8 Day Yoga and Sailing Holiday from Split to Dubrovnik, Croatia
Sailing and Yoga Retreat Croatia
Yoga Sailing Holidays provides a yoga-sailing experience, combining the best of a relaxing sailing holiday as you hop from island to island and add daily morning meditation and daily yoga sessions in unique, beautiful locations around Croatia. You don’t need to be a sailor to enjoy the sunshine, clear blue water as you leisurely sail to a new island location daily.
Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily meditation sessions
- Island hop around Croatia's beautiful islands
- Swim in the beautiful Adriatic sea
- 2 daily vegan fresh meals
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Rooms are a double cabin on a sailing boat. Cabins are on a double-share basis, or a private double cabin is available.
If you are a solo traveler, you will be paired with another solo traveler in the same cabin. The beds are double. If you have a preference for a cabin, please advise in advance or you will be allocated a shared cabin based on availability.
There are 2 cabins available:
- Larger cabin in the back of the boat with a shared bathroom
- Smaller cabin in the front of the boat with a private bathroom
Program
Yoga Sailing Holidays offer 7-day yoga-sailing holidays in Croatia on a beautiful Split to Dubrovnik and the classes are an hour long in some of the most breath-taking settings you've ever seen. The itinerary includes some of the best destinations that Croatia has to offer, including Croatia's famous island of Vis, the magical and popular island of Hvar, the old fortified town of Korčula, and the beautiful National Park of Mljet.
There are plenty of hidden gems on the journey and we promise, the trip will be like nothing you’ve ever done before! This Croatian itinerary is like no other; you will have the choice of sessions at various times of the day, including sunrise meditation and morning yoga.
You will be in a bay or port in time to explore the islands by foot or scooter and there’s always time for a glass of wine, swimming, and mouth-watering local fresh fish and grilled vegetables.
Itinerary
Embarkation: Marina Kastela, Split
Check in and bag drop time is 1 p.m. at Marina Kastela. Boarding time is 2 p.m. and the boat will leave approximately 2:30 p.m. You will be greeted by the crew and will have a glass of Proceso waiting for you upon arrival at the boat.
Day 1: Milna, Brač
You set sail once you are all boarded and head straight to the port of Milna, where you can explore the town and grab dinner, or enjoy a cocktail on the boat.
Evening: local restaurants, cocktails on the boat, visit old winemakers.
Day 2: Vinogradse Bay - Hvar
You start the day right by leaving early and having breakfast while looking for a swim stop and have lunch after swimming before we head off to Vinogradse Bay and enjoy the sunset while having dinner and cocktails.
Activities: swim / snorkel, paddleboarding, water taxi to Hvar (optional extra), sunset cocktails at Hula Hula bar.
Day 3: Vis
You will depart early to get a head start on the day's activities and to secure a berth on the very popular town quay, so you can hop on, hop off your private yacht. You can take an excursion to the Blue Caves, Green Caves, and Stiniva Bay. Bring your camera for amazing pics. Once you are done with the action-packed stuff, you are off to the town of Vis where you can take a wine tour, military tour, or just wander the streets at your own leisure.
Activities: swim / snorkel / scuba / free diving, paddle boarding, Blue Caves / Green Caves / Stiniva Bay fast boat tour, Beach day, town sight-seeing, military tour, wine tour, hire a scooter or car and explore the island
Day 4: Korčula
After sailing down the Dalmatian coast, you arrive at the postcard-perfect marina in the heart of fortified Korčula Island with plenty of time to wander the old backstreets. Korčula is the hometown of Marco Polo as well as a plethora of restaurants, bars, and jewelry stores. You can enjoy a sunset cocktail overlooking the sea before dinner. Just imagine if the stone walls could talk. Sunsets are not to be missed; a great vantage point is from the old turrets.
Activities: swim / snorkel, paddle boarding
Evening: bars / cocktails in old castle turrets, spectacular restaurants, cocktails on the boat
Note: an alternative place to stop is Lumbarda if Korcula is not available.
Day 5: Pomena, Mljet
You will stop in the crystal-clear waters for a swim, wine & lunch, before heading into Polače. You can bicycle through the National Park and around the beautiful lake for a golden sunset.
Activities: paddleboarding, swimming, Mljet National Park tour, cycle the lake, explore the monastery
Evening: bars, traditional tavernas, cocktails on the boat
Day 6: Okuklje, Mljet
You have one more stop on Mljet on the way down and it's the cute town of Okuklje. Try and pronounce that with a mouth-full! This is an old fishing bay and it's amazing for star-gazing when all the lights have gone out.
Activities: swimming, paddle boarding, beach day
Evening: cocktail bar, traditional taverna, cocktails on the boat
Day 7: Dubrovnik
You head down to Dubrovnik, but not before making one last swim stop before you arrive at the marina. If you're up for it, we'll take you into the Old Town for sunset cocktails, dinner, and painting the town red in the local bars and clubs.
Activities: swimming, paddle boarding, cocktails on the beach, town sight-seeing
Evening: bars, a traditional taverna, cocktails on the boat, explore Dubrovnik Old Town
Day 8: disembarkation: Dubrovnik
Check out at 8 a.m. Sadly it is time to say goodbye, until next time.
Retreat location
This retreat will take place in Croatia covering Split, Milna (Brač), Vinogradise Bay (Pakleni Island/Hvar), Vis, Korčula, Polače and National Park (Mljet), Okuklje (Mljet), and Dubrovnik. These trips run on a Split to Dubrovnik itinerary.
Highlights
Hvar
Start the day with a morning session and enjoy a delicious breakfast.
Vis
It wouldn't be a yoga sailing holiday in Croatia if we didn't take you to the island of Vis.
Korcula
Korčula is a plethora of restaurants, bars and jewellery stores.
National park
Explore Mljet and visit the world famous Myrtos Beach.
Pomena
Bicycle through the National Park and around the lake for a golden sunset.
Dubrovnik
you will explore the Old Town and catch the sun setting with a cocktail and new friends.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Yoga Sailing Holidays prepare vegan meals fresh daily (breakfast and lunch).
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Morning yoga classes
- Evening guided meditation
- Your own private yacht (Beneteau Oceanis 48)
- Your crew (skipper, yoga instructor, and hostess)
- Onboard meals (breakfast and lunch)
- Fuel (up to 250 EUR)
- Marina fees (circa 550 EUR per week)
- Water, taxes, Wi-Fi (4G unlimited data)
- Final cleaning fee and insurance
- Yoga gear such as mat, straps, and blocks
- No departure taxes
What's not included
- Restaurant dinners
- Excursions
- BYO alcohol or mixes
- Flight
- Airport transfers
- Personal travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Split Airport
8 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Split Airport (SPU).
Arrival by taxi
Please arrive at Marina Kaštela for your Split embarkation. Every taxi driver should know where the marinas are.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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