Croatia

You’ll arrive in Split by Saturday afternoon and get ready to set sail!

Head down to the waterfront where your captain and race directors will welcome you to our home for the week - the marvelous Melody!

We'll start with a short sunset run through Split before returning to our boat for orientation dinner and drinks! This is your first chance to meet your fellow adventurers as we kick off a grand week and set sail for our first island on the tour.

Today, we'll start fresh with a morning 8K run up to a lookout point over the island of Brač. This is a great way to get a feel for the island! Afterwards, it's time for some hands-on history - we'll head to the Škrip Olive Oil Museum for a taste of this local Croatian product and then a meal of delicious local meats, cheese, bread, tapenade, wine...you get the picture!

In the afternoon, we'll take an optional hike down to the beach, where we'll splash around until we're picked up for a sail to Stari Grad on the island Hvar. For our history buffs, there's an option to tour a monastery that is packed with stories from the past. You'll have free time to explore this ancient town before we meet up for dinner on the boat.

This morning we'll be joining in on a longstanding Croatian tradition during our run! Our 9.6K trail will follow a portion of the Procession Za Križen or "following of the cross", one of the largest annual celebrations held on Hvar.

Next up is a tasting of Croatian wine in Jelsa and then lunch back on our boat. We'll have some free time for exploring the island today before heading to an abandoned village for a beautiful dinner experience in the countryside. 

We're off to the marina this morning for a shorter run. Then it's time for lunch at a local restaurant to get the most of the Island flavor.

In the afternoon it's time for the water! We'll soak up the sun with kayaks and swimming in the crystal waters of the Mediterranean. Then we'll spend an afternoon sailing and enjoying boat life as we head to our next island by nightfall.

Today's run will give us glimpses into ancient stone structures in the quiet countryside. We'll make our way across the island to Vela Spila. This sunlight cave is a wonder to visit, with holes worn into its walls and ceilings. 

Time for lunch! We're taking you on a tour of Croatia with a cooking class to learn about and prepare local dishes that use the best ingredients from the land and sea. We'll work off our meal by spending the afternoon wandering through the alleys and boulevards of Vela Luka. 

Keep an eye out for restaurants during the day - tonight you're free to find dinner on your own in town!

We've made it to our last island - Mljet! This is the southernmost of the major Croatian islands and home to Mljet National Park. We're hiking to the park this morning to explore this gem of the island. Then back to our yacht for lunch. 

In the afternoon, we'll have the option to rent bikes and take a tour of the town on two wheels. Our main stop is a local gallery to take in some art inspired by the nature we've witnessed so far. There'll be moments of free time throughout the afternoon and evening, so make sure to walk around and pick up some final souvenirs before we set sail.

We've covered a lot of ground this week. On our last day, you'll be able to sleep in, relax, and look back over the adventures of the week.

As we head to Dubrovnik you can sun on one of the yacht decks, unwind in the jacuzzi, or take a long nap in your room - we won't judge. It's a full afternoon of boat travel, but we'll stop along the way so you can get in the water and play! The yacht comes with kayaks, SUPs, and snorkel equipment - all free of charge.

Once in Dubrovnik, it's time to celebrate good times! We'll head out for a celebration dinner and recap of the week.