1. Split – Milna (island Brač)
2. Milna (island Brač) – Komiža
3. Komiža – Vela Luka
4. Vela Luka – Lastovo
5. Lastovo – Mljet (Pomena)
6. Mljet (Pomena) – Šipanska luka
7. Šipanska luka – Dubrovnik
8. Dubrovnik – Polače (Mljet)
9. Polače (Mljet) – Korčula
10. Korčula – Pelješac (Lovište)
11. Pelješac (Lovište) – Hvar (Palmižana)
12. Hvar (Palmižana) – Hvar (Vrboska)
13. Hvar (Vrboska) – Hvar (Stari Grad)
14. Hvar (Stari Grad) – Split
Day one:
The Venetians called Milna „Valle di mille navi“ (the bay of a thousand ships) and it’s reputed as the safest and the most beautiful harbour of Brač. Bay Milna is located on the west side of the island, protected from all the winds. ACI Milna offers 170 wet berths, 15 dry berths and high quality service even to the most demanding sailors. Have in mind that even the Russians harboured their fleet in Milna dring the Napoleonic war and they battled French in major naval battle in the waters of Milna. The islet of Mrdulja, 2.5 miles west of Milna, can serve as a landmark when approaching.
Day two:
If you wish to see island of Korčula, you have two options to stay a night. You can try to find a mooring in the city marina ACI Korčula, which could be hard during the summer season becuase it’s usually extremely busy, but it is worth the trouble to see the birth place of Marco Polo, the famous explorer and seafarer. The second option, if you had no luck finding a mooring in ACI Korčula, is to continue further south to the smaller but much cheaper Marina Lumbarda.
If you make it to the town of Korčula, you must see the st.Mark’s Cathedral, one of the finest examples ofDalmatianchurch architecture and design. Taking three centuries to build, it combines several styles, including gothic, romanesque and baroque. Don’t forget to look for the cannonballs and weapons from wars with the Ottomans, Cathedral treasury, Marco Polo’s house and town museum.
Day three:
Vela Luka (literally means: Big Harbour) is a wonderful harbour in very deep inlet on the western end island of Korčula. The town quay offers lazy lines, power, water and very good protection but it can get a bit bumpy during the strong westerly winds. To the west of the town quay there is a fuel dock and to the right are mooring buoys. It’s possible to anchor in the harbour, but it’s limited due to moorings and depth of water.
Important european arcehological finds are located in Vela Spilja (Big Cave), in Vela Luka on Tuesdays it’s possible to see traditional sword dance, and do not miss to visit Zlokić mill where you’ll find out how was olive oil made. There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Vela Luka. It’s ferry port aswell, so there’s ferry jetty.
There is also a good anchorage in the wide cove of Plitvine on the NW side of the harbour approaches. There is possible to find shelter in all conditions except strong SW winds. During the W winds, it’s better to anchor here than on the town quay. Holding is good in sand and weed. Anchor in 8.0 – 9.0 metres at the head of the cove, taking a line ashore if necessary.
Day four:
Town of Lastovo is the largest settlement on the island. The whole town is a protected cultural monument because of its unique renaissance architecture. The special characteristic of the town is the diversity of its chimneys – it’s unlikely that you’ll find two identical chimneys. There are a total of four berthing options on the island, the main harbour ofVelji Lago which has a ‘mini marina’ at the hamlet of Pasadur operated by the island’s main hotel. In the former military port of Ubli a yacht can clear in or out. There is room on the quay opposite the custom quay for a single yacht to go alongside. You have to go right up to the end near the fuel station as the first five bollards are used by the high speed ferry catamaran. Depth on this quay is about 4m. There is an anchorage atMali Lago on the N side of the island. It is named after Italian word for a lake. It says much about it’s safety. Mali Lago is protected by shore of Lastovo from the one side, and by the island of Prežba from the other side. It’s crowded especially during the august. Anchoring closer to the „bridge“ of Pasadur is at 6m dept and eastern of Pasadur 17m depht. Both bottoms are sandy. Take care not to drop the anchor close to cape of Lengo because of the cable. External part of the cove is often taken by larger yachts, which anchor at rocky bottom at 30m depth.
A further anchorage is at the village of Zaklopatica on the N side which is considered as the best harbour for the settlement of Lastovo. And finally a sheltered anchorage at the hamlet of Skrivenaat the SE end of the island. The cove is called Skrivena Luka. It can be recognized by the lighthouse Struga and light at the cape of Stražica at the northern side of the only 150m wide passage to the cove. At the entry, you can feel NW wind which causes wave, but sailing further you’ll make sure you are in a good shelter. Anchoring is recommended at 5 – 10 depth, and holding is good because of mud and weed at the bottom. Do not hesitate to take a walk towards the lighthouse.
