Sail the Elafiti Islands on a private sailboat with a local skipper, at a relaxed pace.
From a few easy hours at sea to a whole day among the islands, or a night or two at anchor: choose the trip that fits your time in Dubrovnik. Every trip is private, just your group, the boat and your skipper.
A relaxed half-day sailing escape from Dubrovnik, with a stop on Koločep and time to swim in a quiet bay.
Price on 10 September 2026: €350
Starting price for a private trip. The final price depends on the date, season and number of guests.
Cast off from Dubrovnik and head out towards the Elafiti Islands for an easy morning on the Adriatic.
Time on Koločep for a short walk, a swim or simply enjoying the quiet of the island.
Anchor in a peaceful bay, swim in the clear water or stretch out on deck.
An easy sail back to Dubrovnik in the early afternoon.
Times are approximate.
Spend a full day exploring the Elafiti Islands, with island stops, swimming in hidden bays and time for lunch in a traditional seaside village.
Price on 10 September 2026: €450
Starting price for a private trip. The final price depends on the date, season and number of guests.
Cast off from Dubrovnik harbour with the whole day ahead: sailing, swimming and island time.
The first island of the day. Stretch your legs on Koločep, have a swim or take a look at village life.
A secluded bay, clear water and time to unwind on board between swims.
Go ashore for lunch at a traditional seaside restaurant on Šipan or Lopud. Lunch is not included unless explicitly stated otherwise.
On the way back, your skipper may suggest one last swim in a sheltered spot.
Back in Dubrovnik in the late afternoon, after a full day on the water.
Times are approximate; your skipper adapts the route to the wind and sea.
Enjoy more time at sea, a peaceful night aboard the yacht and a different perspective on the Adriatic.
Price on 10 September 2026: €700
The final price depends on the date, season and number of guests.
Choose a 1-, 2- or 3-night private sailing trip from Dubrovnik.
Explore the southern Dalmatian islands at an easy pace, with time for sailing, swimming, island visits and meals ashore. You shape each itinerary with your skipper around your time, the weather and what you would like to see.
Nights are spent in a harbour or a sheltered bay, chosen to suit the route and the conditions.
Overnight in Kobaš
Sail along the Pelješac coastline, stopping at quiet bays and swimming spots on the way. Stops can include Koločep and Lopud before the night in Kobaš.
Overnight in Okuklje
Discover the quieter side of the southern Adriatic, with time to explore sheltered bays and the natural beauty of Mljet. Possible stops include Šipanska Luka and Saplunara, along with swimming spots around Mljet and the Elafiti Islands.
Overnight on Šipan or in a Sheltered Bay
A gentler route closer to Dubrovnik, exploring the Elafiti Islands at your own pace. Stops can include Koločep, Lopud and Šipanska Luka, plus quieter bays for a swim.
Routes, stops and overnight spots are a guide. Trip length, weather, sea state, berth availability and your skipper’s judgement decide the final plan.
Times are a guide rather than a timetable. On the day, your skipper plans the route with you around the wind, the weather and the sea, always with safety first.
Example itinerary · Full Day Sailing
One way a full day on board can unfold. Your skipper shapes the real day around the wind, the sea and what you enjoy most.
Lines off, and the harbour slips away behind you. Out in open water your skipper points the bow towards the islands and, given a breeze, sets the sails.
The first island rises out of the sea, green with pine and ringed by clear water. Step ashore for a short walk, or go straight in for a swim.
Anchor down in a quiet bay. The water is often clear enough to see the seabed: jump in, swim to the rocks or simply float.
A long, unhurried lunch at a seaside restaurant on Šipan or Lopud, with the boat waiting in the bay. Lunch is not included in the price.
One more swim on the way home, in a cove your skipper picks for the afternoon wind and light.
Late-afternoon light on the coast as you sail back into Dubrovnik, with the day’s salt still on your skin.
Timings and stops are illustrative and may vary on the day. Full Day details and pricesCheck prices for your date
No strangers on board: the boat, the skipper and the day are just for your group.
A skipper from Dubrovnik who knows the bays, the wind and where to swim.
No rush and no fixed crowd schedule. The day follows the weather and what you enjoy.
Unhurried stops in clear, quiet bays, with time to swim, snorkel or just float.
With a good breeze, the engine goes off and the sails go up.
First time sailing? No experience is needed — your local skipper takes care of the sailing while you enjoy the Adriatic.
Read on our blog: Top Reasons to Choose Private Sailing Tours in Dubrovnik
Koločep, Lopud and Šipan, the Elafiti Islands near Dubrovnik, are a short sail from the city and an easy day out on a private sailing trip from Dubrovnik: quiet bays, island villages and clear water for swimming.
The closest of the Elafiti Islands to Dubrovnik and often the first stop. Two small villages, Donje Čelo and Gornje Čelo, pine woods, pre-Romanesque churches and the Blue Cave.
A car-free island with Šunj, one of the few sandy beaches near Dubrovnik, a Franciscan monastery above the harbour, and shady parks and citrus gardens.
The largest of the Elafiti Islands, known as the golden island, with olive groves and vineyards between its two villages, Šipanska Luka and Suđurađ.
Overnight trips have three main route options: Pelješac (overnight in Kobaš), Mljet (overnight in Okuklje) and the Elafiti Islands (overnight on Šipan or in a sheltered bay). Overnight details
A Beneteau Oceanis 411 sailing yacht, sailed by a professional skipper and set up for both day trips and overnight stays.
Read what guests say about sailing with Dubrovnik Daily Sailing, in their own words.
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