Luxury Yacht Week from Split to Dubrovnik

The Adriatic is your swimming pool. This eight-day sailing trip links Croatia’s best-known islands with daily swim stops, historic port towns, and a relaxed onboard routine. I especially like the smart mix of quiet places such as Komiža and Pomena with livelier stops in Hvar and Dubrovnik. The chance to travel with guides such as Wes, Sam, Gareth, or Boots also adds useful local advice rather than leaving you to guess where to eat or go out.

The price is $2,348.02 per person, which is substantial but includes seven breakfasts, six lunches, two dinners, WiFi, and the sailing between Split and Dubrovnik. The main consideration is that this is still a group yacht trip, with up to 38 people, and landing and facility fees are extra. You should also expect a moderate level of physical activity and several days built around swimming, walking, and getting on and off boats.

Key points at a glance

• Seven nights between Split and Dubrovnik: You see several Dalmatian islands without changing hotels each night.
• A strong balance of sea time and town visits: Swim in quiet bays, then explore Trogir, Hvar, Korčula, Komiža, and Dubrovnik.
• Local food and wine are part of the appeal: The trip includes a family winery visit on Hvar and onboard meals during the sailing days.
• Guides help shape the week: Wes, Sam, Gareth, and Boots are praised for practical recommendations, historical context, and a friendly group atmosphere.
• Not a nonstop party cruise: You can join nightlife in Hvar or Dubrovnik, but the schedule also leaves room for quiet evenings.
• Plan for extra costs: Landing and facility fees are not included, and dining, drinks, excursions, and nights out may add to the final bill.

What this yacht week is really like

This is best understood as a floating small-group holiday rather than a formal sightseeing cruise. You sleep aboard the yacht, wake near a Croatian island, swim from the boat, eat some meals onboard, and go ashore later in the day.

That setup saves you from packing and unpacking every morning. It also lets you reach places that can feel awkward to connect by land. The trade-off is space. Even a comfortable yacht feels more compact than a hotel, and a maximum group of 38 means you will share the public areas with plenty of other people.

The mood seems designed for adults who want fun without a week of forced partying. The guides can point you toward bars and clubs, but they also support slower evenings. That makes the trip a good fit for couples, solo guests, and groups of friends in their 30s who want nightlife in the mix without making it the whole point.

Past departures have used ships named Mama Marija and MS Invictus. Details can vary by departure, but the supplied information describes comfortable cabins with private bathrooms and showers on the Invictus, plus a rooftop hot tub. It is wise to confirm the vessel and cabin arrangement before paying.

Day 1: Split to Trogir and your first swim

The trip begins at 1:00 p.m. at Gat Sv. Petra in Split. You sail out of the port and soon get your first chance to swim in the Adriatic. That first stop sets the tone: much of the pleasure here comes from being on the water, not simply using the yacht as transportation.

Later, you reach Trogir, a compact historic town with churches dating from the 13th century and a fine collection of old stone architecture. It is an easy first shore visit because you can explore on foot without needing a full-day tour.

The welcome dinner onboard gives the group a chance to meet. This matters more than it may sound. A yacht week works best when the social atmosphere is comfortable, and the first evening helps you learn who wants late nights, who prefers early swims, and who is happy to sit with a drink and watch the coast pass by.

You should not expect a long, detailed visit to Trogir. The day is partly about getting settled, finding your rhythm, and enjoying the sea.

Day 2: Jelsa, Hvar wine, and an easy evening ashore

Jelsa gives you a softer introduction to Hvar than the island’s famous namesake town. It was once a center for shipbuilding and trade, and local products such as wine, olive oil, and dried fish were shipped around Europe.

After sailing and swimming, you visit a family winery. This is one of the more appealing parts of the week because it connects the scenery with local production. Hvar is not only beaches and nightlife. Its food and drink traditions are part of what makes the island distinct.

The evening is open for restaurants and bars along Jelsa’s waterfront. I like this flexible structure. You get a planned visit to the winery, then enough freedom to choose your own dinner rather than being herded from one fixed activity to the next.

