Go Sailing and Island-hopping on a Yacht in Croatia

Of course you can! Everyone has to have a first time. 🙂 You’ll find that you can learn as little or as much as you’d like during your week on the yacht.

Yes! Ground transportation includes airport pick-up and airport drop-off for Split, during designated days/times.

Those who are joining us for the next leg of the trip will move on with the group from Trogir.

Airfare between your country of origin and Croatia is not included in the trip total.

Absolutely. This is a trip for Traveling Teachers and their loved ones.

Do note, however, that bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis – and we can only accommodate cabin requests if there are still enough spots for everyone on board.

Yes! 🙂

The total due depends on how far in advance you are booking:

25% due by June 30 2020.
50% due by August 31st, 2020.
Price increases on September 1st. Bookings after then will require 50% at the time of booking, which is $475.
Total due by everyone on March 31st, 2021.
Any bookings made after March 31st, 2021 must be paid in full at the time of booking.

Absolutely! If you’d like to request a particular roommate, please note that when you book. Please also have your friend request you. If both parties do not request each other, we will not honor the request

Unfortunately, no. As soon as I receive your payments, I book everything needed for your trip – which includes any covered accommodations, meals, activities and/or school visits. Because these need to be booked with our partners and providers in advance, we unfortunately cannot refund any payments.

If for some reason you can not make this trip, I can roll your trip fees over to another package that works better with your schedule and needs.

No. The yacht has cabins, showers, toilets, kitchen and saloon. So even if we spend the night at anchor, we have everything we need.

Important note: there isn’t storage space for hard suitcases, a soft holdall that can be folded/flattened is ideal.

Participants will receive a packing list soon after booking.

Leaving or entering a mooring (marina, at anchor or attached to a buoy) requires some people to throw/catch a rope, hook the buoy or drop/raise the anchor. The rest of the time, you choose, you can do as much or as little as you wish.

Our skipper can actually sail the yacht single handed!

This price already covers everything on the yacht, including food. You’ll need extra if you sometimes want to go out to eat, grab an ice cream, get a beer, and etc while we’re visiting islands. And of course, you’ll need to bring money if you plan to buy souvenirs or post cards.

The official currency in Croatia is the Kuna. DO NOT buy Kuna in the US. Most places accept payment by card but, there are some restaurants and small shops that are cash only.

Before you leave the US, make sure your debit/credit card is activated to be used in Europe.

Paul has hosted a number of non-swimmers over the years, and he hasn’t lost one yet!

The yacht will not be heeling over at a crazy angle, and it won’t capsize.

Although the cabins are shared doubles (two twin beds which are very close together), the bedding is individual.

Towels are not included but, can be rented for the week. Charter companies charges vary from 5 to 10 Euros per person.

The lightweight microfiber towels are the best option on a yacht, as they dry much quicker than regular towels.

No. I’ve had a couple who brought their baby and the oldest couple I’ve had were 77 and 75 years old.

There is only one galley (kitchen). Paul has hosted mixed crews of vegan, vegetarian and meat eaters, along with a couple who only ate gluten free.

There is a central kitty (pool of money) used to purchase supplies. As a crew, we make sure, that everyone is catered for when shopping.

Do keep in mind, however, that due to the very close proximity of the shared space, we will not be able to accommodate anyone with airborne food allergies.

No. Some people in the past thought they needed special sport insurance (like if you go skiing). This isn’t the case. Because we’re island hopping, we’re never a long way from land, and we certainly wouldn’t ever need a helicopter ride.

Just buy regular travel insurance.

Usually, there would be a refundable security deposit of 2,000-3,000€ to pay, from which they would deduct money for any damages.

However, for peace of mind, included in your price is insurance to cover any damage. This means no extra deposit is needed; it’s covered in your trip price.

Our skipper, Paul, started sailing dinghies when he was 16, and yachts a year later. He has raced, cruised, and was an instructor for 15 years. He’ll teach you as much as you want to learn.

Lunchtime is usually at anchor or attached to a buoy, so you can have a swim. We will have an outboard engine to fit on the dinghy, so going ashore in some places is an option.

Some nights will be spent in a marina, so you can eat in a restaurant, explore the city, or go sightseeing.

There are pharmacies but, they may not stock the brands you are used to in the US. Please make sure that you have enough supply of any prescription or usual medicines.

Sun screen is an absolute must have!!!

The Adriatic is a very clean sea.

There are a lot of ‘bottom feeders’, aquatic life which eat all the crap!

As the water from the showers and sinks goes straight into the sea, it would be good not to use soaps or shampoos which are toxic for aquatic life.