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Šibenik → Bol (Brač)
Board your yacht at D-Marin Mandalina in Šibenik and cruise south to Bol on Brač, beneath the golden cape of Zlatni Rat. First dinner ashore: Brač's celebrated vitalac and slow-roast lamb under the peka.
Route · 7 nights (8 days)
Into the South — A Gourmet Yacht Charter
A 7-Day Gourmet Yacht Charter Through Croatia's Southern Islands
Into the South is a seven-night crewed yacht charter from Šibenik built for travellers who measure a journey in flavours. The route threads the southern Dalmatian islands — Brač, Hvar, Vis, Korčula, Pelješac and Mljet — pairing each anchorage with the food and wine that made it famous. You begin with the golden beaches of Bol, sail to the lavender island of Hvar and the fishing town of Komiža on Vis, then cross to Korčula, Marco Polo’s walled birthplace and a cradle of Croatian white wine. At Mali Ston you taste oysters straight from the bay and the bold reds of the Pelješac peninsula, before the green national-park island of Mljet offers a final, quiet anchorage. Every leg is short enough to leave long afternoons for swimming, shore lunches and konoba dinners. Returning to Šibenik via Hvar, the week distils the very best of southern Croatia — its cuisine, its cellars and its clearest water — into one unhurried voyage.
Why This Route
Route Highlights
- A genuine food-and-wine voyage: Brač lamb, Vis seafood, Ston oysters, Pelješac reds
- The southern islands at an unhurried, table-first pace
- Crew and chef who book the konobas and pour the local wines for you
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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Bol → Hvar (Pakleni Islands)
Across to Hvar, anchoring off the Pakleni Islands. Lunch at a bay restaurant reachable only by boat, then Hvar Town in the evening for a glass of local Plavac.
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Hvar → Vis (Komiža)
The crossing to Vis, the Adriatic's great seafood island. Dinner in Komiža — the lobster house Jastožera, or the long-loved Pojoda and Kaliope. Try the island's viška pogača and a bottle of Vugava white.
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Vis → Korčula
A longer leg to Korčula. Walled-town dinner, and the island's white wines — Pošip and Grk — straight from the source.
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Korčula → Mali Ston (Pelješac)
Short crossing to Mali Ston, where the oysters are pulled from the bay in front of you and eaten with nothing but lemon. The Pelješac peninsula behind it grows Croatia's most famous reds — Dingač and Postup.
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Mali Ston → Mljet
On to green Mljet and its national park — two saltwater lakes and a forested island monastery. A lighter day: swimming, walking, and a simple fresh-fish lunch.
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Mljet → Hvar → Šibenik
The run back north, with a final swim and a last island lunch, returning toward Šibenik for a farewell dinner aboard.
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Šibenik · Disembarkation
Breakfast and disembarkation at D-Marin Mandalina.
Explore the Stops
Destinations on This Route
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Into the South — A Gourmet Yacht Charter yacht charter route?
The Into the South — A Gourmet Yacht Charter 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 Into the South — A Gourmet Yacht Charter route include?
This itinerary visits Bol, Hvar, Vis, Korčula, Mali Ston, Mljet 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 Into the South — A Gourmet Yacht Charter 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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