Croatia Sailing Holidays - Escape Yachting

CROATIA

Sail the beautiful turquoise waters of Croatia’s Dalmatian coast and explore
some of the best destinations the Mediterranean has to offer.
Swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing at pristine beaches, exploring fascinating
archaeological sites, browsing in bazaars and dining in restaurants serving delicious
local cuisine are among the many pleasures of sailing with Escape Yachting in Croatia.

Travel through history during your 7 day sailing holiday.
Sail as an individual, a couple or a group of friends and family on board a luxury yacht.
Your sailing holiday with Escape Yachting gives you plenty of time for relaxing,
whilst also providing the opportunity for fascinating shore excursions, sampling local food and wine
and exploring the stunning historic old towns of Dubrovnik and Hvar Town.
Gourmets relish the memorable meals on deck and in traditional taverns ashore
and discover new wines from the slopes they sailed past that day.
Sailors revel in the reliable winds often building in the afternoon to provide perfect sailing conditions.
Naturalists are awed by the stunning beauty of Lastovo and the eerie blue glow inside the Blue Grotto.
Hedonists find unspoiled coastline and crystal-clear water that beckons you in.
Jump right off the yacht and swim ashore or snorkel marvelling at the underwater kaleidoscope.
Everyone relaxes in spectacular surroundings and slips into ‘island time’
from the moment you arrive until long after you return home.
Sail away with us and we promise you will find your own piece of paradise
where fun times and unforgettable moments with family and friends endure.

Your holiday is led by a skipper and crew who know this destination well and are there to take
care of your every need, in an atmosphere of complete relaxation, comfort and style.
Your holiday includes a fantastic modern, luxury yacht; great meals on board and ashore; the
opportunity to swim and snorkel; shore excursions to explore the local area and immerse yourself in
the lively culture, ancient history and welcoming atmosphere; and many extras.
Sail as an individual, a couple, a family or a group of friends. Reserve a whole boat to yourselves
to enjoy a uniquely rewarding experience together! If a full yacht is more than you need, book your
own cabin on board for a holiday where you meet new people, whilst still enjoying your own privacy.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
When We Say All Inclusive - We Mean It
Luxury, modern catamaran with plenty of space to relax
Spacious, private en-suite cabin
Experienced skipper and crew with local knowledge
All meals included and freshly prepared
Every other night we include a meal in a restaurant ashore
We cater for special dietary requirements
All drinks on board and in restaurants
Return transfers between the airport and the marina
All cruising taxes, customs and immigration fees
Yacht fuel, moorings, bedding, towels, water and ice
Fully insured yacht and crew
No credit card fees - even for American Express

EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER.
YOUR VOYAGE THROUGH HISTORY
Join us in Dubrovnik after your direct flight from the UK.
We meet you at the airport and bring you to the yacht
for a refreshing cocktail, as you kick back and relax.

Your itinerary takes in the most popular
destinations in Croatia, including the
historic city of Dubrovnik, as well as
the islands of Korcula, Vis and Hvar. For
nature lovers, there are the Blue Caves
and Mljet National Park with its saltwater
lakes and woodland. During your sailing
holiday, you have the opportunity to visit
villages and ports to take in the culture
and traditions of the Adriatic islands.

“We never had to lift a finger for
the entire trip and just relaxed
and enjoyed the scenery.” Elly
Your Relaxation Zone
On deck, there are separate areas to relax, from
the trampoline at the bow to the helm on the upper
deck, to the aft cockpit. Stretch out and sunbathe on
deck, take the helm and help sail the yacht, or relax
with a good book in the shade - the choice is yours!

Your Private Oasis
Your comfortable guest cabin, with a double
bed, has plenty of natural light and ventilation.
Your own private en-suite bathroom with toilet
and shower. The saloon enjoys great 360 degree
views through picture windows and opens up
into one big space, perfect for open-air living.

Sunday
After breakfast, you depart Dubrovnik
and head out onto the shimmering
Adriatic Sea. After a stop for lunch
and a swim, you sail to Korcula, the
birthplace of Marco Polo.
Saturday
Fly into Dubrovnik and transfer to
the marina, where your crew will
welcome you on board your luxury
yacht. Enjoy refreshing cocktails
before dinner in a local restaurant.

The island of Korcula claims to
boast more legends, tales and
monuments than anywhere else
in Dalmatia. The ancient Greeks
called Korcula ‘The Black Island’
because of the dense, dark
forests that cover the island and
it is still one of the greenest of
the islands in the Adriatic.
You arrive in the centuries-old
beautiful Korcula Town, one of
the best preserved medieval
cities in the Mediterranean, which
resembles nothing so much as
an over-sized sandcastle jutting
out into the sea. It’s a medieval
walled city that was occupied
by the Venetians more or less
continuously for eight hundred
years from the tenth century on.
They left their distinctive mark on
the culture and architecture of
the town, which you can explore
at your leisure.

