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Split → Hvar Town
Board in Split and head straight for Hvar, the coast's most glamorous harbour. Sunset drinks high at the fortress, dinner on the square, and as late a night as you like.
Route · 7 nights (8 days)
Southern Explorer — La Dolce Vita
A 7-Day Luxury Yacht Charter for La Dolce Vita
Southern Explorer is a seven-night round-trip yacht charter from Split, designed around the Croatian art of la dolce vita — long lunches, warm evenings and water the colour of glass. From the Roman heart of Split you sail to Hvar Town, the most glamorous harbour in the Adriatic, and drop anchor among the pine-fringed Pakleni Islands for an afternoon swim. The route crosses to Vis, the most remote of the inhabited islands, where Komiža’s stone harbour and the luminous Blue Cave on nearby Biševo feel a world away. You return north via Bol on Brač, home to the famous Zlatni Rat beach, and the quiet coves of Šolta, before a final night in Stari Grad — one of the oldest towns in Europe, set in a UNESCO plain of ancient vineyards. Short hops and sheltered anchorages leave time for everything that matters: a midday swim, a glass of local Plavac, and the slow Mediterranean rhythm that gives the route its name.
Why This Route
Route Highlights
- The Adriatic's glamour circuit: Hvar nights, Pakleni beach clubs, Bol's golden cape
- Short daily hops — more time at the bar and on the beach than under way
- Day and night in balance: scene when you want it, silence when you don't
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
Each stop is the captain's starting point — fully customisable to weather, sea state and your wishes.
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Hvar → Pakleni Islands
A five-minute hop to the Pakleni Islands and a day of beach clubs and clear-water swimming — Carpe Diem Beach, Laganini, a long lunch on a deck over the sea. Back to Hvar Town, or stay at anchor.
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Pakleni → Vis
Cross to Vis for contrast: quiet coves, the Blue Cave on Biševo by tender, and a seafood dinner in laid-back Komiža.
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Vis → Bol (Brač)
Cruise to Bol, beneath Zlatni Rat — the shifting golden cape that's Croatia's signature beach. Windsurf, swim, and an evening on the buzzy waterfront.
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Bol → Milna / Šolta
A relaxed day among Brač's western bays and the island of Šolta — Maslinica for sunset, swimming stops with no one around, dinner aboard at anchor.
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Šolta → Hvar (Stari Grad)
Back to Hvar's calmer side at Stari Grad — one of Europe's oldest towns, vineyards behind it, and a slower, elegant evening to balance the week.
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Stari Grad → Šibenik
A final swim and the short leg back to Split for a farewell dinner aboard.
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Šibenik · Disembarkation
Breakfast and disembarkation.
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Destinations on This Route
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Southern Explorer — La Dolce Vita yacht charter route?
The Southern Explorer — La Dolce Vita route is 7 nights (8 days). It departs from Šibenik and returns to Šibenik. Like every Splendid Yachting itinerary it is fully flexible — your captain adapts each leg to the weather, sea state and your wishes.
Which stops does the Southern Explorer — La Dolce Vita route include?
This itinerary visits Hvar Town, Pakleni Islands, Vis, Bol, Milna / Šolta, Hvar and Šibenik — 7 curated stops in total. Each stop is the captain's suggested starting point and can be swapped, shortened or extended.
Can this itinerary be customised?
Yes. Every Splendid Yachting route is a starting point, not a fixed schedule. Your captain tailors the daily plan to sea conditions, your pace and special requests — from hidden anchorages and beach clubs to Michelin-level dining ashore.
When is the best time to sail this route in Croatia?
The Croatian charter season runs from May to October. June and September offer warm seas with fewer crowds, while July and August are peak summer. We plan and book this route year-round for the season that suits you best.
Which yacht can I charter for the Southern Explorer — La Dolce Vita route?
Any crewed motor yacht in the Splendid Yachting fleet can run this itinerary — from intimate 14–18 metre yachts for six guests to 40 metre-plus superyachts. Sara will match the right yacht and crew to your group size and budget.
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