Korcula Island Private Yacht Tour from Split: 10 Days

Seven nights on a private yacht exploring islands most day-trippers never reach.

A ten-day private Croatian islands tour departing from Split combines two nights in Split old town with a guided Plitvice Lakes day, then seven nights based on a luxury villa on Korcula Island with daily yacht excursions to Hvar, Mljet, Lastovo, Vis and the Blue Cave, Pelješac Peninsula wineries, Brač Island, and Dubrovnik. Your own speedboat and captain are included for the week, along with sea kayaks, SUP boards and snorkeling gear. An English-speaking guide leads walking tours at each stop; the itinerary is fixed but paced for swimming, hiking and meals served on the yacht.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Welcome to Split - Croatia

• Meet at Split airport
• Private transfer to Hotel Marmont Heritage
• Check in and relax with tea or coffee
• Guided walking tour of Split old town
• Stroll along Riva promenade
• Enjoy coffee or ice-cream on promenade
• Dinner at Storia Restaurant

Day 2 — Plitvice Lakes National Park

• Breakfast at Marmont hotel
• Private chauffeur transfer to Plitvice Lakes
• Guided walk through Plitvice National Park
• Panoramic train ride in the park
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Return to Split and hotel

Day 3 — Korcula Island and Hvar

• Yacht transfer from Split to Korcula
• Welcome reception and drinks on yacht
• Cruise to Hvar Island
• Guided tour of Hvar old town
• Swim at Pakleni islands
• Lunch on yacht in secluded bay
• Arrive at Lumbarda Village and villa
• Welcome reception and itinerary briefing

Day 4 — Mljet Island National Park

• Breakfast overlooking Lumbarda bay
• Briefing and safety introduction on yacht
• Trip to Mljet National Park
• Hike on gravel roads around salt lakes
• Snorkel, swim, sunbathe, and SUP board
• Lunch on yacht in peaceful bay

Day 5 — Lastovo Island Nature Park

• Motor yacht ride to Lastovo Island
• Hike and explore Lastovo Island
• Swim and snorkel in crystal-clear sea
• Dine on Lastovo Island

Day 6 — Dubrovnik - Pearl of Adriatic

• Breakfast at villa
• Cruise to Dubrovnik by motor yacht
• Walking tour of Dubrovnik old city
• Games of Thrones private tour
• Cruise to Elafiti Island
• Lunch on yacht in peaceful bay

Day 7 — Vis Island and Blue Cave

• Visit Green Cave
• Stop at Stiniva Cove
• Visit Blue Cave on Biševo Island

Day 8 — Peljesac Peninsula Wine Tour

• Visit Korta Katarina wine cellar
• Learn about Croatian winemaking
• Cruise to Korcula old town
• Tour Marco Polo Museum and Cathedral
• Coffee and ice-cream on city walls promenade
• Visit Badija Islet and Franciscan monastery
• Lunch on yacht in peaceful bay

Day 9 — Brac Island and Golden Horn Beach

• Visit Bol and Zlatni Rat beach
• Swim, snorkel, or paddle board
• Lunch on yacht
• Farewell five-course dinner

Day 10 — Departure Day

• Breakfast at villa
• Choose public catamaran or private transfer
• Transfer to Dubrovnik or Split airport

The Experience

The tour opens in Split with a one-hour walking guide through the old town and Diocletian Palace, then a five-course dinner at Storia Restaurant. The next morning you head inland by private car to Plitvice Lakes National Park for a full day of walking through the ancient woodlands and karst formations, a panoramic train ride through the park, and a local lunch before returning to Split in the late afternoon. Two nights at Hotel Marmont Heritage anchor this opening stretch.

