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Sat Sept. 17
Taxi to Dubrovnik Marina, boat check out and chart briefing, provision for our trip and have dinner
on shore at a waterfront restaurant.
Sun. Sept. 18 Dubrovnik to Sipan Island – 15nm Set sail for Sunji Beach on the isle of Lopud
Sail onto Sipan isle and dock at Sipan Luka. Dinner in Sipan Luka, tie up to dock for the night.
Mon. Sept 19 Sipan Isle to Polace Bay, NW end of Mljet Isle – 21nm
Tue. Sept. 20 Polace Bay to Korcula town – 17 nm Overnight at the marina and dinner in town.
Wed. Sept. 21 Korcula town to Lumbarda town – 2 nm
Thur. Sept. 22 Korcula Isle to Okukije bay on Mljet Isle – 22 nm
Fri. Sept. 23
Okuklje Bay to Dubrovnik - 20 nm
Sat. Sept. 24 Dubrovnik to home or Post Tour
Sat. Sept. 24 Transfer from the Marina to Dubrovnik airport (for those who are flying back home after the cruise)
Detailed Itinerary on other side
Flights from LAX to Croatia Approxiamate Airfare $1613 per person. Mooring’s Beneteau 51.5 for 7 days is $1250 per person,
based on 6 per boat. Total trip cost excluding food, hotels, taxi and tours $2863.
Call Chris at Marina Sailing for further details. (310) 261-4900 or email [email protected]
Beneteau 51.5 is a 4 cabin, 4 head boat with generator and
air conditioning.
7 day on the Water from Dubrovnik to Korcula and back
Croatia Full Detailed Cruise Itinerary
Sat. Sept. 17
Taxi to ACI Dubrovnik Marina
Taxi to Dubrovnik Marina, explore the delightful shops, museums, and cafés. Pick up our boats. We’ll provision and checkout and do
chart breifing. Later, we’ll have dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants, and we’ll sleep aboard the boat in the marina.
Sun. Sept. 18 Dubrovnik to Sipan Island – 15nm
Set sail for Sunji Beach on the isle of Lopud taking you to the beautiful Elafiti Islands (also spelled Elaphiti), an archipelago of 13 islets
and islands that were once said to teem with wild deer. While Sipan Island is the largest of the group and quite popular, Lopud Island
presents an opportunity to swim and sunbathe at Sunj Beach, one of the best in the area. White-sand, relatively rare in the Dalmatians,
stretches out along the cove and forested hills serve as a pleasing backdrop for swimming, relaxing, or strolling along the shore. There
are a number of old churches and cemeteries to explore, and vestiges of the vacation retreats built on the island centuries ago. The island
is a favorite vacation destination among residents of nearby Dubrovnik, and on warm summer days Sunji Beach takes on a distinctly
party atmosphere as visitors kick back and enjoy the sunshine. Sail onto Sipan isle and dock at Sipan Luka. In the 1400s, the islands,
particularly Sipan, were considered an exclusive vacation destination among the upper class of Dubrovnik. Today, only three of the
islands are inhabited: Sipan (the largest at nearly ten square miles), Lopud, and Kolocep. Rugged, hilly, and forested, many of the islands
also are fringed with beautiful white-sand beaches popular among tourists from nearby Dubrovnik. Hiking and biking paths abound. Sipan
sailing is a rural experience with countless secluded coves to explore, fabulous beaches, and the laid-back ambience of Old World Croatia.
Sipan has two villages. On the east shore Sudurad is on the east side of the island and Sipan Luka is on the west side of the island. Both
are scenic and worth exploring. There’s a road that connects these villages and makes for a lovely walk (though long) through a verdant
valley. Along the way you’ll see the ruins of centuries-old churches. In fact, Sipan is strewn with old churches, some of them quite
fascinating: Church of St. Peter, Church of Sveti Ivan, Church of Sveti Mihovil, and the Church of the Holy Spirit. Some of the ruins date
back to the year 1000. We plan to have dinner in Sipan Luka, tie up to dock for the night.
