Busabout Adventures

Day 1: Dubrovnik to Mljet

Anchors away! Depart Dubrovnik harbour to head out past the Eliphiti Islands to Mljet which is famous for its stunning National Park featuring some impressive salt-water lakes and a secluded abbey on the Island of St. Mary in the middle of Mljet’s biggest lake! It’s a fantastic place to swim with the water a few degrees warmer than the sea, and you can even get a boat out to St. Mary’s island to check out the old monastery and find some more secluded swim spots too!

Evening - Overnight at the port of Polača /Pomena. For our first night on the boat kick back with a beer and watch the spectacular sunset whilst getting to know your fellow crew!

Day 2: Mljet to Korcula

We’ll spend the morning in Mljet national park before we head on the afternoon’s sail to Korčula, the island of Marko Polo, the medieval Venetian traveller who was supposedly born here – you can even visit his reputed birthplace in the Old Town!  If you’re lucky enough you might even catch the famous Moreška – a local sword dance unique to Korčula complete with stunning costume and traditional music! Join your guide for a walk around this great town, reminiscent of a mini Dubrovnik and a work of art in itself by the master medieval stonemasons of Korčula. Hear the interesting stories and take a lesson in the old fashioned way to properly guard a town against extreme weather!

Evening - Hungry after all the sightseeing? Come and enjoy a pizza in town and then maybe a few cocktails at Dos Locos Bar? No visit to Korčula would be complete without a drink at Massimo, a cocktail bar on the roof of a medieval fort turret!

Day 3: Korcula to Hvar

Depart Korčula for the island of Hvar with plenty of time for a swim stop in the crystal clear Adriatic!
17:00-Arrival to Hvar. After docking in the port you can enjoy a brief walking tour of one of the highlights of the Dalmatian Coast. See the beautiful Venetian cobbled streets, town square and maybe enjoy the short walk up to the Spanjola Fortress for awesome views out over the bay! Keep your eyes out for the big pleasure yachts too as Hvar is well known with the rich and famous - the Hiltons, Bill Gates and Michael Schumacher all spotted here within the last few summers!

Evening – For our first night we have something special in store – A sunset picnic out on the bay! Don’t worry about doing the shopping though, just grab a few beers and let your guide do the rest! From here it’s on to check out the local nightlife. Maybe try a Tequila Boom Boom at Kiva bar if you dare or join the trendy vibe of Carpe Diem with some cool cocktails and funky beats!

Day 4: Hvar to Bol

From Hvar town we’ll set sail around the island to one of these beautiful little fishing villages for a taste of real Dalmatian culture! The town of Bol (on Brač) is made famous for the most photographed beach in Croatia – “Zlatni Rat” (literally “Golden Horn”) made famous for the way it sticks right out from the coastline, the tip continually changing direction with the currents! If the boat stops at Jelsa (on the other side of Hvar) you’ll get a chance to check out the quaint little town, off the beaten track. Maybe hire a bike and cycle out around the pine-fringed coasts for a secluded spot to swim!

Evening – A chilled out evening watching the sunset with a few beers on deck and maybe a few drinks in town

Day 5: Bol to Makarska

Today we sail around the island of Brač and up the mainland coast to the seaside resort of Makarska, popular with locals and tourists alike, famous for it’s long pebble beach, water sports and palm fringed promenade framed by the lofty heights of the Biokovo Mountains. You’re guide will lead you into the town square on arrival to tell you a little more.

Evening – Dinner at Konoba Susvid, a great traditional tavern in the town centre with a few drinks in town afterwards. If you’re here in peak season, don’t forget to check out Club Deep – a nightclub inside a cave that used to be a weapons depot in the Second World War! A place of war becomes a place of party – how cool is that?

Day 6: Makarska to Omis

Omiš As we head up the coast we sail deeper into pirate territory on the short trip to our destination of Omiš! The town was famous for being heavily involved in Pirate activities 1000 years ago where the local sea Captains would “supervise” navigation of trading vessels and refuse to pay taxes to their Venetian rulers. Do check out the markets in town and if you’re feeling energetic, head on the 2 hour (there and back) hike up to the Stari Grad Pirate Fortress in the mountains!
Evening – This evening we get into the local spirit of things with a Captain’s Dinner and Pirate Fancy dress Party! Arrrrr!

Day 7: Omis to Split

After breakfast you will have to option to go white water rafting on the river Cetina. Heading up by mini-bus for the drive up the mountains, you’ll then hop aboard a raft (all equipment included!) to head back down again, stopping on the way for some rock jumps and a quick refreshing swim if you fancy before heading back to the boat for lunch as we make our final trip back to Split! You’re guide can advise you on accommodation / laundry places and ongoing travel, but you’ll have your final night (tonight) aboard the boat. By this stage the Captain will be calculating all the bar bills so make sure you pay up and get your passport back especially if heading off early the next morning!

Evening come on a walking tour of the awesome Diocletian Palace, one of the most complete and well preserved Roman buildings in the world, it forms the core of the entire old town of Split. Your guide will take you out to the Golden Gate to see the imposing statue of Gregory of Nin, a 1000-year-old Slavic who is one of the symbols of the city! Enjoy a final dinner with your fellow travellers and head out to party in Dalmatia’s capital!

Day 8: Split

Early breakfast after which it is time to say goodbye to the crew and all  your new friends!

Please note: The captain reserves the right to change the route in the case of bad weather or similar