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The journal

The city by sea, written down

Island routes, swim coves, packing lists and straight answers on yacht rental prices — the notes our skippers and crew share with every guest before they step aboard at Gruž.

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Islands & routes

Where the boat can actually take you in a day: the Elaphiti chain of Koločep, Lopud and Šipan, the salt lakes of Mljet, Lokrum just off the walls, and the quieter run south to Cavtat. Each guide includes timings from Gruž, where to swim and where to eat.

The Elaphiti guide Mljet by yacht Lokrum in half a day

Costs & planning

What a private charter really costs, how per-boat pricing works out per person, which month gives you warm sea without the crowds, and the packing list that saves every first-timer from a sunburnt, thirsty afternoon.

The cost guide Best time to go What to pack

On the water

The views from the sea side of the city walls, the coves our skippers anchor in when the wind allows, and why every departure in our fleet comes with a licensed skipper rather than a hire agreement and a chart.

The walls from the water Secret swim spots Skippered vs bareboat

Everything here is written by the people who run the boats: Sarah Kovač, who coordinates every charter and answers every inquiry personally, and Captain Marko Radić, who has skippered these waters for twenty seasons. No syndicated travel copy — if a cove is windy after lunch or a konoba has slipped, we say so. For what's happening ashore — festivals, museums, ferry timetables — the official tourist board site is the best source, and for marine forecasts we check DHMZ, the national met service, before every single departure. Ready to put any of it into practice? Book a charter or ask us anything first.

Guides

The Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise, Perfected

How to time a sunset cruise from Dubrovnik month by month — departure times, the route past the walls, what to bring, proposal tips and a weather backup plan.

By Sarah Kovač

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Skippered vs Bareboat Charter in Croatia

What Croatia's licence rules mean for bareboat boat hire, what a skipper actually adds, and an honest comparison table to help you choose the right charter.

By Captain Marko Radić

Guides

Secret Swim Spots & Coves near Dubrovnik

Seven swim spots near Dubrovnik our skippers rate: Betina cave, Šunj, the Koločep blue cave and more — with depth, shelter and wind notes for each anchorage.

By Sarah Kovač

Guides

Mljet National Park by Yacht: Full-Day Route

A proven full-day route from Gruž to Mljet National Park by private yacht — the two salt lakes, St Mary islet, park tickets, timings and why 8 hours is the minimum.

By Captain Marko Radić

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Dubrovnik from the Sea: the Old Town Panorama

What you really see from the water off Dubrovnik — the city walls, Fort Lovrijenac, the Old Port and Banje — plus the best photo angles and times of day.

By Captain Marko Radić

Routes

Lokrum Island: What to See on a Half-Day Trip

Half-day plan for Lokrum: the Benedictine monastery, botanical garden, Dead Sea lagoon and Fort Royal, plus reserve rules, fees and how to beat the ferry queue.

By Captain Marko Radić

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What to Pack for a Yacht Day in Dubrovnik

The complete packing list for a skippered charter day on the Adriatic: sun and swim kit, documents and cash, what to leave ashore and what is already on board.

By Sarah Kovač

Routes

Elaphiti Islands: Complete Island-Hopping Guide

Koločep, Lopud and Šipan compared: sea caves, the sandy Šunj beach, olive-grove konobas, a ferry vs private boat comparison and a proven 8-hour route.

By Captain Marko Radić

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Best Time to Rent a Yacht in Dubrovnik

Month-by-month guide to chartering a yacht in Dubrovnik: sea temperatures, crowd levels, bura and jugo winds, sunset times and why June and September win.

By Sarah Kovač