Mon. Sept 19 Sipan Isle to Polace Bay, NW end of Mljet Isle – 21nm
Sailing across the Mljetski Kanal to Polace Bay which is located near one of the main entrances to Mljet National Park and its beautiful
saltwater lakes, hiking paths, and scenic monastery on an islet in Veliko Jezero, the larger of the two lakes. There are also the ruins of
a 5th century palace to explore, its high walls sheltering the ancient remains of a settlement as well as an early Christian church. Going
ashore to explore Polace and Mljet National Park is a pleasant way to spend most of a day, and lingering over a cool glass of domestic
wine and dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants is a delightful end to a relaxing visit. Moor or anchor overnight in Polace Bay. A
couple of great restaurants “Bourbon” and “ Calypso” are available for dinner.
Tue. Sept. 20 Polace Bay to Korcula town – 17 nm
Sailing in Korcula waters is like sailing to a miniature version of Venice, or a very small Dubrovnik. The main town, Korcula, was built
by the Venetians in the 15th century and is replete with the exquisite architecture of that time, including the fortified walls and towers
so reminiscent of Dubrovnik. The city planners deliberately aligned the major streets to run east to west, allowing the buildings to block
the cold northerly bora that routinely blows in winter. This positioning also leaves open space for the cool prevailing westerly winds
to provide natural air conditioning for the residents during the summer, made all the more effective because the town is located on a
narrow peninsula. Amid the forests are vineyards that produce superior domestic wines and olive groves abound. The 29-mile-long
island is narrow and indented with numerous secluded coves and bays, making Korcula sailing a paradise for cruising yachts.
Overnight at the marina and dinner in town.
Wed. Sept.21 Korcula town to Lumbarda town – 2 nm
In the morning we will have a private tour guide to visit Korcula town, walking the narrow lanes of picturesque Korcula Town is a
pleasant way to spend a morning. Shops, boutiques, and cafés are plentiful and delightful. The Town Museum has a wonderful collection
of artifacts dating back centuries. Stone masonry was a thriving trade early in the Venetian period of Korcula, as evidenced by the
intricate carvings on the building facades, and the museum has some fascinating examples of stone craftsmanship on display. The Icon
Museum features exhibits of Byzantine artwork. Marco Polo’s house is rather bland, since it’s been mostly lost to time. Only the garden
and a staircase exist, but it’s still fun to go there anyway. The Moreska sword dance depicting a battle between two kings, ostensibly over
a fair maiden, is not to be missed. Then a short sail to Lumbarda town or another cove nearby, moor or anchor off the SE side, visit a
winery for wine tasting and have dinner.
Thur. Sept. 22 Korcula Isle to Okukije bay on Mljet Isle – 22 nm
We will get up early and hopefully have a good broad reach to Okuklje bay on the eastern end of Mljet isle where we will anchor for the
night and have dinner ashore. One of the most scenic islands off the Dalmatian coast. Heavily forested in thick stands of pine and oak,
the entire coastline is distinctly wilderness in character, as you anchor in secluded coves fronted with sandy beaches to linger for a swim
in the crystal clear Adriatic. There are no large towns and only one major road on Mljet, adding to its remote ambience. Okuklje Bay
sailing is a foray into a wooded realm, and a chance to explore a picturesque little village where the pace of life is slow and the food at
the several restaurants is excellent, the very essence of what yachting in Mljet Island waters is all about. There are mooring balls and
Maestral is great restaurant.
Fri. Sept. 23 Okuklje Bay to Dubrovnik - 20 nm
We will set sail in the morning back to the base in Dubrovnik stopping along the way at Saplunara Cove on the far SE end of Mljet isle for a
final dip in the blue waters of the Mediterranean, arriving at the base by 4pm. We will stay onboard for the night and have dinner ashore
Sat. Sept. 24 Dubrovnik to home or Optional Land Tour
We will disembark by 8am. Those flying back to the states will probably return in the evening this same day.