Jelsa is quieter than Hvar Town, so this night may suit you if you prefer conversation and a slower meal. If you want a major party scene every evening, the schedule may feel too gentle at this point.

Day 3: Hvar Town and views from Španjola Fortress

A short sail around northern Hvar brings another morning swim stop. You can expect the early part of the day to be deliberately unhurried, with time to enjoy the water before arriving in Hvar Town.

Hvar Town offers a sharper change of pace. Its Venetian architecture, waterfront setting, and medieval Španjola Fortress give you plenty to see before dinner. The fortress has watched over the town since the 13th century, and the walk up is worthwhile for views across the rooftops and nearby islands.

The visit also introduces the livelier side of the trip. Waterfront bars and day clubs provide options for sunset drinks and nightlife. You can make this a late night, but you should remember that the next morning includes an early Blue Cave visit. A little restraint with the cocktails may be wise.

Hvar is one of the places where the group format helps. Local guides can suggest a bar, restaurant, or viewpoint, saving you from spending the evening wandering through tourist-oriented options. The exact plan can also respond to the mood of the group, according to the experience described by past participants.

Day 4: The Blue Cave and quiet Komiža

The Blue Cave on Biševo is the most scheduled excursion of the week. A small boat takes you inside to see the blue-lit water, and the visit lasts about two hours.

Conditions at sea can affect this kind of visit, so keep your expectations sensible. The attraction is brief, and the small boat transfer is part of the experience. Still, it adds something different from the open-water swimming stops and makes the day feel like more than another morning at anchor.

Later, you reach Komiža on Vis. The island spent decades cut off as a Yugoslav military base, and that long isolation helped preserve a slower pace. Komiža is the kind of port where you can walk without a rigid sightseeing checklist, swim again, or sit by the water and watch the harbor.

This is one of the strongest contrasts in the schedule. Hvar offers nightlife and a social buzz, while Komiža gives you room to breathe. With about 22 hours allocated here, you have more time than at a quick photo stop.

Day 5: Korčula Town and the Marco Polo connection

The yacht continues south toward Korčula, with swimming along the way. Korčula Town is known for its old streets, local wines, markets, jewelry stores, and connection with Marco Polo.

The town is made for wandering. You can spend the afternoon looking at stone lanes and small shops, then stop for dinner or a drink with a view. The setting is especially striking because the island sits opposite the Pelješac Peninsula and its mountains.

Korčula works well in the middle of the week. By this stage, you have had quiet villages, a winery, a fortress, and a cave. This stop gives you another historic town but with more time for browsing and an independent evening.

Do not treat the Marco Polo connection as the main reason to visit. The pleasure is the town itself, its position by the water, and the chance to choose how active you want to be.

Day 6: Mljet National Park and a captain’s dinner

Mljet National Park brings the trip’s most nature-focused stop. Its two saltwater lakes are surrounded by pine forests, and you can choose to cycle or kayak around them. There is also an option to visit the island monastery of St. Mary.

Four hours is enough to get a taste of the park, but not enough to explore every corner at a slow pace. You will want to decide early how you want to use your time. Cycling, kayaking, and visiting the monastery are different kinds of outings, and you may not be able to do everything comfortably.

After lunch onboard, the yacht heads to Pomena. The afternoon is relaxed, and the evening includes a captain’s dinner onboard in a secluded bay. This is a useful change from shore-based restaurants. It gives the group a shared final-night feel before Dubrovnik and lets you enjoy the setting without rushing into town.

The sunset depends on weather and location, of course, but the plan makes good use of the yacht. You are not simply sleeping on a boat while eating elsewhere. Several meals and social moments take place onboard.

Day 7: Arriving in Dubrovnik

After one final swim, you cruise into Dubrovnik. The approach by sea gives you a memorable first look at the city walls and explains the nickname Pearl of the Adriatic better than a bus arrival can.

Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-protected old city offers a full change of scale after the smaller islands. You can walk the walls, explore the historic center, eat, shop, or join the optional historical walking tour with a local guide. The city is also famous for its role as King’s Landing in Game of Thrones, so fans have an extra reason to book the walking tour.

