Hvar Itineraries: Day Charters and Multi‑Day Routes

Hvar’s position at the heart of central Dalmatia’s island chain, with the Pakleni archipelago on its doorstep and Vis, Brač and Korčula within easy reach, makes it one of the most versatile charter bases on the Adriatic. The 3‑day and 4‑day itineraries below cover different ground and can be stitched together into a 7‑day voyage without repeating a single anchorage. Every route is fully customisable.

Day Charter Routes from Hvar Town

Hvar to the Pakleni Islands: The Classic Circuit

Depart Hvar Town mid‑morning and cruise 10 minutes to Jerolim for a morning swim in its secluded cove. Hop to Palmižana bay on Sveti Klement for snorkelling over rocky reef and Posidonia meadows, then lunch at the garden restaurant under subtropical trees – or on the aft deck with the islands as your backdrop. In the afternoon, cruise to Marinkovac’s Stipanska bay for a swim (and a Carpe Diem Beach session if the mood strikes). Return to Hvar Town by sunset. Duration: 6–8 hours.

Hvar to Brač and Zlatni Rat: Across the Channel

Cruise north across the Hvar Channel to Bol on Brač (roughly 8 nautical miles, 25 minutes). Anchor off Zlatni Rat – the iconic shifting pebble spit – for a morning of swimming and paddleboarding. Lunch on the aft deck with Vidova Gora (778 metres, the highest point in the Adriatic islands) rising behind. Return to Hvar in the afternoon. Duration: 6–8 hours.

Hvar to Ščedro: The Quiet Escape

Cruise 8 nautical miles east to the uninhabited island of Ščedro. Anchor in one of its quiet southern bays for a morning of snorkelling over rocky reef and Posidonia meadows, with no other yachts in sight. Explore the ruins of the Dominican monastery ashore. Your chef lays out lunch in the kind of silence that barely exists on the busier islands. Return to Hvar Town by late afternoon. Duration: 6–8 hours.

3‑Day Hvar Yacht Charter Itinerary: Pakleni Islands and Vis

Day 1: Hvar Town and the Pakleni Islands

Board your yacht at Hvar Town harbour or ACI Marina Palmižana by mid‑morning. Cruise to Jerolim for a morning swim in the quiet cove, then hop to Palmižana for a snorkel circuit and lunch at the garden restaurant. In the afternoon, cruise to Stipanska bay for a swim at Carpe Diem Beach or a quieter cove on Marinkovac’s southern shore. Return to Hvar Town for an evening on the Riva: cocktails at Carpe Diem bar, dinner at Dalmatino or Giaxa, and a walk through the lanes as the harbour lights reflect off the water.

Day 2: Hvar to Vis and the Blue Cave

Depart early and cruise south‑west to Komiža on Vis (roughly 20 nautical miles, 1–1.5 hours). Your crew books a timed entry to the Blue Cave on Biševo (5 nautical miles from Komiža) – enter by small boat as sunlight refracting through the underwater entrance turns the grotto electric sapphire. After the cave, swim in one of Biševo’s quiet bays, then return to Komiža for lunch at Konoba Jastozera (lobster, family‑owned since 1883, guests hand‑pick from the sea cage). Cruise south along Vis to Stiniva bay – a hidden pebble beach enclosed by hundred‑metre cliffs. Anchor overnight off Vis’s south coast.

Day 3: Vis Town and Return to Hvar

Cruise east around Vis to Vis Town (roughly 10 nautical miles). Explore the elegant Venetian‑era waterfront, the Roman amphitheatre remains and the quiet lanes. Your chef prepares a farewell lunch on the aft deck as the yacht sets course for Hvar (16–20 nautical miles, about an hour). Arrive in Hvar Town by late afternoon with time for a sunset climb to the Fortica fortress for panoramic views over the harbour and the Pakleni Islands.

4‑Day Hvar Yacht Charter Itinerary: Brač, Korčula and Ščedro

Day 1: Hvar to Brač

Cruise north across the Hvar Channel to Bol on Brač (8 nautical miles, 25 minutes). Anchor off Zlatni Rat for a morning swim and paddleboard session. Lunch on the aft deck, then reposition to Milna on Brač’s western coast – a deep, sheltered harbour framed by stone houses and palm trees. Dinner ashore at a waterfront konoba: grilled squid, peka lamb and local wine.

Day 2: Brač to Korčula

Cruise south‑east from Milna toward Korčula (roughly 35 nautical miles, 2 hours). Berth at Korčula Town’s harbour and explore the miniature Dubrovnik: herringbone streets, Gothic‑Venetian palaces, the Marco Polo Museum. Sample Grk wine at a local bar and dine at LD Restaurant (refined Dalmatian) or Konoba Mate. Your chef can arrange a wine‑tasting excursion to the Lumbarda vineyards.

Day 3: Korčula to Ščedro

Cruise north‑west from Korčula to the uninhabited island of Ščedro (roughly 20 nautical miles, 1 hour). Anchor in a quiet southern bay and spend the day snorkelling over rocky reef, exploring the monastery ruins and swimming in water so clear you can see the anchor chain at 10 metres. Your chef prepares lunch on the aft deck in near‑total silence. Anchor overnight in Ščedro’s sheltered waters.

Day 4: Ščedro to the Pakleni Islands and Return to Hvar

Cruise west from Ščedro to the Pakleni Islands (roughly 10 nautical miles). Spend the morning at Palmižana bay for a final snorkel and a garden‑restaurant lunch, then hop to Marinkovac for an afternoon swim. Your chef prepares a farewell spread on the aft deck as the yacht cruises the final 10 minutes back to Hvar Town, arriving by late afternoon with time for a last Riva stroll and a sunset cocktail at Hula Hula.

Guests looking for a longer voyage can combine the 3‑day Pakleni–Vis route with the 4‑day Brač–Korčula–Ščedro route for a comprehensive 7‑day Hvar charter covering five islands, the Blue Cave, a UNESCO site and the Pakleni archipelago – without repeating a single anchorage.

5‑Day Hvar Yacht Charter Itinerary: The Grand Central Dalmatian Circuit

Day 1: Hvar Town and Pakleni Islands

Board at Hvar Town and cruise to the Pakleni Islands. Snorkel circuit through Jerolim, Palmižana and Marinkovac. Sunset at Hula Hula, dinner on the Riva.

Day 2: Hvar to Vis and the Blue Cave

Cruise to Komiža, visit the Blue Cave on Biševo, lunch at Konoba Jastozera, then Stiniva bay. Anchor overnight off Vis.

Day 3: Vis Town to Korčula

Explore Vis Town in the morning, then cruise south‑east to Korčula (25 nautical miles). Afternoon in the medieval old town, wine tasting at Lumbarda, dinner at a harbourside restaurant.

Day 4: Korčula to Ščedro and Brač

Cruise to Ščedro for a quiet morning snorkel, then north to Zlatni Rat on Brač for an afternoon swim. Anchor overnight at Milna.

Day 5: Brač to Pakleni Islands and Return to Hvar

Cruise south to the Pakleni Islands for a farewell Palmižana lunch and a final swim. Return to Hvar Town by late afternoon. The 5‑day route covers the full central Dalmatian island chain and can be extended to 8 days by adding Mljet and the Pelješac peninsula.