Solo's Only Yacht Cruise in Croatia
July 6, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Zadar and Islands of the North Yacht Cruise with Krka Waterfalls
July 6, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Solo's Only Yacht Cruise with 20 cabins.
Explore the largest city on the Croatian coast and the beautiful islands that surround it in a luxury yacht. Then complete your holiday with a visit to the breathtaking Krka Falls and a two-night stay in Split.
The Dalmatian coastline is legendary: one of the most dramatic in Europe, extending for hundreds of miles, where steep limestone cliffs plunge into sapphire-blue waters. Just offshore, the mirror-like Adriatic is studded with countless islands, some tiny, some large, some inhabited, some not, but giving scenery almost reminiscent of a series of huge intertwining lakes.
As we island hop through this breathtaking landscape, we'll visit the country's historic port towns and cities - Zadar, Šibenik, Trogir and Rab - and stop en route for the chance to go swimming by the Kvarner Gulf. Together, we'll discover the amazing Kornati archipelago, home to the Kornati National Park with its 89 unforgettable islands, islets and reefs, and explore the ancient capital, Split, seeing the major sights like the huge Roman ruins of Emperor Diocletian's Palace.
Solo Cabins Category B $4679.00
Solo Cabins Category A $5079.00
Solo Cabins Category A+ main deck $5239.00
Solo Cabins Category A+ upper deck $5319.00
Call 678 325 8351 for to reserve your cabin.
Experience more with so much included
Explore Šibenik’s delightful old town, including its restored Renaissance town hall and large Gothic cathedral.
Enjoy a guided tour of Zadar, the ancient capital of Dalmatia and Trogir with its maze of winding medieval streets on our guided tour.
Cruise through Kornati National Park with swim stops in unspoilt, idyllic locations.
Discover the historic capital of Split and the astonishing Emperor Diocletian’s Palace on our guided tour as well as time to explore the city at leisure.
Marvel at the stunning Krka Waterfalls and its series of waterfalls and lakes as well as a visit to the incredible Skywalk at Makarska.
DAY 1 - EMBARK IN SPLIT
Arrival in Split
Embark on the stunning MS Il Mare, moored in the picturesque, ancient
harbour. The professional crew welcome you on board and will be on hand to
help you settle in.
Free time in Split
The rest of the day is free to relax in your comfortable cabin or wander ashore
and begin exploring this fascinating city (flight time permitting). It’ll soon be
time for dinner in the ship’s stylish restaurant and a chance to meet your
fellow travelling companions; with just 40 guests in total, a relaxed,
uncrowded ambience pervades the ship so, after dinner, retire to a comfy
armchair on the terrace for a nightcap and contemplate all that lies in store
tomorrow!
DAY 2 - SPLIT, TROGIR AND VODICE
Sail from Split
You’ll rise refreshed and ready for a first fortifying breakfast on board as the
mellow morning sun peeks above the northern hills and casts its shadow over
this intriguing city. Expectation mounts as we cast off and our adventure
begins! Head up on deck and take in the glorious views; the Dalmatian
coastline is said to be one of the most spectacular in Europe with its vast
stretches of deserted beach, secret coves and pretty, secluded bays.
Trogir
We’ll soon arrive in Trogir heading ashore to enjoy a guided tour of this
delightful city; behind its classic waterfront, an intriguing maze of winding
medieval streets is revealed, tightly clasped by the imposing 15th-century city
walls. At the heart of the old town, you’ll find the majestic cathedral, a
Venetian masterpiece with its richly decorated chapel. We’ll return to the ship
where a lovely lunch awaits.
Vodice
You can relax in your cabin this afternoon or enjoy a refreshing cup of tea on
the terrace as the MS Il Mare gracefully enters the picturesque harbour at
Vodice. Once a fishing village, this bustling town offers a good choice of
restaurants and cafés, so take this opportunity to wander ashore this evening
and enjoy dinner perhaps on the waterfront, before watching the sun go
down over a glass of fiery locally distilled brandy.
Included experiences: A guided tour of Trogir and a visit to Vodice.
