The Islands of Central and Southern Dalmatia
Sail to islands such as Hvar, Korcula and Brac as well as Solta, Lastovo and Vis.
Route Description: Trogir - Bol - Korcula - island Lastovo - island Vis - island Bisevo - Stari Grad - island Solta - Trogir
Map of the cruise
Departures for 2010:
- Delia: 31.07., 14.08., 11.09., 02.10.
- Pravedan: 26.06., 17.07.
- Aneta: 15.05., 29.05., 12.06., 10.07., 24.07., 07.08., 04.09., 18.09.
- Zelenbor: 10.07., 07.08., 21.08.
- Otac Ivan: 08.05., 22.05., 19.06., 17.07., 14.08., 11.09., 25.09.
- Orkan: 31.07., 21.08.
- Toma: 05.06., 17.07., 07.08.
- Mirabela: 08.05., 10.07., 24.07., 04.09
- Columbo: 29.05., 31.07., 28.08.
- Macek: 15.05., 24.07., 14.08.
- Sagena: 08.05., 03.07., 07.08.
Itinerary
Day 1, Saturday
Boarding in Trogir between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. Soon afterward we shall set sail for Bol on the island of Brac. One of the most beautiful beaches on
the Mediterranean is located here - "Zlatni rat", which is constantly changing its shape due to the sea currents. Naturally, you will have the opportunity to go swimming on this famous beach. Guests arriving later by plane will be transported
to Bol.
Day 2, Sunday
Today's destination is the Korcula, the main city of the island bearing the same name. Korcula has one of
the most beautiful historical nucleuses in Dalmatia and is often called "Little Dubrovnik" due to its
fortresses. In ancient times, Korcula was also known as "Black Island" due to the pine forests that stretch across the island". We shall spend the night
in the birth place of the famous seafarer Marco Polo.
Day 3, Monday
From Korcula, it is a three-hour ride to the island of Lastovo where in the former Yugoslav National
Army (JNA) had its military base. As a result the
island was closed off to visitors and tourists. Thus
the island retained its authenticity and is a true
oasis of tranquility enriched with Mediterranean vegetation. We shall stop in the cove of Saint Mihovil near the town of Lastovo where you will have
plenty of time to familiarize yourself with the surroundings. In the afternoon we shall return to
the island of Korcula and to Vela Luka. The town lies in a deeply recessed and protected cove on the
west side of the island. Vela Luka is not just a
place mentioned in beautiful songs sung by a Dalmatian Klapa (klapa - a small, mostly male choir
that sings "a cappella", without instrumental accompaniment) it is also the birth place of one of Croatia's most famous singers. In case of bad
weather conditions, we shall spend the night in the port in Ubli on the island of Lastovo instead of Vela Luka.
Day 4, Tuesday
After a swimming break, we shall head towards the
second forbidden island - Vis. At the end of the
1980s the island of Vis, like the island of Lastovo,
was off limits to foreign tourists. For years
vineyards have replaced what were once the landing
strips of the military airforce base. We shall spend
the night in the port in Komiza in a quiet town on
the west coast. Before visiting Komiza, we shall visit Modra spilja (Blue Grotto) on the island of Bisevo. We shall visit the grotto on Tuesday or
Wednesday depending on the weather conditions (if at all possible).
Day 5, Wednesday
Only five miles south of Komiza is the island of Bisevo and the famous Modra spilja. Somewhere around noon, the sun's rays are reflected through an
underwater entrance creating a fascinating blueness. This unique sight can only be seen on a sunny day when the sea is calm. One enters the cave with a small boat (approximately 5-7 people - not included in the price of the trip). While sailing towards Vis, the main town of the island bearing the same name, we shall drop anchor in a cove on the northern part of the coast to go swimming. The town of Vis lies in a deep and protected cove.
Day 6, Thursday
After the swimming break we shall head towards Stari Grad, the oldest settlement on the island of Hvar. Stari Grad (alte Stadt) was once known as
Pharos, the capital city of the island, however centuries earlier its leading role belonged to the city of Hvar. Many sights are still witness to the
splendor of those times such as Hektorovic palace. Stari Grad has the role of being the main city of the wine industry on this island. Every year at the end of September crowds gather in front of wine cellars when wine-makers hand over their grapes.
Day 7, Friday
After breakfast we shall raise anchor and head towards the last island of our trip, Solta. The island is known for its olive plantations which produce a first-rate, very dark olive oil. We shall drop anchor to go swimming in one of the coves that can only be reached by sailboat or rowboat. From Solta we shall head back to Trogir. There you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of the streets of the historical nucleus of the city. Trogir is known as the "city of museums" and with good reason. It is also protected by UNESCO.
Day 8, Saturday
Disembarkment after breakfast at around 9:00 am.
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