Dive into the crystal blue water of Mljet and discover the enchanting, rich submarine world and the finest underwater beauty that will create memories for a lifetime. When the sun goes down, enjoy a glass of local wine Plavac.
Day five:
Big and spacious harbour, well known to every visitor of National park Mljet because it oftenly serves as one of two gateways to NP Mljet. Here is a place to moor, but the harbour is large enough so you can also anchor and chill apart for other boats. If you choose a spot near island of Pomeštak, directly opposite the mouth of the harbour, anchoring is recommended at 15m depth at sandy bottom. Note that at island of Pomeštak nudism is allowed.
You’ll be even safer further at cove Lokva, shielded against all winds. During the winter season, locals shelter their boats there. You can anchor at 10 – 15 m in mud and weed at the bottom. The cove is barely inhabited so it’s very quiet. Since you are in area of national park, you have to pay the entrance ticket per every crew member and the ticket is valid for Polače aswell.
Day six:
In the bay of Šipanska harbour, you might moor east of the ferry quay. It’s also possible to stay on buoy in front of the local restaurant following the usual rule: if you pick up a buoy, you have to eat at the restaurant. As there are a few buoys, you’ll be probably forced to anchor. But it’ll be worth it because bay provides good shelter form all winds, except NW winds. Holding is good because of mud and weed at the bottom, at 5 – 15m. Just be careful not to anchor in a way you impede ferry’s route. Facilities are limited so make sure you are coming prepared.
Day seven:
The town of Dubrovnik is a pearl of Adriatic protected by UNESCO. It has marvelous history since once upon a time it was a republic by itself. ACI marina Dubrovnik is located at the end of the Rijeka Dubrovačka inlet, whose width varies between 170 and 400 metres all the way to the easily identifiable monastery in the village of Rožat. The landmark to be used when approaching the mouth of Rijeka Dubrovačka is the islet of Daksa, which can be rounded from any side. On the northern cape of the islet there is a lighthouse. The entrance to the mouth of Rijeka Dubrovačka is marked by a lighthouse on Cape Kantafig. The route following the riverbed leads to the Mokošica lighthouse and on to ACI Marina Dubrovnik. From Rožat the inlet becomes narrower and shallower. The water depth is 3 – 5 m. The marina it is protected from river currents by a long breakwater, and at night it is floodlit. Marina offers 380 wet berths and 120 dry berths.
The best way to experience cultural and historical heritage of Dubrovnik, is to traverse its streets on foot. A stroll over the famous Stradun, and the 25m high, 2km long City walls. Visit
Day eight:
When you sail in this anchorage, you are in area of Mljet national park as the cove of Polače is the second gateway to the NP Mljet. Caution is advised when entering the cove, due to many shallow areas. Harbour of Polače is the safest Mljet’s harbour and cove Rogač the most popular anchorage. This is a picturesque harbour encircled by rich pine forest. Make sure to put visiting Great and Small Lake and islet of st. Mary on your „to do“ list.
Cove Rogač sometimes accomodates cca 50 boats. It is suitable for dropping the anchor at 15 m depth at muddy bottom.
Day nine:
If you wish to see island of Korčula, you have two options to stay a night. You can try to find a mooring in the city marina ACI Korčula, which could be hard during the summer season becuase, aldo it has cca 160 wet berths and 16 dry berths, it’s usually extremely busy. But it is worth the trouble to see the birth place of Marco Polo, the famous explorer and seafarer.
ACI marina is located in the eastern part of Korčula harbour. When approaching from Hvar through the Peljašac (Pelješki) Channel you’ll notice a red lighthouse. The marina is sighted after rounding the lighthouse and the whole of the peninsula, which is encircled by prominent town walls, with the easily visible cathedral bell tower. When entering to the marina on the south side, a green lighthouse on the breakwater serves as landmark. The safest approach from the south is by rounding the Sestrice and Stupe Velike lighthouses from the north, and then using the green lighthouse in the eastern part of the town harbour as a landmark. During summer storms the western part of the town harbour should be avoided.
The second option, if you had no luck finding a mooring in ACI Korčula, is to continue further south to the smaller but much cheaper Marina Lumbarda. It has 115 wet berths and 20 dry berths, equipped with water and electricity.
If you make it to the town of Korčula, you must see the st.Mark’s Cathedral, one of the finest examples ofDalmatianchurch architecture and design. Taking three centuries to build, it combines several styles, including gothic, romanesque and baroque. Don’t forget to look for the cannonballs and weapons from wars with the Ottomans, Cathedral treasury, Marco Polo’s house and town museum.
