The trip starts in Split, where the harbor sits beneath the Roman walls of Diocletian’s Palace. The old stone city runs straight down to the water. Fishing boats, ferries, and sailboats drift along the waterfront while cafés spill out along the Riva promenade. Travelers spend the first evening here before stepping aboard a privately chartered sailing yacht the following morning. By the time the boat leaves the harbor and rounds the outer point of the city, the mainland begins to fall away and the Dalmatian islands start appearing across the horizon.

the journey

croatia

For the next seven nights the yacht moves quietly through the Dalmatian islands. The distances between them are short, which means the days never feel rushed. Mornings often begin under sail with the sound of water against the hull and long views of pale limestone islands rising out of the Adriatic. By late morning the captain usually drops anchor in a quiet bay where the water is so clear the bottom is visible twenty or thirty feet down. Most people end up in the water before long, swimming off the back of the boat while lunch is prepared on deck. In the afternoons the yacht slips into small harbor towns on islands like Brač, Hvar, Vis, or Korčula, where stone streets climb up from the waterfront and church bells echo across the harbor.

signature experiences

signature experiences

the curated travel // croatia

Evenings tend to unfold slowly. Boats tie along old stone quays while people walk narrow lanes between weathered houses and small squares that have looked much the same for generations. Dinner usually means grilled fish, olive oil, and local wine at a table near the water. Some nights the boat anchors in a protected cove instead, where the sea turns dark and still after sunset and the only lights come from a distant village on shore. After a week moving through the islands this way, the coastline begins to feel larger and quieter than most travelers expect. Another island is always somewhere ahead, and the rhythm of sailing, swimming, and exploring starts to feel like the natural pace of the place.

extraordinary access

extraordinary access

the curated travel // croatia

exclusive upgrades

the curated travel // croatia

enhancement opportunities for corporate retreat or incentive travel

Private Fortress Dinner — An entire medieval stone fortress above the Adriatic reserved for a candlelit dinner overlooking the islands.
Helicopter Flight Over the Dalmatian Coast — A scenic helicopter flight revealing the full sweep of Croatia’s islands scattered across the Adriatic.
Sunset Vineyard Experience on Hvar — An evening tasting Croatian wines and olive oils at a hillside vineyard overlooking the Adriatic.
Adriatic Sailing Regatta — Teams divide across several sailboats for a friendly regatta between islands with professional skippers.
Blue Cave & Hidden Coves by Speedboat — A private boat excursion exploring the glowing Blue Cave and a series of quiet swimming coves along the outer coast of Vis.
Dalmatian Cooking Experience — A hands-on cooking session with a local chef preparing traditional coastal dishes followed by a relaxed group meal.
Sunset Cliffside Cocktail Reception — A private cocktail gathering on a dramatic coastal lookout as the sun drops behind the Adriatic.

A Private Sailing Journey Through the Adriatic Sea
 Starting at $10,500 Per Person, excludes airfare. based on 20–30 travelers. Length: 8-10 days

the curated travel  //  croatia