Croatia Intro to Sailing

Join Sailing Virgins for an immersive 7-day liveaboard Intro to Sailing course on a luxurious catamaran in the stunning scenery and culture of Croatia this summer! 

Exclusively for those aged 18 - 35. Check out the course guide for more information. 

Requirements: You can sign up to this course without prior experience. Age Limit: Exclusively for individuals aged 18-35 

Certifications: ASA 101. Contact us if you are interested in dates for other certifications.

Date Range: Selected weeks from July to September. Contact us if you're looking for other dates.

Boat type: Catamaran

Special Conditions: A minimum of 5 students is required for this trip. Please confirm that your trip is guaranteed before booking your airfare. 

Course fees include: 

- 7 nights accommodation in a shared cabin aboard a catamaran 

- Daily breakfast and lunch

- Expert guidance from a professional Sailing Virgins Instructor

- All fuel, water, mooring fees and ice for the boat

- ASA 101 Certification 

 The course fees do not include: 

- Travel to and from the course meeting point in Split, Croatia 

- Meals, drinks and activities ashore 

- Instructor gratuity

Sample Itinerary

(Note that the exact route changes each week depending on the weather, crew preferences and any special events that are happening.)

Saturday - Base Marina to Milna 

Meet the crew and head to the supermarket for our provisions.
Board the boat at 5pm and a short evening sail to Milna.
Anchor for the night and get to know each other as we enjoy our first dinner on the boat. 

Sunday - Vis 

Get familiar with the boat and practice some sailing drills.
Long sail out to Vis.
Swim in submarine caves, explore the stunning old town and enjoy some of the local cuisine 

Monday - Hvar 

Nice sail back to the famous island of Hvar.
We'll park in a marina nearby and then go and explore the beautiful old town, beach bars and night life 

Tuesday - Scedro 

A shorter sail today but plenty of opportunity to refine our skills along the way.
We're heading to the small island of Scedro that's well off the beaten path for most.
We'll go to one of three restaurants on this island and enjoy some of the best seafood of your life.
Oh and the boat is swimming distance from the restaurant if you need to burn off some calories after eating too much! 

Wednesday - Stari Grad 

An awesome long sail today as we circle around Hvar to the stunning bay of Stari Grad.
We'll pick up a mooring ball for the evening and enjoy a swim before a visit to our of our favourite restaurants for some of the best local cuisine.

Thursday - Vrboska 

An awesome long sail today as we circle around Hvar to the quaint town of Vrboska.
It's a perfect place for docking practice and has some lovely restaurants to match.
If we're feeling adventurous we can visit the most interesting "nightclub" in Croatia.

Friday - Back to Base Marina 

We'll enjoy a long day of sailing but have to have the boat back in the marina by sunset.
For our last night we can explore Trogir or even taxi into Split. 

Saturday - Base Marina 

Wake up and shake off the cobwebs from last night.
We have to tidy up, pack our bags and be off the boat by 9am when we'll say our final goodbyes.