Catamaran Sailing Vacation from Split: A Central Dalmatia Islands Itinerary

The cruise departs from Split, on the Dalmatian coast, and moves through the islands of Central Dalmatia, including Šolta, Brač, Hvar, the Pakleni Islands and Vis, before returning to the mainland at the end of the week.

Sailing here favors short hops between islands rather than long open water crossings, with the route shaped as much by sheltered anchorages and harbor towns as by the distance between them.

The islands themselves vary noticeably from one to the next. Brač is known for its white pebble beaches, including the long, distinctive Zlatni Rat at Bol, while Hvar carries a livelier, more polished atmosphere around its old harbor. The Pakleni Islands, just offshore from Hvar, offer a string of pine covered islets with quiet coves, in contrast to Vis, the most remote of the main islands, with its dramatic Stiniva Bay enclosed by steep cliffs.

Croatia's islands carry centuries of Mediterranean history, from old stone harbor towns to small fishing villages that have changed little over time, with each stop along the route adding its own version of that same coastal rhythm.

Days generally combine a morning sail with time anchored for swimming, followed by an afternoon spent ashore in a harbor town, with evenings spent either in a small marina or at anchor in a quiet bay.