Croatia: Split to Dubrovnik
Dalmatian islands, ancient cities, and the clearest waters in the Adriatic
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Embarkation
- Split (ACI Marina Split)
- Disembarkation
- Dubrovnik (ACI Marina Dubrovnik)
- Best season
- May – October
- Total distance
- 130 NM
Overview
Croatia's Dalmatian Coast is one of the Mediterranean's most beautiful yacht charter destinations — over a thousand islands scattered along a coastline of ancient cities, hidden coves, and crystal-clear waters. This 7-day itinerary follows the classic route from Split to Dubrovnik, island-hopping through the best of the Adriatic.
Highlights
- Split's Diocletian Palace
- Hvar's lavender fields
- Vis — filming location of Mamma Mia 2
- Korčula — birthplace of Marco Polo
- Mljet National Park lakes
- Dubrovnik's medieval walls
Day by day
Day 1: Split — Diocletian's Legacy
Split
Morning: Arrive at Split Airport and transfer to ACI Marina. Board your yacht in the shadow of Diocletian's Palace.
Afternoon: Explore the 1,700-year-old Diocletian's Palace — a living monument where restaurants, shops, and homes occupy the ancient Roman structure. Visit the Cathedral of St. Domnius.
Evening: Dinner at Zoi, a Michelin-recommended restaurant in the palace walls, serving modern Dalmatian cuisine.
Day 2: Brač — Golden Horn Beach
Split → Brač · 15 nm
Morning: Cruise to Brač, the largest island in central Dalmatia. Anchor at Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn), a stunning spit of white pebble beach.
Afternoon: Swim and windsurf at Zlatni Rat. Visit the Blaca Hermitage, a monastery carved into the cliffside. Taste local olive oil and wine.
Evening: Dinner at Konoba Kopačina in Donji Humac, a traditional stone restaurant serving lamb under the bell (peka).
Day 3: Hvar — Lavender Island
Brač → Hvar · 12 nm
Morning: Cruise to Hvar, the sunniest island in Croatia. Anchor in Hvar Town's glamorous harbour.
Afternoon: Explore Hvar Town — the Renaissance square, the Fortica fortress with panoramic views, and the Franciscan Monastery. Visit the Pakleni Islands for swimming.
Evening: Hvar's nightlife is legendary — cocktails at Hula Hula beach bar, dinner at Giaxa, then drinks at Carpe Diem.
Day 4: Vis — Untouched Beauty
Hvar → Vis · 20 nm
Morning: Cruise to Vis, Croatia's most remote inhabited island and filming location of Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again.
Afternoon: Visit the Blue Cave on Biševo island — the light creates an ethereal blue glow inside. Explore Komiža fishing village and swim at Stiniva Beach (voted Europe's best).
Evening: Dinner at Konoba Bako in Komiža, serving the freshest Adriatic seafood in a traditional stone cellar.
Day 5: Korčula — Marco Polo's Island
Vis → Korčula · 25 nm
Morning: Cruise to Korčula, the alleged birthplace of Marco Polo. The medieval walled town is a miniature Dubrovnik.
Afternoon: Explore the Old Town — Marco Polo's house, St. Mark's Cathedral, and the herringbone street pattern designed to channel breezes. Wine tasting at local vineyards (Pošip and Grk).
Evening: Dinner at LD Restaurant, a Michelin-starred restaurant on the waterfront with creative Dalmatian cuisine.
Day 6: Mljet — National Park
Korčula → Mljet · 22 nm
Morning: Cruise to Mljet, one of the greenest and most beautiful islands in the Adriatic. Enter the Mljet National Park.
Afternoon: Kayak on the saltwater lakes (Veliko and Malo Jezero). Visit the 12th-century Benedictine monastery on St. Mary's Island in the middle of the lake.
Evening: Dinner aboard anchored in the national park, surrounded by ancient pine forests.
Day 7: Dubrovnik — Pearl of the Adriatic
Mljet → Dubrovnik · 25 nm
Morning: Cruise to Dubrovnik. The approach by sea — medieval walls rising from the water — is one of the Mediterranean's great arrivals.
Afternoon: Walk the city walls, explore the Stradun, visit the Rector's Palace, and ride the cable car to Mount Srđ for panoramic views.
Evening: Farewell dinner at 360°, a Michelin-starred restaurant on the city walls overlooking the old harbour.
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