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Duration: 8-10 Days Season: January - December Yacht-based adventure cruises to the Galapagos Islands have been a tradition since they were first offered in the 1960's. ROW works with several different yachts and small adventure cruise ships on it...
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Yachting in Croatia
Yachting in Croatia
Yachting Croatia - Jewels of the Adriatic:
The Adriatic Coast of Croatia is a colorful blend of old Europe. ROW's small group yacht tours explore the steep coastal mountains, golden strands of beach, small island towns, narrow streets of white limestone and elegantly carved balconies that all speak to Croatia's rich history. We yacht through the warm Adriatic Sea that weaves this magnificent tapestry together. With a Croatian guide and crew, this yacht tour fully immerses you in the local culture and history.
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- Overview
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- Duration: 9 Days
- Intensity: Easy
- Season: May - October
- Begins In: Split, Croatia
- Airport: Split, Croatia
Yachting Croatia
A holiday in Croatia cruising aboard a private yacht is a vacation dream come true. When seen from space, NASA astronauts report that the Adriatic Sea, nestled between Italy and Croatia, is the bluest in the world. From the deck of your yacht you look into waters that sparkle with a clarity that has been attracting seafarers, conquerors and visitors since the beginning of civilization. Croatia’s Adriatic coast, known as Dalmatia, with its mountainous backdrop, pristine beaches, captivating villages and historical pedigree offers a myriad of opportunities for the inquisitive tourist.
The numerous islands, strung like jewels along this coastline, offer visitors a truly inspirational glimpse of what Dalmatia has to offer. The idyllic island towns are a melting pot of architectural influences from the classic lines of the Greeks and Romans to the decorative styles of the Byzantines and Venetians. Of the thousand plus islands along Croatia’s coast, only 66 are inhabited, home to a proud and charismatic people who welcome those hungry to share their traditions.
ROW has a history of operating trips in Croatia that spans over 20 years; no other U.S. adventure travel company can boast these credentials. Our unique 9-day adventure immerses you in the rich history and culture of this European gem. With a Croatian guide, captain and crew we start our journey in either Split or Dubrovnik setting sail on a journey that takes us through the best of these treasures, venturing into the fishing hamlets, olive groves and vineyards that the islands are famous for.
We discover hidden coves and natural wonders as well as exceptional architecture, walking to some of the most beautiful monasteries in Europe. Most importantly we spend time with the locals, savoring their hospitality, dining on local fare, sampling local wines and absorbing the atmosphere and entertainment of the region. The atmosphere on our Croatian cruise is casual and you're welcome to sleep on the deck under a starlit sky. Food aboard our yachts is excellent, sourced from the freshest of local ingredients and prepared lovingly by a talented Croatian chef.
For a guest's eye view of this trip click on the link to "Postcard Perfect Croatian Islands" by Alison Gardner, the travel journalist for Travel with a Challenge magazine.
Family Trips: Even a yacht tour in Croatia can be a family's "trip of a lifetime." On all of our trips around the world we offer family-friendly and kid-exclusive trips...meaning, if you aren't traveling with kids, you sadly are not invited. We have specialty guides, earlier dinner times, have picked kid-friendly hotels and more to create the best atmosphere for you and your family. On this Croatian yacht adventure we can start a family-focused charter or add you to an existing one, if available. Please call for more information.
Our Yachts: Our primary yacht is the Romanca, a 105-foot’ traditional Croatian-made motor/sail vessel constructed in 1998 of solid Slavonian oak with polished teak decks. Romanca has eight cabins with queen beds and sleeps up to 16 very comfortably. There are several other yachts that we also recommend depending on your group size, desired level of quality, amenities and other factors. One of these is the Blue Star, an 87-foot traditional steel-hulled sailing ketch that has six cabins. Another is the Skarda, a 97-foot motor cruiser constructed of heavy oak and teak that sleeps 18-20 people. Another choice is the small cruiser La Perla that has 13 guest cabins, a minimum crew of eight and is in the luxury category. These are among the finest yachts and small ships in the Adriatic and all offer comfortable accommodations in large double cabins all with private facilities. Most importantly they all offer large amounts of deck space allowing our guests to enjoy the blue skies of the day and the wonder of the stars by night. If you are looking for a private yacht or small ship charter in Croatia, please contact us to explore the many possibilities. View the yacht descriptions and cabin layouts here.