Monday
This morning you set sail for Scedro, an island with few inhabitants and a well protected bay where you anchor
in Uvala Manastir, a very attractive sheltered anchorage for lunch and a swim. After lunch, you sail on to the
island of Hvar. As you approach, you will notice the warm, fresh scent of lavender and pine. The chic harbour
town is one of the Adriatic’s best preserved historic towns and has long been known as the St Tropez of
Croatia! You moor for the night at Palmizana, surrounded by thick pine forests.

“We have never had a holiday where we haven’t had to think of a thing and it was such a wonderful
treat to spend a week with Escape Yachting in Croatia. From the moment we stepped off the plane,
Matthew, David and Hamish took care of everything.
The boat itself was amazing, a large catermaran with plenty of space for everyone to relax. Our cabin
was really comfortable and en-suite too.
Hamish prepared delicious lunches on board whilst anchored in some beautiful bay or other. Somehow,
David’s sixth sense always knew when to ask if you’d like a drink and he could produce an incredible
selection of drinks and cocktails from the tardis of a cocktail bar on board. Dinners, which were included
in the price, were ashore on whatever island we had come to and we ate in all sorts of wonderful
restaurants carefully selected and booked ahead by the team.
Croatia itself is an amazing country and we certainly saw the best of it. We sailed out of Trogir which is
near Split and we visited the islands of Solta, Hvar, Paklinski, Korcula and Brac. An amazing way to get a
taste and feel for the country.
We have never enjoyed a holiday so much, huge huge thanks.” Lou

Tuesday
Today you head for the island of Vis, which looks like paradise,
but was only opened to foreigners in 1994 as it was the
military headquarters for Marshal Tito. As a result, Vis is basically
untouched since the 1970s and has retained almost all of its
varied historic architecture. The island offers interesting sites
including submarine docks, gun towers like “Navarone” and
tunnels kilometers long through the hills.

You arrive at the Blue Grotto,
one of the best known natural
beauty spots in Croatia, because
of the glowing blue light that
appears at certain times of day.
After exploring the cave and
enjoying lunch, you sail for
the town of Vis with its long
promenade with a number of
good restaurants offering fresh
fish and lobster. We recommend
restaurant Kaliopa where all
the tables are spread out in a
romantic and beautiful garden
filled with palm trees and flowers.
The evening festivities kick off at
Fort George, an old fort built in
1813 by the British Royal Navy.
Here you enjoy the fresh ocean
breeze while ordering a drink
at the bar and overlooking the
boats at anchor in the bay.

Wednesday
You sail towards the tiny, densely forested
and stunningly beautiful island of Lastovo,
one of the islands where time seems to
have stopped. We head for the hidden
bay of Zaclopaticsa (a bay with an
unforgettable sunset) where we anchor
for the night and to enjoy dinner in a
traditional Dalmatian tavern.

Thursday
Today’s destination is Mljet, the greenest island on the
Adriatic. It’s believed Odysseus’ cave is situated under the
village of Babino Polje. One-third of the island is a National
Park, characterized by two deep bays which are called
lakes due to their narrow passages to the open sea (Veliki
and Malo jezero; the Great Lake and the Small Lake). The
salinity of the water in the lakes is bit lower than in the sea,
due to intake of fresh waters. There is a tiny island in one
of the lakes called Melita with a 12th century Benedictine
monastery.

Friday
After breakfast, you depart for
Dubrovnik. Enjoy the beautiful
views along the way towards ‘the
heaven on earth’ – as described by
the writer George Bernard Shaw
You arrive in the late afternoon,
ready to take in the vast cultural and
historic heritage of Dubrovnik. Take
a walk through the famous Stradun
– both a street and a square, a
promenade inside the city walls. You
can also walk around the walls.
Saturday
After breakfast, it is time to say
goodbye to your crew and disembark
the yacht to transfer to the airport
or to your local hotel to enjoy the
weekend in Dubrovnik before flying
home on Sunday.

“We had tremendous fun sailing, stopping
somewhere beautiful for lunch, touring the stunning
islands, soaking up the sun on deck and all being
together for drinks and nibbles before dinner each
night. I think we all truly relaxed over the week, a
real break away from everything.” Jo

As you arrange your own flights, you could tag on a stay in a hotel in Dubrovnik
before or after your sail! The choice of airline and hotel is yours!
WEATHER
The climate of the Croatian coast is ideal. With blue skies and consistent warm
weather it is one of the sunniest coastlines in Europe. Water temperatures
average 22ºC. Winds are generally reliable, from a north-westerly direction, and
range between 5 and 20 knots, occasionally reaching 25 knots in the afternoon.
YOUR YACHT
Escape Yachting sails some of the newest and most innovative sail and power
monohull and catamaran yachts in the charter market, all of which are
professionally maintained and offer you great comfort and plenty of space. Your
private, double cabin stateroom comes with en-suite toilet and shower. During
your holiday, you can get involved with sailing the yacht, under the guidance of
your professional crew, or just sit back and relax. The choice is yours!