DAY 3 - VODICE AND ZADAR
Sail from Vodice
We’ll spend a leisurely day on board today; during breakfast we cast off once
more heading out into the glistening Adriatic. This magnificent coast is littered with idyllic bays where the calm water is perfect for swimming, so during our cruising this morning we’ll make time for a refreshing swim stop, allowing you to work up an appetite for our on-board lunch.
DAY 4 - ZADAR AND RAB
Sail from Zadar
This morning we’ll continue our passage northwards as the passing seascapes continue to enchant; sailing past the fascinatingly barren rocky island of Pag, its desolate landscape defined by its stark steely mountain backdrop. There’ll be time for a refreshing swim stop before a delicious lunch on board.
Free time in Rab Later we’ll arrive in Rab, a real gem and one of the most alluring islands along this stretch of the Dalmatian coast. Sheltered against its sturdy mountainous spine, a verdant landscape of lush fragrant pine forest and a fertile patchwork of vine and olive groves gives way to golden ribbons of deserted beach and picturesque coves along this beautiful peninsula. Four colorful lofty bell
towers rise up from the blaze of terracotta rooftops below.
Spend some free time wandering in the cool shadows of Rab’s ancient stone
buildings, admiring the Romanesque architecture, the grand Italianate houses a legacy of Venetian rule, and absorbing the magical atmosphere of this charming town. Dinner is at leisure again this evening so you might opt to try one of the stylish seafood restaurants tucked away in the old town. Why not try the catch of the day - simply fried with white wine, garlic and herbs and washed down with a glass of local chilled white wine. What could be better? Included experience: Swim stop and a visit to Rab.
DAY 5 - RAB, SILBA OR OLIB & TELAŠĆICA
Silba or Olib
After a relaxed breakfast, we’ll commence our southerly course into the crystal waters of the Kvarner Gulf. Up on deck you can take in yet more spectacular vistas as we drift between these romantically desolate islands. We’ll drop anchor at Silba or Olib, to enjoy a refreshing swim stop in one of these islands’ pretty little bays and then it’s time for lunch on board. This afternoon, you can take to the deck once more for a lazy afternoon’s cruising – perhaps indulge in a little nap, lulled by the soft breezes of the maestral.
Telaščica Later we idle into the bay of Telaščica, one of the largest and most beautiful natural harbors in the Adriatic where we will be moored overnight. As the sun begins to cast its rosy glow, thoughts turn to tonight’s special Captain’s Dinner, during which a selection of regional specialties will be served. Later, it’s time to sink into a comfy armchair on the terrace, sip your favorite beverage and reflect on all that you have seen so far and what’s still to come. Included experience: Swim stop.
DAY 6 - TELAŠĆICA, KORNATI AND ŠIBENIK
Telašćica
We’ll continue our southerly course, firstly calling at Telaščica, one of the
largest and most beautiful natural harbors in the Adriatic. This is a rugged
stretch of coastline backed by sheer limestone cliffs that plummet into the
sea, flanked by a scattering of pretty islets and islands. While it’s largely
uninhabited by humans, it is home to numerous plant and bird species such as rare peregrine falcons. During our stop here, you’ll have the opportunity to wander to the shores of Lake Mir, a natural Salt Lake, with its warm, supposedly therapeutic water that channels through the limestone on its way out to sea.
Kornati
Later this morning, have your camera at the ready as we enter the waters of
the breathtaking Kornati archipelago; an explosion of numerous fascinating
desert-like islands that lie scattered around the central island of Kornat.
George Bernard Shaw wrote that [God] ‘created the Kornati Islands out of
tears, stars and breath' and there is certainly something ethereal about their
distinctive barren beauty.
In fact, this remarkable region was designated a National Park in 1980, in
celebration of its extraordinarily unusual and desolate charm. The Kornati
Islands hide a multitude of secret caves and grottoes amongst the rugged
cliffs. Our Captain will drop anchor to allow a swim stop this morning, so enjoy a cooling dip before lunch again on board.
Šibenik
Later we’ll arrive at the little port of Šibenik, where our guided tour reveals
more about the history of this delightful town as we wander its medieval
streets, seeing the beautifully restored Renaissance town hall and remarkable
Gothic cathedral, thought to be the world’s largest church built without brick
or wood supports. This evening the MS Il Mare remains moored in Šibenik.
