Family cruise in Croatia

Welcome to your family cruise in Croatia! In the port of Trogir you will be expected between 12:00 and 14:00. Before departure, you will pick up your rental bike and test ride a few laps. While the anchor is lifted, you will get to know the ship, your crew and your fellow passengers in a cozy atmosphere. Already on the crossing to Split you will have a first bathing break - the clear Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Croatia promises pure vacation! Split is the second largest city in Croatia and at the same time the capital of Dalmatia. After an entertaining city tour through the alleys of the old town, you can join a walk through the forest park Marjan. In this nature reserve grow and thrive over 400 protected plant species.

If your children are already in their teens, this day will be the highlight of your family cruise: the rafting tour is coming up! Abstract rock formations, which tower up to 180 m high above the crystal clear water, mark the Cetina Canyon. An experienced skipper will instruct you in technique and equipment, and then you're ready to go: Over rapids and past waterfalls you will sail across the river. You will observe numerous fish, dragonflies and ducks, with luck even water turtles and free-living horses. During two breaks you can refresh yourself in the river or jump daringly from a 5 m high rock into the water. If you do not want to join the rafting tour, you will have plenty of time to visit the town of Omiš. Back on board, your ship will take you to Makarska Riviera. Of course, anchor will be dropped en route for another swim break. Makarska Riviera is best known for its fine, bright pebble beaches, which are repeatedly interrupted by rugged rocky sections.

Today your ship will take you to the Pelješac peninsula. The southern Dalmatian town is not only a popular vacation destination, but also a famous wine-growing area. Famous Croatian wines such as Postup and Dingač thrive particularly well on the peninsula! A beautiful cycling route will take you from Kućište to Orebić, the largest town on the island. After a short tour of the town, you will walk to the Franciscan monastery from the 16th century. It was built about 150 m above sea level. A magnificent view over the coast of Croatia opens up to you! Back in Orebić, a tasty wine tasting awaits you. Can you taste the sun over Croatia? Afterwards you cycle back to your motor sailer.

While still having breakfast, you will sail to the island of Mljet, which is widely protected as a national park. A guided walk will show you the obvious and the hidden beauties of the untouched nature. In the middle of the park there are two salt lakes, connected to the sea only by a narrow channel. In the larger of the two lakes, there is a small monastery island. You will cross over to the island by boat. Hopefully you have your swimsuits with you, because the water of the salt lake is usually 2°C warmer than that of the Mediterranean Sea. Back on board your ship, the next destination of your family cruise is Korčula on the island of the same name. The old town with its massive walls almost resembles a fortress and is also called Little Dubrovnik.

The island of Korčula is covered in large parts with dense pine forests, which is why it was also known as black island in the Middle Ages. A short bike ride will take you to Račišće. However, you will cycle less through the forests and mostly right along the sea. Enjoy the postcard-like views of the seemingly endless waves of the sea. In Račišće your ship is already waiting for you. But before boarding, we invite you for a cappuccino. The crossing to the island of Hvar will of course be interrupted for an extensive bathing break. Once in Hvar, you can join a guided walk through the town of the same name and then hike to Španjola Fortress. The 20-minute climb is worth it, as you will have a wonderful view of the town and the offshore islands. Back on board, the ship sets course for one of the surrounding bays. At this idyllic spot, the Captain's Dinner is on the agenda today, which, like their entire family cruise, is relaxed and casual.

In the morning you will sail around the northwestern tip of Hvar to the oldest settlement on the island. Stari Grad has long since relinquished its supremacy to Hvar, only the palace still bears witness to its past glory. On the bike you will explore the island and the romantic fishing village of Jesla, before your ship sets course for the island of Brač. The most famous beach in Croatia awaits you: Zlatni Rat, the Golden Horn. The bright beach juts out several hundred meters into the Mediterranean Sea. Depending on the current, the tip always changes its direction. During winter storms, the beach can also be completely washed away, only to reappear in its entirety a few days later. Bathing, splashing and swimming are especially fun in this place.

A short, worthwhile bike ride will bring you closer to the island of Brač. Of course, there will be another stop at the Golden Horn so you can refresh yourself in the Mediterranean Sea. You will then sail around the southwest coast to a secluded bay where lunch will be served. Use the time for an extensive bathing break, because now the last crossing of your family cruise in Croatia is already on the agenda: You set course back to Trogir. The museum city with its mighty walls and fortified towers is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the city walls, different eras harmonize side by side and with each other: churches, dwellings and palaces, built in the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles stand close together. A guided tour of the city allows you to look into the old courtyards and explains all sorts of interesting facts about the city. You will spend the night in the port.

Unfortunately, on the 8th day your family cruise in Croatia comes to an end. We hope you and your children had an unforgettable time in South Dalmatia and wish you a relaxing journey home. Disembarkation after breakfast until 09:00.