Day ten:
Lovište is spacious bay at the very end of peninsula Pelješac. There are few buoys placed by the pier. But the real anchorage is in the most protected, NW part of the port, called cove Runca, at 7 – 15 m depth in sand and weed. Cove Runca is suitable for smaller yachts, which are here numerous, while bigger yachts will drop the anchor at the shelter of peninsula of Ključ. This location provides the shelter from all the winds, there are no waves or swell caused by maestral (NW), but during the SE wind it would be better to seek a shelter closer to Lovište.
Day eleven:
Palmižana is the most famous tourist resort and natural paradise with a nautic marina. ACI marina Palmižana lies in Palmižana bay on st. Klement island (the largest island of pakleni islands) just 2,5 miles from Hvar. Palmižana offers lots of exciting entertainments: hiking, swimming, surfing, kayaking, diving, great nightlife, but also perfect peace to relax your body and mind from the bustle of city life.
The marina has 180 wet berths, it’s extremely busy in high season, because it provides protection from strong winds. It’s open from April to October. Palmižana has excellent location so it’s easily to set off to explore numerous hidden coves and isolated beaches. Sometimes there is a chance of tidal wave in case of heavy west or southwest winds. In fornt of the entrance to marina lies baba Rock, marked by lighthouse. As the rock is wide, we recommend you not to sail too close to it, especially on it’s N side.
Day twelve:
Vrboska is a small village, deeply indented in northern coast of Hvar, well known of gravelly and sandy beaches, narrow paved streets, fresh air, crystal blue sea and intact nature. Vrboska has typical Mediterranean architecture, old town houses with gothic, renaissance and baroque features. You have to navigate around the Glavica peninsula to reach the marina. At night one should steer towards the red lighthouse marking the entrance to Jelsa.
Vrboska carries the name „little Venice“ because of the small bridges connecting an islet placed in the middle of the cove of Vrboska. You can moor at port of Vrboska or at ACI marina Vrboska which provides good shelter from all winds. When approaching from the north, a good landmark is provided by the island of Zečevo (the nudist island), which has a lighthouse. When the lighthouse on Cape Križ comes into view, the lights of the town of Vrboska will also become visible; steer in that direction. When coming from the south, southeast or east, the marina can be approached by sailing along the northern coast of Hvar Island from east to west. All three lighthouses mentioned above are visible at night and the piers of ACI’s marina are illuminated as well.
Day thirteen:
The marina in the port of Stari Grad is located at Nova Riva, in front of Port Authorities, but you might find a place to moor at the old ferry port at the mooring place in the middle of the bay. It is possible for short periods to tie up alongside at the E end of the ferry quay half a mile SW of the harbour entrance. Depths here are around 3.0 metres, but shoal to less than 2.0 metres at the inner end.
Visiting yachts can berth to the town quay (cca 60 mooring lines) on the south side of the inlet, past the short jetty. Shelter here is good in all but strong W or NW winds. Water and electricity supply is available all along the S quay.
Short jetty (depths are around 4 – 5 m) is reserved for hotel boats and tourist boats, although it is possible to moor alongside it temporarily (or during off season).
Alternatively, you can use one of 16 mooring buoys located around 50 metres off the N side of the port, where the depths are around 3 – 4 m. Vigilance is needed when approaching the N quay as the depth is too shallow for yachts.
Stari Grad (literally Old Town) is the oldest town on island. The bay is enough safe to stay overnight. What to visit while you are in stari Grad? Petar Hektorović castle and Škor square for sure.
Day fourteen:
Morning in Stari Grad gives you an opportunity to stroll over the green market and souvenir shops to buy some famous Hvar lavender bags or oil before you sail off to Split.
Milna: fuel station, ATM, resuaturant, water, electricity, exchange office, market, laundry
Komiža: anchorage, buoys, restaurant, ATM, Exchange office, market
Vela Luka: water, electricity, fuel station, buoys, restaurant, market, ATM, exchange office
Lastovo: fuel station, anchorage, restaurant, water, electricity, market
Mljet (Pomena): anchorage, restaurant, market
Šipanska luka: buoys, restaurant, anchorage
Dubrovnik: restaurant, exchange office, ATM, fuel station, water, electricity, market
Polače (Mljet): restaurant, anchorage
Korčula: exchange office, ATM, Restaurant, market, fuel station, water, electricity
Pelješac (Lovište): buoys, anchorage, restaurant
Hvar (Palmižana): exchange office, restaurant, fuel station, market, water, electricity
Hvar (Vrboska): fuel station, restaurant, laundry, water, electricity, exchange office
Hvar (Stari Grad): water, electricity, restaurant, buoys, market, ATM, exchange office