7 day charter in Croatia  

Day 1:  

Board your yacht in either Venice or Trieste.  Head towards Rovinj, which is the nearest port to clear in. It has a distinctive Italian feel to it; however it is fairly laid back but still trendy.  You can anchor overnight as there is wind protection from the Island of Santa Caterina and swim in the clearest deepest water that you can imagine.  

Day 2:  

The next day, set sail south to Pula famous for its roman amphitheatre which dates back to the 1st century AD. You can go ashore for a tour of this almost undamaged monument. Leaving the Istrian peninsular sail North East to Opatija, in the Kvarner region often called the Nice of the Adriatic. It is Croatia's oldest seaside resort famous for its glamorous fin-de-siecle hotels surrounded by lavish parks and landscape.     

Day 3:  

Leaving the Kvarner Peninsula continue south, past the lovely islands of Cres, Krk, and Rab, where you can anchor for lunch around any of the islands, take the tender ashore for the famous cheese made on the island of Pag.   It is also a wonderful spot for snorkelling, diving and general watersports.  Visit the national park of the Kornati islands, which is like sailing in a lunar landscape. For those wanting to stretch their legs a gentle wander through the wild lavender to the summit of these islands will provide some of the most memorable.  

Day 4:  

Leave early in the morning for the next stop which will be Skradin.  Have breakfast while travelling up the karst river gorge framed by spectacular high cliffs.  Pulling into the marina, you can take private boat up to the Krka Falls. It is also a good place to re-provision while you are ashore.  Then, head on south to Split, which is the regions cultural and tourist centre. Spilt is the busiest city on the Croatian Adriatic coast and has something for all tastes.  Evenings promenade in the piazza, stylish shopping, great bars and clubs.   

Day 5:  

The next day, head for the Renaissance island of Hvar. This is a very busy city and is said to be the Croatia’s version of St Tropez and has one of the oldest theatre in Europe. The view from the castle overlooking the bay is breathtaking, and at night the place comes alive with greats bars and restaurants, you can dance the night away under the stars in the club in the ruins of an old castle.  For those looking for more relaxed pace the island of Vis is the place to visit which is ideal for watersports and diving or winding down.   

Day 6:  

A visit to the Blue Cave on the island of Bisevo is smoething not to be missed. The best time to visit is at 11am when the sun is overhead and the best way to take in the beauty is by rowing through the cave. For the evening, move on to Korcula, which is the birthplace of Marco Polo in 1254.  The marina here gets full very early so book ahead or get there before 4pm.  A short distance from the marina is one of the most remarkably conserved towns in this area.  As you walk through the cobbled streets with tiny little courtyards housing excellent restaurants, you can almost feel yourself stepping back in time .

Day 7:  

Set sail early towards Dubrovnik, if your yacht can get under the bridge and you have enough depth go to the ACI marina, with its superb facilities and  outdoor pool.  It is a short taxi ride to the town of Dubrovnik.  A walk around the old walls gives spectacular views of the coast and the city.  In the main town there is superb shopping for souvenirs to take home, excellent restaurants, a great jazz bar and a very convivial atmosphere.  Another destination which is not as busy Dubrovnik is the Port of Cavtat, which is just a little further south. With its stern to deep water anchoring, you can step off the yacht into an oasis of this pretty town. There are wonderful swimming areas, and a fact-finding tender ride around the various coves and inlets, will probably find you a spot all to yourself.  Cavtat is also only a 20 minute ride to the airport for disembarking guests