Learn to Sail in Korcula: Small Group Sailing Classes

Learn sailing hands-on, then anchor in a quiet bay to swim

A five-hour sailing class on the Adriatic near Korcula, tailored to your wishes and taught by an experienced captain who shares both technique and a way of seeing the water. You'll handle the boat under supervision, explore islands and bays away from crowds, and swim in clear water. Small groups only, with flexible start times and departure points to suit your day and the wind.

The experience

Five hours on the water means you move at the pace of the wind, not a schedule. The captain teaches you how sailing actually works (winds, weather, the boat itself) by putting you at the helm under supervision, or you can simply relax under the sails if that's what the day calls for. Either way, you're not crammed into a vessel and driven around. This is built on what you want to do.

The route depends on conditions: you'll sail among the small islands near Korcula and Lumbarda with views toward the Pelješac mountain, then anchor in a natural uninhabited bay or shoal for swimming. Snorkeling masks are on board. Start and finish times are flexible, as is the departure point within a feasible range, so the trip fits the rest of your day and adapts if the weather shifts. If conditions turn rough, you'll discuss rescheduling or canceling together.

An experienced captain leads in English, Spanish, French or Croatian, and pickup is included. Advanced sailing lessons are possible if you want to push further, or you can book a lazy ride focused on the scenery and the water itself.

What’s included

• Sailing instruction from an experienced captain.
• snorkeling masks for the swimming stop.
• pickup from your location.
• guide in English, Spanish, French or Croatian.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jul 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Croatian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sailing Korcula

Is this one for you?This is a shared small-group class where you learn by doing under the captain's supervision, so it suits anyone who wants hands-on sailing instruction in a relaxed setting. If you'd rather just relax on the water without learning, the captain can adjust the day to skip the lessons and focus on the scenery and swimming instead.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Croatian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What does a typical five-hour sailing trip include?

You'll learn to sail hands-on under the captain's supervision (how to work with the wind, read the weather, and handle the boat), or simply relax under the sails. The trip includes time sailing among nearby islands, anchoring in a quiet bay for swimming, and snorkeling gear. Food is not included, though you can bring your own or be taken to a restaurant.

Can I choose when the sailing trip starts and ends?

Yes. Start and finish times are flexible and depend on your wishes and the wind conditions. The departure point is also flexible within a feasible range, so you can arrange pickup from a location that suits your day.

What happens if the weather is rough on the day of my trip?

The captain will discuss rescheduling or canceling with you if conditions turn rough. Because sailing depends on the wind, timing can shift, and the trip is designed to adapt to what the sea offers.

Is this suitable for someone who has never sailed before?

Yes. The captain teaches from the ground up, sharing both skills and a way of seeing the world on the water. Beginners and experienced sailors alike can adjust the lesson to match your level, from hands-on learning to a relaxed ride focused on the scenery.

How many people sail on the boat?

Small groups only. You won't be crammed into a vessel. The trip is tailored to your group and your wishes, and private trips are also available.