Sailing · Swimming · Paddleboarding · Cycling · Snorkelling
A short cruise around Dubrovnik's islands
This Dubrovnik Adventure Sailing Break is ideal for active travellers who want to see as much of the Dubrovnik area as possible in a short amount of time. The cruise takes you paddleboarding, cycling, swimming and snorkelling across four islands — but the days are structured so there's always time to unwind and relax too.
Your home for the adventure is a comfortable sailing catamaran that easily accommodates 10 people, with plenty of space for everyone.
The route covers the Elaphiti Archipelago — thirteen islands stretching west from Dubrovnik, of which only three (Lopud, Koločep and Šipan) are inhabited year-round, and Lopud and Koločep are entirely car-free. You'll also spend a day in Mljet National Park, cycling around its two saltwater lakes and visiting the islet with its old monastery, before reaching the Pelješac Peninsula — home to some of Croatia's best wine, and the freshest oysters and mussels around.
Our local guides and skippers avoid the overcrowded spots, so you get an authentic short-cruise experience — dining with local families, good food, excellent wine, and often a friendly escort of dolphins or tuna along the way.
The boat departs every day except Friday and includes three nights aboard. Families with children aged 8 and up are welcome on family departures; younger children are welcome too, though we can't guarantee smaller bikes for them. This is a non-smoking trip, and it combines well with our other short experiences around Croatia.
Itinerary at a Glance
- Day 1Sailing out to the Elaphiti Islands
- Day 2Mljet Island National Park & Pelješac Peninsula
- Day 3Pelješac Peninsula — paddleboarding, swimming, snorkelling
- Day 4Return via the Elaphiti Islands to Dubrovnik
Price
per person · double cabin, low season · + €90pp sustainability fee
Choose your date
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Departs Saturday–Thursday (never Friday), 3 April – 18 October 2026.
Detailed Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1Sailing Out to the Elaphiti Islands
Arrive at the sailing base 30 minutes before departure — boarding is at 10:00am on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, and at 2:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Your crew welcomes you aboard, and after a short safety briefing you sail out toward the island of Koločep, stopping to swim and try the paddleboards before lunch at one of the best fish restaurants in the Dubrovnik area. In the afternoon, sail past Lopud Island to anchor for the night in a beautiful bay on Šipan Island.
Accommodation: catamaran · Meals: breakfast
Day 2Mljet Island National Park & Pelješac Peninsula
Next stop is Mljet Island National Park — perfect for sea kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, cycling and swimming (the park entrance fee isn't included, but can be paid on the spot). A lush pine forest hides two saltwater lakes; cycle from the mooring to the lakes and, time permitting, take a boat out to the small island on the larger lake to visit its abandoned 13th-century monastery. Later in the afternoon, sail to a serene bay on Mljet or the Pelješac Peninsula for the night.
Accommodation: catamaran · Meals: breakfast
Day 3Pelješac Peninsula — Paddleboarding, Swimming & Snorkelling
Spend the morning paddleboarding, swimming and snorkelling before sailing east toward Broce and Ston. Ston's stone walls run 5km, built to protect the salt production that was once vital to the Dubrovnik Republic — walk the walls connecting Ston and Mali Ston, famous for its oyster farms. Pelješac is also one of Croatia's best wine regions, and you'll sail past vineyards on the peninsula's steep southern slopes, with plenty of chances to try the local reds. In the afternoon, return to a quiet bay, or Luka Šipanska, for the night.
Accommodation: catamaran · Meals: breakfast
Day 4Return via the Elaphiti Islands
On the way back to Komolac, sail past the green Elaphiti Islands one more time. Your guides know the area well — feel free to ask them for recommendations on other, less-visited spots worth a look if you're extending your stay in Croatia.
Meals: breakfast
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Pricing & Inclusions
Price per person, by season
Prices are per person, based on the cabin you choose. A Double or Twin cabin is shared with one other traveller (both en suite); a Single cabin is for solo use. Every price below is per person — booking a double cabin for two people costs that rate twice, not once.
| Season | Dates | Double | Twin | Single |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low season | 3 Apr–14 May & 25 Sep–18 Oct | €580 | €638 | €870 |
| Intermediate | 15 May–11 Jun | €690 | €759 | €1,035 |
| High season | 12 Jun–10 Sep | €790 | €869 | €1,185 |
| Post season | 11–24 Sep | €750 | €825 | €1,125 |
Plus a mandatory €90 per person sustainability fee, paid onboard on arrival — see "Good to Know" below for what it covers. Prices are fixed in Euros; paying in another currency is converted at the Croatian National Bank's rate on the day of booking. Travelling as a family or larger group? Send us your dates and group size and we'll let you know if a discount is available.
Included
- 3 nights aboard the catamaran, en suite bathroom
- 3 breakfasts
- Activities and equipment — bikes, paddleboards, snorkelling gear
- Yacht skipper
- Local taxes, permits and marina fees
- Assistance throughout
- Insurance
Excluded
- Mandatory €90 per person sustainability fee
- Arrival and departure transfers
- Ston city walls entrance fee
- Mljet Island National Park entrance fee
- Lunches and dinners
- Items of a personal nature and gratuities
- International airfare to/from Croatia
Good to Know
Trip Details
- Arrival and departure airport: Dubrovnik
- Saturday, Sunday & Monday departures start at 10:00am; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday departures start at 2:00pm. No departures on Fridays.
- Maximum 10 guests aboard per departure — this is a small-group trip, not a private charter, unless you request one (see below). Larger private groups possible on request.
- Minimum age 8, if accompanied by a parent. Younger children welcome on request, though we can't guarantee a smaller bike for them.
- Additional nights on Šipan Island and/or in Dubrovnik can be added — ask us when you enquire.
- Mandatory €90 per person sustainability fee, collected onboard on arrival. Collecting it separately lets us support local suppliers and communities directly in each place we visit — it covers mooring and marina fees, local produce and provisioning, port and facility charges, waste management, and other small operational costs paid locally.
- Non-smoking trip — we ask everyone to refrain from smoking around fellow guests during group meals; most cafés and restaurant terraces in Croatia do allow it elsewhere.
- The order of the itinerary may vary slightly depending on your starting day and time.
- Interested in a private charter of the whole boat instead of a shared departure? Send us an enquiry for a quote.
Booking Terms
Booking & Cancellation Policy
A 30% deposit secures your cabin on this sailing trip. Here's exactly how deposits, balances, and cancellations work:
- 30% deposit, fully refundable — cancel 8 or more days before departure and your deposit is refunded in full.
- 70% balance, due within 7 days — the remaining balance is charged within 7 days of departure and is non-refundable.
- Sustainability fee paid separately, onboard — the €90pp fee is collected on arrival, not through this booking.
Book Your Sailing Break
Ready when you are
Tell us your date and cabin preference — we'll confirm availability and your fixed per-person price. Prefer to charter the whole boat privately? Just ask.
- Comfortable catamaran, up to 10 guests
- Experienced local skipper & crew
- Elaphiti Islands, Mljet & Pelješac in one trip
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