Sailing Holiday in Croatia with SailCork Sun Oct 4 – Sun Oct 11 2015
You can enjoy a sailing holiday in Croatia in the sun whilst learning under the watchful eye of your Yachtmaster Instructor aboard a luxury yacht. Eddie English and the crew from Sail Cork have enjoyed sailing these waters over the past number of years and now and will give you the holiday of a lifetime in excellent sailing waters.
The cruise begins in the ancient port of Dubrovnik on Sunday when we join our boat in the afternoon. We enjoy excellent sailing, amazing scenery, lots of swimming, great wines, good food and see this beautiful historic coastline. Top up your sailing and navigation skills with Eddie and meet some wonderful people and see some amazing places!
Flights are available direct (2hr 50 mins) from Dublin with Aer Lingus to Dubrovnik Programme – SailCork Cruise Croatia 2015
Some Facts: Temp Day 20+, Night 15+ – Rain possible! – It gets dark about an hour earlier than Ireland – around 19:00 – It gets bright around 06:30 – We will make use of daylight – The Croats love the Irish!
Costs: SailCork fee: 990Eur Flight: €210 Eur (Jan ’15) Boat kitty- approx €150-200 – for diesel, marina berths, gas + food aboard – Eating out : €25-45 per hd full dinner – House wine from €10 per litre – Beer: good and costs €1.70-2.70 Marinas are very good but expensive! (Tourist tax, Outboard motor and cleaning paid) Currency – Croatia Kuna
Slide Show "Sailing in Croatia"
Croatia 2015- suggested itinerary
This is a provisional itinerary – we will continue to fine tune – we want you to have the best sailing, stay at the best spots, enjoy the best facilities, enjoy great restaurants, see very special places and have a really great learning experience. SailCork have run sunshine holidays since 1998 – and we have been enjoying cruising in Croatia since 2004. We know Croatia! We will leave no stone unturned!
Every anchorage, beach, pier, marina, restaurant, bar, club, pool, town has been checked by the SailCork team – no wrong turns – just the best venues!
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Day 1 Sun
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Dubrovnik – Arrive Marina, relax with a swim in the pool and have lunch – check out boat and have briefing aboard. Afternoon departure with short sail to wonderful island of Lopud just off the entrance to Dubrovnik. Dinner aboard anchored off the beach next to this historic town. (9M) |
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Day 2 Mon |
Early departure for sail between island of Mljet and the mainland to the island of Badija for a lunchtime swim off it’s famous monestary. Short hop to the historic town of Korcula – birth place of Marco Polo – for our overnight stay. (45 M) |
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Day 3 Tue |
Sail the south coast of Korcula and to the island of Lastavo- lunch near one of the amazing Cold War submarine pens in this remote, beautiful island. Sail around Island to overnight anchorage at Luka Zaplopatica (45M) |
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Day 4 Wed |
Sail to western tip of island of Mljet and moor right in the dining room of the restaurant in Pomena! Swim in crystal waters and visit the tranquil, holy island of Jezero. (25M) |
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Day 5 Thur |
Early departure to sail along the shores of Mljet to breakfast among the islets off Polace. Sail up the Stonski Kanal to the historic walled town of Ston. (30 miles) |
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Day 6 Fri |
Sail to the Elphati Islands fro breakfast and on to the historic port of Dubrovnik where we anchor under the walls for lunch. On to the beautiful Roman town of Cavtat (30M) |
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Day 7 Sat
Day 8 Sun
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Morning return to Dubrovnik – Enjoy the scenery of the coast and the city of Dubrovnik. Afternoon and evening to explore the UNESCO world heritage site – described by Byron as the "Pearl of the Adriatic" Last night on holiday with meal ashore in Dubrovnik. (14M) 09:45 Depart Marina for Dubrovnik airport – flight back to Ireland |
Here is a typical voyage plan from Dubrovnik
The 2015 cruise will follow a similar route to the route above.We hope to cover up to 200M
Click here to read all about the SailCork cruise to Croatia 2009
Click here to read all about the SailCork cruise to Croatia 2011
Great photos from SailCork Croatia Cruise 2012
For more information or to book call Jo English on 021 4811237 or e-mail us now
The Boat:
Ultra modern Beneteau Oceanis 45
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