Cruising Destinations
Ultimately the decision is yours, whatever you want to do or see we can normally accommodate you, but here are some suggestions:
Suggested itineries:
Seven Night Dalmation Island, Dubrovnik & Montenegro Cruise
Seven Night Montenegro Discovery Cruise
Seven nights cruising Southern Dalmatian Islands Dubrovnik and Montenegro
Sunday or Wednesday: you may embark from 18.00 settle in and then Dinner in the town of Tivat to discuss the week's passage plan.
Day one: After breakfast and a safety brief explore the fabulous Kotor fijord picturesque Perast the ancient capital at Risan , the unbelievably steep castle walls at Kotor Kotior click here a Unesco world heritage site or the mills and streams of Little Venice at Morinj. Morinj click here.
Lunch on board at anchor taking it all in. An afternoon sail across the bay to either the old town of Herceg Novi Herceg Novi click here or a quieter fishing village such as Rose. Rose click here Dinner ashore at a specially chosen restaurant that relects your tastes and budget..
Day two: Check out of Montenegro over breakfast at Zelinika and sail up the coast to Cavtat Cavtat click here a stunning Bay and village in Croatia. Opportunity to take water taxi right into the old town harbour at Dubrovnik for the afternoon and evening . We can arrange scuba diving here or simply spend the rest of the day relaxing after your sail with a book a swim and a drink.
Day three: A morning sail the Island of Lopud Lopud click here with some time ashore to explore this unique and unspoilt tranquil Island maybe a trip to the beautiful white sands of the Sunj bay for swimming and snorkelling. An afternoon sail north west to the island of Miljet and an over-night stop at one for the secluded bays maybe Prozura or Okuklije ;some splendid local restaurants to choose from for your evening meal.
Day four: Sail up to the Miljet national park Mljet click here arriving in time for lunch before walking, cycling, mopeding or taking the bus over to the two inland seas, one of which is home to the famous island Monastery from where you can swim or relax in the monastery bar and restaurant. There are sea kayaks available here to explore or maybe a swim out in the small lake to see the amazing giant clams. Scuba diving can be arranged from Pomena. We tie up to a local restaurant and use their facilities for our overnight stay.
Day five: Sailing, Swimming and snorkelling through the Elephites Islands Elephant Is. click here Croatia’s southern most Islands. Either sail on into Gruz for a night in Dubrovnik if we haven’t already visited thoiis wonderful city or on to Cavtat for the overnight stop.
Day six: Head back into the Kotor bay with a lunch time anchorage at the beautiful bay of Molunat Molunat click here a chance to put the fishing lines out maybe. Tied up at Portomontenegro for an evening excursion to Budva Budva click here, or Kotor Kotor click here or simply relax in Tivat.
If we don’t visit Dubrovnik during the week we may be able to sail up to the historic old city of Korcula as an alternative Korcula click here the birth place of Marco Polo, weather permitting.
7 Night Montenegro Discovery Cruise
Montenegro has so much to offer; a week or two can easily be spent cruising the Bokka Kotorski, a beautiful natural fjord and the splendid sandy coastline, visiting some stunning towns and villages along the way. With the shorter sailing distances between points of interest we can offer any of the destinations below on a Pick and Mix basis . Simply tell your skipper what you want out of your week afloat in Montenegro nad they will come up with the mix of relaxation sailing architecture nightlife or activities you require.
Boka Kotorski: Whether you reach Boka by land or by sea you will be fascinated by its beauty. To the visitor it appears the mountains, have cracked and let the sea in. This is the southernmost fjord in Europe. High mountain peaks rise above the narrow coastline of Boka, protecting the bay from the severe northern climate.This is why Boka Kotorska is an oasis of Mediterranean vegetation such as agave, palms, mimosas, oleander, kiwi, pomegranate, medicinal herbs, and others. Roses bloom in the foothills while there is still snow on the mountain peaks above the Boka Kotorska Bay. The bay is naturally divided into four smaller bays: Hercegnovski, Risanski, Kotorski, and Tivatski. Like a string of pearls, a series of small towns are strung along the shore. Kotor, Perasi, Risan, Herceg Novi, and Tivat are treasuries of history, art, and beauty.
Kotor is a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage site
Kotor is the old maritime and cultural centre. For centuries it has been the crossroad for trade and was strongly influenced by the Venetian Republic. Solid ramparts were built facing the mountains during Byzantine time. The old town of Kotor is the best preserved medieval urban community in this part of the Mediterranean. It has succeeded in preserving its structural character from the 12th to the 14th century.The asymmetric narrow streets and squares are filled with important and precious buildings of medieval architecture. The town now boasts a marina ,markets shops, wonderful restaurants and bars and bustling night life
Sveti Marco An island of breathtaking beauty located just off the south-east coast of Montenegro, Sveti Marko is within an UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Gulf of Tivat.. A home to the gods in Greek mythology. Pre war Sveti Marko island was a club med location and is now being developed as an island resort.
Bigova A delightful and unspoiled fishing village where during the season you can buty fish direct from the quayside. It has a couple of nice restaurants and makes a good anchorage for an over night stay.
