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:
A Typical 10 Night Dubrovnik Cruise
Saturday night join the yacht and settle in. Evening ashore in Marina exploring the bars and sampling your first taste of Damatian fayre.
Sunday morning set sail after breakfast for Solta island, anchor in bay for swimming and relaxing before walking into old fishing village of Maslinica for dinner.
Monday away early for a full day sail down to island of Vis, afternoon and evening exploring and eating at the beautiful old town of Komiza. Plenty of place to choose for eating and drinking.
Tuesday and on to Bisevo in time to see the famous blue grotto lit by the mid-morning sun. Lastovo the mysterious and beautiful Island for so long forbidden to visitors is our evening destination. Dinner of roast suckling pig ashore.
Wednesday on to Dubrovnik for two nights if you wish to give you the opportunity of exploring this truly unique city.
Thursday exploring the Elephant islands of lopus and Sipan . Snorkelling at a deserted anchorage whilst waiting for lunch.
Friday morning make our way up the coast to Miljet and visit the national park time to visit the Island monastery before BBQ fish supper onboard.
Saturday a short sail up to Korcula and the famous Venetian walled city sights seeing shopping and a good night out in this popular and lively destination.
Sunday a trip to the Pakleni islands for swimming and snorkelling before deciding on an anchorage for the trip to Hvar town Croatia¹s number one night time destination.
Monday Heading home but with time for a visit to either the Drevnik islands or Solta for lunch. Dinner ashore at the Sesula the Adriatic¹s best restaurant.
Tuesday morning time for a visit to world heritage town of Trogir for shopping or just an ice cream on the Riva whilst you relect on your trip.
A Typical 7 Night Dalmatian Islands Cruise
Sunday Transfer from Airport. Relax on the beach whilst boat is cleaned and serviced. Dinner ashore at Marina Agana First night on board the Lazy Penelope!
Monday depart Marina Agana for a short cruise down to Split. Anchor in the Harbour and visit the city for shopping, food and the un-missable Roman Diocletian palace. Spend the evening on the waterfront or in the old walled palace.
Tuesday Depart Split and sail south west past the Island of Solta and on to Vis to visit the Blue Groto. Perhaps spend the afternoon snorkelling in the clear blue waters plentiful with sea life or rent a mountain bike and explore the unspoiled beauty of the island.
Wednesday On to Korcula one of the largest of the Adriatic Islands and birth place of Marco Polo. Plenty of anchorages from which to choose for lunch before heading down to the ancient walled city described by many as a mini Dubrovnik. Dinner in old city.
Thursday Set sail for Hvar island choosing between the old venetian town of Hvar for a lively evening out after a day exploring or perhaps a cool anchorage to chill out before a more relaxed evening ashore in Starigrad. On the northern coast.Crew prepare seafood BBQ at anchor for night.
Friday Visit fish market early in the morning.A visit to the largest island of Brac famous for the stone used in the construction of the white house. Anchor off the famous sandy beach of Bol for a day of watersports or sunbathing.Crew prepare seafood BBQ, at anchor for night off Brac.
Saturday Head North towards Trogir for some interesting sailing between the smaller islands and stopping off at this remarkable town which occupies its own island contacted to the mainland by a short causeway. Evening back at Marina Agana for a last night celebration in one of the towns restaurants and bars.
Sunday maybe time for some last minute shopping depending on your flight before transfer back to airport or possibley the coach down to Dubrovnik..
This is a suggested route for one week, but the decision is ultimately yours, that's the beauty of your own floating villa.
The actually route and overnight ports and anchorages will depend on prevailing weather conditions at the time of your holiday, your skipper will keep you informed of any changes and of the options open to you each day. The skipper has the ultimate responsibility for the yacht and its passengers and crew and will always have your safety as a prerequisite for any suggested passage.
Going North, Kornati and Krka national parks…
Sunday evening join your yacht and plan your week with the skipper at a local Konoba. A night cap at a café bar before your first night on board.
Monday A safety briefing after breakfast before setting sail for the Drevnik islands. Anchoring for Lunch, a swim and snorkelling. That evening tying up to a local restaurant for a catch of the day supper and the Islands wine.
Tuesday Head out through the islands before turning north. The destination Primosten the St Michaels mount of the Dalmatian coast. Evening ashore in this lively old town.
Wednesday A chance to try the fishing lines on the day sail to the Kornati islands national park. Stopping at Zirje or Kaprije Islands for a cooling swin and delicious lunch. Enter the national park and witness the amazing Karst landscape. Tie up at a little known restaurant for a local speciality of Peke ‘octopus under the bell’.
Thursday Across To Murter before heading in to the old city of Sibenik at the mouth of the Krka river. The evening to explore this ancient settlement the oldest native Croatian town on these shores.
Friday early start up the river Krka , breakfast on deck as the fabulous scenery unfolds Stop to buy some mussels for lunch from the shellfish farms along the river banks.. Arriving at the delightful town of Skradin. From here there is a short ferry ride up to the Krka national park and the stunning waterfalls. Afternoon and evening in the national park and Skradin.
Saturday unfortunately your last day sailing so heading home to Marina for a fabulous last night recounting stories of your full and eventful week.
Sunday Leave the yacht at 09.00 and head home or if you are lucky on to Dubrovnik, the lakes or maybe a week relaxing shore side in an apartment or villa.
Address: Lazy Winch Ltd. Unit One, Hedgerows, Brockley, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 4AF | Company Reg No. 5146053
Registered Office: Unit 5 Brunet Business Court, Eastern Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AB