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Luxury yacht charter in the Adriatic

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Luxury yacht charter in the Adriatic



A yacht charter in the Adriatic Sea, and the Croatian coast in particular, offers protected cruising, crystal-clear waters, beautiful scenery, and relief from crowds. As distances between ports of call are relatively short, you will cruise about two to four hours each day, leaving a maximum of daylight hours for onshore exploration, water sports, or simply relaxing and enjoying the five-star service aboard your yacht.

 

The following itinerary is an example of what is possible with a luxury yacht charter in the Adriatic, and based on what has been successfully done in the past on similar charter yachts. It of course remains entirely flexible depending on your preferences and local conditions.
 

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Adriatic Yacht Charter: Suggested Itinerary

 

Venice luxury yacht charterDay 1: Commence your Adriatic yacht charter in the ancient port of Venice

Board the yacht in Venice, close to St Mark’s square, just at the entrance to the Grand Canal. Depart for the trip to Porec, or spend your first night on the quay at Venice, departing at first light for Croatia.

 

 

 

 

 

Pula luxury yacht charterDay 2: Poreč & Pula

Arrive in Poreč, Croatia for customs and immigration clearance. Porec is a small village but is home to the World Heritage Site - the 6th century Christian Basilica of Bishop Euphrasius, featuring beautiful gold mosaics, and a mosaic floor dating back to the 3rd century. Then head south along the Istria Peninsula, past Pula. Here, a well-preserved amphitheatre built during the reign of Emperor Claudius in the 1st century dominates the skyline.

 

 

 

Day 3 & 4: Bay of Kvarnar and Pag Island

Further south, move into the Bay of Kvarnar and view the numerous off-shore islands. Most have excellent sheltered anchorages, ideal for water sports. Visit the local handmade lace cottage industry, which rivals Belgian lace. Cruise the interior waters between islands, an area with beautiful natural scenery.

 

 

 

 

Day 5: Kornati Islands

Past the large islands of the Bay of Kvarnar are the Kornati Islands, many of which are part of a national park. The islands are barren, with a lunarscape beauty. The crystal clear waters make swimming irresistible. Navigating among the islands can be exciting, with some passages barely wider than the yacht!

 

 

 

Day 6: Šibenik

The next town of any size, Sibenik, is on the shores of the Bay of Kvarnar. The narrow entrance is lined with artificial caves, built to hide submarines and torpedo boats during World War II. It is possible to take an excursion from Sibenik by local boat up-river to the magnificent waterfalls at Krka.

 

 

 


Day 7: Trogir

Further along the coast we come to Trogir, a stunning walled town on its own little island where one can usually get dock space right by the walls by a row of little restaurants and coffee shops. From here it is highly recommended to take a day trip into Split. Though a major city now, the centre - Old Split - is fascinating, built within and around the fortified Roman palace of Emperor Diocletian about 300AD. Much of the palace stands today and is a unique example of late Roman architecture. Split also has one of the biggest and most colourful food markets to be seen anywhere.

 

 

Day 8: Hvar

Head south to the island of Hvar. The main town, also called Hvar, gained the nickname of "St Tropez of the Eastern Mediterranean." This historic, picturesque town allows no auto traffic in its piazza, and the coffee shops and restaurants that surround it offer excellent vantage points for observing the harbour. At night, this tiny, quaint town comes to life with bands along the docks, and dancing till dawn.

 

 

 


Korcula Luxury yacht charter - Adriatic - CroatiaDay 9: Korcula

On to Korcula, an island covered in vineyards and featuring a completely walled town, set on a tiny peninsula. Korcula was once the home of pirates, who made a good living raiding the Venetian trading ships. This came to an end when the town was sacked by the Venetians and became a part of the expanding realm of Venice. Venetian influence is evident throughout the architecture of this lovely town. There is a beautiful beach at Bol close by.

A Little history - Marco Polo (1254-1324), the famous world traveller and writer, was born in the old part of the town Korcula. He was captured by the Genoese after his epic journey across Asia to China and taken to Korcula. Here he dictated his marvellous story to a fellow French prisoner during the long period of the negotiations for his release. The house in which he was lodged is now a small museum open to visitors.


Mljet - Adriatic - Croatia yacht charterDay 10: Mljet

Next stop is Mljet, a beautiful island, a third of which is national park. Drop anchor, take shorelines to the trees, and jump into the water - the swimming is superb. This is also a good place to take the sailing dinghy for a spin. In the early summer the tiny islands that make up part of this national park become home to breeding gulls and the cries of the young and the antics of their feeding are a delight.

 

 

dubrovnik yacht charter - AdriaticDay 11: Your Adriatic yacht charter arrives in the walled city of Dubrovnik

On south, towards Dubrovnik. The offshore islands feature lovely vacation homes, both modern and some from an elegant past. Here, the anchorages are secure, and offer an opportunity to use the water toys. Anchor directly off the old town of Dubrovnik, where the walls of the city rise majestically to the sky above. Take the tender ashore, or head a bit further south, just 5 miles, to the delightful peaceful village of Cavtat. From here it is a spectacular drive back to Dubrovnik along a winding cliff road, and only a 10-minute drive to the airport for the return trip home.
 

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