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Worth it if you value attentive staff and solid organisation. Think twice if you're sensitive to last-minute ship changes or crowding.

  • About $194/day across 8 days
  • ~$1,617 all-in with a typical $64 flight from London ($202/day)
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • Cheaper per day than 3 of 4 similar trips we compared
  • 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

An 8-day round-trip sail from Split along the Dalmatian coast, with your boat doubling as transport and accommodation as you move between islands and old walled towns.

Days follow a relaxed rhythm of morning sailing, swim stops in clear water, and afternoons wandering somewhere old or notable — Diocletian's Palace, Dubrovnik's walls, Korcula's lanes. Evenings are for fresh seafood and local wine in harbour towns.

It suits you if you want island-hopping without organising ferries or ports yourself, and don't mind sharing a boat with the rest of the group each night.

What you'll do

  • Sail round-trip from Split via Makarska, Hvar, Korcula, Mljet and Dubrovnik
  • Walk Diocletian's Palace in Split
  • Explore Dubrovnik's and Korcula's medieval walled old towns
  • Swim at Zlatni Rat and other island beaches
  • Overnight on board as you move between ports
Good to know
  • Easy pace with private rooms on board, suited to those who want a laid-back sailing trip rather than an active one
  • You sleep on the boat most nights, so space and routine are shared with the group

Day by day

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

SplitMakarskaMljet IslandDubrovnikSipan IslandKorčulaHvarSplit
Route map for Sailing Split (Premium Plus)
  1. Split — Split

    Arrive in Split and explore the Roman city at your own pace before boarding at Split Harbour. The Diocletian Palace, a UNESCO site, dominates this Dalmatian centre where emperors once ruled. Make your way to the port in time for departure.

  2. Seafood and spectacular scenery — Makarska

    Cruise to the Pelješac Peninsula for a swim, then continue to Mljet, a verdant island half-covered by national park. Two interconnected saltwater lakes, Malo Jezero and Veliko Jezero, are ringed by Aleppo pine forests. Swim and snorkel from the boat or sheltered bays throughout the day.

  3. Explore Dubrovnik — Mljet Island

    A guided tour introduces Dubrovnik, then you're free to wander. The intact 1940-metre city walls with five towers are the draw, offering views over the old town and out to sea. An optional cable car up Srđ Mountain is available to book locally.

  4. Sipan Island — Dubrovnik

    Sail to either Šipan Island or Trstenik, a fishing village on the Pelješac Peninsula's northeastern tip with unspoiled coves and harbourside restaurants. Šipan was a 15th-century summer retreat for Dubrovnik's wealthy families, who left behind palaces. A captain's dinner follows.

  5. Explore Korčula's maze of cobbled streets and limestone buildings on a guided tour, then have free time to discover Renaissance palaces, cathedrals and Marco Polo's tower scattered through the old town.

  6. Pakleni Islands and Hvar — Korčula

    Cruise past the Pakleni Islands' crystal clear waters and secluded beaches, then continue to Hvar. A guided tour of Hvar Town precedes free time to sample local wines, spirits and cuisine in this charming harbour town.

  7. Swimming in paradise — Hvar

    Stop at Zlatni Rat on Brač, a celebrated Croatian beach with brilliant blue waters and endless sand. Explore the nearby town of Bol independently before lunch onboard, then return to Split for a free afternoon and evening.

  8. The cruise ends in Split after breakfast. Note: Split Port undergoes reconstruction during 2026, and some departures may use Marina Baotić in Trogir instead, about 30 minutes away—you'll be notified a month prior.

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
Guide4.3
Itinerary4.7
Transport3.7
Accommodation4.0
Food4.3
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 attentive staff and solid organisation. Think twice if you're sensitive to last-minute ship changes or crowding.

  • Staff were genuinely friendly and helpful; each day well explained with plenty of food catering for dietary needs.
  • Last two days hit full capacity; dining area noticeably crowded and communication about ship upgrades was patchy.
  • You may be reassigned to a different vessel than booked; arrive early and check departure times independently.
  • At least one traveller felt the price point didn't match what was delivered despite positive logistics.

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

Tour dupe
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$403 less all-in
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4.7from $1,1508 days
The trade-off: same length, a different operator.
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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.

Best month to go

Departing in Oct is cheapest — from $1,553, about 26% below the priciest month (Aug).

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Getting there

Split· one-way, arrive 9 Oct 26

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

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Common questions

How long is Sailing Split (Premium Plus)?

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

How much does Sailing Split (Premium Plus) cost?

The land price starts from $1,560 per person for the 8-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

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

On top of the $1,560 land price, budget roughly $65 for a return flight from the UK — about $1,625 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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