Half Day Sailing on a comfort yacht around Hvar and Pakleni islands- small group
Recommended by 93% of travelers
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Hvar, Croatia
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a small-group yacht adventure through the Pakleni Islands and Hvar, with a maximum of eight guests for an intimate experience. Departing twice daily from Hvar, this tour offers two swim stops in secluded bays only accessible by boat. Enjoy free time to snorkel, relax, and take in Adriatic views. Bring your own snacks and drinks—there’s a fridge on board. Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or small groups.
- Sail the Adriatic on a luxury yacht with a small group of eight or fewer
- Swim and snorkel at two stunning bays around the Pakleni Islands
- Experience a relaxed atmosphere—perfect for solo travelers and friends
- Flexible sailing route based on weather for the best scenic experience
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Restroom on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional friendly skipper/guide
- Small group tour (max 8 guests) half day stay on a sail yacht with rest room
- Lunch is not included - feel free to bring your own sandwiches or salads, snack or fruit.
- Bring your own drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) free of charge. There is a fridge on a yacht
- Gratitude for skipper
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Riva 37, Hvar, Croatia
You will meet up with the skipper in the Hvar harbour near the green lantern. As Hvar port is very busy and the Port authority allows only 5 minutes for boats to stay on a dock, please arrive 10 minutes earlier so that you have enough time to find the boat and if needed a skipper can contact you.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Hvar
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pakleni Islands (Pass By)
2
Pakleni Islands
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Pakleni Islands
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Pakleni Islands
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Pakleni Islands
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- If you are a famaily with small kids, please book a private trip
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
David_B
This was a fantastic experience. The crew were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They gave us loads of realty interesting information about sailing and Croatia, and gave us some really fun sailing. It helped that it was a breezy day so we got some exciting sailing done, whilst feeling safe in their hands at all times.
We stopped in a gorgeous couple of spots for a bit of swimming/snorkelling.
Thoroughly recommended !
Reviews
4.7
based on 194 reviews
sks_r, Oct 2025
This was the perfect relaxing day on the waters off Hvar. Our captains were kind, punctual, happy to explain things about sailing and the places we visited, even the music choices were super chill and relaxing. The water is crystal clear and calm, perfect for swimming.
Caroline_B, Sep 2025
Beautiful chilled experience with crystal clear water, never felt rushed. Highly recommended for a lovely time
Ruth_A, Sep 2025
The pickup by the green lantern was smooth and efficient. The instructions were easy to follow. Although there was no wind, the 2 lads made it interesting and were able to adapt and overcome. The little stories of the local places of interest were entertaining. Safety of our group was important to them. Nice choice of music!
Daisy_H, Sep 2025
Great half day of sailing - excellent skipper, beautiful swimming spots. Lovely relaxing morning - Highly recommend.
David_B, Sep 2025
This was a fantastic experience. The crew were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They gave us loads of realty interesting information about sailing and Croatia, and gave us some really fun sailing. It helped that it was a breezy day so we got some exciting sailing done, whilst feeling safe in their hands at all times.
We stopped in a gorgeous couple of spots for a bit of swimming/snorkelling.
Thoroughly recommended !
Jenna_M, Sep 2025
This was a very relaxing experience, the boat does not go that fast so you can sit/ lay on the front or the boat and not feel like you’re going to fly off. We stopped in 2 quiet locations to drop anchor and swim/ paddle board. Would recommend if you are looking for a leisurely
Morning or afternoon activity & you want to swim!
Bill_R, Sep 2025
Our skipper was great and it was overall an awesome experience with 3 other couples as well! I would highly recommend this excursion for future guests of Hvar!
Morgan_F, Aug 2025
Great sailing trip for a half day! We stopped off at two coves for swimming and supping. Skips (father and son) were very friendly. Even though we didn’t have the best weather we still really enjoyed.
anna_k, Aug 2025
It was lovely. The guide was great helpful funny and informative. Water was beautiful and the boat was very nice!
