We often get enquiries asking to book a “Yacht Week” experience with us, or sometimes even requests for a private boat for 8 people (only really possible when doing a yacht sail). There are some big differences between our cruises and the Yacht Week-style trips, so let’s run through them! The boats The biggest contrast …
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Departing from SPLIT Your boat will be docked around LUKA SPLIT (the port of Split). See Google Map below: Luka Split / Split Port is the main ferry harbour and port where the bus and train terminals are. As the ships are arranged differently each Saturday according to directions from the Port Authority, we cannot …
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One of the best things about going on holiday is having other people cook for you! (unless you are self-catering, and who wants to do that?) Go Croatia Sail cruises include half-board meals, which means breakfast and lunch is provided, apart from Tuesdays in Dubrovnik on Return cruises – when breakfast and dinner is included. …
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Croatian wine culture has a long history, going back 2,500 years when the Ancient Greeks settled on the southern Dalmatian islands of Vis, Hvar and Korčula and applied their considerable knowledge of grape cultivation and wine production. As the Romans took control of the region, the production of wine expanded, becoming more organised and efficient. …
Ispod peke means “under the lid” or “under the bell” in English. This refers to how this succulent dish is cooked – by preparing the meat in a large metal dish, then placing it under a bell-like dome or lid, called peka in Dalmatia or čripnja in Istria. The meat is accompanied by potatoes and other vegetables such …
Just like any new language, when encountering Croatian for the first time, it can seem intimidating. Firstly, there seems to be an array of familiar letters that have combined with lines and strange little upside-down roofs. Secondly, when spoken it can sound quite aggressive. Thirdly, as it is a Slavic language, it has that reputation …
Our magazine features a whole story about EXPLORING CROATIA’S REGIONAL FOOD but that article did not touch on the cheese, appetisers and desserts you can sample. Why? Because there is so much to try! CROATIAN CHEESE Croatia’s most famous cheese is without doubt paški sir, which is a sheep’s milk cheese from the island of …
Almost everyone who looks at Croatia on a map is struck by its unusual shape. It definitely looks like a boomerang or a croissant and there is no other country in Europe with such a bizarre shape. Why does it have this shape? Well, all the countries in the Balkan region have long, complicated histories …
As you plan for your summer trip, it’s important you pack well to avoid spending money on things you already have at home, as Croatia is not cheap for replacing items you might have forgotten to pack (such as good brand sunglasses or flip-flops). You need to spend as much time as possible enjoying yourself, …
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You’ve probably seen that there are four categories of boats to choose from: A-Category, A-Extra, Premier or Premier Plus. Full details on these categories here. Whichever boat you opt for, you will have these features as standard: ensuite bathrooms, air-conditioning in the cabins, wi-fi on board and free unlimited drinking water. On each boat, you …
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