Montenegro Sailing Adventure from Dubrovnik

8 Days | Sail into the serene waters of the Bay of Kotor from Croatia to Montenegro

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Rugged Adriatic Coast, ancient port cities and the sheltered waters of the Bay of Kotor make Montenegro a dreamy place for an eight-day sailing adventure. While neighbouring Croatia has long been a marine travel hotspot, Montenegro remains something of a hidden sailing gem. Spend several days exploring both the popular and the seldom-seen treasures of the Bay of Kotor and the Montenegro Coast. You’ll be lounging in a striped beach chair one day and tucking into fish chorba at a tiny local restaurant in a seaside village the next. This warm weather sailing tour is the ideal way to explore this Balkan beauty.

Trip overview

Map of Montenegro Sailing Adventure From Dubrovnik including Croatia and Montenegro
Start
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Finish
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Theme
Sailing
Destinations
Croatia, Montenegro
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 8
Trip code
ZSRM
This trip generates 14 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Sail between towering cliffs and into the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, where ancient mountain hamlets are stuffed with World Heritage-listed villages and sublime beaches.
  • Snorkel the clearest water in the Mediterranean and cool off with daily swim stops at secluded coves and bays, whenever it takes the group's fancy.
  • Dine on some of the world’s freshest seafood. Grilled, fried and cooked to perfection in tiny waterfront restaurants where recipes have been perfected over generations.
  • From the winding walls leading to the Castle of San Giovanni in Kotor to the 15th-century Podmaine Monastery in Budva, this trip will surely delight amateur historians.
  • Enjoy a unique optional experience in Montenegro with a local family and sit down to a homecooked, homegrown three-course meal with unlimited wine and homemade grappa.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Humana Zagreb. Donations help provide job opportunities and education programs in sustainable fashion and textiles for people with disabilities. 

Is this trip right for you?
  • As most of this trip takes place on a sailing boat, you’ll need to feel comfortable with moving about the vessel, including using stairs. If you are prone to seasickness, you may want to bring some sea sickness tablets from home.
  • Our yachts have a small Zodiac on board, which is used to transport travellers to shore if we need to anchor in the bay. However, we will most often overnight in the small marinas on each island we visit, so the Zodiacs aren’t used. Zodiacs can sometimes be awkward to climb in and out of, but a sense of humour and a can-do attitude are all you need.
  • This is an adventure on board a real yacht, which means living spaces, cabins, bathrooms and showers need to be shared with other passengers. Sleeping quarters can be relatively compact, but you will spend most of your time on the deck, in the water or exploring on land.
  • Please note that smooth sailing is dependent on the weather, so itinerary changes may occur at the last minute if the weather becomes unfavourable. If any changes are made, you can trust in your knowledgeable skipper to choose an alternative route or activity.

Boats

Omega Kiss 56 Boat
Omega Kiss
PASSENGERS: 8
The Omega Kiss is a classic sailboat, combining timeless design, exceptional seaworthiness and unmatched comfort. Fashioned with a traditional wood interior, the Omega Kiss has an impressive saloon and offers spacious [for a sailing boat] cabins. Equipped with 4 twin/double cabins the Omega Kiss is the perfect yacht for novices to learn the ‘ropes’. On our Croatia and Montenegro trips we use the Omega Kiss or a similar yacht of the same standard.
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Itinerary

Map of Montenegro Sailing Adventure From Dubrovnik including Croatia and Montenegro

Inclusions

Transport

Yacht, dinghy

Accommodation

Overnight boat (7 nights)

Add on activities
  • Tivat - Dinner at local family home (transport included) - EUR36
  • Kotor - Tour of Perast and Lady of the Rocks - EUR40
  • Kotor - Kotor Walls hike - EUR8
  • Kotor - Tour of Lovcen mountain, Njegos Mausoleum & Cetinje - EUR50

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Important notes

This trip is onboard a mono hull sailing yacht. We use 2 types of sailing yachts for these departures, an Omega Kiss and an Aqua Kiss. Both yachts are of a similar standard

START TIME:
This trip starts on Day 1 in Dubrovnik at 3 pm.

