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Spend an 8‑hour day sail from Dubrovnik among Koločep, Lopud and Šipan aboard a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey. Swim, snorkel and explore sandy bays and a 15th‑century island castle while a skipper guides the route.
Spend an 8‑hour day sail from Dubrovnik among Koločep, Lopud and Šipan aboard a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey. Swim, snorkel and explore sandy bays and a 15th‑century island castle while a skipper guides the route.
The bow cuts through the Adriatic like a promise — cool spray, a bright horizon and islands that rise low and green from clear water. On an eight-hour Jeanneau Sun Odyssey day sail out of Dubrovnik you spend mornings slipping between the larger Elaphiti isles, anchoring in protected bays and stepping ashore where sand gives way to stone and small village life.
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Operated by Dubrovnik Sailing Tours · Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County
The bow cuts through the Adriatic like a promise — cool spray, a bright horizon and islands that rise low and green from clear water. On an eight-hour Jeanneau Sun Odyssey day sail out of Dubrovnik you spend mornings slipping between the larger Elaphiti isles, anchoring in protected bays and stepping ashore where sand gives way to stone and small village life.
These islands — Koločep, Lopud and Šipan among them — carry layers of history: medieval villas and a 15th-century noble house on Šipan, terraced olive groves and modest churches that mark centuries of maritime trade under the Republic of Ragusa. Geologically they’re limestone outcrops polished by wind and current; underwater, Posidonia meadows thread the shallows and make the water astonishingly clear.
Expect snorkeling stops in natural caves and bays, time on Sunj’s fine sand (Lopud), and a slow, social pace suited to small groups — the tour caps around 10 guests and includes snorkeling gear, bottled water and onboard refreshments. The skipper shares local tales and points out anchorages; you get free time for swims, photos and a casual beach lunch at a seaside konoba.
Practical notes: bring reef-safe sunscreen, a light windlayer for open-water legs and cash for small island restaurants. The trip is easy physically but requires basic swimming comfort. Weather can change quickly in the Adriatic — morning departures maximize calm water and visibility for snorkeling. With respect and minimal impact — no standing on seagrass, pack out trash — a day here feels like charging your batteries against a very gentle, very blue current.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; participants should be comfortable swimming and walking short uneven shore paths.
The tour departs from a Dubrovnik pier (Old Town/Gruž area); the skipper meets guests on the pier in a white polo and returns to the same point.
Yes — snorkeling equipment is included; guests should bring their own mask or fins only if they prefer personal fit.
The trip is advertised as suitable for all fitness levels, but participants should be comfortable in the water; children are allowed when supervised by guardians.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; tours may be canceled for bad weather or insufficient travelers.
The Elaphiti islands were summer retreats and strategic outposts for the Republic of Ragusa; noble families built villas and fortifications here from the medieval period onward.
Tourism pressures and anchoring can damage Posidonia meadows; use reef‑safe sunscreen, avoid anchoring on seagrass and respect local waste rules.
Dubrovnik Sailing Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The bow cuts through the Adriatic like a promise — cool spray, a bright horizon and islands that rise low and green from clear water. On an eight-hour Jeanneau Sun Odyssey day sail out of Dubrovnik you spend mornings slipping between the larger Elaphiti isles, anchoring in protected bays and stepping ashore where sand gives way to stone and small village life.
The bow cuts through the Adriatic like a promise — cool spray, a bright horizon and islands that rise low and green from clear water. On an eight-hour Jeanneau Sun Odyssey day sail out of Dubrovnik you spend mornings slipping between the larger Elaphiti isles, anchoring in protected bays and stepping ashore where sand gives way to stone and small village life.
These islands — Koločep, Lopud and Šipan among them — carry layers of history: medieval villas and a 15th-century noble house on Šipan, terraced olive groves and modest churches that mark centuries of maritime trade under the Republic of Ragusa. Geologically they’re limestone outcrops polished by wind and current; underwater, Posidonia meadows thread the shallows and make the water astonishingly clear.
Expect snorkeling stops in natural caves and bays, time on Sunj’s fine sand (Lopud), and a slow, social pace suited to small groups — the tour caps around 10 guests and includes snorkeling gear, bottled water and onboard refreshments. The skipper shares local tales and points out anchorages; you get free time for swims, photos and a casual beach lunch at a seaside konoba.
Practical notes: bring reef-safe sunscreen, a light windlayer for open-water legs and cash for small island restaurants. The trip is easy physically but requires basic swimming comfort. Weather can change quickly in the Adriatic — morning departures maximize calm water and visibility for snorkeling. With respect and minimal impact — no standing on seagrass, pack out trash — a day here feels like charging your batteries against a very gentle, very blue current.