Top Ten Reasons to See Croatia by Boat

With waters of every unbelievable shade of blue, and a stunning coastline dotted with forests, rocky coves, beaches and picturesque port towns, you’ll feel as if you’ve just sailed into a postcard. Here are Europe Expert, Gwen’s top ten reasons to see the incredible Dalmatian Coast by boat.

1. The Adriatic Sea is absolutely stunning. Visiting the islands by boat, like on an all-inclusive Dubrovnik cruise, is one of the most relaxing ways to explore the bustling tourist destinations of Croatia.

Harbor in Dubrovnik

Traditional gulet-style boat

2. This is a way to really get off the beaten track. You’ll have access to undiscovered coves, beach and villages that most never see.

Stunning beach in Brac

Hidden cove in the Korcula Islands

3. A boat is your own private, luxury floating hotel with staff, a skipper, hostess, crew and chef, who will prepare your every culinary whim.

Room aboard the ship

The food on these ships is fabulous

They'll cater to your every need

4. Watersports! Stand up paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, water skis, jet skis, fishing equipment, snorkeling equipment, any water activity you can imagine, we can make happen.

Stopping for a swim

There are watersports galore here!

Sea Kayaking in Croatia

5. The crew is local, so you’ll feel like you’re staying with new friends, who will show you the local hotspots from their insider perspective.

Chatting with the crew is a great way to meet locals

Ask where the favorite local spots are

6. Summertime is hot in Croatia, traveling by boat gives you the ability to jump off the boat at anytime for a cooling swim in the crystal-clear sea. It’s completely refreshing.

Stopping for a refreshing swim

snorkeling in crystal-clear waters

7. The Dalmatian Coast is beautiful, the scenery is breathtaking, and it’s best viewed from the water.

Viewing the towns from the water is incredible

Hvar, Croatia

Off to the next island

8. Complete flexibility based on your mood that day. Feel like a history tour? Eating a big meal and napping after? Or swimming through secluded caves? The choice is yours.

Take a history tour in Split

Choose to relax of the boat deck all day

Find a quiet, secluded cove for the day

9. It’s a major time saver. You have the ability to island hop seamlessly without worrying about having to take car or ferry transfers.

Istria

Island hopping made easy

10. Luxury accommodation sells out really quickly in Croatia and a boat gives you an amazing option to explore the islands that encompasses everything that you could ever desire in a Croatian Holiday.

One of the best places to stay in Croatia

A boat is one of our favorite ways to see Croatia