Dinner is at leisure tonight so you can wander ashore and seek out some
traditional Croatian fare: hearty fish stew or mouth-watering tender slow
cooked beef, simmered with wine and prunes, with fresh crusty bread baked
‘under the lid’ – a typical Croatian style of cooking. After dinner, you can sit
back and soak in the magical ambience of historic Šibenik.
Included experience: A cruise through Kornati National Park and a guided
tour of Šibenik.
DAY 7 - ŠIBENIK AND SPLIT
Sail from Šibenik
The end of our cruise is in sight so make sure you make the most of our last
scenic morning on board, whilst watching the coastal views float by. We’ll
enjoy one last swim stop before commencing our journey to Split once again.
Later, after a final lunch on board, the impressive city scape will appear, and
we’ll begin our final approach into this unique historic city.
Split
Croatia’s second city, Split, is one of its most vibrant and alluring. At its core
lies the huge ancient ruins of the Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, undoubtedly
one of the most exceptional legacies from the city’s Roman past and more
recently used as the setting for the globally successful television drama ‘Game of Thrones’. A building constructed with the finest materials, Italian marble, lustrous local limestone, even sphinxes from Egypt. The whole palace complex occupies over 30,000 square metres, and is surrounded by towering walls, two metres thick and over 25 metres in places!
During medieval times, other buildings were grafted on to it, integrating the
palace with the rest of the town and creating the quirky jumble of houses,
churches, chapels and other buildings seen today. We will have a guided
walking tour, seeing all the major sights and learning more about this city’s
glorious past before you have some free time to wander. Dinner is at leisure tonight so you might choose to return to the alluring tangle of streets in the old town for some delicious local cuisine whilst absorbing the magical ambience of this beguiling place.
Included experiences: Swim stop and a guided walking tour of Split.
DAY 8 - KRKA WATERFALLS
Krka Waterfalls
After breakfast, we'll bid farewell to our crew as we disembark MS Il Mare and drive inland through the Krka Valley. Home to an impressive sequence of lakes, where water cascades dramatically from one to the next via steep interlocking waterfalls. Minerals dissolved in the water trigger stunning color changes, from turquoise to azure-blue and from vibrant green to steely grey. With reflections of the majestic surrounding peaks and luxuriant forests rippling on lake surfaces, it’s impossible not to be awestruck. The valley in its entirety has been awarded national park status and we will visit part of this exquisitely beautiful area on this morning’s tour. We'll also witness one of the river's most dramatic stretches - several waterfalls tumbling into one broad, shallow pool. Free time in Split. We'll return to Split this afternoon and spend the rest of the evening at leisure, staying for two nights in the largest city on the Croatian coast. Included experience: A guided visit to Krka Waterfalls.
DAY 9 - OMIS, MAKARSKA & SPLIT
Omis, Makarska and Skywalk
Today we’ll enjoy a tour to Makarska and the popular Biokovo Skywalk.
Beginning with a short stop at the small coastal town of Omis, dominated by
the 13th century Mirabela Fortress and the Fortica Fortress, we'll continue to
the Biokovo Skywalk. Located at 1,228m above sea level in Biokovo Nature
Park, the Skywalk is the first in Croatia, offering incredible views over the sea
and islands. On a clear day, as you step onto the glass walkway, you might see all the way to Italy!
After numerous opportunities to take some stunning photos for the folks back home, enjoy some free time in the nearby resort of Makarska, a cosmopolitan seaside town with an attractive promenade before returning to Split. Free time in Split
You'll have the rest of the afternoon to enjoy this vibrant city at your own
pace. Perhaps you'll opt for a slow walk to the beach, explore one of the
centuries-old cathedrals or browse the local markets. You may just choose to
soak up the vibrant atmosphere and enjoy a spot of people watching in one of the numerous cafes in the Old Town or, for ocean views, head to the
harbor front.
This evening, perhaps savor a final glass of Plavac Mali with your traditional
dinner tonight to mark your last evening in Croatia.
Included experience: Tour to Makarska and the popular Biokovo Skywalk.
DAY 10 - DISEMBARK
The crew bid you farewell as you disembark