Croatia

Walled cities, island hopping and clear Adriatic water.
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croatia

the adriatic at its best

Croatia’s coastline is scattered with more than a thousand islands, and exploring them by private yacht is one of the great summer journeys in Europe.

Dubrovnik is the classic start, with its walls and old town. Split has a Roman palace at its heart, Hvar is lively and glamorous, and Vis and Korčula are quieter. Inland, the lakes of Plitvice and the vineyards of Istria are well worth the detour.

It combines well with Montenegro or Slovenia.

where to go

where to go

  1. 01

    Dubrovnik

    The walled old town and nearby Elaphiti Islands.

  2. 02

    Split

    Diocletian's Palace and the gateway to the islands.

  3. 03

    Hvar

    Lavender fields, beach clubs and a pretty harbour.

  4. 04

    Vis and Korčula

    Quieter islands with vineyards and seafood.

  5. 05

    Istria

    Hill towns, truffles and olive oil.

  6. 06

    Plitvice Lakes

    Turquoise lakes and waterfalls in a national park.

when to go

the seasons in croatia

Late spring and early autumn are ideal for sailing and sightseeing.

May to June

late spring

Warm weather and quieter towns.

July to August

summer

The busiest and hottest months, perfect for sailing.

September to October

early autumn

Warm seas, harvest time and fewer visitors.

where to stay

places we love

Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik Photo: Adriatic Luxury Hotels
CityCouples

Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik

Views of the old town walls across the water.

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Maslina Resort Hvar Photo: Maslina Resort
IslandWellness

Maslina Resort

A peaceful, design-led resort in a pine-fringed bay.

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Looking for something different? We know many more hotels and villas in Croatia, and we'll happily suggest the right one for you.

experiences

what we love to arrange

A private yacht

A private yacht

Island hop along the Dalmatian coast on your own boat.

Dubrovnik's walls

Dubrovnik's walls

Walk the city walls early with a local guide.

Istria's wine and olive oil

Istria's wine and olive oil

Visit family estates in the hills.

Plitvice Lakes

Plitvice Lakes

Walk the boardwalks among lakes and waterfalls.

The Blue Cave

The Blue Cave

Swim in the glowing grotto on Biševo.

Island hopping

Island hopping

Explore Vis, Hvar and Korčula by speedboat.

good to know

questions we’re often asked

Anything else you’d like to know? Simply ask us.

When is the best time to visit Croatia?

May to June and September to October. July and August are hot and busy.

Is a yacht charter a good idea?

Yes, it’s the best way to see the islands. We arrange crewed yachts of all sizes.

Is Croatia good for families?

Yes, with calm seas, beaches and plenty to explore.

What does Croatia combine well with?

Montenegro and Slovenia are both easy to add.

get in touch

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