Croatia. Girls Only Yacht Week

Day 1 — August 22. Split: Welcome Aboard

We arrive in Croatia and meet in Split, a coastal city where palm trees, old stone streets and marina life immediately make the body understand: work mode is over.

There are convenient flights from Poland and other European cities, and we’ll help you choose the best option. The catamaran will be waiting for us in the marina, with check-in around 17:00, so it’s best to arrive near the marina a little earlier — without running through the port with a suitcase and panic in your eyes.

We settle into our cabins, choose our little corners on board and start getting used to the idea that this is our home for the week. Dinner is already waiting for us on the catamaran, prepared by our chef. The first evening is for meeting the girls, feeling the group, watching the sunset and taking those first “wait, this is actually happening” photos.

Tonight we sleep in the yacht marina. The sea adventure officially begins.

Day 2 — August 23. Brač and Hvar: Golden Horn, Island Air and Slow Sea Mode

Morning on a catamaran has its own rhythm: a swim, breakfast, wet hair, sun on the deck, and no need to rush anywhere too fast.

Today we start moving between the Croatian islands. During the week, most crossings will take around 3–4 hours, which is perfect: enough time to feel the sea, stretch out on deck like a very well-rested seal, talk with the girls, read, nap, snack and watch the coastline slowly change.

We head toward Brač, home to one of Croatia’s most famous beaches — Golden Horn near Bol. We stop there to swim, sunbathe and let the Adriatic do what it does best: make everyone a little softer and happier.

If the group wants, we can explore more of Brač: visit the Olive Oil Museum in Škrip or try local wines near Nerežišća. Lunch can be on a beautiful terrace at Vina Senjković — the kind of place where food tastes better because the air smells like sea, herbs and summer.

Later, we set course for Stari Grad on the island of Hvar, where we spend the night.

Day 3 — August 24. Hvar: Morning Practice, Old Streets and Barefoot Dancing

Waking up to the sound of the sea and birds instead of your phone alarm is dangerously easy to love.

We begin slowly: a gentle practice on the mats, breakfast, swimming, maybe the first jump from the back of the catamaran into the Adriatic. If you’ve never done it before, this might be your day. No pressure, of course. But the sea will be right there, looking extremely persuasive.

In Stari Grad, we walk through one of the oldest towns on the island. There’s the Tvrdalj Castle, the summer residence of Croatian writer Petar Hektorović, and a beautiful waterfront where it feels good to stretch your legs after time at sea.

If we feel like adding a little wine story to the day, we can join an optional tasting at a small vineyard: local wine, olive oil, cheese and views of the UNESCO-protected Stari Grad Plain. Simple things, but somehow exactly what the body wants.

In the evening, we reach Hvar, one of the most famous island towns on the Croatian coast. And if the group is in the mood, Carpe Diem Beach Club is waiting — one of the best-known nightlife spots in the area, set on a small island near Hvar.

Dancing barefoot under the stars with a cocktail in hand? Yes. That version of the evening is very welcome here.

Day 4 — August 25. Korčula and Badija: Legends, Sword Dance and Quiet Sea

After the energy of Hvar, we sail toward Korčula — an island with old stone streets, sea views and a legend that says Marco Polo was born here.

The crossing is a little longer today, so if we want to rest, we can stop in a quiet bay on Šćedro Island. Swimming, sun, soft conversations, maybe someone disappears into a nap with a book on her chest. Very valid.

In Korčula, we may watch the Moreška show — a dramatic traditional sword dance that tells a story of battle between the “White” and the “Black” sides over a chosen girl. It’s one of those traditions that feels theatrical, intense and very much alive.

Across from the town lies the small island of Badija, known for its old Roman stone quarries. This is a beautiful place to anchor for the night: quiet water, soft darkness, stars above the boat and that rare vacation feeling when you don’t need to check the time.

Tonight is for slowing down and letting the sea hold the mood.

Day 5 — August 26. Vis: Blue Cave, Scooters and One More Swimsuit

We start the day with a sun greeting, breakfast from our chef and a swim in the sea. If you packed one swimsuit that hasn’t had its moment yet, today is a strong candidate.

Our route takes us to Vis, an island with a calmer, less crowded feeling than Hvar. It has a different kind of beauty — quieter, more local, more spacious.