In addition to scheduled departures, ROW can arrange private charters on a variety of other yachts for as few as four, or as many as 20.
If you need to purchase some gear before your trip, ROW has assembled the more common items at our ROWear online store, hosted by New Headings. |
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- Why ROW
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Why Choose ROW - Yachting in Croatia
- ROW has been running yacht trips in Croatia longer than any other US or Canadian adventure travel company with experience spanning over 20 years
- Trips are limited to just 16 guests
- Smaller yachts mean a more intimate and personal trip experience
- We provide a dedicated trip leader who will be with you for the entire journey
- All of our guides are local. They all love to share their country's beauty, culture and history with guests.
- All of our guides are bilingual
- Our itinerary is designed to provide as much or as little activity as preferred, visit as many points of interest as possible while still maintaining the balance between relaxation and discovery
- We visit the more off the beaten path locations thus avoiding the crowds
- While on the yacht all of your meals are included accompanied by local wines and beers in reasonable quantities
Our Connection
In 1974 founder Peter Grubb spent a summer living with a French family who spent the month of August on a car camping trip. At the age of 17 Peter traveled with the Calderinis along the coast of what was then Yugoslavia's Adriatic Coast. Nights were spent camping beneath pine trees on idyllic bays while days were spent exploring towns and history. 13 years later Peter returned to Yugoslavia to research the possibility of running guided yachting trips along the coast and met Vlade Tomas who owned a boat called the Radoslav Tomas, one of the first wooden barges converted to a tourist passenger boat and called an "old timer." In 1988 Peter led ROW's first Adriatic yachting trip which was a grand success. A repeat trip was run in 1989. In November of 1989 the Berlin wall came down and soon thereafter Yugoslavia began a painful process of separating into unique Republics. During the war years of 1990-1995 ROW suspended operations in what had then become Croatia. We returned in 1998 to join Vlade Tomas again on his brand new 100' yacht the Romanca. Since that time we've been operating between two and five Croatian trips every year. Our long history, many local connections and intimate knowledge of Croatia mean that your adventure with us with be full and meaningful in a way that no other adventure company's trip can be.
Responsible Travel
We are proud that our Croatia yacht trips strive to conserve the environment and benefit the local economy of the towns and islands we visit along the Adriatic coast.
- We stay, where possible, in smaller locally owned hotels at the beginning of our trips. When onshore we eat in local restaurants. On the yacht we eat meals prepared from locally sourced ingredients
- We charter Croatian owned and crewed yachts
- We employ local Croatian guides
- Our trips offer an excellent opportunity for our guests to interact with locals, providing a strong cultural emphasis
- We encourage environmentally friendly practices on the yacht, changing bedlinen only once on the trip, recycling where possible. We are working to educate the crew and encourage guests to consider the impact of everything they do - e.g. providing a central drinking water source for guests to fill personal water bottles rather that hand out individual plastic bottles every day
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- Itinerary
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Yachting Croatia - Standard Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in the beautiful historic city of Split and check into your hotel. Depending on your arrival time you may want to enjoy a stroll around the city and start to absorb the atmosphere of this amazing country.
Day 2 - After a leisurely breakfast your guide will join you at your hotel for a brief orientation meeting followed by a guided walking tour of Split. We get acquainted with the incredible history of the city including the Palace and Mausoleum of the Roman Emperor Diocletian and the Temple of Jupiter. We also get a feeling for the vibe of the city, strolling through its colorful street markets, relaxing cafes and bayside promenade. In the early afternoon we head to the yacht for lunch and to settle in to our cabins where we will spend the next 7 nights of our Croatian Cruise.
