Compare Croatia Yachting Holidays Tour by Tourboks vs Croatia: Dolphins & Islands Expedition by Discover Corps
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| Duration | 8 days | 8 days |
| Price From | $ 1,401 | $ 3,895 |
| Price Per Day | $ 175 | $ 487 |
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| Trip Style | N/A | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners |
| Description | Enjoy this tour that is specially designed for couples which prefer a relaxed lifestyle;people with love in sea, sailing and yachting! Renowned for its crystal-clear coves, wooden islands,vineyard-clad hills and picturesque harbor towns, the Croatian Coast is an adventurer's and yachter's paradise. Thanks to the mobility, comfort and cruising speed of our Luxury Motor Yacht ,all top Croatian Coast destinations like Mljet island- National Park, Hvar Island, Lastovo Island , Korcula Island , Vis island and unforgettable old city of Dubrovnik are within your grasp |
While Croatia may be known for its beauty on land, the Adriatic Sea is home to a vast array of marine animals that need protecting, including sea turtles, giant devil rays, and the Adriatic dolphin. Recognizing their invaluable role in the ecosystem, researchers at The Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation work to educate the public and launch conservation initiatives across Northern Croatia. Through their efforts, the Institute has led several national and international conservation projects, including declaring the first Dolphin Reserve in the Mediterranean Sea! Travelers will go behind-the-scenes and aid in these dolphin monitoring expeditions with the The Blue World Institute collecting data on environmental conditions, locations and sightings, numbers of encountered dolphins, photographs of dorsal fins for photo-ID analysis, and data about dolphin behavior. In addition to collecting this data, get a taste of life as a marine biologist and learn how to read the information you collected and why it is important for the well-being of the dolphins. Additionally, we'll learn more about other marine wildlife on the island including loggerhead turtles. Beyond your time participating in dolphin conservation on the island of Lošinj, travel to the Southern islands of Croatia by boat. Experience the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stari Grad, a three-course cooking class from a local chef as you learn to make a Croatian speciality, peka, and kayaking to the Pakleni Islands. Hike through the old stone town, marvel at the rolling green hills, and have plenty of time to take in the natural beauty that is Croatia |
Day 1 Friday
WELCOME to Captain's Villa Sokol on Korcula Island from Dubrovnik Airport or your Accommodation. Arrival to Dubrovnik airport and Private chauffeur 20 minutes transfer to Cavtat- a small charming medieval town with harbour where your captain and Motor Yacht is awaiting . Welcome aboard drinks and refreshment, followed by fresh fruits, seafood canapés and cold platters of home-made delicacies.
After reception on motor yacht enjoy exhilarating 90 minutes ride to Marco Polo island- Korčula, and be docked on private jetty of Captain's Villa Sokol . Accommodation in a Captain's Villa apartments only 50 meters from the clear blue sea in Lumbarda village.Late get together and hand out of Agenda about our Week itinerary.
Day 2 Saturday- Mljet Island Croatian National Park.
Enjoy full breakfast on our Villa Balcony overlooking the stunning Lumbarda village bay and Adriatic sea. After the breakfast your Captain will escort you to Captain's Villa Private jetty and make a short briefing about safety, introduce you to amnesties of our Motor Yacht and our trip to top Croatian National park Island Mljet. For most people, Mljet is an island lost in the open sea, and the island is indeed hard to reach. But do not let this landscape - mentioned in the stories about Odyssey and St. Paul, as well as Benedictine monks, remain a secret for you. After boarding our Motor Yacht we are on Mljet in less than half hour exciting drive from Korcula. The National park is famous for its two salt lakes in the north end of the island and the 12-th century Benedictine monastery. Our intimate capacity only for 18 pampered guests and plenty of space to relax and unwind, will insure that this trip to Mljet Island is far above other commercial trips to the same island. We simply call it Mljet Exclusive, find it out why! Island Mljet is a place where we will Hike on Gravel roads surrounded with National park sea lakes, snorkel, swim or sunbathe and admire Adriatic fishes. Last but not least delicious Dalmatian lunch is awaiting on our Motor Yacht in peaceful bay served by your own Captain.Upon returning from beautiful Mljet Island Late afternoon at your leisure, or you can have a one and half hours hiking tour with us of nearby half island Peljesac and visit the best view from Franciscan monastery chapel of entire Korcula island archipelago.
