What is the best 7-day catamaran itinerary from Split?
Our classic 7-day loop from Trogir is about 122 nautical miles: Blue Lagoon, Vis, Korčula, Hvar, the Pakleni islands and Bol. Most legs take 1 to 3.5 hours.
The 7-day catamaran itinerary I suggest most from Split is a loop of about 122 nautical miles: Blue Lagoon, Vis, Korčula, Hvar, the Pakleni islands, Bol and back. That is about 17.5 hours under way in a week, so roughly 2.5 hours a day.
It’s our Split to Korčula route. It starts and ends in Trogir, about 10 minutes from Split Airport. Below are the legs we plan with, and what we change when the wind doesn’t cooperate.
The 7 days at a glance
Distances and times are our planning estimates for a cruising catamaran. The captain adjusts them to the forecast each morning.
| Day | Leg | Distance | Time under way | Why we stop there |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trogir → Blue Lagoon, Drvenik | 7 nm | about 1 h | Shallow water, first swim and snorkel |
| 2 | Blue Lagoon → Vis | 24 nm | about 3¼ h | Former military island, quiet bays, local wine |
| 3 | Vis → Korčula (Vela Luka) | 26 nm | about 3½ h | Vineyards, olive groves, stone villages |
| 4 | Korčula → Hvar town | 19 nm | about 3 h | Fortress, old square, beach bars |
| 5 | Hvar → Pakleni islands | 3 nm | about ½ h | Wooded islets and coves, a slow day |
| 6 | Pakleni islands → Bol, Brač | 17 nm | about 2¾ h | Zlatni Rat, Vidova Gora, Bol old town |
| 7 | Bol → Trogir | 26 nm | about 3½ h | Lunch or swim stop on the way back |
| Total | 122 nm | about 17½ h |
Three legs are longer than 3 hours. Two are very short. That mix is on purpose, because a long crossing is easier when the next day is lazy.
Day 1: Trogir to the Blue Lagoon (7 nm, about 1 hour)
Our own Lagoon 43, 46 and 47 check in on Friday. The other boats in our fleet start on Saturday, and most charter boats in Croatia do the same.
On this route you feel the difference on day one. The Blue Lagoon on Drvenik gets crowded on Saturdays. On a Friday afternoon it’s often almost empty, and the shallow water is ideal for a first swim.
Our own boats carry 2 SUP boards and snorkelling gear at no extra cost. A one-hour first leg leaves time to use them before dinner.
Day 2: Blue Lagoon to Vis (24 nm, about 3¼ hours)
This is the first proper open-water leg. Vis sits further out than Šolta, Brač or Hvar. For decades it was a restricted military base, and the tunnels and bunkers are still there.
Today it’s quiet bays, local wine and a slower pace. Our plan lists both Vis town and Komiža on the far side of the island. The captain picks one depending on the wind and how full the harbour is.
Day 3: Vis to Korčula (26 nm, about 3½ hours)
Together with the last day, this is the longest leg of the week. We plan it to Vela Luka, on the western end of Korčula. Korčula is the sixth-largest island in the Adriatic, with vineyards, olive groves and stone villages.
Korčula old town is on the opposite, northeastern tip. People compare it to a smaller, quieter Dubrovnik. If you want to see it, tell me when we plan the week and we’ll build the days around it.
Day 4: Korčula to Hvar town (19 nm, about 3 hours)
Hvar town is the lively stop. Walk up to the fortress for the view, then through the old walls to the main square. For the afternoon, Hula Hula and Laganini Beach Bar are the two well-known spots.
In July and August Hvar is busy. If you prefer quiet evenings, we keep this stop short.
Day 5: Hvar to the Pakleni islands (3 nm, about 30 minutes)
The Pakleni islands are a chain of wooded islets just off Hvar town, with small coves in between. This is the slow day. Swim, paddle, eat a long lunch on board.
If you take a hostess, she cooks breakfast and lunch on board. Dinner is usually ashore, and the captain books the table.
Day 6: Pakleni islands to Bol on Brač (17 nm, about 2¾ hours)
Bol has Zlatni Rat beach and Vidova Gora, the highest island peak on the Adriatic. Go up early, on foot or by e-bike, before it gets hot. Auro Beach Lounge Bar is right by the water for the afternoon.
In the evening there’s the old town, the wine museum, coffee at Bolero, and Varadero Cocktail Bar if you want a late one.
