Sailing Croatia Zadar and Krka Waterfalls
4 nights
Cruise from the port of Zadar to swim in the waterfalls of Krka National Park. Along the way we explore The Fortress of St.Nicholas and several beautiful port towns filled with UNESCO heritage and medieval towns.
Heading south from Zadar we pass 100's of islands (Otok's in Croatian) including “Love Island”, before heading to the beautiful port of Skradin on the edge of the Krka National Park.
Highlights:
Krka National Park, Waterfalls, Island of Love
• Overnight in Island Vrgada, TKon, Vodice, Sibenik port towns
• Sibenik city and remote fortress of St Nicholas
• 4 nights sleeping on a ship
• Cheese and wine tasting on ship
Full Itinerary
Day 1 / Monday – Overnight Vrgada Island
Our ship will depart Zadar at 14:00, we will cruise south for a few hours and have a swim stop along the way. This afternoon we'll sample local cheese’s and wine with our other guests on board. Tonight we will be in the small port town of Vrgada, famed for fishing and breath taking sunsets. Dinner onboard presented by our very own chef.
Day 2 / Tuesday - Overnight Sibenik town
Start the day with Brunch onboard our ship while we cruise the local Islands in search of one of the many pristine bays for a secluded swim. As we arrive near Sibenik we will access the Fortress of St Nicholas built in the 16th century and by far the most spectacular and designed to protect the St Anthony channel – gateway to Sibenik and Krka National Park. Sibenik is a medieval town with 4 fortresses and 2 UNESCO monuments plus the largest church made of stone in the world. Its famed for music and folk festivals. Klape choir music will be heard throughout the small cobbled streets of this enchanting town, once the biggest and first city in Croatia. We suggest that a local guide to take you around this enchanting town which we can organise while on tour.
Day 3 / Wednesday - Krka National Park
Early this morning we make our way up the beautiful fiord of the Krka rivers many twists and turns and superb rock faces. Our ship will bring us to the port town of Skradin giving everyone access to board the local boats that take you into the Krka NP - entrance will cost €25 per person and can be paid locally. By far the highlight of our trip is the 17 waterfalls you can walk around using the logged walk ways or take a swim. This afternoon we cruise down the Krka river and back onto the Adriatic sea to the town of Vodice.
Day 4 / Thursday – Overnight on Tkon, Ugljan Island
A nice relaxing day on board as we enjoy a few swim stops and enjoy the ship as we slowly head back up the coast. Tonight we enjoy the small port town of Tkon on the Ugljan Island
Day 5 / Friday- Arrive in Zadar
We arrive in Zadar 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 3 night to the Kornati starting 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
3 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.