On day three, a 2.5-hour private motor yacht transfer takes you from Split to Korcula, stopping at Hvar Island along the way for a guided walk through the old town and a swim in the Pakleni Islands before lunch on the yacht. You arrive at your villa in Lumbarda village in late afternoon. From here, each day follows the same rhythm: breakfast overlooking the Adriatic, a yacht departure with your captain, a guided stop at one of the national parks or islands, swimming and snorkeling with provided gear, a Dalmatian lunch served on the boat, and return by evening. Mljet Island brings hiking on gravel roads and a 12th-century Benedictine monastery; Lastovo is a nature preserve ringed by small silver islands where you hike, swim and dine like Romans once did. Vis Island and the Blue Cave involve three stops—the Green Cave with light beams through ceiling cracks, Stiniva Cove with a narrow entrance opening to a 30-metre pebble beach, and the famous Blue Cave accessible only by rowboat, known for its overflowing blue and silver light effects. A day trip to Dubrovnik by yacht (90 minutes) includes a private walking tour and the option of a Game of Thrones tour filmed in the city, with lunch on nearby Elafiti Island afterward.

The Pelješac Peninsula day visits a local wine cellar and winemaker, then cruises to Korcula's old town—built in the 15th century and said to be Marco Polo's birthplace—where a guide takes you to the Marco Polo Museum and 14th-century Cathedral before a stop at the Franciscan monastery on Badija Islet. Brač Island's final day centers on Zlatni Rat, the Golden Horn beach, a natural phenomenon that extends nearly half a kilometre into the sea and shifts shape with the currents; you swim, snorkel or paddleboard, then return for a five-course farewell dinner on the yacht. On day ten, you depart by public catamaran or private car transfer to Dubrovnik or Split airport.

What’s included

• Guided private walking tour of Split old town and Diocletian Palace.
• two nights in Hotel Marmont Heritage in Split.
• full-day guided tour of Plitvice Lakes National Park with panoramic train ride and local lunch.
• private motor yacht transfer from Split to Korcula with a stop at Hvar Island.
• seven nights in a luxury villa or suite on Korcula Island.
• daily yacht excursions to Mljet, Lastovo, Vis, Dubrovnik and Brač Island with your own captain and speedboat.
• guided walking tours at each island stop.
• sea kayaks, SUP boards, mountain bikes and snorkeling gear for free use.
• Dalmatian lunches served on the yacht each day.
• visit to a Pelješac Peninsula wine cellar and winemaker.
• private walking tour of Korcula old town with Marco Polo Museum and 14th-century Cathedral.
• visit to the Franciscan monastery on Badija Islet.
• five-course farewell dinner on the yacht.
• private airport transfer on day ten.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Korcula Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this for a group of up to six traveling together who want the islands without the crowds of commercial tour boats—your own yacht and captain mean you set the pace, swim where others can't reach, and eat on the water instead of in tourist restaurants on shore.

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Top questions

What's included in the seven nights on Korcula Island?

Seven nights in a luxury villa or suite on Korcula Island, daily yacht excursions with your own captain and speedboat, sea kayaks, SUP boards, mountain bikes and snorkeling gear, all guided walks at each island stop, and Dalmatian lunches served on the yacht each day.

How do you get from one island to another during the week?

Your private 15-metre motor yacht departs each morning from Korcula, with your captain briefing you on safety and the day's itinerary. Cruises to Mljet, Lastovo, Vis and Dubrovnik range from 40 minutes to 90 minutes, and you return to the villa each evening.

What happens on the Vis Island and Blue Cave day?

The day includes three stops: the Green Cave, where light beams enter through ceiling cracks and illuminate the water; Stiniva Cove on the island's south side, a narrow entrance opening to a 30-metre pebble beach flanked by 35-metre rock walls; and the Blue Cave on Biševo Island, accessible only by small rowboat, famous for its unique blue and silver light effects.

Is the Plitvice Lakes visit included, and when does it happen?

Yes, Plitvice Lakes National Park is a full-day excursion on day two, before you reach Korcula. A private car takes you from Split through the countryside, a guide leads you through the ancient woodlands and karst formations, you ride a panoramic train through the park, and lunch at a local restaurant is included before returning to Split in the late afternoon.

What's the physical fitness expectation for this tour?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. Days involve hiking on gravel roads, swimming and snorkeling, and walking tours of old towns and island villages. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

Can you choose your departure day, or is the itinerary fixed?

The itinerary and daily stops are fixed as described, but the pacing allows time for swimming, snorkeling, hiking and meals. An English-speaking guide leads all walking tours. Your departure day to Dubrovnik or Split airport is your choice on day ten—either by public catamaran or private car transfer.