Sunset sailing Hvar: Small group yacht with Pakleni Islands

Two hours on the water, watching the sun meet the sea from a sail yacht

A late-afternoon sailing tour from Hvar's main port on a 36ft modern yacht, passing the Pakleni Islands as the sun sets over the Adriatic. Groups stay small (typically four people, maximum eight) with a professional English-speaking skipper. The boat includes a kitchen, fridge and restroom. You bring your own drinks and the fridge keeps them cold. Weather dependent. Cancellations get an alternative date or full refund.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset sailing from Hvar port

• Meet at Hvar main port
• Sail past Pakleni Islands
• Enjoy sunset over the sea
• Return to starting point

The experience

You meet the skipper at Hvar's main port near the green lighthouse where the big ferries dock. Arrive ten minutes early so there's time to find the boat. The port authority allows only five minutes at the dock, so the timing matters. Once aboard the 36ft yacht, you set sail late afternoon and head toward the Pakleni Islands, passing close enough to see them clearly as the boat moves through the Hvar archipelago.

The sail itself is the point. You're on the water for two hours while the sun descends toward the horizon, painting the sky in whatever colors the day decides to give. The yacht is spacious with a working kitchen and fridge below deck, a restroom on board, and room to move around. Bring whatever drinks you want (alcoholic or not), and they stay cold in the fridge. The skipper handles the sailing. You watch.

The boat returns to the same spot where it started, so you're back at Hvar's main port by early evening. Weather calls the shots: if conditions turn poor, the operator offers either a different date or your money back. The yacht is wheelchair accessible, and children ride free as long as an adult is with them.

What’s included

• Professional skipper speaking English.
• modern 36ft sail yacht with kitchen, fridge and restroom.
• fuel surcharge included.
• bring your own drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks) and use the onboard fridge to keep them cold.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 3 May 2027

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AgesAdult (19 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (9 to 18 years) · Child (2 to 8 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by The Day Sail

Is this one for you?The two-hour window fits easily into an afternoon or early evening, leaving the rest of your day in Hvar free. Book this if you want to watch the sunset without committing to a full-day excursion, and you're comfortable with a small group, typically four people, sometimes fewer.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 18 years); Child (2 to 8 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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 time does the sunset sailing leave Hvar?

The yacht departs late afternoon from Hvar's main port near the green lighthouse. You should arrive ten minutes early to locate the boat and meet the skipper, since the port allows only five minutes for docking.

How many people typically sail on this yacht?

The 36ft yacht holds a maximum of eight passengers, but most bookings average around four people, so you often have the boat nearly to yourself without feeling crowded.

What's included on the boat?

The yacht comes with a professional skipper, a modern 36ft sail yacht with a kitchen, fridge and restroom on board, and fuel. You bring your own drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks, whatever you prefer), and the onboard fridge keeps them cold.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the tour?

The sailing is subject to favorable weather conditions. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you can either book an alternative date or receive a full refund.

Is the Pakleni Islands yacht tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the yacht is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are also available near Hvar's main port if you need them to reach the harbor.