Day 3 Sunday-Lastovo Island Croatian Park of Nature
Enjoy relaxing trip on our Motor Yacht Targa 44 ride approx 40 minutes to this Island paradise,...green island in the midst of the blue Adriatic open sea, surrounded by numerous small silver islands. An island and archipelago that like by a miracle escaped the blessings of civilization. Maybe the last piece of the former Mediterranean Homer came and Lord Byron took his inspiration from. Lastovo means a vacation in harmony with untouched nature, a vacation in the ambience of traditional architecture, a vacation where you will enjoy healthy and fresh island food from the fields and the crystal-clear sea, a vacation with wine already drunk by the roman emperors. The name of one of some dozen gardens of Eden in the Mediterranean on the list of prestigious World Wild Foundation - WWF. The Lastovo archipelago was declared a Nature Park in 2006.We will hike, explore, swim, snorkel and dine on Lastovo Island like Romans use to do.Upon returning from beautiful Lastovo Island, Late afternoon at your leisure. In the evening we are transferring you with our van you to a famous Seafood Restaurant MORE in Lumbarda village.
Day 4 Monday-Dubrovnik old city
There is nothing like waking up on your Villa and enjoying breakfast knowing that today we cruise towards the UNESCO protected and spectacularly beautiful city of Dubrovnik. This Excursion is tailor made for our Captain's Villa Sokol Guests who seeks privacy, and intimate capacity as well as exceptional comfort on our spacious fifteen meter Motor Yacht, with leisure time of only 90 minutes pleasant ride to our destination “Pearl of Adriatic” –Dubrovnik. That simply means more quality time in Dubrovnik and less time for time-consuming road transfers and hustle-bustle of street traffic with other commercial tour operators. Included Dubrovnik walking tour with your private Tour Guide is a great way to learn about this wonderful city and participate in famous Games of Thrones private tour which is filmed exactly in Dubrovnik. Last but not the least after departure from Dubrovnik on nearby Elafiti Island your Captain will serve delicious Dalmatian lunch in peaceful bay. There will be plenty of time for swim and sunbathing before our exhilarating ride back to Korcula.In The evening we provide from our Villa a transfer to Korcula old town for summer cultural event a Moreska Traditional sword dance .Tickets are included.
Day 5 Tuesday-Vis Island and Blue Cave grotto on Biševo islet
Enjoy a full day of expedition and exploration on this all-inclusive trip to Vis Island and all of its local sites and natural treasures.
During the day, you’ll visit three of the most naturally alluring caves: the Blue Cave, Green Cave, and the Medvidina Cave. You’ll discover the hidden Stiniva Cove and it’s thirty-metre wide pebbled beach, and finally as our last stop you will visit the cultural rich, historical fishing town of Komiza.
FIRST STOP: GREEN CAVE.
This cave is famous for the small cracks in the ceiling, allowing beams of light to come through, leaving a trace in the sea throughout the cave. The cave is quite spacious, and its depth varies from three to five metres.
SECOND STOP: STINIVA COVE.
Located on the south side of the island, the cove characterised by a very narrow entrance, after which the cove widens to a beautiful, thirty-metre wide pebble beach, flanked by perpendicular rocks 35 metres high. No roads leads to the cove, so it’s natural beauty has been preserved.
THIRD STOP: ISLAND BIŠEVO BLUE CAVE.
Known for its many caves, the best known of which is the famous Blue Cave located in the Baluni cove.The cave is accessible only by a small rowboat. Local fishermen have known about the Blue Cave for generations, but Baron Eugen Rausoonet brought it to the world’s attention in 1884.
Its unique light effects of overflowing blue and silver nuances enchant visitors. When the sea is calm and the day is sunny, reflected sunbeams pass through the underwater entrance and illuminate the cave in a fascinating shade of blue, whereas submerged objects acquire a silverish glow when observed from the surface.
We are back home after this gorgeous day at sea at late afternoon, evening on your leisure.
