Skarda Cruise Itinerary

Day 1: Split/Trogir

Trogir, a stunning, totally-walled town on it's own little island. This is an excellent place to secure dockage - right by the walls (near a row of little restaurants and coffee shops). From here it is highly recommended to take a day trip into Split. The centre of town - Old Split - is fascinating, built within and around the fortified Roman palace of Emperor Diocletian, about 300AD. Much of the palace still stands today and is a unique example of Roman architecture. Split also has one of the largest and most colorful food markets found anywhere in Europe.

Day 2: Makarska

It is a tourist centre, located on a horseshoe shaped bay between the Biokovo mountain and the Adriatic Sea. The city is noted for its palm-fringed promenade, where fashionable cafés, bars and boutiques overlook the pretty harbor where many pleasure craft are moored.

Day 3: Mljet

Next stop Mljet, a beautiful island, a third of which is national park. Drop anchor, take shore lines to the trees, and jump into the water - the swimming is superb. This is also a good place to take the sailing dinghy for a spin. In the early summer the tiny islands that make up part of this national park become home to breeding gulls and the cries of the young and the antics of their feeding are a delight.

Day 4: Dubrovnik

On south, towards Dubrovnik. The off-shore islands feature lovely vacation homes, both modern and some from an elegant past. Here, the anchorages are secure, and offer an opportunity to use the water toys: water-skis, wake boards, and the always popular "banana" ride. Anchor directly off the old town of Dubrovnik, where the walls of the city rise majestically to the sky above. Take the tender ashore, or head a bit further south, just 5 miles, to the delightful, peaceful village of Cavtat.

Day 5: Korcula

On to Korcula, an island covered in vineyards and featuring a completely-walled town, set of a tiny peninsula. Korcula was once the home of pirates, who made a good living raiding the Venetian trading ships. This came to an end when the town was sacked by the Venetians and became a part of the expanding realm of Venice. Venetian influence is evident throughout the architecture of this lovely town.

Day 6: Hvar

Depart Korcula and head north to the island of Hvar. The main town, also called Hvar, gained the nickname of, "St Tropez of the Eastern Mediterranean." This historic, picturesque town allows no auto traffic in its piazza, and the coffee shops and restaurants that surround it offer excellent vantage points for observing the harbor. At night, this tiny, quaint town comes to life with bands along the docks, and dancing in the street 'till dawn.

Day 7: Bol/Split

Bol is renowned for its most popular beach, the Zlatni Rat ("Golden cape"). It is a promontory composed mostly of pebble rock that visibly shifts with the tidal movement, a unique sight. The sea at Zlatni rat and, indeed, the entire area is quite crystalline. From here we depart back to Split where the cruise ends.

Day 1: Split/Trogir

Trogir, a stunning, totally-walled town on it's own little island. This is an excellent place to secure dockage - right by the walls (near a row of little restaurants and coffee shops). From here it is highly recommended to take a day trip into Split. The centre of town - Old Split - is fascinating, built within and around the fortified Roman palace of Emperor Diocletian, about 300AD. Much of the palace still stands today and is a unique example of Roman architecture. Split also has one of the largest and most colorful food markets found anywhere in Europe.

Day 2: Rogoznica/Primosten

Primošten is famous for its huge and beautiful vineyards and its beaches. One in particular, Mala Raduca, is voted one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Croatia. The island of Rogoznica is placed in Dalmatia, the southern part of Croatia known as the most beautiful zone of the Country. The island has an efficient harbor and it is easily achievable thanks to its connection to the mainland, and between the other natural attraction there is also a little salt lake called "Dragon's Eye".

Day 3: Krka Waterfalls

Skradin, the headquarters of Krka National Park, is one of the oldest Croatian settlements with the status of a town (2nd c. BC). Situated not far from the world phenomenon Skradinski Buk, where the Krka river flows with tranquility, it represents the centre of life from the early ancient times. Will make a tour around Krka National Park : Visovac, Roski Slap , Sibenik, Bribir. After lunch in restaurant which offers famous specialties (risotto, seafood) and wines (Debit, Plavina) will sail towards Sibenik town , where will spend night in city harbor. Sibenik was first mentioned in 1066, in a document issued by King Petar Kresimir IV who stayed in the fortified citadel of St. Michael, today St. Anne's Fortress. Will enjoy night life in Sibenik in local bars, restaurants and walk to top fortress above town.

Day 4: Kornati/Sali

During the day will make a tour around Kornati Islands, through many channels between islands. Dugi Otok was mentioned by Constantine Porphyrogenitus in the mid-10th century under the name Pizuh (preserved in the name of the locality Cuh near the Telascica Bay). Will have some sunbathing in Telascica bay with beautiful sand beaches and lunch on anchor. Before evening we steam to Marina Zut where will spend night.

Day 5: Zadar

The Zadar peninsula still preserves very old network of narrow and charming city streets, as well as a Roman forum dating back to the first century AD. The pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donat dates back to the ninth century, and it is certainly Zadar's most famous spot. Zadar is also well known for having the attractive Romanesque churches: Cathedral of St. Anastasia from 13th century and Church of St. Chrysogonus from 12th century as well as the church tower of St. Mary dating back from 12th century too.

Day 6: Vodice

Vodice is one of biggest tourist centers on Middle Adriatic with realization over 50,000 tourist accommodations in hotels and in private accommodations, family pensions, apartments and rooms. It is situated on the sunny coast of the Middle Adriatic, the area of bright sea. Not far from here there is the ancient town Sibenik, a little to the north there is the river Krka, and towards south-west range the isles of Kornati archipelago.

Day 7: Trogir/Split

After rich breakfast in Sibenik we steam to our starting point /base where will disembark and transferred to Split Airport for your flight.