Sailing out of the medieval city of Dubrovnik, we'll reach the 13-island Elaphiti archipelago. Stop by the tiny harbour at Sipan, or unwind on the remote sandy beaches of Sunj. You'll moor up for the night in the national park at Mljet, considered one of Croatia's most beautiful islands.

This morning, we'll weigh anchor and set off for the island of Korcula, home to one of Croatia's most attractive towns. Locals maintain that the explorer Marco Polo was originally from Korcula, and will even point out the house he was born in. One thing that isn’t disputed is the superb wine that’s made here, which you can taste on vineyard visits.

From Korcula we sail on through the Dalmatian archipelago to the island of Hvar. Enjoying 300 sunny days-a-year, the island rose to great importance within the Venetian Empire as a major naval base. Its prosperity brought culture, the arts and one of the first theatres in Europe. Life in Hvar Town revolves around the marina, while the rest of the island offers many tranquil inlets and villages.

We continue to the island of Vis and explore the wild beauty of its southern coast. Along the way stop at Stiniva Bay and swim in the emerald and blue waters of Srebrna (Silver) Beach. The waters around the island are rich fishing grounds. We recommend spending an evening at one of Vis’s wonderful fish restaurants.

Today we'll drop anchor at the island of Lastovo. Little has changed here for centuries and you’ll experience the slow-paced Mediterranean life of a bygone age. As the island is so far from the mainland, not many others make it to this secret idyll in the Adriatic.

Today we sail back to Dubrovnik. We’ll then take you to the airport for your return flight. Alternatively, you can choose to extend your stay in Croatia with some more time on dry land. Swim in secluded coves, or relax on the peaceful sandy beaches of Sunj. Fish for your lunch and snorkel in the clear waters of Srebrna Beach.