Journal

Guides & field notes from the Dalmatian coast.

Routes, seasons, hidden coves and the practical detail that makes a day on the water better. Written by the people who run the boats.

Split · 9 min read

If you only do one thing in Dalmatia, make it a private boat day. Here's how to pick the right route from Split.

Blue Cave · 7 min read

The Blue Cave is small, narrow, and stunning for about twelve minutes. Here's how to make those twelve minutes count.

Hvar · 8 min read

Forty-five minutes south of Split is a different country: lavender, stone alleys, turquoise channels. Here's how we run a perfect Hvar day.

Blue Lagoon · 6 min read

Knee-deep turquoise, a sandy bottom and a quick crossing — the Blue Lagoon is the easiest 'wow' day on the Dalmatian coast.

Sunset · 5 min read

Two hours, one bottle of Pošip, and the skyline of Diocletian's palace lighting up behind you.

Planning · 6 min read

A 60-person catamaran and a 6-person speedboat are two completely different holidays. Here's how to pick the right one.

Planning · 8 min read

Bareboat or skippered? Speedboat or yacht? What does 'fuel included' actually mean? A no-nonsense guide.

Trogir · 6 min read

Trogir is twenty minutes from the airport and the right place to launch a boat day if you want fewer crowds than Split.

Transfers · 5 min read

Skip the queue at Split harbour. A private speedboat puts you on Hvar 60 minutes after your plane lands.

Planning · 7 min read

The Dalmatian season runs May through October. Each month has a different feel — here's how to pick yours.

Split · 11 min read

Split is more than a ferry port. Here's how to spend your days — in town, on the beach, and out on the water — without the crowds.