Southern Dalmatia Sailing Itinerary from Trogir: A 7-Day Cruise to Vis, Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet and the Pakleni Islands

The cruise departs from Trogir, a UNESCO-listed coastal town and one of the most historically layered departure points on the Adriatic coast, and follows a circular route south and east through the central and southern Dalmatian islands before returning north at the end of the week.

Navigation alternates between longer open water crossings and shorter coastal passages, with swimming stops along the way depending on weather and timing. The crossing to Lastovo brings the route into some of the least-visited sailing grounds in Croatian waters.

The northern section of the route covers Šolta and Vis, two islands with very different characters. Šolta, close to Split, is known for its pine-framed inlet at Maslinica and a quiet fishing village atmosphere. Vis, once closed to foreign visitors due to its military history until 1989, has had less time than most Dalmatian islands to adapt to tourism and still carries a genuinely local rhythm in both Vis Town and Komiža on its western side.

Moving south, Korčula adds the most architecturally dense stop of the week, with medieval walls, narrow stone streets and Venetian architecture concentrated on a small peninsula that has drawn comparisons to a smaller Dubrovnik. Lastovo Nature Park offers a sharp contrast, with dense forest, isolated coves and almost no coastal development, while Mljet, often described as the greenest island in Croatia, protects much of its western end as a national park, with two saltwater lakes and pine-covered walking trails.

The Pakleni Islands on the return leg bring the week back to a more social register, with sheltered coves and turquoise water within easy reach of Hvar Town, before the final sail north to Trogir closes the circuit where it began.