Jennifer_s, Aug 2025
We had a truly wonderful and relaxing day on the water exploring the stunning Pakleni Islands from Hvar. The boat tour was beautifully organised – we sailed around crystal-clear waters, dropped anchor in idyllic spots, and enjoyed swimming in the most beautiful sea. It felt like paradise and was such a special experience for all of us. Everything was calm, peaceful and unhurried – the perfect way to enjoy this part of the world. Highly recommended!
Chase_G, Jul 2025
The Captain was late and he was also rude. The boat was small and he invited two of his friends on the boat who were also rude, so the boat was way too crowded. The restroom was disgusting. The captain was aggravated anytime I asked him how long we were going to set anchor or where the snorkel gear was located.
Shannon_M, Jun 2025
Vítor was an AMAZING guide! We felt completely safe the entire trip and he was willing to teach us so much about the islands and sailing! Our group was fantastic and had the most fun - it is definitely the highlight of our trip! I truly cannot say enough good things about the whole experience.
LANE_F, May 2025
Our captain was friendly and was an expert sailor. Though it was sunny, the weather was windy and a bit cool so we didn’t jump into the water.
Marina_R, May 2025
Alexander was the best! We had so much fun on the boat and were so glad we chose this tour. Highly recommend
Olivia_R, Oct 2024
had the best time on this excursion! Skippers were amazing, water and snorkeling spots were amazing. The bluest water i’ve ever seen!! Would 100% recommend this and do it again. Was also the perfect amount of time 10/10 recommend
Amy_W, Oct 2024
We had a lovely time on this tour with very friendly skippers - the sailing was beautiful, the swimming in the sea was a big highlight of our trip. It's a good amount of time to be out also. Overall, the actual experience was great although the admin/communication prior to the tour could have been a bit better. (Just to preface - the tour was great. This is just to give context to our experience). Originally we had booked onto the 2-6pm tour on the 6th - being late season this would mean we'd be sailing back during sunset which someone had mentioned in a previous review and was a big selling point for us. Unfortunately at 12pm that day we were told that our tour had to be rescheduled due to weather concerns. We were asked to do the tour the next day but this started at 12:30 so we would be back well before sunset. We expressed our disappointment and were told they would see what they could do. When we followed up hours later having not heard back we were told that the time could not be changed but were offered to do the sunset tour from 5-7pm after for free. We accepted this and had a great time on both tours. However, we did feel frustrated as we were given such short notice of the cancellation of our tour that we couldn't go to Stari Grad on the 6th like we had originally planned for the 7th as the buses were no longer running by the time we were contacted. We understand things can change due to weather but we had already had another boat trip cancelled due to weather when in Split and they had informed us the night before so we could change our plans in advance. Also, we later found out that the 6th was actually excellent weather for sailing and the sunset tour (5-7) had gone ahead so maybe the issue was in fact bad booking rather than weather (not sure how our tour 2-6 and the sunset tour 5-7 would have both run)? Regardless, I do highly recommend both this and the sunset tour but I would encourage the company to try to communicate changes to schedule as soon as possible.
JoW, Oct 2024
We had a great afternoon of sailing. Vitor our skipper was informative and friendly. The islands we went to were beautiful. The swimming fantastic. The small group size was perfect for us and four hours was a great time frame. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a taste of the islands and would rather a small easy experience without the crowds
melanie_b, Oct 2024
Our guide was lovely, but the boat was dirty. The toilet was overflowing and the toilet bag was overflowing with tissue paper.
Sights were good (obviously)
Jane_F, Sep 2024
It was hardly a "comfort yacht" - just a small sail boat. We've been on many of these sailing/swimming/snorkeling trips and this one was just really bare bones and pretty dull. The places we stopped were boring and full of other boats, there was nothing offered on board, not even water, and very little information given about each place unless we specifically asked.
The reason I'm giving it 3 stars instead of less is that the two guys running it were WONDERFUL. Very entertaining and educated about history, politics etc, so it was very fun talking with them... but we could have done that in a bar on shore, for free.
Valerie_D, Sep 2024
Great day on the water! Nice small group so we were able to engage. Bring your lunch, snacks & beverages!
