Vis two-week flotilla

Our base is situated at Marina Agana in Marina village, just a short taxi ride from the ancient coastal cities of Trogir and Split. Marina is a peaceful Croatian fishing village made up of cosy, terracotta roofed houses built from bright white stone. It’s an impossibly picturesque start to your Croatian flotilla holiday, and ideally situated to reach the coastal and island highlights of Dalmatia. Spend your first day exploring Split (a 40-minute taxi ride away) or kick back with a pivo (beer) in one of Marina’s waterside bars.

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Enjoy a secluded swim

Check out the beaches to the east of the town for a quiet, pre-departure swim.

Sunday starts with a flotilla breakfast and the first morning briefing. There, details about the route are explained to each skipper and first mate, as well as ideas for the day stops for lunch. There are a few popular locations that are usually chosen including Krknjasi blue lagoon, or Fumija bay. The destination for the evening is Maslinica town, found on the western side of Šolta island. The once family-owned castle that resides here is now a heritage hotel adjacent to Martinis Marchi marina where the flotilla is moored up for the night. The town itself is surrounded with quiet beaches, and is filled with traditional stone houses typical for Dalmatia villages. Try the gin and tonic prepared for you by the lead crew before heading to one of the classy restaurants for a taste of local produce.

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A meal with a view

Make a reservation at a hillside restaurant for fantastic views while you dine.

Suggested lunch spots

Call at the unique island of Primošten for a traditional Dalmatian meal in a waterside konoba.

One of the highlights of the Vis flotilla holiday, day three sees you sail up the Krka River towards Skradin and the Krka Waterfalls National Park. Soak up the scenery as you guide your yacht from Rogoznica along the coast and into the mouth of the Krka River, passing the picturesque town of Šibenik along the way. Skradin is the gateway to the Krka National Park, so purchase a national park ticket and catch a boat further upriver to view the park’s famous waterfalls. Make sure you go for a swim near Skradinski Buk—arguably the most beautiful cascade in Krka.

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Traditional Croatian Peka

Skradin is a great place to try the traditional Croatian delicacy Peka. Peka involves cooking vegetables, meat and fish under an iron bell heaped with embers for several hours leaving the tenderest meat to taste. Choose between veal, lamb and octopus peka and try wine from a local winery for a full experience.

Suggested lunch spots

Šibenik is a great place to stop for a bite to eat. This pretty riverside town has a number of fine restaurants including one awarded with a Michelin star, situated right next to UNESCO heritage- the St. Jacob Cathedral. Or you can explore one of four forts that Šibenik is known for. One is now an open stage, hosting some of the most famous world music stars; one is a virtual museum; and one was posing as "Game of thrones" dungeon.

Your first free sailing day couldn’t come at a more perfect time. Choose to spend two or even three nights in the spectacular Krka Waterfalls National Park, discovering the enchanting Krka River, hiking the forest trails or taking boat trips to the park’s islands and monasteries. Bike riding around Krka river can also prove to be an adrenaline-filled day-trip. While in Skradin, you can also visit the local winery a short ride away to taste several sorts of wine they produce.

The Krka Waterfalls National Park may be one of the most beautiful spots in Croatia, but there’s even more to explore in the region. Sail south from the Krka River to discover the charming Islands belonging to Šibenik archipelago. The sleepy bays are filled with mooring buoys and local sea-side restaurants, but there are also small towns like Prvić, with its interesting museum, or Kaprije-showing you the full meaning of Croatian word "laganini" (taking it slow). If you prefer to catch a few more miles of sailing, head to stunning Kornati Islands National Park, with its spectacular cliffs, deserted beaches and rare wildlife. Don't forget to buy a ticket for your yacht and to respect this protected area.

The flotilla comes together once more in tiny town Zlarin at Zlarin Island, located at the mouth of the Krka River. Zlarin is famous for its red coral jewellery and is entirely pedestrianised for a true olde-worlde feel. Enjoy the sensation of travelling back in time on unspoilt Zlarin. Try also to remember that this island is plastic-free, so go green with the locals.

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The Red Coral Ceremony

Visit during summer and witness the coral ceremony, where locals don traditional dress and sing a capella in order to escort their "coral hunters" to sea where they will spend multiple months and catch red corals.

