Half Day Sailing on a comfort yacht around Hvar and Pakleni islands- small group
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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 32, 21450, Hvar, Croatia
You will meet up with the skipper in the Hvar harbour near the green lighthouse at the edge of the pier. 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.
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
Adam_J
An amazing day out on the water in some beautiful spots. The boat was great and exactly as described (room in the shade and to lay out in the sun). Most importantly, our two guides were awesome and made everything twice as fun.
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4.7
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Nicole_B, Jun 2026
An absolute highlight of our trip! We had a fantastic day sailing with our skipper and his son. They were friendly, fun, professional, and made everyone feel welcome. The skipper even shared his grandmother’s homemade cookies with us, which was such a thoughtful touch.
We also loved that there were only 8 guests on board, making the experience feel intimate and relaxed. Highly recommend this sailing trip to anyone looking for a memorable day on the water! ⛵️☀️🌊
Christina_C, Jun 2026
My family of four (young adult children) thoroughly enjoyed this experience! The boating was relaxing and the two swimming stops were gorgeous - the second spot had the most amazing, clear turquoise water I have ever seen. Our guides communicated well ahead of time (easy to find at the busy meeting spot) and supplied some snacks and snorkel gear even though we weren't expecting that. Definitely a highlight of our two days in Hvar.
Lynette_L, Jun 2026
The Captain of the boat was a skilled sailor and you could see he had a passion for sailing. We had a great wind so were able sail out easily. It was beautiful. Unfortunately, some other passengers did not appreciate the way the boat keeled when the jib was raised and at our first swim stop, they asked that we not sail again so we motored the rest of the day. This put the Captain in a difficult situation because other passengers had expected to sail more during the day. It was very disappointing. I'm not sure why someone would book a sailing tour and then not want to sail. If you don't like sailing please book some other tour so that those of us who want to sail, get our monies worth. Otherwise, it was a good trip and worth the money.
Kimberly_F, Jun 2026
Alex the captain, provided a fun and relaxing experience. The people we met were very interesting. Everyone interacted and exchanged stories. The swim stops were refreshing and the sailing on very good winds. The sailing part was tranquil.
Ben_K, Jun 2026
Had such a fun trip. Vitor was an awesome guide and would highly recommend. It’s a great trip to see the islands and have a great time on the boat as well as jumping in the water
Cindy_C, May 2026
⛵️🌊 What a fantastic family sailing tour around the Palenki Islands! Our captain was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience both relaxing and memorable. We stopped in a beautiful cove for a swim 🏖️🤿, and the wind was perfect for some exciting sailing speed ⛵️💨. A wonderful day on the water—highly recommended! ☀️😊👏
Maryanne_S, May 2026
Good sail, but skipper was a bit rough around the edges could have been a bit more professional verbally towards some passengers using washrooms. Continuous smoking on the job with public not a good look.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear guest,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the sailing experience around Hvar and the Pakleni Islands.
At the same time, we’re sorry to hear that some aspects of the skipper’s conduct did not meet your expectations. Professionalism and guest comfort are very important to us, and your comments regarding communication and smoking during the tour have been taken seriously and will be addressed directly with our team.
We truly appreciate your honest feedback, as it helps us improve the experience we provide to all guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future for an even better experience.
Warm regards, Marija
Lauren_D, May 2026
Such a perfect light day trip from Hvar - despite traveling solo, it immediately felt like being surrounded by friends and the sail with Vitor had a wonderfully relaxed, yet adventurous, fun environment that gets you out on the water in whatever capacity you may want!
Jeanelle_P, May 2026
Wonderful morning sail with Vitor as our captain and tour guide. Highly recommend. Informative yet peaceful and laid back.
Meghan_O, May 2026
Our half-day sailing trip with was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we stepped aboard, Victor made the experience feel relaxed, fun, and effortless. The views of the Croatian coastline were breathtaking, the water was crystal clear, and every stop felt like a hidden paradise.
Victor was knowledgeable, welcoming, and clearly passionate about sailing and sharing the beauty of Croatia. Whether we were swimming in quiet coves, enjoying the sea breeze, or simply soaking in the scenery, the entire trip felt like something out of a movie.
Perfect balance of adventure and relaxation — one of the highlights of our vacation. Highly recommend this sailing experience to anyone visiting Croatia! ⛵️☀️🌊
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!
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