(12-16 hours of instruction- 8 to 1 ratio)
Sunday- Day 1- Dubrovnik - MLJet Island- Today is Pickleball in the morning, then check out of our hotel and embark on the Aretha - Welcome drink and snacks as you settle in to your cabin. Welcome Dinner on Board,
Overnight on the yacht on MlJet Island (B,D)
Monday- Day 2- MLJET Island - Korcula Island - This morning you leave MlJet and set sail to the island of Korcula. Upon arrival into Korcula, you will have the opportunity to play Pickleball in the afternoon at exclusive courts, you will have transportation waiting for you so be prepared to leave directly from the yacht to the courts. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy dinner on your own in the town.
Overnight in Korcula (B,L)
Tuesday - Day 3-Korcula Island-Vis Island- in the morning you will play pickleball in Korcula again, prior to sailing to the Island of Vis. While sailing to Vis, enjoy the scenery and maybe the Captain will stop for a swim?
Tonight is the Captains Dinner - Welcome Aboard
Overnight in Vis (B,L,D)
Wednesday - Day 4 - Vis Island-HVAR Island -after breakfast you will set sail to the Island of HVAR which is about a 2.50 hour ride, sit back and enjoy the wind in your hair and a drink in your hand. Hvar is one of the most happening islands. You will have time to visit some of the best places such as Fortica Spanjola, the 13th century Spanish fortress and the main port of Stari Grad where the Greeks settled in 384BC there is so much history and sites to see here. Tonight Dinner is on your own, dine on a hidden street or in the many restaurants that hug the waters edge.
Overnight in HVAR (B,L)
Thursday -Day 5- Hvar Island- Milna, Brac Island - Brac (pronounced Brach) is bursting with historical sites dating back to the Greeks and
Famous for the Golden Horn Beach one of the most beautiful beaches in Croatia.
Upon arrival into Brac Island, you will have the opportunity to play pickleball, its a short walk up to the park from the marina. Follow the path and enjoy your time, its a nice view and you'll be surrounded by nature.
Enjoy the town or take a walk to the beach The remainder of the afternoon gives you time to explore and dinner is on your own this evening.
Ask your tour director for the best places to eat. Brac Island is a hidden gem
Overnight in Brac Island (B,L)
Friday- Day 6- Milna, Brac Island-Split -Today is pickleball again in the morning in Brac Island,. After pickleball you will be transfered to Bol. For those who want to stay on board, you can sail to the other side of the island to the town of Bol. Once you finish playing pickleball you will be transferred by car to catch up with the yacht. Bol has the clearest water and lots of things to do. The winery right on the water has music and some of the best wines in the region. See the open floor to the ancient ruins and take a wine tasting tour of the facility. So many dining options for you for a great lunch out
Dinner is on board the yacht this evening.
Overnight in Bol (B,D)
Saturday- Day 7- Brac Island - Split - Today we arrive in Split- you will be transferred by coach to the newly built courts in the city of Zadar.
This is brand new Tennis and Pickleball Complex built with locker rooms, showers, a restaurant and bar.
Today you will review all that you have learned and have time for free play, Queen and King of the Court and to show off your new set of skills, with alot of fun, fun, fun.
This afternnon (time tbd) you will be transferred back to the city centre of Split for an afternoon lunch on the promenade or free time to explore, shop and get a drink at the Picasso Bar. A site not to be missed.
Split is the largest town in the Dalmatia and the second largest in all of Croatia
Split has 23 centuries of history so there is a lot to see and do.
Enjoy your day of leisure and make sure you relax in Riva, Splits famed seafront promenade
and play"Picigin (Beach ball game invented in Split at the Bacvice beach
or
take a walk to Marjan Hill, the view will make it worth your time.
Retuning to the yacht in the late afternoon for a Farewell Dinner on board tonight.
Overnight in Split (B,D)
Sunday-Day 8- Split - Disembark the Vessel after breakfast, 9:00 a.m.
Say good bye to the Captain and Cew and the best ever Tour Director. They are worth every penny spent and have been on the yacht for this 6 month season with no breaks in between. We hope you enjoyed your stay aboard the Aretha and will go home and tell everyone about the beautiful country of Croatia.
Breakfast included this morning
All port and usage fees are included in this itinerary
If you are extending your stay here in Split (SPU), I hope you have a wonderful time exploring and seeing all of the Unesco World Heritage sights.
Hotel transfers and extended stays are booked on your own and not included in this itinerary.
Airport shuttles for departing flights are available or taxi's will take you directly to the airport from the marina.
Goodbye to all our new friends and beautiful Croatia.
DOVIDENJA!! Thank You for embarking on this journey with Xperience World Travel
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Luxury Cabins complete the other areas of the ship a total of 11 cabins are available
All cabins are considered Double Occupancy Cabins
All cabins come with a queen size bed/ or twin bed configuration.
(Twin Bed Cabins are limited so please email me ASAP prior to booking to make sure they are available)
The cabins have their own bathrooms, toilets, and sink no sharing- well except with your cabin mate.
ALL cabins have International Converters, you will not need to purchase but always a good idea to bring a converter along just in case. Wifi is through out the ship and in all cabins and common areas.
Each bathroom come with hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hand soap.
A large hanging wardrobe in every cabin also provides slippers, robes and a personal safe
Daily housekeeping is provided and a turn down service is also included every evening.
Bottled water is available all day and night and included in your non alcoholic drink package.
Use of Gym, sauna, cinema room and common areas are available to all persons on the yacht.
NO ALCOHOL of any kind can be brought on to the yacht for personal consumption-
this is strictly prohibited and will be enforced
This is a Private Charter and no guests are allowed to embark at anytime.
*Lower deck cabins all have windows that do not open*
** Main deck cabins have windows that open**
*** Suites are on thier own deck and have private entrances ***
YOUR Cabin is Assigned by the Yacht company
(Every effort will be made to accommodate if you want a window that opens but is not guaranteed) Cabins are assigned by twin bed configurations FIRST, then other cabins are assigned.
There is NOT A BAD Cabin on this yacht !!
We are always be docked at night in a marina or moored in a cove
YOU will not be in open SEA on any night
NON REFUNDABLE- Final payment is due in full at time of booking