Nautical Paradise, UNESCO World Heritage & National Parks

1 week ex Trogir – departures on Saturdays

 1st day: Boarding in Trogir from 11.:30 am until 1:30 pm; shortly afterwards, departure towards Rogoznica, a picturesque fishing village, situated on an island connected to the mainland by a causey. Along the way we will anchor in a bay to enjoy the first dip into the refreshing waters of the Adriatic Sea. For passengers arriving later, transfer to Rogoznica and boarding in the evening.

 2nd day: We leave the mainland and head toward one of the islands in the archipelago of Sibenik for a nice swim. We then cruise to Zadar, the cultural and economic centre of northern Dalmatia. The old town, with its numerous religious and secular monuments, is located on a peninsula and surrounded by thick walls. Take your time for a stroll through the streets of the Old Town or enjoy the worldwide unique sounds of the “Sea Organs”, whose “melodies” are created only by waves. Overnight stay in the harbour of Zadar.

 3rd day: Our journey continues to the south. Today’s destination is the island of Dugi Otok, the “Long Island”, since it is 45 km long and only a few hundred meters wide. The majority of the islanders live and work in Zadar; therefore in low tourist season it is very quiet during the week, while on weekends, the typical Mediterranean bustle of the “city families” returning to their hometowns takes over. After a swim we head for Telascica, a deepcut bay in the south of the island of Dugi Otok, which is also a Nature Park (admission about 5-8 € per person, payable onsite). We recommend a walk to the “Silver Lake” – known from the Winnetou movie –, a saltwater lake with an underground connection to the sea. From the lake you can reach the approximately 100 meter high cliffs, which offer a breathtaking sea view – in case of good visibility, even across the Adriatic Sea all the way to Italy.

 4th day: According to the Irish author George Bernard Shaw (who received a Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925), ”On the last day of creation, God crowned his work, and thus created, out of tears, stars and breath, the Kornati Islands”. The beautiful scenery, countless small and large islands (according to local lore “an island for every day of the year”), and the beautiful sea - all this makes the Kornati Islands a unique paradise. It is the largest and most dense archipelago in the Adriatic Sea – it comprises 147 islands, islets and reefs with a total area of 69 km˛, spread over 230 km˛. They cover an area of 35 km of length and 13 km of width among the islands of Dugi Otok in the northwest, Zirje in the southeast, and Pasman, Vrgada and Murter in the north and northeast. We cruise along the entire length of the Kornati Islands, and after a swim, we enter the harbour of Vodice, a lively holiday resort. In the evening, enjoy a glass of wine in one of the cosy taverns or Konobas.

 5th day: A few miles further south, we leave the Adriatic Sea and turn into the embouchure of the River Krka. We go upriver and anchor in Skradin, shortly before the famous Krka waterfalls. From there, smaller boats will take you to the National Park. You will have the opportunity to visit “Skradinski Buk”, the most popular part of the waterfall area, where in 17 falls, with up to 100 m broad cascades, the Krka rushes 45.7 meters down. Make sure you don’t forget to bring your bathing suit – a swim in the clear waters of the River Krka just below the falls is a truly unique experience. (Park entrance, including boat ride: € 11-14, payable onsite). On our return to the Adriatic Sea we will stop in Sibenik. Sibenik, mentioned for the first time in 1006, is the youngest of the larger cities on the coast, and at the same time, the oldest Croatian town; as it was not built by Greeks, Romans, or Byzantines, but founded by Croats. The most famous building in the fortresslike old town is St. Jacob’s Cathedral, the most important Renaissance monument in Croatia. After a stroll through the old town, we will return to the islands and anchor in the small port of the fishing village of Zlarin on the homonymous island.

 6th day: Our first destination today is Split, Croatia’s second largest city and main city in Dalmatia. The 1700 years old city was once the palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, and is now under the protection of the UNESCO. After a city tour, we leave Split and head for the island of Solta. The island is characterized by extensive olive groves, which produce first class, very dark olive oil. For our overnight stay we tie up in the cosy harbour of the town of Stomorska.

 7th day: We leave the island of Solta and serenely return to the starting point of our journey. Of course, on the way we will anchor in one of the many coves for a refreshing swimming break. In the early evening we will reach Trogir, also called “the Museum City”, since its old town is protected by the UNESCO. Enjoy the experience of walking through the winding streets in the afternoon or evening, and discover walls, towers, churches, frescoes and vaults or just take a look into the old yards.

 8th day: After breakfast, around 9:00 am, disembarkation.