Most Adriatic cruises race between the famous harbours. This one slows down. Over seven nights from Dubrovnik, a boutique yacht carrying just 34 guests follows a quieter course through the Dalmatian islands, with swim stops almost every day and a signature day in Montenegro's Bay of Kotor.
The route
You board M/Y Callisto at Gruž Port in Dubrovnik from 14:00 and begin with a guided walk through the UNESCO-listed Old Town. The next day brings the pine-covered Elaphiti Islands and Mljet, where the salt lakes of the National Park are included. Korčula follows, a walled medieval town and home of the rare Grk grape, then remote Lastovo, a Nature Park with some of the clearest water of the week.
On Vis, long closed to visitors, you call at the fishing village of Komiža, with an optional boat trip to the Blue Cave on Biševo. Hvar and the Pakleni Islands add a touch of glamour, and an overnight sail brings you into the Bay of Kotor for a guided walk through Kotor's medieval lanes and the Captain's Farewell Dinner. You disembark in Dubrovnik at 09:00 on day eight.
The yacht
M/Y Callisto is a 50-metre motor yacht, launched in 2000, refitted in 2016 and renovated in 2022. Her 17 outside cabins sit on the Main and Lower Decks, each with an en-suite shower, air conditioning and a window or porthole. A crew of 16 looks after 34 guests, roughly one for every two people, and Wi-Fi is complimentary.
Prices and dates for 2027
Prices are per person, two sharing, for seven nights. Value season sailings on 23 and 30 July and 6 and 13 August start at €1,790 in Category C, rising to €2,990 for Category P on the Main Deck. High season sailings run from 14 May to 1 October, from €1,990 to €3,490. Port charges are €290 per person. Full details are on our Croatia and Montenegro by small yacht listing.
- 14 meals on board, with four guided walks included
- Single use carries a 50% supplement in Categories C and B
- A third person sharing receives 30% off in Categories C and B
What we add
The cruise covers your cabin, meals on board as listed and the included visits. We arrange everything around it: flights or a private jet, private transfers to and from the port, a hotel night before or after, private guides ashore and restaurant tables in port. One concierge manager handles the whole trip, and you can pay in fiat or crypto.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Croatia and Montenegro cruise start and finish?
The cruise is a round trip from Gruž Port in Dubrovnik, boarding from 14:00 on day one and disembarking at 09:00 on day eight.
How many guests are on board?
Up to 34 guests, with a crew of 16.
Is the Bay of Kotor visit included?
Yes. Day seven is spent in the Bay of Kotor with an included guided walk of Kotor town. An excursion to Njeguši and the Lovćen road is optional.
