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Croatia : My Second Cruise In The Islands

Posted on August 24, 2024 | Leave a comment

A Cruise On a Nice Yacht

It’s always a pleasure to go to Croatia! After two flights with a change in Zagreb, I arrive in Dubrovnik where I join the yacht privatized by the French tour operator Rivages du Monde for about twenty clients. The boat is large and well maintained; its crew is young and dynamic. The next day, after a short morning in Dubrovnik (still as superb): I visit with a friend Cavtat, a charming seaside town and its surroundings with beautiful vineyards, 20 km south of Dubrovnik. This little getaway is not included in the cruise program.

The cruise starts the next day, heading for the small island of Korcula that I already know. I am also very excited to see Split again, even if the weather will not be great all week: torrential rain, turbulence and even a storm that will prevent us from going to Hvar. It happens. Fortunately for my seasickness, our cabin is comfortable. We will also have some beautiful clearings that will allow me to discover Trogir, Sibenik and Zadar. And to enjoy the beauty of the landscapes, at sea as on land. Photo above, the impeccable upper deck, my favorite place on the entire yacht, to appreciate the grandiose landscapes.

The week goes by quickly, full of discoveries and if you are independent and a gourmet by nature: take advantage of each stopover to follow your own program, at your own pace, by choosing your activities and restaurants. Rivages du Monde also offers excursions. In any case, I recommend that you prepare your cruise in advance, in order to make the most of it. And if you can, leave off-season. Don’t waste time doing your research on site. As the return flight is from Zagreb, we leave the yacht in Krk early in the morning and spend the day in Zagreb. I particularly like the historic city centre, with the funicular (on Tomić Street), its museums, terraces and gardens. It is a vibrant young city, with many students.

                            The cruise in pictures

1. Dubrovnik & Cavtat

2. Korcula & Split

3. Split, Trogir & Sibenik

4. Zadar & Krk

5. Zagreb

Informations

Rivages du Monde, Croatia

Many thanks to Rivages du Monde and the Croatian National Tourist Board for this beautiful invitation. As always these are my opinions.

Croatie : ma seconde croisière dans les îles

Posted on August 24, 2024 | Leave a comment

Croisière sur un agréable yacht

C’est toujours un plaisir d’aller en Croatie! Après deux vols avec un changement à Zagreb, j’arrive à Dubrovnik où je rejoins le yacht privatisé par le voyagiste français Rivages du Monde pour une vingtaine de clients. Le bateau est grand et bien entretenu ; son équipage est jeune et dynamique. Dès le lendemain, après une courte matinée à Dubrovnik (toujours aussi superbe) : je visite avec un ami Cavtat, charmante ville balnéaire et ses environs avec de beaux vignobles, à 20 km au sud de Dubrovnik. Cette petite escapade n’est pas incluse dans le programme de la croisière.

Le départ de la croisière commence le jour suivant, direction la petite île de Korcula que je connais déjà. Je suis aussi très enthousiaste de revoir Split, même si la météo ne sera pas au beau fixe de toute la semaine : pluie diluvienne, turbulences et même une tempête qui nous empêchera d’aller à Hvar. Ça arrive. Heureusement pour mon mal de mer, notre cabine est confortable. Nous aurons aussi quelques belles éclaircies qui me permettront de découvrir Trogir, Sibenik et Zadar. Et de profiter de la beauté des paysages, en mer comme sur terre. Photo ci-dessus, l’impeccable deck supérieur, mon endroit préféré de tout le yacht, pour apprécier les paysages grandioses.

La semaine passe vite, pleine de découvertes et si vous êtes de nature indépendante et gastronome : profitez de chaque escales pour suivre votre propre programme, à votre rythme, en choisissant vos activités et restaurants. Rivages du Monde vous propose aussi des excursions. Dans tous les cas, je vous recommande de préparer votre croisière à l’avance, afin d’en profiter au maximum. Et si vous le pouvez, partez hors saison. Ne perdez pas de temps, à faire vos recherches sur place. Comme le vol de retour se fait depuis Zagreb, nous quittons le yacht à Krk tôt le matin et passons la journée à Zagreb. Dont j’aime particulièrement le centre-ville historique, avec le funiculaire (dans la rue Tomić), ses musées, ses terrasses et ses jardins. C’est une ville jeune et vibrante, avec beaucoup d’étudiants.

                            La croisière en images

1. Dubrovnik & Cavtat

2. Korcula & Split

3. Split, Trogir & Sibenik

4. Zadar & Krk

5. Zagreb

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Rivages du Monde, Croatia

Un tout grand merci à Rivages du Monde pour cette belle invitation. Et aussi un tout grand merci à l’Office du tourisme de la Croatie. Comme toujours, ce sont mes opinions.

Croatia: My Cruise In The Islands

Posted on April 22, 2020 | Leave a comment

A Cruise In The Croatian Islands


Disclaimer: this trip was made several months before
the lockdown following Covid-19. I am currently at home.

I usually get seasick. So planning a cruise in Croatia, I was both very excited (because I had already traveled to Croatia and liked it a lot), but also a little concerned. How to deal with seasick for eight days on the nice medium-sized yacht privatized by the travel agency, Blauwe Vogel, for a group of ten travelers? And this is where the magic of the Mediterranean operated (LOL)! Not once did I feel seasick!

On the program: stops at Miljet, Hvar, Brac, Split, Markasa, Korcula and the stunning Dubrovnik. Beautiful landscapes, warm water between ultramarine blue and turquoise, typical villages and historic cities. An explosion of colors and sensations, the beauty of Croatia combined with the one of the Mediterranean Sea. With the friend who accompanied me, at each stopover, we organized an activity, such as for example at Miljet, where we biked along the steep coastline.

Each evening, we also choose a restaurant where to dine. Besides, I ate the best homemade ice cream in Hvar, “my” favorite island of this whole trip (relaxed and joyful atmosphere). If I’m honest, I really liked ALL the stops, even Split which I didn’t like as much as the others, because of the crowds. But we managed to walk through some quiet streets (without tourists) of the old town. Back on board, our cabin with a bathroom, although very simple was very clean and comfortable with the air co. Between two stops, we threw ink into the open sea to bathe. The dream.