Tivat to Trogir, Croatia

Visit Mljet Island and you will discover the natural beauty of Croatia. Magical Mljet would be anyone’s idea of an Adriatic island paradise. With most of the island covered by forests and the rest dotted by fields, vineyards and small villages, Mljet casts a spell that can be difficult to break. Mljet National Park was created in 1960 and occupies the western third of the island and surrounds two saltwater lakes, Malo Jezero and Veliko Jezero. Anchor for lunch at Polace, on the island’s north coast. Enjoy a walk or cycling through the forest or a swim in the saltwater lakes.

Cruising toward Lastovo to the port of Luka Velji Lago will take you deep into the blue waters of the Dalmatian islands. The island is considered one of the most unspoiled in Croatia and offers some fantastic diving opportunities along its coastline and surrounding islands.

Cruise to the island Vis, a former military base and one of Croatia’s best diving spots. It also has fabulous food and wine. Getting closer you’ll see the canons on top of the hill, a reminder of its military importance. You can anchor in the deep, protected bay and enjoy the splendid view. The best way to get around is to hire a car and explore its wine cellars, historical monuments, or even Tito’s wartime cave headquarters. In the evening, return to Vis town to stroll around and discover its Roman bath.

The island of Hvar is the queen of the Croatian Dalmatian islands. It has been famous since the antique because of its important strategic and nautical position, the rich of the various historical periods, the culture and natural monuments and the literature. While separation from the mainland can sometimes be a handicap, it also provides some protection from the factory chimneys and other misfortunes which come with civilisation.

Morning cruise to Trogir and disembarkation. Trogir is detailed on the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage as the best preserved Romanesque-Gothic town in Central Europe. Some of the most famous sights in the town are the Cathedral of St. Lawrence with its remarkable portal by master Radovan, the Kamerlengo Fortress, the Town Gate, the Cipiko Palace, the Town Hall, the Church of St. Nicholas, a museum, a picture gallery and the Kairos art collection. According to UNESCO, when visiting Trogir one should look beyond the stone of the buildings:’Look for the mysterious spirit in stone. Look for all those architects, builders, artists, patrons, for all those stories hidden in the history of stone’. Bars, taverns, restaurants, souvenir shops, traditional music corners, a theatre and music festivals are but a few of the entertainment possibilities. The town’s life, fun, passion and vibrations arise from three springs: the market, the promenade and the central square.