7-Day Croatia Yacht Charter — Split to Dubrovnik by Private Yacht

Split to Brac (Bol)

Depart Split — itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built within and around Diocletian's Roman Palace — and cross the Brac Channel (22 nm) to the island of Brac. The town of Bol, on the south coast, is home to Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn), one of the most distinctive beaches in the Mediterranean — a triangular spit of white pebbles that shifts shape with the current. Brac is also the source of the white stone used to build Diocletian's Palace and, reputedly, the White House in Washington.

Brac to Hvar

A short 15-nm crossing to Hvar, the most cosmopolitan of the Dalmatian islands. Hvar Town has a Venetian piazza, a 16th-century Arsenal, and a harbour-front nightlife scene that draws visitors from across Europe. Beyond the town, the island's interior is covered with lavender fields, olive groves, and vineyards. The Pakleni Islands (Paklinski otoci), a short tender ride from the harbour, offer secluded swimming and waterfront restaurants. The hilltop Fortica fortress provides views across to Vis, Brac, and the Peljesac peninsula.

Hvar to Vis

Vis to Korcula

Thirty-five nautical miles east to Korcula, whose walled medieval old town sits on a peninsula — a smaller, less crowded echo of Dubrovnik. The town claims to be the birthplace of Marco Polo; the alleged Marco Polo House is a museum. The old town's herringbone street plan was designed to control wind flow and channel breezes. Korcula has excellent white wine (Posip and Grk varieties) and a traditional Moreska sword dance performed in summer.

Korcula to Mljet

Twenty nautical miles to Mljet, one of the most forested islands in the Adriatic. The western third of the island is a National Park, centred on two interconnected saltwater lakes (Veliko Jezero and Malo Jezero). In the middle of the larger lake sits a small island with a 12th-century Benedictine monastery — one of the most photographed scenes in Croatia. The National Park entrance is by boat from the village of Polace or Pomena. Mljet's pine forests and quiet character offer a marked contrast to the more developed islands.

Mljet to Dubrovnik

Thirty nautical miles to Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic." The UNESCO-listed Old Town — encircled by intact medieval walls — is one of the most remarkable urban ensembles in Europe. Walking the 2-km circuit of the city walls is the essential Dubrovnik experience. The Stradun (main street), Rector's Palace, the Franciscan Pharmacy (one of the oldest in Europe), and the views from Fort Lovrijenac are all within the compact old town.

Dubrovnik to —

A full day in Dubrovnik for exploration and disembarkation. Options include a cable car to Mount Srd for panoramic views, a boat trip to the Elafiti Islands (Lopud, Sipan, Kolocep), or an excursion to Montenegro (Kotor Bay is 2 hours by road or a 40-nm sail).