KL 3

KL3 - ISLAND HOPPING - DALMATIA

 

SPLIT – OMIŠ/PUČIŠĆA – KORČULA – LASTOVO – Ravnik (Green cave) - KOMIŽA/VIS – Biševo (Blue cave) - STARIGRAD - BOL – SPLIT

 

If you are a true traveller, this is the route for you, since it could be easily called “off the beaten track”. Relax and let the crew take care of you. During the day you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and explore the underworld of the Adriatic Sea. In the evenings you are free to find a good restaurant, historical sights and monuments on land…

 

SATURDAY      SPLIT – OMIŠ/PUČIŠĆA

Departure from Split harbour at 13:00. Lunch on board. We cruise along the Dalmatian coastline and after a swim break in the afternoon and depending on weather conditions we continue our cruise to Omiš or Pučišća on the island Brač. Omiš is a picturesque town surrounded with steep rocky mountain cliffs, where the river Cetina flows into the Adriatic sea. Here you can experience river rafting on the Cetina river, climb to the old fortress above the town, play volleyball on the beach or simply take a walk through the old town of Omiš and discover the glorious long history through the many historical monuments...


SPLITOMIŠ/PUČIŠĆA – KORČULALASTOVO – Ravnik (Green cave) - KOMIŽA/VIS – Biševo (Blue cave) - STARIGRAD - BOL – SPLIT

 

For this trip all you will need is a few T-shirts and a swimming costume to spend seven unforgettable days cruising on the Adriatic Sea from one island to another. Relax and let the captain and his crew (especially the cook) take care of you. During the day you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and explore the underworld of the Adriatic Sea. In the evenings you are free to find a good restaurant, discover old churches or other historical monuments on land…

 

Saturday  SPLIT – OMIŠ/PUČIŠĆA

Departure from Split harbour at 13:00. Lunch on board. We cruise along the Dalmatian coastline and after a swim break in the afternoon and depending on weather conditions we continue our cruise to Omiš or Pučišća on the island Brač. Omiš is a picturesque town surrounded with steep rocky mountain cliffs, where the river Cetina flows into the Adriatic sea. Here you can experience river rafting on the Cetina river, climb to the old fortress above the town, play volleyball on the beach or simply take a walk through the old town of Omiš and discover the glorious long history through the many historical monuments. Pučišća is typical Mediterranean place, situated on the northern side of the island Brač at the bottom of the deep bay. It is the cradle of world famous stone of Brač. There is a possibility of visiting a stone-masonry workshop,  one of the few stone-masonry workshops left in Europe.  Enjoy the domestic food,  wine and famous olive oil of this coastal village.


Sunday  OMIŠ/PUČIŠĆA - KORČULA

By the time you reach the deck in the morning, Omiš/Pučišća will already be behind us. After a morning swim in the crystal blue sea, we cruise toward Korčula; the birthplace of Marco Polo. Lunch will be served either on the tip of the Peljesac peninsula (near Lovište) or in the quiet bay of Kneža on Korčula. Afternoon arrival in Korčula for sightseeing of this exceptional town. According to legend Korčula was found by Trojan hero Anthenor in the 12th century BC. On this island you can find more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else. In the evening we recommend you visit one of numerous konobas or enjoy the stunning views of the mailand from the numerous cafes and bars.


Monday  KORČULA - LASTOVO

As a prelude to more cruising we suggest a short walk through the open market in Korčula where you can buy fresh fruit to enjoy during the day. We continue our cruise towards Lastovo, the furthest, inhabited island in Dalmatia, which Romans called the Imperial island. Docked in port of Ubli, one has the opportunity to visit protected Park of nature and enjoy in the virgin nature or visit the biggest town on the island – Lastovo. The Island is surrounded by many smaller islands, with plenty of secluded bays suitable for snorkelling, but also known for many little churches and unusually shaped chimneys.


Tuesday  LASTOVO – Ravnik (Green cave) - KOMIŽA/VIS

Early in the morning we depart toward island Vis, which was closed to tourists for many years. Vis was, because of its unique geographical position, a strategic harbour for the navy. Because of this isolation, Vis has a special charm of the ‘Mediterranean as it once was’ which makes it really interesting to see. Near Vis, there is little island Ravnik, where  the Green cave is situated. It was named after the unusual light that reflects in the sea from the hole on the top of the cave. If you are willing to, you can take a swim. Depending on the weather conditions, we sail further to the town of Komiža or Vis for overnight. Komiža is a typical mediterranean place on the western part of the island, where the fishery on the eastern part of the Adriatic coast began. Enjoy the walk through the narrow alleys and rich heritage, or maybe on one of the pebble beaches with fresh water springs, that stretch along the whole eastern side of the Komiža bay. The town of Vis is situated on the northern side of the island, and it was developed near the remains of the ancient Issa, first urban centre in Croatia, formed by the Greeks in 4th century B.C.  Visit the remains of the Roman Baths, City museum or take a walk enjoying the view on the beautiful villae rusticae situated along the coast.


Wednesday  KOMIŽA/VIS - Biševo (Blue Cave) - STARIGRAD

Early in the morning we sail towards the little island Biševo to visit the Blue cave, beautiful natural phenomenon. As sometimes weather conditions can be very unpredictable, the possibility of our visit will depend on those conditions, however you will be notified of this by the crew. After short visit of town Komiža/Vis, we continue towards Starigrad on the island Hvar, the sunniest Adriatic island. Free afternoon to explore this unique town. The famous  Stari Grad Field is the oldest in Croatia and the best preserved example of ancient greek system of agriculture. Together with the old town it is a part of World heritage protected by UNESCO.


Thursday  STARIGRAD – BOL

After breakfast we cruise towards the beautiful island of Brač and the famous town of Bol. Swimming is planned at one of the most famous beaches in Dalmatia – Zlatni Rat near Bol (the Golden cape - its gravel promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly change in shape). Bol is a typical fishermen town turned into a popular tourist destination. Here we spend the night and have the opportunity to enjoy excellent fresh fish, local wines and other delicacies of this unique island, enjoy a lovely walk or cycle along the promenade.


Friday  BOL - SPLIT

The last day is spend mostly relaxing and swimming in different quiet bays of the island of Brač. In the late afternoon hours return to Split, the second largest Croatian town and the capital of the region of Dalmatia. Split is a city under UNESCO protection, and its historical and cultural monuments belong not only to its inhabitants, but also to anyone who wants to capture a piece of the thousand year old beauty. Possibility of joining our guided tour of the old town (Diocletian's palace) with an English speaking guide. 

 

Saturday SPLIT

Early breakfast & time to say goodbye to the crew and all your new friends.

As a prelude to more cruising we suggest a short walk through the open market in Korčula where you can buy fresh fruit to enjoy during the day. We continue our cruise towards Lastovo, the furthest, inhabited island in Dalmatia, which Romans called the Imperial island. Docked in port of Ubli, one has the opportunity to visit protected Park of nature and enjoy in the virgin nature or visit the biggest town on the island – Lastovo. The Island is surrounded by many smaller islands, with plenty of secluded bays suitable for snorkelling, but also known for many little churches and unusually shaped chimneys.

 

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