Kraken Travel

Get in touch to plan your adventure

Search
Close this search box.
Kraken Travel Sailing Holidays
Search
Close this search box.

Various dates available

Dubrovnik Island Hopper 2024

Please enquire for price

Deposit 30%. Balance due 12 weeks before departure.
Sail a breathtaking adventure through Croatia, on a Sun Loft 47 from Dubrovnik.
Languages spoken onboard
English
Difficulty
No previously experience needed.
Nights onboard
6
Vessel type
Sun Loft 47
Vessel length
47ft
Berth Style
Double Cabins
Insurance Required
Yes

Discover the joys of sailing Croatia’s famed Dalmatian coast from enchanting Dubrovnik with this ultimate island-hopping adventure with a skipper to show you the little-known secret spots mostly known among local sailors.

Duration: 7 nights – Various dates available from May - October 2024

Price Per Person*:

May 2024: From 697 GBP
June 2024: From 833 GBP
July 2024: From 1,143.25 GBP
Aug 2024: From 1,011.50 GBP
Sept 2024: From 722.50 GBP
Oct 2024: From 697 GBP

*Based on two people sharing one cabin. Prices will vary depending on the time of year and the number of people per cabin.

There is simply no better way to experience this historical region than under sail, where dramatic red-tile roofs of medieval walled towns meet the vivid cerulean blue waters of the Adriatic, and beautiful islands wait to be explored just offshore. Walk the narrow cobblestoned streets of old town Korcula, relax on beautiful beaches, or stroll through botanical gardens.

By day, enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard; while sailing between islands in the company of like-minded travellers, stopping for swimming, paddle boarding, and sightseeing along the way. Upon arrival at your evening anchorage, seek out delightful local restaurants offering an array of traditional dishes and delicious Croatian wines.

 

Day 1 Saturday: Dubrovnik

Boarding from 5PM and allocation of your cabin. Welcome drink. In the evening, diner at nearby restaurant Vinbula or head to Dubrovnik old town by taxi or bus.

Day 2 Sunday: Lopud & Sipan

We sail in the morning to island of Lopud. Relax on the southern side on beach of Sunj or explore the north of the island with its botanical garden. In the afternoon, we sail to the north side of Sipan island in a bay called Sipanska Luka. Mooring at Tauris restaurant. Breakfast and lunch on board. Dinner ashore, the skipper will take you to the restaurant.

Day 3 Monday: Sipan / Mljet

After breakfast, we navigate towards the Mljet islands. Then lunch in Polace where you can explore the beauty of nature paradise – National Park “Mlject (optional excursion) or you can stay in Polace and spend the day swimming, snorkeling or paddle boarding. Optional excursion: National Park Mljet visit (entrance to the park for guests is included in this excursion package). You can cycle or stroll along the shaded footpaths. Kayaking in the lake is also allowed (cycle or kayak renting is not included in this excursion package). For a more relaxed time in the park, swimming is also good fun taks to the lake’s warm waters. If you like hiking, you can hike Polace to the Montokuc viewpoint ( 1 hour) and descent to Soline (30min). Walk along the Great Lake to the Ferry port with a swimming stop on the Great Bridge. On Ferry Port take a solar catamaran to visit St. Mary island on the Great Lake, departure at 17:00 h. Arrival on St Mary island, sightseeing of the church and the island. At 18:30 h take a return boart from St. Mary island to Ferry port and walk to Polace (40min). Dinner ashore, skipper will take you to the restaurant.

Day 4 Tuesday: Polace / Badija / Korcula

Right after breakfast in Polace, we sail to Badija island which is part of Korcula archipelago. This island is famous by its own fallow deer population which were brought to the island in 1958. Over the years, the deer have settled in and become accustomed to the presence of humans. As soon as you step out of the boart on the island, you will be surprised by the unique festive welcome of deer who love to gather on the beaches. After lunch in Badija, we will head to discover the well-known and beautiful town of Korcula, home of Marco Polo. Korcula is also home to spectacular wine culture, so in the evening you can also enjoy wine tasting and sampling a traditional snack at Tasovac Winery (optional excursion). In the evening enjoy the old town wonders or explore the island further. Dinner ashore, choose one of many Korcula’s restaurants Mljet (Polace).

Day 5 Wednesday: Korcula / Mljet (Okuklje)

We will head back to south to discover the other side of Mljet island right after breakfast. On our way to Mljet, we will stop in Peljesac (Vucine bay) for lunch, swimming and break. enjoy a sail to Okuklje, a small fisherman village where you’ll spend he night mooring at Maestral restaurant. Dinner ashore, skipper will take you to the restaurant.

Day 6 Thursday: Mljet (Okuklje) / Ston

Enjoy the breakfast and clear waters of Okuklje bay in the morning. On the way, enjoy a stop in Prozura bay for swimming and lunch before heading to Ston. Ston is well known for very well-preserved town walls, salt works and mussels. Dinner ashore, choose one of Ston’s restaurants.

Day 7 Friday: Ston / Olipa / Dubrovnik

We leave Ston after breakfast and stop for lunch and swim on the island called Olipa. After lunch we head back to Dubrovnik Marina. In the afternoon, take a taxi or bus and visit the old town, enjoy a drink on a bar perched on the rocks facing the sea, or a tour of the city walls. Dinner on shore.

Day 8 Saturday: Dubrovnik

Disembarkation at 9am after breakfast at Dubrovnik Marina.

