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Worth it if you value intimate sailing with attentive crew and hidden-cove swimming. Think twice if you need certainty about which boat you'll actually get.

  • About $211/day across 8 days
  • ~$1,756 all-in with a typical $64 flight from London ($219/day)
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~$233/day)
  • 4.5 from 4 traveller reviews

Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.

Length8 days
RouteRound-trip · Split
Group sizeMax 38
Ages18–35s
Nights7 nights
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

This is a week on the water, sailing down Croatia's Adriatic coast from Split aboard a motor boat, with the days built around swimming, sunbathing and pottering around old harbour towns.

The pace is easy and unhurried — you're not racing between sights, more drifting from one pebbled bay to the next, with stops in Dubrovnik and Korcula among the ports of call.

It suits people who want a proper break rather than a packed itinerary, with a group of fellow travellers and full guiding throughout.

What you'll do

  • Sail the Adriatic coast from Split
  • Explore the old town of Dubrovnik
  • Visit Korcula and other coastal ports
  • Swim and sunbathe in pebbled bays
  • Spend the week aboard a motor boat with a small group
Good to know
  • Easy pace — built for relaxing rather than a busy schedule
  • Fully guided throughout, so logistics are handled for you

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

SplitMakarskaMljetSipan IslandKorčulaHvarHvar IslandSplit
Route map for Sailing Split (Premium)
  1. Split — Split

    Arrive in Split and make your own way to the harbour to board. Spend your first day exploring this Dalmatian city, walking past Diocletian's Palace—a UNESCO-listed Roman ruin from the 4th century—and soaking up the archaeological and historical sites that have drawn visitors since the 1894 tourist guide first documented them.

  2. Sail towards Mljet, stopping at the Pelješac Peninsula for a swim. Lunch is onboard as you continue to the verdant island of Mljet, half of which is a national park. Explore the thick Aleppo pine forests and two interconnected salt water lakes—Malo Jezero and Veliko Jezero—linked to the sea by a shallow tidal channel.

  3. Explore Dubrovnik — Mljet

    Arrive in Dubrovnik for a guided tour, then spend the afternoon exploring independently. The 1940-metre city walls encircling the old town are the main draw, punctuated by five towers offering views of the city and sea. An optional cable car ride up Srd Mountain is available to book locally for panoramic vistas.

  4. Sipan Island — Sipan Island

    Cruise to Sipan Island or Trstenik. Sipan was a 15th-century summer retreat for Dubrovnik's elite families, who left behind palaces and uncrowded beaches. Alternatively, Trstenik is a fishing village on the Pelješac Peninsula with unspoiled coves and harborside restaurants. Enjoy a Captain's dinner onboard this evening.

  5. Explore Korčula's old town—a maze of cobbled streets and limestone buildings revealing Renaissance palaces, cathedrals and the tower of Marco Polo. Each corner offers a piece of the island's history to discover independently.

  6. Pakleni Islands and Hvar — Hvar

    Cruise past the Pakleni Islands with crystal clear waters and secluded beaches, stopping to swim and unwind. After lunch onboard, continue to Hvar and spend the afternoon wandering the charming harbour town independently, sampling local wines, spirits and cuisine.

  7. Swimming in paradise — Hvar Island

    Sail to Brač island and stop at Zlatni Rat, one of Croatia's most beautiful beaches, for swimming and strolling its endless stretch of sand. Explore the nearby town of Bol at your own pace before lunch onboard, then return to Split for a free afternoon and evening.

  8. Breakfast onboard marks the end of your cruise in Split. Note: during 2026, Split Port is under reconstruction; some cruises may embark or disembark from Marina Baotić in Trogir instead, roughly 30 minutes away. You'll receive confirmation about a month before departure.

What's included

Your package price covers 7 nights’ accommodation, some meals, all in-trip transport and a trip leader. You arrange flights separately — we show live fares and can point you to cover.

  • Accommodation: 7 nights
  • Meals: Some meals included
  • Transport: All included
  • Guide: Trip leader included
  • Insurance: Included
What's extra
  • Flights: Budget separately (we show live fares)
  • Optional activities: A few extras you can add and pay locally

How travellers rate it

4.5from 4 real reviews
Guide4.8
Itinerary4.5
Transport4.8
Accommodation4.5
Food4.0
Operator4.6
Price history

We started tracking this trip on 29 Jul — the chart appears once a few days of real history build up. Every point is a price we recorded ourselves.

Your free day in Split

Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Split — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).

What travellers actually say

Worth it if you value intimate sailing with attentive crew and hidden-cove swimming. Think twice if you need certainty about which boat you'll actually get.

  • Small boat accesses hidden coves and anchorages that large cruise ships cannot reach.
  • High crew-to-passenger ratio (3:1) with native Croatian staff delivers genuine attentiveness throughout.
  • Operator reassigns passengers to different boats than booked for their own convenience and profit margins.
  • Daily water ration is modest at 3 litres per person; breakfast and lunch provided, dinner not mentioned.

Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.

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How it compares

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Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.

Getting there

Split· one-way, arrive 7 Aug 26

One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.

Hotels in Split

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Common questions

How long is Sailing Split (Premium)?

It's a 8-day trip. It starts and ends in Split.

How much does Sailing Split (Premium) cost?

The land price starts from $1,696 per person for the 8-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What will Sailing Split (Premium) really cost me all-in?

On top of the $1,696 land price, budget roughly $65 for a return flight from the UK — about $1,761 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.

What's included in the price?

The price covers all your accommodation, transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

international flights and travel insurance (required) are not included, so factor them into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 38 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

What's the accommodation like?

Expect shared accommodation across the route. The day-by-day above names where you sleep each night.

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