Island-Hop by Yacht

Hvar, Korčula and the hidden coves, by crewed yacht.

Two coastlines of walled cities, wine-terraced islands and hidden coves, all close enough to weave into a single seamless journey by water.

When to go

Late May through September, when the Adriatic is warm, the light is long and the islands are at their most alive before the autumn quiet returns. Your advisor times it to the light, the crowds and your own calendar.

The experiences

A sense of what this journey can hold — each one arranged privately and shaped to you:

• A crewed yacht that becomes your address for the week, dropping anchor wherever the water turns clear and quiet.
• A private morning ashore on Hvar, walking the fortress and lavender fields before the day boats arrive.
• A guided tasting among the walled lanes and stone cellars of Korcula, said to be the birthplace of Marco Polo.
• A swim in a secluded cove reachable only by tender, followed by a long lunch laid out on deck.

A sense of the rhythm

Days unfold at the pace of the sea rather than the clock. You wake in a different anchorage each morning, swim before breakfast, come ashore for a village or a vineyard when it suits you, and drift on to the next island as the afternoon cools. Nothing is rushed, and nothing is missed.

A yacht or a base on land?

A crewed yacht lets the coastline come to you, reaching coves and islets no road ever touches. If you would rather sleep on solid ground and take day excursions, the finest luxury hotels on Hvar and Korcula offer a gentler alternative, though you trade the freedom to wander for the comfort of a fixed harbour.

How to do it well

The counsel our advisors give travelers planning this journey:

• Book the yacht and crew well ahead; the best boats and captains are spoken for many months in advance.
• Leave the itinerary loose enough that your captain can chase calm water and shift anchorage with the wind.
• Pack soft-soled shoes and little else formal; life aboard is barefoot and unhurried.
• Plan your busier island landfalls for early morning or evening, when the crowds thin and the light is best.

What only your advisor can open

The difference between a good trip and an unrepeatable one is access — and access is a relationship, not a booking. Every guide, room and moment is chosen and sequenced for you.

Who it's for

Travelers who value privacy, time and doing it once — beautifully — and who would rather have one trusted advisor orchestrate every detail than assemble it themselves.

Estimated investment

From US$9,000 per traveler, based on double occupancy — scaled to your dates, party size and level of privacy. A starting point, not a final quote; confirmed once your advisor tailors the itinerary.

Designed entirely around you

Nothing here is a package. A Forest Travel advisor shapes the whole journey and stays one message away before and throughout your trip.

Your Virtuoso privileges

As a Virtuoso member, Forest Travel includes benefits reserved for Virtuoso guests at the finest luxury hotels, at no added cost: a room upgrade on arrival when available, daily breakfast for two, a property credit toward dining or spa, and early check-in with late check-out when the hotel allows.

Continue exploring Croatia & Montenegro

Part of our Croatia & Montenegro travel guide. Related private journeys:

• Walled Cities
• Coast & Konobas
• The Montenegrin Riviera

Begin the conversation

Tell a Forest Travel advisor how you like to travel and they will design Island-Hop by Yacht around you — privately, every Virtuoso privilege included. Request your private consultation →