Croatia One-Way Sail

Here are a few more details to help you before you start your trip - where it starts, how to get there, visa information and a few other handy hints. If you would like to hear the views of past passengers or meet fellow travellers, then log-on to Chatabout our online forum and get all the info you need to plan your adventure.

Coming and Going

Departure time – Split

The trip departs from Split harbour at 1pm and check-in starts at 11am. Make your way to the harbour and look for the Katarina Lines boats - they will have staff waiting at the port for you. The boats are usually moored along the harbour side between the ferry terminal building and the town centre. You'll need your Busabout eticket as well as your passport to confirm your identity.

Departure time - Dubrovnik

The 8 Day One Way Sail departs from Dubrovnik small boat harbour on selected Saturdays at 1pm and check-in starts at 11am.The harbour can be found about 500m from the main bus station in Dubrovnik. Make your way to the harbour and look for the Katarina Lines boats where you will find staff waiting for you. You'll need your Busabout e-ticket as well as your passport to confirm your identity.

Return time – Split/Dubrovnik

The boat arrives into Split/Dubrovnik Harbour on Friday at approximately 12 noon. Overnight on the boat and disembark by 9am on Saturday.

Best Beds

We've got a range of different cabins available on our Croatian sailing boats, depending on how much you want to spend. All cabins (rooms) are twin berths (2 beds per room) usually with bunk beds. You can choose whether to go for an Ensuite cabin, which will have your own bathroom, or Standard, which means you'll be sharing facilities with two or more other cabins. You can also choose between above deck cabins (bigger windows, more fresh air, less engine noise) and below deck cabins (small portholes, less noise from other passengers). Ensuite above deck berths are the most expensive and standard below deck are the cheapest so decide what suits you best and book yourself on!

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Getting there & away

Ferries to Split

Jadrolinija Ferries operate a regular service between Ancona and Split with departures on most days. Timetables and booking information can be found on their website.

Flights to Split

Budget airline Wizz Air operate flights from London (Luton) to Split and have some great deals. Another option is Croatia Airlines who fly from Heathrow (via Zagreb) to Split. They're a bit more expensive, but the dates may be more suitable. Flight information changes very quickly so you're best to check out www.whichbudget.com and find out what carriers are flying your route.

Important Information for our Croatia sailing trips

The Captain reserves the right to change the route in case of bad weather conditionsAll guests have to follow the ship rules which are displayed on all shipsTowels for personal use should be brought by all passengersPlease note that not all classes of cabins are on the same boat. Busabout cannot guarantee you will sail with your friends unless you book the same category cabins. If you are travelling in a group and have separate bookings please let us know who you wish to travel with so we can allocate cabins accordingly. Our local agent reserves the right to sell spare cabins to non-Busabout clients. This tour is operated by Katarina Line.

(Dubrovnik departure only)

Day 1: Dubrovnik to Mljet

Anchors away! We depart Dubrovnik harbour and head past the Eliphiti Islands to Mljet which is famous for its stunning National Park featuring 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!

Overnight at the port of Polača /Pomena. For our first night on the boat we'll enjoy a Captains dinner 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 Marco 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!

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

We depart Korčula for the island of Hvar with plenty of time for a swim stop in the crystal clear Adriatic. After docking in the port of Hvar 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 frequented with the rich and famous.

For the evening we have something special in store. Happy hour onboard watching the beautiful people pass and then its out to meet our great friends here in Hvar so grab a few beers and let your Guide do the rest! 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

This is our Island day, shake off the sea legs and get yourself all over the Island of Hvar. In the summer the smell of Lavender will fill your nostrils, whilst the wine on the island is some of the best in Croatia. Hvar has so many small little hidden bays where you can swim alone with your friends. The island also boasts some fabulous little eateries tucked away where only our friends know, so get ready to be entertained on this island day on Hvar. This evening re visit the bars or chill out on a beach with a bottle of the locally made wine.

Day 5: Hvar, Bol, Makarska

This morning we sail around the island to one of the most 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 Ra' (literally 'Golden Horn') which is known for the way it sticks right out from the coastline. On arrival a game of sunset beach volleyball goes down a treat. Then it’s on to the seaside resort of Makarska, famous for its long pebble beach, water sports and palm fringed promenade framed by the lofty heights of the Biokovo Mountains. Your Guide will lead you into the town square on arrival to tell you a little more.

Dinner is at Konoba Susvid, a great traditional tavern in the town centre with a few drinks 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 –Pucsica

After a night of sheer entertainment it’s over the waters to Pucsica on the island of Brac. Today there is plenty of time to swim and shake off the cob webs of the cave in Makarska. On arrival into Pucisca we’ll introduce you to the world famous stonemasons school where they provided that gleaming white stuff for the White house. Today is a nice chilled out day swimming and discovering before the Captains BBQ in the evening.

Day 7 Pucisca – Omis – Split

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 1,000 years ago where the local sea captains would 'supervise' navigation of trading vessels and refuse to pay taxes to their Venetian rulers. Check out the markets in town and if you're feeling energetic, head on the two hour (there and back) hike up to the Stari Grad Pirate Fortress in the mountains.

This 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 1,000-year-old Slav 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

Our prices generally increase with the level of demand so cheaper prices are available at less busy periods - at the start and end of the summer.

Student's can save a few quid by having a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card. (Remember you'll need this with you for check-in).

Please note the prices below do INCLUDE an additional €20 Port Tax which you must pay locally. Port Tax is applicable to both Student and Adult prices.