15 Island Hopping Sailing Trips in Croatia for the Logbook

1.Half Day Sailing on a comfort yacht around Hvar and Pakleni islands- small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Leave Hvar’s Riva aboard a comfort sail yacht for four easygoing hours around the Pakleni Islands. With a group of up to eight on the advertised small-group option, you’ll stop at two bays for swimming and snorkeling. Skippers such as Viktor, Alexander, Peter, and Vitor adapt the route to weather. Bring lunch and drinks, with fridge space onboard.

“Vítor was an AMAZING guide! We felt completely safe the entire trip and he was willing to teach us so much about the islands and sailing! Our group was fantastic and had the most fun - it is definitely the highlight of our trip! I truly cannot say enough good things about the whole experience.”

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2.Private Sailing Tours in Zadar Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $279 whole boat, up to 7Top rated

Set out from Bregdetti Street in Zadar with a private group of up to seven. Laura or Tony/Tonci guides the boat toward Ošljak and Ugljan, with time for swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing, and lunch at your own cost. Snorkel gear, fuel, skipper, and fees are included.

“Our captain had many years of experience and took us to some lovely spots. She was very helpful with assisting one of our group who needed assistance entering and exiting the boat.”

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3.Brac Island One-Day Trip with the Sailboat Nana – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,028 whole boat, up to 6

Spend about eight hours aboard Nana, a private 37-foot sailboat, with captain Mario and his crew. From Omiš, sail to Konopljikova cove for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding, then visit Pučišća on Brač. Lunch, drinks, water gear, and a relaxed local welcome are included for groups of up to six.

“A lovely day out with locals on their comfortable 37 foot yacht. Great company, good food and expert guides. Throughly recommend this experience. Thank you Mario and Carla.”

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4.Full Day Sailing Tour To Elafiti Islands from Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $157

Set out from Lapadska obala at 9:00 a.m. with captain Filip for an eight-hour sail around the Elafiti Islands. With no more than six people aboard, you can swim and snorkel at Koločep and Šunj, visit Šipan, and stop for an optional seafood lunch. Snorkeling gear, a restroom, and an outdoor shower are included.

“Amazing trip despite little wind, many thanks to the amazing skipper Filip for this fantastic day and truly memorable experience....”

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5.Private Elaphiti Islands Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $353 whole boat, up to 8

Set out from Lapad Bay on a private sailboat for up to eight people. Cruise past Dubrovnik’s walls, swim near the Elaphiti Islands, visit the Blue Cave, and learn basic steering from your skipper. Guides including Mirko, Andy, Dragan, Peter, and Dragon are praised for flexible routes and friendly instruction.

“Fantastic experience on this yacht with Peter our Skipper / Instructor highly recommended 👌”

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6.Full Day Sailing Tour to Šolta Island and Brač Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · from $141

Join skippers Marin and Damian on a full-day sailing trip from Split to Brač and Šolta. Swim and snorkel in a quiet Brač bay, enjoy prosciutto, cheese, bread, wine, coffee, and water, then spend about two hours in Stomorska for lunch and a swim. The 33-foot boat carries only six people.

“We absolutely loved our day out on the sailing boat. The two guides were very helpful and even pre-ordered our food at a local restaurant to avoid wasting time at lunch. There was a good amount of swimming (which is what we wanted) and only 6 people allowed on the tour which was perfect for the size or boat. Couldn't give it anything other than 5 stars!”

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7.Experience full day sailing from Dubrovnik to Elaphiti islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about eight hours sailing from Dubrovnik among the Elaphiti Islands with skipper Dubravko, known as Dubo. Help raise sails, steer the yacht, swim and snorkel in natural bays, and stop for coffee and lunch on Lopud and Šipan. The small group, flexible route, and hands-on sailing make this more active than a standard boat cruise.

“Our Skipper Dubravko, prepare a great turn arround the 3 Islands, whith a lunch in Sudurad. A litle more wind would help. Great experience. Thanks Dubravko !!!”