Przna The wonderful beach at Przna is a great favourite with children and offers a pleasant lunch time swim and chillout spot fo.
Herceg Novi Herceg Novi is recognisable by the abundance of mimosa trees and its numerous flights of stairs. It is a 'city of the sun', thanks to the large number of sunny days all year round. The centre of Herceg Novi is Stari Grad, decorated by buildings dating back to the epochs of Sahat – Kula (1667) and Kanli – Kula (1483). Fortress Spanjola (1538) and Fortress Forte Mare (1687) are only a part of the cultural heritage of this renowned town. Full of thick greenery, Herceg Novi hides numerous kinds of tropical flowers. Towards the end of January the town becomes scented with the subtle fragrance of yellow and green mimosas and the festival of Praznik Mimosa is dedicated to this flower. During the summer months many festivals are organised to further enrich the tourist offer of this enchanted town.
Budvar Below the steep peaks of Mount Lovcen lies the Budvanska Riviera. Strung along the coast southeast of Budva are the picturesque small towns of Sveti Stefan, Milocer, and Petrovac. Forty settlements and villages and twenty beaches are harmoniously fitted into the dense Mediterranean vegetation and bathed in an abundance of sun.
Sveti Steffan Like a ship made of rocks which has gone aground, Sveti Stefan is anchored in the central part of the Budvanska Riviera. It was recorded for the first time in 1442 as a fishermen's village. Since 1960 it has become a famous island hotel with luxurious villas and apartments. Isolated from the summer crowds, this exclusive resort Is located on a rocky peninsula, which is connected to the mainland by an isthmus. Statesmen, politicians, businessmen, and movie stars and sports stars are its visitors. I's guests were Willy Brandt, Bobby Fisher, Sophia Loren, Monica Witty, Ingemar Stenmark, Sylvester Stalone, Claudia Schieffer and many others.
Petrovac Petrovac is located on the coast between Budva and Bar, where the old mountain road from Podgorica reaches the coast. It has a 600 metre long sandy beach and it is a popular tourist destination. Petrovac is gentler resort , in contrast to the lively and developed nearbyneighbours of Budva and Sutomore.
Ulcinj Ulcinj is the southernmost city pop 10000 on the Montenegrin Coast. It is most famous for its beaches, which are considered the most beautiful in Montenegro. The Ulcinj riviera boasts Velika plaža (literally "Big Beach"), which is a 12 km (7.5 mi) long portion of sandy beach - the longest on the Adriatic coast. "The Korzo" as it is called by locals, is a strip-like walkway ligning the small beach. At night during the summer months, tourists promenade while bright lights decorate the street and live is heard.
The Castle of Ulcinjs old town is a very well preserved castle-looking community that is left over from medieval times. The old town sits atop a mountain overlooking the shore and is a tourist attraction on its own. Ada Bojana(Albanian Buna) is popular among foreign tourists from Western Europe for its peace and unique atmosphere.Šaško lake and Ulcinj's salt pond are popular among birdwatchers, because Ulcinj and its surroundings are major resting points for over 200 bird species on their migration paths.
There are numerous pubs, dance clubs, and bars that dot the city that are usually filled to capacity throughout the summer.
Croatia & Montenegro Ten Day Cruise
In addition to the above destinations we can with the extra days include some getaway from it all island destinations :
Extra day one: Having enjoyed the national park at Mljet we head west to Lastovo an island out of bounds to all but the Islanders and the Yugoslav navy until 1989 and subsequently unspoilt and underdeveloped. You can see the evidence of naval occupation in the secret submarine and MTB pens. Lastovo is the only Island where the main town has been built inland in a stunning natural and fertile basin.
Extra day two: Even further west to the uninhabited Island of Susac with its crystal clear water. An ideal spot for snorkelling, fishing and swimming or a walk up to the formidable looking lighthouse. There are no restaurants here so Susac makes an ideal spot for a BBQ at anchor.
Extra day three: Depending on the wind direction either sail North east to Brna a quaint fishing village on the south side of the Island of Korula or east to Pomena or Prozzura on the Island of Miljet. Stops for swimming on along the way.
Croatia and Montenegro 14 Night Sailing
In addition to the above destinations we can with the extra days include trip out to the Islands of Vis and Bisevo:Extra day four : From Lastovo or Susac we sail Northwest stopping for lunch, swimming and snorkelling at the bay of Vela Luka before heading on to the town of Vis for the overnight stay. Vis was again a secret military island until 1989 and remains largely unspoilt by tourist development, a lively town in the summer with some good restaurants including the world famous ‘ Villa Kaliopa’ in Kut.
Extra Day five: After a breakfast on board we set sail for the western end of the island and on to the smaller Island of Biseveo home of the famus blue cave. We have lunch in the sany bay of Porat and over night in the picturesque fishing village of Komiza.
Extra day six: Eastwards to Lastovo picking from one of the harbours on the spectacular north coast and an opportunity to either visit the very different town of Lastovo set in a splendid natural basin. Or dinner in one of the splendid coastal restaurants depending on our route out in the previous week.
