Sailing Yacht Charter Croatia

Depart ACI Marina Split mid-morning once the Maestral fills in, crossing the Brački Kanal with Brač to the north. Round the western tip of Šolta and anchor for lunch in Maslinica Bay, a tight, tree-lined cove with a small konoba serving grilled fish and local olive oil. Afternoon passage to Milna on Brač's west coast for the first overnight, where the town harbour and adjacent marina offer reliable berthing and a genuinely authentic evening ashore.

An early start to catch the morning conditions across to Hvar Town, arriving before the main charter fleet. Secure a stern-to berth in the main harbour or anchor off the Pakleni Islands and dinghy ashore. Spend the afternoon exploring the fortress above town and the Renaissance loggia. Evening dinner at one of the restaurants above the main square where the tourist concentration thins noticeably.

Sail west along Hvar's dramatic north coast, where cliffs drop directly to the water and the Maestral provides a clean reach for most of the passage. Arrive at Stari Grad Bay by early afternoon, time the visit to walk the plain's drystone boundaries in the cooler hours. Overnight in Stari Grad town.

Cross to Vis Island, a 25-nautical-mile passage that opens into proper blue water and often provides the most satisfying sailing of the week. Moor stern-to in Komiža harbour by mid-afternoon. Walk the fishermen's quarter along the waterfront, arrange a visit to the Blue Cave on Biševo for the following morning via the local tender operators.

Early dinghy excursion to Biševo's Blue Cave before 9:00 to avoid the excursion boats. Return to Vis Town for provisioning, then sail north-east toward the Kornati archipelago via the Šibenik approach. Anchor in Levrnaka cove within the national park for a completely isolated overnight, swimming off the stern in water clear enough to see the anchor on the seabed.

A full day in the Kornati Islands, exploring anchorages at Mana's cathedral cliffs and the lagoon at Piškera, where a seasonal restaurant operates within the park boundary. The absence of habitation concentrates the mind wonderfully and the sailing between islands is technically engaging, with unmarked rocks requiring proper chart attention. Depart mid-afternoon to clear the park and anchor overnight south of Šibenik in Zlarin island's main bay.

Morning passage back down the coast with the Maestral on the beam, closing Split from the west and timing arrival at ACI Marina for early afternoon handover. Those with a flexible schedule may choose to spend a final night aboard in Split, using the proximity to Diocletian's Palace for a proper shore dinner before departure.