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8.Pakleni Islands & Red Rocks Comfort Sailboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 8 hours · from $176

Join a captain such as Peter, Petar, Stefan, or Mića for an eight-hour sail from Hvar on a 36-foot yacht limited to eight people. You’ll visit Red Rocks, Dubovica Beach, and the Pakleni Islands, with time for swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and lunch at a small bay restaurant. Sailing depends on the weather.

“Great day sailing around Hvar and the islands. Lots of opportunities to swim at the different stops. Would recommend”

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9.Sail Away – Korčula Archipelago Cruise, Swim and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Join David and Vinko for a four-hour cruise from Korčula through the archipelago. You will visit Badija, Vrnik, Planjak, Stupe, and Kamenjak, with time for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, local snacks, and drinks. The boat carries no more than 12 people.

“Been traveling in Croatia for a week and this has been our best tour! Beautiful boat, perfectly timed stops - sightseeing and swimming - with great local guides! The food and snacks were amazing!”

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10.Krk : Sailing along the coasts of island Krk and Plavnik

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 4h 30m · from $37Best value

Meet the blue-bottomed wooden pirate ship beside Hotel Marina in Krk harbor. Your captain guides a 4.5-hour cruise past Krk, Kormat, and wildlife-rich Plavnik, with possible swimming at Fox Bay and a Plavnik cave. English, German, Italian, and Croatian are spoken.

“Tolle stops ausgewählt! Boot ist einzigartig und alles da was man sich wünscht!”

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11.Sunset Sailing Tour on the Pakleni islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 17 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $100

Leave Hvar in the afternoon for a 3 to 4 hour small-group or private sailing trip around the Pakleni islands. Swim, snorkel, sunbathe, and use the SUP board before sailing back with wine as the sun sets. Skippers such as Rocco and Dominic add local stories and a personal touch.

“Dominic was very engaging and amazing. We had the absolute pleasure of sailing with Dominic, and it was the highlight of our trip. He was knowledgeable, incredibly patient, and full of fascinating stories about the islands, the sea, and local life. Dominic made us feel safe and comfortable at all times, adapting the time perfectly to our pace. His easygoing nature and genuine passion for sailing turned the trip into more than just a boat ride — it felt like we were out on the water with an old friend. If you’re lucky enough to have Dominic as your skipper, you’re in for an unforgettable experienc”

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12.Pakleni Islands Sailing Tour with Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7h 30m · from $107

Join skipper John for up to eight hours aboard a restored 9.5-meter wooden sailing boat from Hvar’s Riva. You’ll visit about four Pakleni Island stops, swim or snorkel in clear water, and enjoy homemade focaccia, seasonal fruit, wine, and water. The route is private and shaped around your preferred pace.

“John was amazing - it’s such a lovely family run business. His mum even made me gluten free focaccia!!! We didn’t book private but it was just the two of us all day and we have a wonderful time.”

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13.Private Full Day Sailing Tour To Elafiti Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $693 whole boat, up to 6

Join skipper Filip of Smooth Sailing for an eight-hour private trip from Dubrovnik to the Elafiti Islands. Swim from the boat at Koločep, visit sandy Šunj Beach, explore Šipan, and stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Your group of up to six has snorkeling gear, a restroom, and an outdoor shower on board.

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14.Sunset Sailing Tour on the Pakleni Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Join Hvar Adventure for a three to four hour sunset sail from Hvar to the Pakleni Islands. Skippers such as Dominic and Rocco take small groups of up to eight to quiet bays for swimming, snorkeling, and stand up paddleboarding. White wine, water, snacks, and gear are included.

“We did this sailing with Dominic, he was amazing. Exceeded all expectations. We all had such a great time and was our favorite activity when visiting Hvar.”

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15.Pakleni Islands Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Spend six hours aboard a 42-foot regatta-style sailing boat with an English or Croatian-speaking skipper. You will visit bays around St. Klement and Hvar, swim or snorkel in clear water, paddle a SUP, and stop for Dalmatian lunch. Wine, water, and light snacks are included, but lunch costs extra.

“Gita molto bella eravamo in 6, velette di mare pranzo a parte in posto molto tipico pesce buonissimo, skipper molto gentile e disponibile, super consigliato per chi vuole un tour non privato perché troppo caro ma con gruppo ristretto, acqua e vino buono.”

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