Ask us about sailing
holidays to other stunning
worldwide destinations:
The Caribbean, including
the Grenadines
Europe: Channel Islands,
France, Italy and Greece
South East Asia: Thailand,
Singapore, Malaysia,
Borneo, the Philippines and
Hong Kong
Canadian Pacific: sailing
from Vancouver up coast
of British Columbia to
Desolation Sound
Wherever you go, you
will enjoy a holiday of a
lifetime!

Please email us at reservations@escapeyachting.com for dates of our shared charter trips.
For private, exclusive groups please contact us with your preferred dates.
The price of your sailing holiday is from only £349 per person per day, and includes:
• Accommodation sharing a double en suite cabin. Individual guests are invited to contact us to discuss single supplements and other
options.
• All meals and drinks, as described in the brochure and on your confirmation. All-inclusive is breakfast, lunch and dinner with local
beer, spirits or house wine, snacks and pre-dinner cocktails.
• Return transfers from the airport or your local hotel to the yacht.
• Cruising taxes, customs and immigration fees whilst on the yacht.
• Yacht fuel, mooring fees, bedding, towels, water and ice.
The price of your sailing holiday does not include:
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses – drinks and meals ashore, laundry, visa and passport charges, vaccinations, activities or excursions (where not
included on your confirmation).
• Gratuities for your skipper and crew.

DOCUMENTATION
After you have reserved your date, you will be sent your booking form and payment information. After we have received your booking
form and deposit (or full payment if less than 8 weeks before departure) you will be sent your holiday confirmation.
WEATHER
The wind and sailing conditions described in this brochure give you a guide of the conditions to expect. Please bear in mind, however,
that conditions can vary.
VISAS AND PASSPORTS
Whilst we are able to provide basic advice to our guests regarding passports and visa requirements, you should check with the
appropriate embassy or the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (www.fco.gov.uk) for the exact requirements and advice for
your chosen holiday and date of travel. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct passport and visas to gain access to
any country included in your holiday. If you fail to do so, we have no liability to you for any cost, loss or damage which you suffer, nor will
we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your holiday. In some cases, countries will refuse entry to people who have criminal
records. Should you be concerned about this, please check with the embassy of the countries to which you will be travelling. The lead
name on the booking is entirely responsible for ensuring that all members of the group have the correct and valid documentation for
travel. We cannot accept responsibility for any failure to comply resulting in costs or fines being incurred and we advise to check if you
have any queries.

HEALTH
We are able to advise on mandatory health requirements; however, we are not medical experts. It is your responsibility to ensure that
you obtain proper and detailed medical advice at least two months prior to travel for the latest health requirements, recommendations
for your destination and any costs. Where you do not do so and either are not allowed to enter any country, or suffer personal injury
or death as a result, we have no liability to you for any cost, loss or damage which you suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any
unused portion of your travel arrangements. Guests with existing medical problems, pregnant women and anyone who has recently
visited other countries should check requirements with their GP.
When assessing whether your sailing holiday will go ahead we use information and advice from the British Foreign and Commonwealth
Office and other relevant government bodies. It is your responsibility to acquaint yourself with the travel advice provided by these
government bodies.
At the time of publishing this brochure no compulsory vaccinations were required for British Citizens visiting any of the countries
featured in our sailing holiday programme, however some precautions may be recommended for travel to some of our destinations.
We strongly recommend that you refer to the NHS travel health website www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home or consult your GP.
All expectant mothers should carry a medical certificate confirming the stage of pregnancy and fitness to travel. Please check your
travel insurance policy for any restrictions.
DISABLED TRAVELLERS
We are not a specialist disabled holiday company, but we will do our utmost to cater for any special requirements you may have. Due to
the nature of a sailing holiday and the facilities on a yacht, guests who require support or advice prior to booking, should please contact
us by email on reservations@escapeyachting.com or telephone 01202 313607.

MINIMUM AGE
There is no minimum age for children on our sailing holidays, but please contact us by email on reservations@escapeyachting.com or
telephone 01202 313607 prior to booking as some of our sailing holidays are only for adult guests.
LUGGAGE
Aside from your airline luggage allowance, you are limited to what you can store in your cabin and we recommend you use a collapsible
bag for ease of stowage on board.
CURRENCY & CREDIT CARDS
International credit and debit cards are widely accepted throughout Croatia. The local currency is the Kuna but Euros are also widely
accepted locally. There are banks and ATMs on most islands, but not all.
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Any special request, including special dietary requirements, must be advised in writing well in advance of departure. We will make every
reasonable effort to make arrangements for you.
CLOTHING
On board the yacht and, generally, throughout Croatia, casual attire is acceptable during the daytime and smart casual is usual in the
evenings, especially at restaurants ashore.
For advice or further information please contact us by email on reservations@escapeyachting.com or telephone 01202 313607.

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