We keep a private overnight buoy in front of the kite school, between Zlatni Rat and Bol town. It’s 50 € a night, and you can reserve the Bol buoy here. I kite in Bol myself, so this is the stop I’m happiest to recommend.
Day 7: Bol back to Trogir (26 nm, about 3½ hours)
The last leg takes you back to Trogir, with a lunch or swim stop picked by the weather. Good day to lie on the trampoline and let the captain steer.
When the wind changes the plan
The only fixed points on this route are the start and the finish. In summer the usual pattern is a northwesterly breeze in the afternoon, which suits this loop. Two other winds can change things.
Bura is a northeasterly. It can come in quickly with strong gusts, usually under a clear sky.
Jugo is a southeasterly. It builds more slowly, brings cloud, and raises a longer swell on open crossings.
| Situation | What the captain can do |
|---|---|
| Strong wind on the day of the Vis crossing | Stay among the closer islands, do Vis later or skip it |
| Swell on the Vis–Korčula leg | Run the loop in reverse, or go to Hvar first |
| Rough night forecast at an open anchorage | Move to a protected harbour such as Stari Grad on Hvar |
| Light wind all week | Shorter legs, more swim stops, more time in Bol and the Pakleni islands |
Maslinica on Šolta and Stari Grad on Hvar are also on our plan as back-ups. This is where an experienced captain earns his money. Igor, Josip, Mauro, Jon, Žan and Ante know which bay is calm in which wind, and which konoba still has a free mooring.
One guest wrote about this side of it. Martann (Lagoon 43): “It’s wonderful to be able to adjust the itinerary and make it a special trip.”
Which boat, and what it costs
Prices are per boat per week, not per person. Our Lagoon 43 (2025) has a 2027 list price of 9.600–11.700 € in June and 12.500 € in July. The Lagoon 47, new for 2027, is 12.400–14.900 € in June and 16.600 € in July. Both are before early-booking discounts. Prices change, so check the live grid on the boat page.
Add the Comfort package (700 € on most boats), a captain at 1.600 € a week and, if you want one, a hostess at 1.400 € a week. With our captain the security deposit is 0 €. During the week you pay marinas or buoys, typically 50–200 € a night, and fuel, usually about 300 €.
Anchoring is free, and many konobas give you a free mooring if you eat there. On this loop that saves a good part of the marina budget.
Both boats check in on Friday. The Lagoon 43 sleeps 8 adults and a child and can go bareboat or crewed. The Lagoon 47 has room for 8 adults and 2 children and always sails with a captain.
Who this route suits
It suits groups who want towns and quiet bays in the same week, and don’t mind three legs over 3 hours. With young children, look at our family route, which uses calmer stops like Budikovac, Zarače and Stari Grad.
If you want to finish in Dubrovnik, there’s the Split to Dubrovnik route. It’s one-way with longer passages, and I don’t recommend it for a first visit.
You plan the route with me directly, from the first email to check-in. I know the boats and the captains, so what we agree by email doesn’t get lost between departments. Everything that’s included, line by line, is in what is included in a catamaran charter.
FAQ
How many hours a day will we sail on this itinerary?
About 2.5 hours a day on average. The longest legs are about 3.5 hours, Vis to Korčula and Bol to Trogir. The shortest is Hvar to the Pakleni islands, about 30 minutes.
Can we sail this route without a captain?
On boats offered bareboat, yes, if one of you has a recognised sailing licence and a VHF certificate. The Croatian Ministry of the Sea keeps the list of accepted licences. Otherwise you take our captain, 1.600 € a week on most boats. More in crewed vs bareboat.
Can we start in Split instead of Trogir?
Our bases are Trogir, Marina Baotić in Seget Donji next to Trogir, and Marina Kaštela. All three are about 10 minutes from Split Airport. The plan is drawn from Trogir but works the same from the other two.
Can we reach Dubrovnik in 7 days?
Yes, as a one-way charter. The one-way fee is 600 € plus the marina fee in Dubrovnik. The last leg alone is about 38 nm, and the taxi back to the base takes about 3 hours.
Which month is best for this route?
June and September are the sweet spot. May and October are quieter and cheaper. July and August are peak, with warm water and busy harbours, and that’s when the Friday start helps most.
Send me a WhatsApp with your dates and group size, or check free weeks on the booking page. I’ll suggest a boat and a start day that fit.
