Half-day sailing Hvar and Pakleni islands: Small group yacht

Sail to islands you can't reach by car, then jump into two different bays

A half-day sailing tour from Hvar on a comfort yacht with a maximum of 8 guests, departing morning or afternoon. The route goes to the Pakleni islands with two swim stops in protected bays, plus a safety briefing at the start and a professional skipper guiding the whole experience. Children from age 1 are welcome; bring your own food and drinks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half day sailing around islands

• Welcome and safety briefing
• Sail from Hvar to Pakleni islands
• First swim stop at Pakleni islands
• Sail to second bay
• Second swim stop at Pakleni islands
• Sail back to Hvar main port

The Experience

The boat leaves Hvar's main port after a 10-minute safety briefing, then sails for an hour toward the Pakleni islands—a run that shows you why these bays can't be reached by car. The first swim stop lets you snorkel in clear water off one of the Adriatic's most protected anchorages. After 30 minutes of sailing to the second bay, you get another full stop to swim and explore, then a 30-minute sail back to port. The whole day runs about four hours, which means you're not locked into a full-day commitment but you still get real sailing and two proper swimming moments instead of a rushed pass-through.

The yacht carries a maximum of 8 guests, so the boat doesn't feel crowded and the skipper can actually talk to people instead of herding a mob. If your group is larger, the operator runs additional yachts on the same schedule so you're not split up. WiFi is on board; there's a restroom and a fridge for drinks you bring yourself. Lunch isn't included, but you can pack sandwiches or fruit and eat at anchor between swims. The skipper is a professional guide who speaks English and knows the islands well enough to point out what makes each bay different.

Morning and afternoon departures run the same route, so you pick the slot that fits your day. The route itself shifts slightly depending on wind and weather, but the operator always aims for the Pakleni islands and always includes two swim stops—that's the non-negotiable part of the promise.

What’s included

• Professional skipper and guide in English.
• WiFi on board.
• restroom and fridge.
• all fees and taxes.
• small group of maximum 8 guests per yacht.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by The Day Sail

Is this one for you?Reach secluded islands by water and swim in two different bays without the rush—your small group gets the skipper's full attention and a flexible route that adapts to conditions.

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Top questions

Can I bring my kids on this sailing tour from Hvar?

Children are welcome from age 1, though the operator recommends booking a private yacht if you have small kids—that gives you more control over the pace and the skipper's attention.

What happens during the two swim stops on the Pakleni islands?

At each stop the yacht anchors in a protected bay and you can swim and snorkel in the clear water for as long as you want before the skipper raises anchor and sails to the next bay or back to Hvar.

Do I need to bring food and drinks, or is lunch included?

Lunch isn't included, but you can bring your own sandwiches, salads, snacks or fruit. There's a fridge on board for any drinks you bring—alcoholic or non-alcoholic—so your beverages stay cold.

How many people sail on the yacht, and will I be packed in with a huge group?

The maximum is 8 guests per yacht, which keeps the boat comfortable and lets the skipper actually engage with everyone. If your group is bigger, the operator runs additional yachts on the same schedule.

What's the difference between the morning and afternoon departures?

Both departures follow the same sailing route to the Pakleni islands with two swim stops and take about four hours. You choose whichever time slot fits your schedule better.

What if the weather or wind changes—does the route change too?

The sailing route adjusts based on wind direction and weather conditions, but the operator always aims to reach the Pakleni islands and include both swim stops, which is the core of the experience.