Dubrovnik Sailing Itinerary

Planning a sailing trip from Dubrovnik? Below are our sample itineraries for a half day, a full day and 1–3 nights on a private sailboat with a local skipper. Only your group is on board, and the route is always adapted to the wind, the sea and what you would like to see. Looking for a skippered yacht charter? These are the same trips.

Half Day Sailing Itinerary (4 hours)

A relaxed morning on the water with a stop on Koločep and time to swim in a quiet bay. More about the half day trip.

• 10:00 – Departure from Gruž harbour, Dubrovnik’s new harbour, towards the Elafiti Islands
• 11:20–12:00 – Koločep: a short walk, a swim or simply the quiet of the island
• 12:30–13:00 – Swimming stop in a peaceful bay
• 14:00 – Return to Dubrovnik

Full Day Sailing Itinerary (7 hours)

The whole day among the Elafiti Islands: sailing, swimming and island time, with lunch ashore. More about the full day trip.

• 10:00 – Departure from Gruž harbour
• 11:20–12:00 – Koločep, the first island of the day
• 12:30–13:00 – Swimming stop in a secluded bay
• 13:30–15:00 – Lunch at a seaside restaurant on Šipan or Lopud
• 15:00–15:30 – Optional last swim in a sheltered spot
• 17:00 – Return to Dubrovnik

Lunch is not included unless explicitly stated otherwise. Times are approximate; your skipper adapts the route to the wind and sea. Read more about the best time and winds for sailing in Dubrovnik.

Overnight Sailing Itinerary (1–3 nights)

More time at sea and a peaceful night aboard. Nights are spent in a harbour or a sheltered bay, chosen to suit the route and the conditions. Sample routes (more on the overnight sailing page):

Overnight in Kobaš

Sail along the Pelješac coastline with stops at quiet bays and swimming spots. Stops can include Koločep and Lopud before the night in Kobaš.

Overnight in Okuklje (Mljet)

The quieter side of the southern Adriatic, with sheltered bays and the nature of Mljet. Possible stops include Šipanska Luka and Saplunara.

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.

Longer routes toward Jakljan, Mljet and Korčula may be possible, depending on the weather and the agreed itinerary.

The islands on the route

• Koločep – the closest Elafiti island to Dubrovnik, with pine paths, early medieval churches and, on calm days, a swim into the Blue Cave.
• Lopud – no cars, a waterfront promenade and Šunj, one of the few sandy beaches near Dubrovnik.
• Šipan – the largest Elafiti island, a good stop for lunch ashore.

Read more in our Elafiti Islands guide and the Koločep island guide.

What is included

• Day trips: the 41 ft sailing yacht, a private tour, fuel, a professional skipper, and mooring and docking fees
• Overnight trips: the 41 ft sailing yacht, a private overnight stay, a professional skipper, bed linen and towels

You sail on our Beneteau Oceanis 411. No sailing experience is needed – see your first sailing trip. If there isn’t enough wind, the boat also has an engine, so the day goes ahead.

Plan your itinerary

Tell us your date and group size and we will suggest the route that suits you. The final price depends on the date, season and number of guests.