Schooner cruise along the Dalmatian coast

Gulet cruise along the Dalmatian coast
Croatia

Adventure

Nature

A cruise on old schooners, renovated and fully equipped. Along the Dalmatian coast, you'll discover some magnificent scenery. In the morning, the boat stops in the coves of paradise islands or along the coast, where you can swim and snorkel. Lunch is taken on board. The boat then sets sail again, docking at around 4 or 5 p.m. each day in a different port. In the evening, you can have your dinner and stroll through the narrow streets of the towns or villages you call at. The atmosphere will be festive and relaxed!

Prices are variable and should be requested from the agency

Length of stay

9 days / 8 nights

Minimum number of participants

Privatised trip from 1 person

Customisable programme

Highlights

Small boats (30 people) with private sanitary facilities.
A stop in a different town each day and night.
A trip for everyone: adults and children.
Magnificent landscapes.

Programme
Rates
Practical information
The human trip plus

Day 1

Paris, Split

Flight to Split

Departure from Paris on a scheduled flight (provincial departures on request). Arrival in Split and transfer to the hotel in the city centre. End of the day and dinner at leisure. Night at the hotel.

Day 2

Split

Boarding in Split

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port for check-in at 11:00. Departure from Split port at 13:00. After lunch, sail along the Dalmatian coast towards the Makarska Riviera. The afternoon will be devoted to rafting (optional + €30) or to relaxing and swimming in one of the most beautiful coves on the Riviera. Anchor for the night at the port of Makarska, one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Croatian coast.

Day 3

Split, Mljet

Relaxation in Mljet

Early departure for Mljet. First stop is Lovište, on the Pelješac peninsula. After a swim, the boat resumes its journey towards Mljet. You'll have the whole afternoon to visit and admire the National Park's salt lakes, or to enjoy the sea and the sun. You can visit the imposing Benedictine convent situated on a small islet in the middle of the Great Lake, or simply hire a small boat and go canoeing. Anchor for the night in the port of Polace or Pomena.

Day 4

Mljet, Dubrovnik

Arrival in Dubrovnik

After breakfast, sail for Dubrovnik, the highlight of your cruise! Admire the beauty of the natural sites as you sail towards what the famous writer George Bernard Shaw called "Paradise on Earth". Arrive in Dubrovnik in the late afternoon. Stroll along the Stradun, the main thoroughfare of the old town. For the more enthusiastic, we recommend a walk on the ramparts (2km walk). Optional guided tour of Dubrovnik in English (€10).
Anchor for the night at the new port of Gruz (about 2 km from the old town).

Day 5

Dubrovnik, Sipan, Trstenik

Visit Dubrovnik

Free morning to visit Ragusa, formerly known as Dubrovnik. Discover its history through its monuments, narrow streets, churches and palaces... At lunchtime, we leave the city and continue our cruise towards the island of Šipan, where you can swim all afternoon. Anchor for the night.

Day 6

Trstenik, Korcula

Discovering Korcula

After breakfast, we set sail for Korcula, the birthplace of Marco Polo. Lunch on board, opposite the small town of Lumbarda. On this island you'll discover more legends and monuments than anywhere else (optional guided tour in English: €10). Anchor for the night in the port of Korcula.

Day 7

Korcula, Hvar

Sailing to Hvar

Morning departure for the Pakleni islands. Lunch and a swim, before continuing on to Hvar, the longest of the Adriatic islands. You'll discover its Renaissance cathedral and its municipal theatre, the oldest in Europe, built in 1612. Hvar deserves its name of "Saint Tropez of the Adriatic" with its many restaurants, bars and cafés open all night (optional guided tour in English, €10). Anchor for the night in the port of Hvar.

Day 8

Hvar, Bol, Island of Brac, Split

Swimming in the creeks

Your next stop is the island of Brac. Stop for a swim at one of Dalmatia's best-known beaches: Zlatni Rat "The Golden Horn" near Bol. Bol, a typical fishing village, has now become a fashionable destination. After lunch, departure for Split. Along the way, another stop for a swim in one of the many coves on the island of Brac. Arrive in Split in the late afternoon. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Split Riviera. The city is under UNESCO protection not only for its architectural heritage but above all for the Roman remains of the Diocletian palace. Optional guided tour of Split in English: €10. Overnight in Split harbour.

Day 9

Split, Paris

Flight to France

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am.
Transfer to the airport. Boarding and departure for France. (Optional full-day guided tour of Mostar: €68 passport required).

Price per person from €1150 incl. VAT*.

- Based on 2 participants

This price includes :

Transport (all taxes included) from Paris* (for departures from other cities, please contact us).
Airport-hotel-port-airport transfers.
Accommodation for the first night in Split.
The cruise in a 2-person cabin on a sup category schooner (private showers and toilets in each cabin).
Half-board (continental breakfast and lunch) on board, excluding drinks.
Towels (bath sheets can be rented on site).

At your expense :

Optional multi-risk insurance for assistance and repatriation of luggage.
Port taxes (€20 to be paid on site).
Entrance to the National Park (€10 / €15) and optional excursions.
Visa fees.
Drinks and meals not clearly mentioned.
Personal expenses and activities not explicitly mentioned in the programme.
Full-board supplement (€110/person).

* Price from Paris. Please contact us for any other departure city.

IMPORTANT: Fares are calculated on the basis of the low season for airfare. The price may vary depending on your booking date and the number of seats remaining on the flights (especially during school holidays). The price is therefore given from and to be reconfirmed at the time of your registration.

For a group request (from 10 people) or to customize your trip, please contact us.

Comfort

Most of the cabins have private showers and toilets.
They have 2 single bunk beds rather than double beds.

Climate and equipment

Climate :
- The Dalmatian coast has a particularly mild Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and hot, dry summers.
Equipment :
- Pack light clothing.

Health

Up-to-date vaccinations.

More information on the Pasteur website.

Formalities

PASSPORT & VISAS

For your trip to Croatia, you will need a valid passport or identity card.

More information on the France Diplomatie website.

Our opinion

Wear shorts and flip-flops for a relaxed, party atmosphere.
At the height of the season, some nights can be a little noisy as the port is a busy place.
Additional information:
The captain reserves the right to change the itinerary at any time and without notice in case of bad weather conditions.
The company reserves the right to cancel the departure in the event of an insufficient number of participants: MINIMUM 10 PEOPLE.
The destination is becoming very popular, and prices for dinner in port restaurants can be expensive.
In the evening, the atmosphere in the ports is festive and the evenings can be very lively, until late at night.
The concept is new in France. The crews do not speak French. Plan to communicate in English.
Drinks and even water must be purchased on board. No outside drinks will be accepted on the boat. The crews are very strict on this point.