Cruise Duration: 7 days
Gulet Cruise starting from Dubrovnik and ending in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Day 1: Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is the city of a unique political and cultural history (the Dubrovnik Republic, the Statute from 1272), of world-famous cultural heritage and beauty (List of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO) – is one of the most attractive and famous cities of the Mediterranean. Apart from its outstanding natural and cultural heritage, Dubrovnik also offers high-quality visitor opportunities, such as shopping, restaurants, night life, casinos, etc.
After getting aboard in a cute bay close to Dubrovnik, the yacht will get us to the beautiful Island of Sipan, where old Dubrovnik aristocracy use to have their summer residences. There you are going to first meet crystal blue sea, green pine forest and clean air fulfilled with ocean fragrance, that will all follow you throughout a whole voyage. At the end of the day spent in relaxation, swimming and sunbathing, our extraordinary cook will prepare one of his famous dinner.
Day 2: Island Mljet
The Island of Mljet is the most densely wooded island of the Adriatic. Due to its old thick forests of Aleppo pine, Karts caves, two picturesque salt-water lakes (connected with each other and the sea) many sandy and gravel beaches, fishing grounds, etc, the western part of the island has been proclaimed a national park.
After breakfast on shady yacht stern, the yacht will sail away toward astonishing and unique national park of Mljet. Anchorage in picturesque Polace bay, enjoying fresh fish and crabs for lunch and swimming in crystal clean sea of national park area. In the afternoon, visit two Mljet’s salt lakes.
On the Big Lake, there is a small Island of St. Mary, with fortified monastery from the Romanesque period on it, like a castle from fairy tales. On an Island within an Island!
Having dinner somewhere in the ancient mystic of Mljet’s “midland” is an exceptional experience.
Day 3: Island Korcula
Reaching from Mljet, we will anchorage in front of a small Island of Badija, in the middle of Korcula archipelagos, to enjoy swimming and lunch in spectacular scenery of a bouquet of beautiful islands. There is an old monastery on Badija Island, beaches, restaurant, and if you are lucky, you can meet a deer there, as they live freely on the island.In the afternoon, cooled by a characteristic breeze of mistral, we will moor in marina in center of Korcula town, a hometown of Marco Polo, wonder through narrow stone streets of the ancient city and look for the best restaurant in town with the best view to an unforgettable sunset.
It may be true that places and islands differ, but Island of Korcula undoubtedly holds a privileged position among Croatian islands. Here there are perhaps even more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else. The oldest written monument in Croatia, in Greek, was found there. According to legend, Korcula was established by the Trojan hero Anthenor in the 12th century BC
Day 4: Loviste
This small town is situated in a beautiful bay, a natural marina, on the west end of Pelješac Peninsula, facing the island of Hvar.
This typical Dalmatian town with only 250 residents – hardworking fishermen, grape-growers and hospitable hosts, has 30 km of virgin beaches and hidden bays, which attract numerous sailors and swimmers. It is close to Nakovana in the interior of the peninsula, which offers numerous archaeological attractions – Illyrian stone piles, and the old stone houses of two settlements testifies to the wealth of history of this area. In the restaurants along the sea, choose from always fresh fish and seafood specialties, traditional local sweets, aperitifs and wine.
Day 5: Ston
The longest (5 km) and the best preserved city wall in Europe, salt factory since Roman time that is still operating, the most tasteful shells and sea food ever, and one perfect restaurant, the best on Adriatic – that is in short what expects you in this unique town Ston, established and fortified in time od Dubrovnik republic as a stronghold fortress to guard the salty treasury of the time.
After sightseeing of this living museum, the ship will take you to the restaurant “Kod Nika”, where its charismatic owner Niko will please you with the most tasteful traditional sea food accompanied with his unique charm and hospitality. Many celebrities are often seen there, anonymously and relaxed.
Of course, before dinner. we recommend a lot of swimming and summer joy in beautiful scenery of untouched nature and clean sea.
Day 6: Elafiti islands
The sixth day is reserved for the diamonds in a crown of Adriatic natural and heritage highlights. There are fourteen islands in the Elafiti group and three of them that we will visit, Sipan, Lopud and Kolocep, are inhabited since middle ages. The stony sea bed is covered in green, black and red algae and is rich in white fish, shrimp and shellfish. We will anchorage in calm bays with a view to the renaissance palaces and castles rising up in white stone from green forest scenery of those cute tiny islands. This is a perfect place for swimming, diving and sunbathing, so you’ll have a lot of time to do it. When you get hungry of lay back and relaxing, we will serve you some of our unforgettable meals.
Day 7: End of Gulet Cruise from Dubrovnik
The yacht will spend a night in a Zaton Mali bay, close to Dubrovnik. On the day 8, you will be kindly asked to leave the ship by 10 in the morning, so we can prepare her for new tour.
We suggest you to, after disembarking, stay for a few days on the coast and enjoy in magic Dubrovnik.
If you are interested in this luxury gulet cruise from Croatia, or you just need more information, please feel free to contact us.
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