Karen_L, Sep 2024
This was an amazing trip! Our captain was great and very friendly. There were only 7 of us on the boat which made it very comfortable. The islands we stopped out were gorgeous and the swimming was fantastic. Can’t say enough great things about Meesha (not sure of spelling). He was great! Definitely recommend
Alana_W, Sep 2024
Great amount of time, excellent swimming spots. Skipper friendly and knowledgeable, for non-boat people this was the perfect amount of time
John_W, Sep 2024
Great time out at sea! Was incredibly nice and relaxing, especially because there were only 8 of us total on the boat. Perfect half day excursion to sail, swim, and relax!
Cherie_N, Aug 2024
A great experience! Our skipper was very friendly and expert. He was great with both adults and children and helped to create a fun and relaxed vibe. A half day was perfect for us. Diving off the boat and swimming in the clear blue water amongst beautiful little fish in the bays was a wonderful experience. We also liked being in a smaller group. Highly recommended!
Christopher_G, Aug 2024
This was a super fun time! The winds weren't really high enough to sail but we got to visit a few out of the way bays amongst the islands anyway to swim and hang out and chat with other folks on the boat. The small group made it a lot of fun. Cheers to our skipper Alexander for showing us a good time.
Nicanor_R, Aug 2024
Had an excellent half day trip — was initially concerned it would be too short, but turned out to be the perfect mix of sailing vs swimming and snorkeling (in 2 different locations) that left us completely satisfied (and tired). Super punctual and efficient… picked up right on time and we were off no more than 5min later. Boat is very comfortable
Tara_K, Jul 2024
Just because this tour says it has availability does not mean it is actually available. We booked this tour, my credit card was charged, and I received a confirmation email from the provider - but at 10pm the night before, I was notified that the tour had been overbooked and we would not be able to join the tour. We received a full refund but the late notice made it very difficult to find another available tour and caused unnecessary stress on our vacation.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Tara,
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to reach out to express how truly sorry we are for the inconvenience you faced with your booking. We completely understand how upsetting it must have been to receive a cancellation notice at the last minute, especially while you were on vacation.
I want to emphasise that the overbooking issue you experienced was not due to any error on our part. The overbooking was a result of a technical issue on Viator's end, which unfortunately was completely beyond our control. We do everything in our power to ensure our tours are accurately reflected in availability, but in this instance, we were unable to prevent this from happening. This situation has been incredibly frustrating for us as well, as it goes against everything we strive for in providing a seamless and enjoyable experience for our guests. This is the reason for cancellation that we've communicated from the start. Moreover, please note that initially we've tried to reschedule, and upon seeing that this does not suit your schedule, we issued an immediate and complete refund.
In the meantime, we want you to know that we have been doing everything we can to address this issue with Viator. We sent numerous emails expressing how upset we were with the situation, emphasising the negative impact it had on our guests and our business. I’m pleased to inform you that, after our persistent efforts, they have finally been able to fix the issue. We are working closely with them to ensure that something like this never happens again.
Once again, please accept our deepest apologies for any distress this has caused. If there's anything more we can do to make this right, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly.
We would be more than happy to host you again, should you return to Hvar. It’s very important to us that you have the chance to experience the exceptional service that we are known for and that we truly want to provide.
Thank you for your time and understanding.
Warm regards, Marija
The Day Sail team
Tatiana_C, Jul 2024
Amazing day! Viktor and Sara were awesome, extremely friendly and helpful! The swimming spots were beautiful and the entire trip was spotless! Small group, great conversation and the best experience we’ve had in Croatia so far!
I will always recommend this tour!
Kim_M, Jul 2024
Our guide, Peter was great and on time. The day before the company reached out with insight on the meeting spot via WhatsApp which was great. We were a party of 2 and there were 8 total on the boat. Sailing out to the first spot was a little tight on seating; however, after the first Achor spot, everyone spaced out around the boat and it was not an issue.
My only feedback would be when they texted us to remind of location to include a reminder of we can bring our own food or drinks. It is included in the listing, so not a flaw of the company, but running around on vacation, it slipped our minds.
Robyn_L, Jul 2024
Great swimming spots and friendly crew. Overall chill vibe. Love that you can bring your own drinks and they have a fridge you can use.
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