Near the town of Vis, there is Rogačić Beach and a sea tunnel built by the Yugoslav army as a naval shelter. We can anchor nearby or reach it from town. It’s a strange and interesting piece of island history, and very different from the usual “pretty beach” moment.

We may rent scooters and explore the island: follow the wine route, see old Roman remains, stop where the views ask us to stop. And of course, we plan to visit the famous Blue Cave on a nearby small island. Its blue light comes from sunlight reflecting through the water inside the grotto, creating a glow that feels almost unreal.

This is one of those days when Croatia shows that she is not only soft and beautiful — she also has stories, caves, roads, old military traces and a little bit of mystery.

Day 6 — August 27. Šolta: Last Island Night and Girls You’ll Miss

Now we start turning back toward Split, but we still have one more island stop: Šolta.

Where exactly we anchor will depend on the wind. We’ll choose the most protected and comfortable place — because yes, adventure is great, but sleeping peacefully is also a personality trait.

Šolta has several beautiful options: Maslinica and its small nearby islets, Nečujam or Stomorska on the north side, Stracinska Bay in the southeast, or Tatinja Cove in the south, where everything feels calm and simple.

This is our last dinner on board with the girls who have shared this intense, salty, sunny week with you. Someone shared a cabin with you. Someone shared SPF. Someone had the charger when your phone was at 3%. Someone took the best photos of you without even making it a whole production.

By now, the group has its own jokes, its own rhythm and its own little sea memories.

The only reasonable thought tonight: can we have one more week like this?

Day 7 — August 28. Split: Back to the Marina, Still Not Ready

Today we return to Split, our familiar marina and the place where the circle closes.

As always, we’ll make a swimming stop along the way, because the sea deserves a proper goodbye. There will be last selfies with the girls and the catamaran, last deck moments, last “wait, take one more photo.”

Back in Split, we have time to explore the city and enjoy a beautiful sunset. The city is famous for Diocletian’s Palace, a 4th-century Roman monument built by Emperor Diocletian and now part of the living heart of Split. It’s not a museum behind glass — people live, eat, drink coffee and walk through history here every day.

Old stones, warm evening air, narrow streets and the feeling that the trip is almost over, but not quite yet.

Day 8 — August 29. Split: Goodbye, Hugs and Probably Something Left on the Boat

We head to the airport and close this journey with strong hugs.

There is a high chance someone forgot something on the catamaran. A swimsuit, a charger, sunglasses, maybe a piece of her heart — normal yacht week behavior.

We leave Croatia with sea salt in our hair, too many photos, new girls in our life and a very clear understanding that traveling by sea hits differently.

So we don’t say goodbye for too long.

See you on the next Girls Only adventure.

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This is a yacht week for girls who want the sea, islands, comfort, beauty and a little bit of “how is this my real life?” energy.

We travel on a private catamaran in a small group of 8 girls. During the week, we sail between Croatian islands, stop in bays, swim, sunbathe, explore coastal towns, taste local food and wine, and spend evenings either softly on deck or with music, drinks and bare feet under the stars.

The route is balanced: enough movement to feel the adventure, enough comfort to actually rest. We are not trying to “survive the sea.” We are here to enjoy it — with cabins, bathrooms, lounge areas, a professional skipper, a chef and a route planned with care.

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Olena Shurobor

Skipper, traveler and your calm force at sea

Olena will be the skipper on our catamaran and the person who holds the route, safety and sea rhythm of the journey.

She has many years of sailing experience, has crossed the harsh Drake Passage and sailed to Antarctica. She is also a Master of Sports of Ukraine in rock climbing and a coach with 13 years of experience.

With Olena, the sea feels less intimidating and much more inviting. She knows how to keep the balance between adventure and safety, movement and rest, excitement and calm.

Her presence means you don’t need to figure out the sea by yourself. You can swim, rest, explore, laugh, ask questions, be brave in your own way — and know that the route is in good hands.

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Oleksandr Shynkarov

Private chef on board

Oleksandr takes care of the food part of the journey, which is honestly very important when eight girls are living their best sea life on a catamaran.

Breakfasts, dinners on board, fresh ingredients, warm meals after swimming, and the kind of food that makes the boat feel even more like a floating home.

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