishes. Hvar ECO farm local meal (Peka dishes), including transport and wine tasting. Menu price from €45 per person.
Day 3 / Sunday – Overnight Milna and a day in Bol, on Brac Island
After brunch our ship will drop us off for a few hours to discover the Island life of Bol. After lunch on the ship we’ll swim in a beautiful bay and have the opportunity to enter a former Yugoslavia war submarine tunnel. Tonight is our final night; we’ll stay overnight in Milna on Brac Island.
Day 4 / Monday - Cruise back to Split
We arrive in Split about 9am, we say farewell to all our new friends. We wish you well on your travels and hope you had a nice time with us. * Feel free to join us on our extender trip for 4 nights discovering the north Islands above Split departing at 14:00 today.
What's Included
Services of Captain, Chef, Sailor/Barman
Service of an English-speaking Host
Daily brunch and coffee on ship. Unlimited drinking water
2 meals prepared by our onboard chef
Wine and cheese tasting on ship
Cocktail bar at pub prices
220v electricity, Wifi, bedding/linen, bath towel
Air-Con options on our various ships
All port and water fees (€10 /day tourist tax not included)
Room Types and Prices
You can book the following:
Twin Share - A solo traveller willing to share with another like minded traveller.
Twin room - 2 people sharing together
Single room Private - Your own twin room for sole use.
Essential Information
Airport transfers are not included in the tour price. Regular and inexpensive shuttles are available from the airport in Zadar and Split.
International visas are not included and must be organised prior to entering Croatia.
International and internal flights are not included
The Cabins are quite tight so we do not suggest that you carry large and heavy suitcases, as there is no additional storage.
There is no level of fitness required but customers should have the ability to swim to enjoy the tour to the maximum. Stairs onboard are steep so the ability to negotiate the steps is essential
There is free Wi-Fi available throughout the boat.
This is a small group tour with a maximum of 22 people, which gives us much more privacy and exclusivity when visiting the islands.
We provide time to visit and relax on the islands and sights on this tour
You are onboard a traditional Croatian cruising ship so will be staying in small self-contained cabins that add to the authenticity of your voyage.
Solo travellers can happily share with another same sex customer, at no extra cost. There is a discount if customers want to stay in a twin room for single use
The Tour Leader will be English Speaking and all local guides used will also be English Speaking.
Euro is the currency to carry. Please bring sufficient to take care of the €10 per person daily Tourist tax and for meals and drinks onboard or on the islands, as cash is most widely accepted.