The final night includes an optional dinner and a possible visit to Club Revelin. This gives you a choice: mark the end of the trip with a late night, or enjoy Dubrovnik at your own pace.

Dubrovnik can be expensive and busy compared with Komiža or Pomena. The guide’s restaurant and bar suggestions may be especially useful here, but you should still expect to pay city prices for food, drinks, and nightlife.

Food, cabins, and the meaning of luxury

The word luxury needs some care here. This is not a private superyacht with a personal crew for each couple. It is shared yacht travel with onboard service, organized excursions, and comfortable accommodation.

The most praised feature is the food. Onboard meals have been described as restaurant quality, with six lunches, seven breakfasts, and two dinners included. That is a meaningful part of the price, especially on sailing days when finding a restaurant would be inconvenient.

The vessels used on past departures have also been praised for comfortable cabins. The Invictus had en-suite bathrooms and showers, and its rooftop hot tub provided a spot for late-night stargazing. You should confirm the exact ship, cabin layout, and facilities for your departure because the supplied information names more than one vessel.

WiFi is included, but a yacht connection should not be treated like a guaranteed high-speed office network. The trip is better suited to switching off for stretches of the day and checking in when needed.

Price, group size, and extra costs

At $2,348.02 per person, this is not a budget sailing trip. Its value comes from bundling accommodation, transport between islands, most breakfasts and lunches, selected dinners, WiFi, and organized stops into one package.

You also avoid the cost and hassle of arranging ferries, hotels, transfers, and daily activities yourself. If you want to see several islands in one week, that convenience has real worth.

The price does not cover landing and facility fees. It also does not cover every meal, drinks, optional activities, nightlife, or personal spending ashore. Set aside extra money for restaurants in Hvar, Korčula, and Dubrovnik, plus any evening at a bar or club.

The maximum group size is 38. That is large enough to create a lively social setting, but it is not an intimate private charter. People who enjoy meeting others will find this a benefit. If you want total privacy, this is the wrong format.

Who should book this sailing

I would recommend it to you if you want several Croatian islands in one trip, like meeting people, and prefer a planned route with room for personal choices. It suits couples and solo guests as well as groups of friends, especially people who want nightlife but do not want a party every hour.

The trip also works well for adults who value good food, local suggestions, and comfortable transport between towns. The guides, including Wes, Sam, Gareth, and Boots, are presented as a major part of the experience because they offer restaurant ideas, historical context, and help with the daily plan.

I would think twice if you dislike shared accommodation, boats, group meals, or changing plans around the sea. The moderate fitness requirement matters too. You will need to manage swimming stops, walking in old towns, and transfers between the yacht and smaller boats.

The booking is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. That makes travel insurance and careful date planning sensible, especially for a purchase of this size.

Should you book the Split to Dubrovnik yacht week?

Book it if you want a social Croatian holiday with excellent sea time, varied island stops, and enough freedom to choose between a swim, a historic site, a meal, or a night out. The route is well judged: Trogir and Dubrovnik provide major sights, while Jelsa, Komiža, and Pomena slow the pace.

Skip it if you want a private yacht, a low-cost trip, or a tightly focused cultural tour. For the right person, the value is not just the boat or the meals. It is the ease of waking in a new place each morning without rebuilding your holiday from scratch.

FAQ

How long is the yacht week?

The experience lasts approximately eight days, with seven nights onboard. Check out takes place after breakfast on the final morning in Dubrovnik.

Where does the trip start and finish?

The trip starts at Gat Sv. Petra 1 in Split at 1:00 p.m. It ends at Gruž Port, Obala Ivana Pavla II 47, in Dubrovnik.

What meals are included?

The package includes seven breakfasts, six lunches, and two dinners. Other meals, drinks, and personal dining expenses are not listed as included.

Is the Blue Cave visit included?

Yes. Admission for the Blue Cave visit is included, and the stop lasts about two hours. A small boat takes you inside the cave.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 38 people. The experience is offered in English and includes a mobile ticket.

Are landing and facility fees included?

No. Landing and facility fees are not included in the listed price. The experience is also non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason after booking.