Itinerary Note: The exact itinerary is subject to weather conditions and may vary. Wind conditions are quite variable, but the seas are usually calm. In order to maximize the time available for explorations we normally travel under motor power. While the sails may go up once or twice, this should not be considered a sailing trip but rather a cruise on a motor-sail yacht.
Day 3 - Today our yacht cruises from Split to Starigrad making a stop along the way to allow for a cooling swim near the island of Brac (this island is where the limestone used to build the Whitehouse was quarried). A highlight of our trip is the active 2 mile hike to a hidden monastery in the hills. Late in the afternoon we arrive at the Island of Hvar and visit Starigrad home of Croatia's much loved poet, Petar Hektorovic. Enjoy a stroll around this lovely town and take in the ancient stone walls dating back to the Illyrian period.
Day 4 - After a delicious breakfast on the boat we hike for several miles through fields and vineyards to the charming town of Vrboska. Nestled between ancient pine forests and vineyards Vrboska's narrow streets and ancient buildings offer a surprise find for the visitor, a fortified church housing a magnificent collection of paintings, including some by Titian. Later we return to the boat for a well deserved lunch and take a relaxing cruise to the medieval port town of Hvar. Referred to as one of the "Isles of the Blessed" this is a perfect place to spend an evening on shore and have dinner while enjoying the beauty of the town and the ever present fragrance of citrus groves and flower gardens
Day 5 - Today we have another chance to visit the the market in Hvar and venture into the quiet back streets of this captivating town. Those looking for a more active morning may want to hike to the 16th Century Venetian Citadel for spectacular views over the sea and town. If the weather is kind we will sail to Vis in the afternoon or relax, perhaps visiting the beautiful lavender fields.
Day 6 - If we have not already made it to Vis we will try again today stopping to enjoy a refreshing swim en route. Depending on weather we will either stop at the town of Vis or sail directly to the beautiful blue grotto on the island of Bisevo. Tito's HQ during WWII and only open to tourists since 1989, Vis is truly off the beaten path. During our visit we will get to know both its fascinating history and sample some of the best wine Croatia has to offer. For more insight into this beautiful island click on the link to the article, "Welcome to Miso's Island" by Alison Gardner, travel journalist for Travel with a Challenge Magazine
Day 7 - After breakfast we have another chance to explore this incredible island and with fair winds our yacht will begin the journey South to the Island of Korcula, birthplace of the explorer Marco Polo. One of the most dramatic medieval walled towns in the whole of Europe Korcula boasts a magnificent array of architectural styles ranging from the 14th to the16th century and houses an impressive collection of religious art. We will meet up with our local guide who loves to share his unique knowledge of the towns rich and colorful history. Hopefully we will have the chance to hear local "Clappa" singers during our time here.
Day 8 - After breakfast we leave Korcula to walk the hills along the Peljesac Peninsula starting at the small village of Viganj and ending at Orebic. This hike covers about five miles and takes around three hours, walking through pines, pomegranates and enjoying sweeping views across the water to the island of Korcula. We visit a small maritime museum before returning to the yacht. We cruise north to our final anchorage for the night.
Day 9 - After breakfast we say an early farewell to the captain and crew and begin a fun day of exploration of the Peljesac Peninsula. We drive to Ston, a site of historic salt production and acres of oyster and mussel farms. We'll taste superbly fresh oysters and continue to Dubrovnik, arriving mid-afternoon. After lunch we head into the old city, a UNESCO world heritage site. This beautiful and historic city has long been admired by all those who have seen it and George Bernard Shaw called it "Paradise on Earth". Housed inside magnificent city walls Dubrovnik is a no car zone making strolling around the polished stone streets a delight. The splendor of marble fountains, numerous galleries and churches is complemented perfectly by the vivacious and animated people who live here. We will drop you at your chosen hotel and you say farewell to your guide and you are free to explore this wonderful city. B
Croatia has so much to offer that we recommend you visit Zagreb, the capital, or venture further into the spectacular Plitvice National Park. Other possible extensions include Venice, Slovenia, Istria and Montenegro. We are happy to help with this and can make any and all arrangements you might want, including hotels, tours, etc. |
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