  • Accommodation in double cabin as below: 2 superior double cabin with private bathroom 3 standard double cabin with shared bathrooms cleaned daily by crew (2 mid-ship cabin can be made as 1 double bed or 2 bunk beds on request) Possible to split the doubled beds in 2 by using a suspended separation cloth (easily removable)
  • Half board (breakfast + lunch OR diner)
  • Drinks at meals (2 beers / guest / day and water), juices Due to restricted storage, whilst customers may purchase extra drinks to take on board., they must be kept out of communal areas. The skipper has full authority to control consumption on board the yacht and to remove excessive amounts of alcohol.
  • Service of the crew : 2 persons: captain & hostess)
  • 1 sets of linen & towels / person / week
  • Consumables for the yacht (diesel, fuel and water) Insurance for the yacht and the passengers
  • Water sports on board : snorkelling equipment, paddleboard
  • Hammocks, floating mats & additional outside cushions

 

  • Airfares
  • Transfers
  • Extra beverages, soft and alcoholic drinks that are not included in the half board.
  • Lunch or dinner (details on the itinerary)
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Excursion package (optional): 65 Euro per person
  • Wi-Fi Hot Spot on board: 32€ per week (Unlimited – included in the price)
  • Destination fee*(Mandatory): £165.75 per person
    Includes: National park fees (for the boat), Tourist taxes, Mooring fees, Possible re-fills of water, fuel, gas, fresh products, Miscellaneous: repurchase of broken crockery
  • Extra for the cabin with private toilet: £161.50 per booking
  • Excursion: £55.25 per person
  • Special Diet*: £63.75 per booking
    *Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Diabetic, Pescatarian, and Vegan Diet. Please communicate dietary requirements at least 2 weeks before the charter to adapt menus accordingly.
  • Transfer
    RT 1-8 pax – from/to Dubrovnik airport – base: £108.80 round trip
    WIFI Internet on boat*: £27.20 per booking
    *Unlimited – included in the price

 

 

 

 

Dubrovnik, Croatia. Fly to Dubrovnik Airport

Dubrovnik, Croatia. Fly from Dubrovnik Airport

Day 1 Saturday: Dubrovnik

Boarding from 5PM and allocation of your cabin. Welcome drink. In the evening, diner at nearby restaurant Vinbula or head to Dubrovnik old town by taxi or bus.

Day 2 Sunday: Lopud & Sipan

We sail in the morning to island of Lopud. Relax on the southern side on beach of Sunj or explore the north of the island with its botanical garden. In the afternoon, we sail to the north side of Sipan island in a bay called Sipanska Luka. Mooring at Tauris restaurant. Breakfast and lunch on board. Dinner ashore, the skipper will take you to the restaurant.

Day 3 Monday: Sipan / Mljet

After breakfast, we navigate towards the Mljet islands. Then lunch in Polace where you can explore the beauty of nature paradise – National Park “Mlject (optional excursion) or you can stay in Polace and spend the day swimming, snorkeling or paddle boarding. Optional excursion: National Park Mljet visit (entrance to the park for guests is included in this excursion package). You can cycle or stroll along the shaded footpaths. Kayaking in the lake is also allowed (cycle or kayak renting is not included in this excursion package). For a more relaxed time in the park, swimming is also good fun taks to the lake’s warm waters. If you like hiking, you can hike Polace to the Montokuc viewpoint ( 1 hour) and descent to Soline (30min). Walk along the Great Lake to the Ferry port with a swimming stop on the Great Bridge. On Ferry Port take a solar catamaran to visit St. Mary island on the Great Lake, departure at 17:00 h. Arrival on St Mary island, sightseeing of the church and the island. At 18:30 h take a return boart from St. Mary island to Ferry port and walk to Polace (40min). Dinner ashore, skipper will take you to the restaurant.

Day 4 Tuesday: Polace / Badija / Korcula

Right after breakfast in Polace, we sail to Badija island which is part of Korcula archipelago. This island is famous by its own fallow deer population which were brought to the island in 1958. Over the years, the deer have settled in and become accustomed to the presence of humans. As soon as you step out of the boart on the island, you will be surprised by the unique festive welcome of deer who love to gather on the beaches. After lunch in Badija, we will head to discover the well-known and beautiful town of Korcula, home of Marco Polo. Korcula is also home to spectacular wine culture, so in the evening you can also enjoy wine tasting and sampling a traditional snack at Tasovac Winery (optional excursion). In the evening enjoy the old town wonders or explore the island further. Dinner ashore, choose one of many Korcula’s restaurants Mljet (Polace).

Day 5 Wednesday: Korcula / Mljet (Okuklje)

We will head back to south to discover the other side of Mljet island right after breakfast. On our way to Mljet, we will stop in Peljesac (Vucine bay) for lunch, swimming and break. enjoy a sail to Okuklje, a small fisherman village where you’ll spend he night mooring at Maestral restaurant. Dinner ashore, skipper will take you to the restaurant.

Day 6 Thursday: Mljet (Okuklje) / Ston

Enjoy the breakfast and clear waters of Okuklje bay in the morning. On the way, enjoy a stop in Prozura bay for swimming and lunch before heading to Ston. Ston is well known for very well-preserved town walls, salt works and mussels. Dinner ashore, choose one of Ston’s restaurants.

Day 7 Friday: Ston / Olipa / Dubrovnik

We leave Ston after breakfast and stop for lunch and swim on the island called Olipa. After lunch we head back to Dubrovnik Marina. In the afternoon, take a taxi or bus and visit the old town, enjoy a drink on a bar perched on the rocks facing the sea, or a tour of the city walls. Dinner on shore.

Day 8 Saturday: Dubrovnik

Disembarkation at 9am after breakfast at Dubrovnik Marina.