BOKA KOTORSKA Boka Kotorska is one of the most beautiful bays on the Mediter¬ranean, which pushes from the coast inland about 28 kilometres. The beauty of Boka fascinated many famous writers like Lord Byron, George Bernard Shaw, Marguerite Yourcenar and Ivo Andric. Today, Boka Kotorska welcomes its visitors with the beauty of its coves, the peace of its two islands, Sveti Dordije (St. George) and Gospa od Skrpjela (Lady of the Rocks), but also with special atmosphere of its old towns where every step is a step through history.
If you should set ashore in Kotor or Perast, for example, you will dock where the ships of the old Boka captains, members of the "Seafarers Brotherhood of the Boka Kotorska" that was formed in the 9th century, docked after their journeys across the seas and oceans throughout the world! You will be using the same moor¬ings used by ships and yachts of European kings and princes who have been enchanted by the mag¬nificent beauty of Montenegro, likewise the Romans whose villas used to adorn Risan.
Risan is the oldest settlement in Boka Kotorska, chosen by the Illyrian Queen Teuta her seat, which still has mosaics preserved from the Roman period.
The panorama of Perast is domi¬nated by the 17th century church of St Nikola. Above it rises the Venetian fortress and the bell tower of the Madonna of the Rosary (Gospa od Rozarija), also built in the 17th century. Perast represents the best-preserved baroque arcjhticture in this part of the Adriatic Sea, the town in which famous sea captains built their beautiful palaces, surrounded by magnificent exotic gardens.
HERCEG NOVI For six centuries the town that was built on the entrance to the Boka Kotorska Bay has been watching over and guarding the entrance to the bay. Over time, the Mare For¬tress, Spanish Tower and Kanli Kula have become covered by palms and eucalyptuses, cy¬presses and olives, magnolias mimosas and other exotic species, brought here from their long journeys to different cor¬ners of the world by over the ages.
For many years now, the ramparts have been used as summer stages of traditional film, music and the¬atre festivals.
In the large forest, east of Her¬ceg Novi, there is the Monastery of Savina, built in 1030 and re¬built in the 15th century, called by many people "the Orthodox soul of Boka Kotorska". In the rich treasury of the monastery, there is a crystal cross covered in silver that according to tradi¬tion belonged to St. Sava. A real rarity of the treasury is a portrait of the young Peter the Great, which was brought from Russia in 1831.
The seven kilometres long Pet Danica promenade connects Herceg Novi with Igalo, a Medi¬terranean centre of health tour¬ism. It is a pleasant little resort, famous for its modern Institute for physical therapy and cura¬tive mud treatment. Igalo beach¬es are favoured by those suf¬fering from chronic rheumatic illnesses, degenerative changes in joints and muscles and neuro¬logical diseases.
BAR
The oldest olive tree in Europe, which has been bearing fruit for two thousand years, is located in an olive grove, which you pass by when entering Bar, the biggest Montenegrin port.
The roots of the city of Bar are far from the sea, on the slopes of Rumija mountain. Old Bar is mentioned as a fortification from the 11th century. Today, the walls of Old Bar are a cultural centre. They hide the relatively well preserved remnants of towers, streets, and ramparts, including the St. George Cathedral and the Church of St. Nicholas from the 13th and 14th century
Today Bar is a port city, passenger and merchant ships from many countries arrive to, and it is the terminus for trains going to Belgrade and further on to Europe.
Near Bar, there is a popular tourist resort Sutomore, with long sandy beaches and numerous hotels and restaurants.There is also a palace with the remains of fresco paintings and a Turkish bath.. .while the remains of a Turkish aqueduct still descend from the top of Mount Rumija towards the town.
ULCINJ AND ADA BOJANA
Ulcinj, one of the oldest towns on the Adriatic coast, reveals at first sight its dramatic three thousand year history... It holds the ruins of the ancient Svac, the Episcopal town of Zeta from the Middle Ages, which, it is said, had as many churches as days in the year! Ulcinj used to be under the rule of Greeks, Romans, II- lyrians, Byzantines, Slavs, Vene¬tians and Turks.
This treasury of culture can be entered through two gates, one from the sea and the other from the land. In a dark dungeon of Ulcinj, behind the famous Balsic Tower, the famous Spanish writ¬er Cervantes was jailed, as well as Sabbatai Zevi, an advocate of Talmudic reform.
Ulcinj is a picturesque town, a famous beach resort and rehabilitation centre. Its visi¬tors are mostly attracted by the long sandy beaches. One of the beaches is in the very middle of the town. The next sandy beach, a little further away, is 13 kilo¬metres long, which is why it is called "Long Beach". The Long Beach ends at the es¬tuary of the river Bojana, where a sandy, triangular island, one of the most attractive tourist desti¬nations of Montenegro, lies.
If you prefer spending your summer holiday dressed as Adam and Eve, Ada Bojana is the right place for you to really connect your body with Mother Nature. Long sandy beaches offer infinite possibilities to es¬cape from everyday urban life, either through sunbathing and swimming, horseback riding on a sandy beach, windsurfing or some other sport.
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