Moorings Beneteau 51.5
The 51.5 features a powerful mainsail and a short overlapping roller-furling genoa,
a spread of sail totaling 1,184 square feet, more than enough to deliver superlative
performance. Select yachts also include an electric winch for the main halyard. All sail
control lines are led aft to the cockpit for safety and convenience, and the dual helm
stations provide superb visibility. The
full electronics package includes a color
chartplotter, autopilot, and a DSC VHF
radio. Some yachts may include digital
wind direction and speed indicators.
The cockpit is fitted with a large drop
leaf table and a bimini.
Below-deck accommodations include
a spacious U-shaped saloon with a dining table that seats ten and can be converted
to a double berth. There’s also a stereo/CD player. The fore-and-aft galley to port
has all features and lots of counter space and storage. This yacht has two refrigerators, and most boats are equipped with a generator and air conditioners. There’s a
forward-facing chart table aft of the saloon, and two luxurious double staterooms
with changing areas, hanging lockers, and en suite toilets and showers. Forward are
two similarly well-appointed double cabins. There’s also a single cabin forward with
a head. Access is via a hatch. Opening ports and hatches provide excellent ventilation throughout the yacht.
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Please email or Fax form to: (562) 490-8366 or email back to [email protected]
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Optional Land Tour Itinerary
Sat. Sept. 24
Disembarkation in Dubrovnik. Meet your tour guide and follow the Croatia adventure. Departure to Split. Upon arrival accommodation in
hotel Radisson Blu Resort. Sightseeing tour of Split and famous medieval town Trogir with local guide. Overnight.
Sun. Sept. 25
Breakfast. Departure to Zadar. On the way stop at Sibenik for sightseeing tour with local guide. Arrival to Zadar and accommodation at hotel
Kolovare. Sightseeing tour of Zadar old town with private guide. Overnight.
Mon. Sept. 26
Breakfast. Departure to Plitvice Lakes, the most famous National Park in Croatia. Accommodation at hotel Jezero. Tour of the Park with local
guide. Dinner at famous restaurant Licka Kuca with homemade specialties and tamburitza music. Overnight.
Tues. Sept. 27
Breakfast. Departure to Zagreb. Upon arrival accommodation at hotel Best Western Astoria. Sightseeing tour of Zagreb with local guide.
Afternoon at leisure. Overnight.
Wed. Sept. 28
Breakfast. Day trip to Zagorje Region, visit famous baroque town Varazdin and castle of Trakoscan. Lunch and wine tasting at local winery
Vinski Vrh. Return to Zagreb. Overnight.
Thurs. Sept. 29
Breakfast. Transfer to Zagreb airport. Flight to US.
Price per person is approxiatemately $1,240.00 USD (staying in double rooms)
Included in Optional Land Tour Price
Excellent long distance bus throughout the post tour
English speaking guide throughout the post tour
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Sep 24 – 25 – accommodation in double rooms in hotel Radisson Blu Resort in Split, based on bed and breakfast service
Sep 24 – sightseeing tour of Split and medieval
town of Trogir with local guide
Sep 24 – entrance fee for Diocletians Palace in Split
Sep 24 – entrance fee for Trogir Cathedral
Sep 25 – sightseeing tour of Sibenik with local guide
Sep 25 – 26 – accommodation at hotel Kolovare in Zadar, based on bed and breakfast service
Sep 25 – sightseeing tour of Zadar with local guide
Sep 25 – entrance fee for St. Donat Church in Zadar
Sep 26 – 27 – accommodation at hotel Jezero at Plitvice, based on bed and breakfast service
Sep 26 – entrance fee for National park Plitvice lakes
Sep 26 – dinner at restaurant Licka Kuca with tambura music
Sep 27 – 28 – accommodation at hotel Best Western Astoria in Zagreb, based on bed and breakfast service
Sep 27 – sightseeing tour of Zagreb with local guide
Sep 28 – excursion to Croatian Zagorje region (town Varazdin and Trakoscan Castle)
Sep 28 – entrance fee for Trakoscan Castle
Sep 28 – lunch and wine tasting at restaurant Vinski Vrh
TAX & VAT included.