ACCOMMODATION ON BOARD
This trip is accommodated entirely on board a yacht of between 48ft to 52ft. A typical yacht for 8 travellers is equipped with 4 double share cabins, 2/3 shared bathrooms and 2 showers. Our boats are real yacht’s and this is a real sailing trip. Yachts are designed to keep sleeping areas to the absolute minimum of space, while maximising common areas as much as possible.

Rooms are allocated on arrival by our skipper according to group composition, which means it is not possible to reserve or guarantee any specific berth or cabin. Single passengers will be paired up with another passenger of the same gender, which will mean sharing a double cabin with a double mattress. Everyone including the skipper shares the bathrooms on board. There is no twin share bedding on this yacht.

While not everyone may feel entirely comfortable living in such close quarters, those who are looking to revel in the adventure and exhilaration of an authentic sailing trip usually find any discomfort from cramped living conditions is more than made up for by the whole experience.

MINIMUM AGE:
The minimum age on this trip is 15. Please note that triple cabins are not available. If travelling with a child, the child will need to share with one of the adults, and the other adult will share with another adult passenger, or pay a single supplement.

PASSPORT DETAILS:
Please provide full passport details at time of booking including exact name as per passport, date of birth, nationality, issue and expiry dates as these are essential for booking services on this trip.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION:
Please note that the majority of our sailing trips start and/or finish at a marina or port. If you have pre-booked any additional accommodation through us, you will need to make your own way to the joining point on day 1 and from the finish point on the final day. We do not provide transfers between hotels and the port/marina. Please check the Essential Trip Information for details. 

TRIP KITTY:
On this trip it's compulsory to contribute to a kitty of EUR100 per person. The kitty is an on-ground payment put into a central fund managed by travellers. It helps fund for breakfast and lunch on the boat and other small items such as ice, water, snacks and drinks. Travellers are responsible for the preparation of these meals onboard and to shop at port where supermarkets are often very close to the mooring. Kitty amounts are subject to change to reflect local price increases. On day 1, the skipper will talk through the kitty and how it will be managed (by yourself or fellow travellers) The kitty will be collected when you arrive at the welcome meeting or in stages throughout your trip.

Essential Trip Information

Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.

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Reviews

5 out of 5 based on 21 reviews submitted.
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Benjamin · Traveled August 2024
This is a great trip to get a taste of Croatia and Montenegro, experience life on a real sailboat, and see some beautiful scenery. The skipper was informative and flexible, and was always willing to accommodate our requests. The itinerary is varied and dynamic, without being rushed, and I really feel like I was able to learn a bit about this part of the world that wouldn't have been possible just coming on my own. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in seeing the Bay of Kotor and Dubrovnik from the sea.
Review submitted 06 Sep 2024

Andrew · Traveled August 2024
I am happy for you to distill one from the above and send it to me for approval - I am under pressure now to finish this rather long questionnaire
Review submitted 30 Aug 2024

Daniela · Traveled August 2024
Wonderful experience travelling like a traveler not a tourist.
Review submitted 30 Aug 2024

Kristina · Traveled August 2024
A really relaxing trip which made me forget about the day to day worries of life and left me feeling truly free and content. The best trip I’ve made this year - sea, mountains, pure bliss.
Review submitted 30 Aug 2024

Celine · Traveled July 2024
Highly recommend this trip to Montenegro! Special thanks to our skipper Ognjen for his warm hospitality, insightful local knowledge, taking us to stunning swimming spots, suggesting fun activities and great restaurants, cooking a delicious goulash, and ensuring our safety throughout the adventure. Until next time, Hvala Puno! :)
Review submitted 22 Jul 2024
Montenegro Sailing Adventure from Dubrovnik
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USD $2,419