Point your bow to the east and sail back along the coast, past Rogoznica and the Drvenik Islands. Keep the Drvenik Islands to your port side as you approach green and lovely Šolta. On Šolta’s western shore you’ll find the small town of Maslinica with its atoll-specked bay. Swim from the town’s beaches and bathing platforms or enjoy a meal in a local konoba with your new flotilla companions.

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A meal with a view

Make a reservation at a hillside restaurant for fantastic views while you dine.

Suggested lunch spots

Call at the unique island of Primošten for a traditional Dalmatian meal in a waterside konoba.

Depart early from Maslinica for an exciting spot of blue water sailing as you strike out for distant Vis. Vis is the most Westerly of the Dalmatian Islands, so hope for a strong wind as you point your bow towards this Adriatic gem. Head for Vis’ western coast, where the traditional town of Komiža waits in a broad and sheltered bay. This beautiful, hill-fringed town is home to a unique waterside castle, and is a great spot to try Vis’ famous wine and seafood.

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Explore the blue cave

Komiža town is perfect starting point to visit the Blue Cave, 6 miles away on tiny Biševo island. The cave is under protection, meaning one cannot enter it with their own dinghy, but has to be taken in for a 20-minute tour. That can either be arranged directly from Komiža with a speedboat, or after mooring in front of the cave entrance, when the tour guide picks you up on their boat. The light bends in perfect angles to make the cave illuminate blue, and is best suited for a visit when sun is at its highest point.

Your next port of call is Vis’ capital, Vis Town. Sail around the northern coast of the island for a shorter journey or head south via Rukavac Town and Ravnik Island. Moor in the peaceful, sheltered harbour of Vis Town for a welcome rest stop after your long journey. Treat yourself to a fine Dalmatian meal and some local wines or arrange a wine tasting tour into the island’s interior when you arrive.

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A culinary tour of Vis

Rent a car or scooter to explore the many restaurants and wineries of Vis’ fertile interior.

Suggested lunch spots

Leave early to visit Biševo Island and the unmissable Blue Cave, where light and reflection conspire to create entrancing turquoise illuminations.

Sail northeast across the endless blue of the Adriatic towards distant Hvar Island. You’ll pass the Pakleni Islands where you can stop for a scenic lunch break before continuing east to sheltered Milna. Here you can snorkel some of the clearest waters in Croatia, and enjoy hearty Dalmatian cuisine in friendly local restaurants.

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River taxi trips

Leave your yacht securely moored and take a water taxi to the nearby towns of Hvar, Sveta Nedilja or the Pakleni Islands for wine tours and tasting.

Suggested lunch spots

Visit the beautiful island of St. Klement, where you can walk scenic hiking trails to enjoy incredible views of the other Pakleni Islands.

Use your final free sailing day to enjoy the freedom of the Adriatic. Explore the Central Dalmatian Islands of Hvar, Brač, Solta and Korčula, visiting some of the Croatian highlights that haven’t made it into the Vis flotilla itinerary. The nearby island of Sčedro and bustling Hvar Town are in easy reach of Milna, but if you can’t decide where to go then your lead crew can provide expert recommendations and the latest weather reports.

The Vis flotilla reconvenes in the little town of Jelsa, tucked away in a narrow inlet on Hvar’s northern coast. Fall in love with the traditional atmosphere of picturesque Jelsa and tuck into some of the local seafood, said to be among the finest in Dalmatia. Wash it down with some delicious local wine for a truly indulgent evening on shore.

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Seaplane trips

Catch the seaplane between Jelsa and Split for unforgettable views of Dalmatia’s ancient capital city.

Another of the large islands dotting the Gulf of Kaštela, Brač is a popular destination for visitors to Split and the city’s permanent residents alike. A short cruise from Jelsa around Brač’s western coast takes you to the town of Milna. Explore Milna’s many excellent shops and restaurants or anchor in one of the numerous small bays to the west of the town for snorkelling or swimming.

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A waterside drink

Soak up the atmosphere with a refreshing cocktail on Milna’s scenic waterfront.

Make the short journey northwest across the Split Channel to our base at Marina. Soak up the culture and atmosphere of the Dalmatian Coast, dining in a waterside konoba in Marina or taking a short taxi ride to Split. If you didn’t get a chance to visit Split on day one, then don’t miss a trip to the Dalmatian capital.

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Suggested lunch spots

Tucked into a sinuous bay on Šolta’s north coast, the little village of Necujam boasts a number of quiet beaches and friendly konoba ideal for a last Dalmatian lunch break.