Naturist Cruising - Croatia

Cruise around the spectacular coastlines of Croatia aboard small traditional motor sailing ships and explore stunning islands and beautiful small towns and villages. Relax and let the captain, the cook and the rest of the crew take care of you. During the day you can sunbathe, swim and snorkel au naturel. In the evenings the boat will dock for you to wander the streets of an old town and discover your own local restaurant. The ships used on these naturist cruises are not modern, luxury liners accommodating thousands of people but fairly simple sailing boats where you can interact with the crew and each other in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.

Destinations

These cruises sail around the picturesque coastline of the Adriatic. The first departs from Split sailing south through the islands, calling at Omis or Pucisca, idyllic Korcula, the quaint town of Lastovo on an island of the same name, Ravnik, Vis, Bisevo, Starigrad on Hvar, unspoilt Solta celebrated for its excellent dark olive oil and finally, sea traffic permitting, Brac before returning to Split. The second sails from Opatija, island hopping around the Kvarner Gulf in the northern Adriatic. It takes in the islands of Krk, Rab, Losinj and Cres and in the Zadar region stops at one of the gloriously peaceful, undeveloped isles of Molat or Olib.

The Beaches

These cruises each call at a number of deserted beaches and secluded coves as they meander through the islands.

Naturism On Board

Nudity is possible on deck at all times whilst the ship is at sea. You are asked to slip something on for breakfast and lunch (a sarong will be fine). When the ship docks in a harbour, you will need to cover up but not if mooring at one of the many deserted beaches or secluded cove.

Food & Drink

The on board cook prepares traditional Croatian cuisine for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast includes tea, coffee, juice, bread, butter, jam, ham and cheese. Cooked breakfast may be prebooked as an extra and paid for locally (€40 per person for the week). Lunch is plentiful and consists of soup or pasta as starter, main dish with side dishes, salad and dessert. Choice for vegetarians is limited. Dinner is not included in order to allow passengers to explore the local restaurants. The boats have a fully stocked bar. Drinks consumed are accounted and payable at the end of the cruise. Passengers are asked not to bring their own drinks on board.

Activities

Apart from the obvious sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling and generally watching the world go by, when the ship docks at its many ports of call, passengers are invited to disembark and explore. At some stops (Split, Zadar, Opatija), there are organized and guided walking tours arranged (small fee payable locally).

Entertainment

There is no organized entertainment on board though passengers have no problem entertaining themselves, be that a game of cards or impromptu charades. There’s a CD player as well as cards and maybe a few board games and books available for everyone’s use.