Day 6- Hvar Island-Jet set summer destination
Our departure is only 60 minutes pleasant cruising from Captain's Villa Sokol on our luxurious Motor Yacht to island Hvar which is situated in picturesque nature, facing the southern, side of the world that has given it all Mediterranean attraction and cheerfulness; facing sea, that gave it splendid and repeatable history, Hvar is an inexhaustible treasury of the scenery, atmosphere and adventure. Its name derives from the Greek name for island and town, that stood where today Stari Grad (Hvar became an island’s centre in 13th century) stands - PHAROS.Hvar gained glory and power during Middle Ages being an important port within the Venetian, naval empire. Today, it is centre of island’s tourism and one of the favourite destinations in Dalmatian Riviera. After sightseeing of Hvar town old centre, cathedral,the arsenal Spanjol fortress and coffee and drinks with your private tour guide we shall depart for swim and snorkel in lovely beaches on nearby Pakleni island and have delicious Dalmatian lunch on the Yacht.On this evening we will escort you with our minivan to famous Agrotourism BIRE in Lumbarda village and festive wine tasting event.
Day 7 Thursday - Captain's Farewell Sunset cruise
Today on a last day with us you have full day at leisure or welcome to do whatever you please, It can be buggy safari excursions with our tour guides, sea kayaking or Wine tasting event in our famous Korcula island Winery - Agrotourism Bire. In the late afternoon we will depart for our Festive Dining Experience in one of the best remote Restaurants on Korcula Island.
Welcome and join us for this extraordinary and special dining experience, we will definitely exceed your expectations.
Day 8 Friday- BYE BYE day
After Full Breakfast service in our Villa you have a choice of a seaplane flight to Dubrovnik or Split airport or an private chauffeur transfer with our Mercedes van to Dubrovnik or Split airport for your home bounds flights.*
Note* : Please be advice that a transfer choice option depends of your flight details and timing or an accommodation destination. Please do send us your departure details at the time of the booking so we can all organised it smoothly for you.
Day 1: Arrive and Enjoy Beautiful Views on the Way to Lošinj
Meals: Dinner
Touch down in the Croatian Capital Zagreb, where you’ll meet your Discover Corps guide and get to know your fellow travelers. Together, we’ll travel about five hours to the island of Lošinj, taking in gorgeous views along the way – including from the deck of a ferry. On Lošinj, unwind over a delicious welcome dinner.
Day 2: Track Dolphins with the Blue World Institute Team
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
On the morning of our first day of volunteering with the Blue World Institute, we’ll meet the expert team and learn about the fundamentals of dolphin biology and conservation. Then it’s time to head out into the Adriatic Sea on a dolphin-tracking, data-collecting boat trip. After lunch, a photo-identification workshop offers more insight into dolphin conservation.
Day 3: Expand Your Marine Conservation knowledge and Explore the Blue Cave
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today will be split into two distinct parts. We’ll begin by hopping on a boat to explore the incredible Blue Cave. In the afternoon, return to the Blue World Institute for another interactive conservation learning session, this time focused on biodiversity and sea turtles.
Day 4: Take a Final Dolphin-Tracking Trip and Explore Veli Lošinj
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
It’s the last morning at the Blue World Institute, and you’ll spend it putting your newly gained marine biology knowledge to good use on one final dolphin-tracking trip on the water. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to explore the postcard-perfect village of Veli Lošinj and its lovely beach at your own pace.
Day 5: Marvel at the Natural Splendor of Croatia En Route to Hvar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today will be spent passing through some of Croatia’s most striking landscapes as we make our way to the island of Hvar. Keep your camera on hand to capture the sweeping sea and land panoramas along the way as we travel by catamaran, van and boat.
Day 6: Learn to Cook the Croatian Way and Hike the Stari Grad Plains
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Wake up in the historic village of Stari Grad, our base for the next two days. After breakfast, we’ll head to the neighboring village of Vrisnik for a lesson in traditional Croatian cooking. Our optional hike back to the hotel will lead through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stari Grad Plains.
Day 7: Go Kayaking and Sample Local Wine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, venture out on a kayaking excursion through the turquoise waters of the Pakleni Islands before the choice to either tour two local wineries, or take a free afternoon to lounge by the hotel pool or explore the village.
Day 8: Fly Home or Continue on to Mljet for the Dubrovnik Extension
Meals: Breakfast
It’s time to say farewell to those on the eight-day program. If you’re in this group, you'll return to Split International Airport for your flight home. If you’re continuing on to the Dubrovnik extension (next page), you’ll board the boat to the island of Mljet.
