There's a particular kind of freedom that comes from sailing a route you've never retraced. No circling back. No familiar harbours twice. Just Croatia unfolding ahead of you, island by island, day by day — and that's exactly what makes this itinerary aboard Son de Mar one of the most compelling Croatia yacht charter opportunities we've seen this season.
The route runs north: Split to Pula, taking in Trogir, the raw wilderness of the Kornati archipelago, the pine-scented elegance of Mali Lošinj, and the extraordinary national park of Brijuni. Eight days, eight destinations. Honestly, it's the kind of itinerary that reminds you why a private yacht charter beats any other form of travel on this coastline.
The Route: Croatia's Finest, Start to Finish
Begin in Split — a city that has been continuously inhabited for over 1,700 years and still manages to feel effortlessly alive. From there, the first stop is Trogir, a UNESCO-listed old town so compact and so perfectly preserved it feels almost theatrical. Then south gives way to north, and the landscape shifts dramatically.
The Kornati Islands are, frankly, unlike anywhere else in the Adriatic. Over 140 islands, islets, and reefs — virtually uninhabited, stripped back to limestone and sea. Dropping anchor here feels like a privilege. Then comes Mali Lošinj, one of our favourite overnight stops on any Croatia gulet cruise: a horseshoe harbour lined with pastel facades, good wine, and a pace of life that immediately slows you down. Finally, the journey closes in Pula, where Roman amphitheatres rise from the Istrian hills and the marina hums with the quiet satisfaction of journey's end.
Each day genuinely different. That's rarer than it sounds.
Aboard Son de Mar: Space, Soul, and a Jacuzzi with a View
Six guest cabins, each with its own en-suite, accommodate up to twelve guests in genuine comfort — the kind where you're not squeezing past each other in corridors or negotiating bathroom time. The interior salon opens through panoramic windows onto the sea, which means even a rainy morning has its rewards. Not that you'll spend much time inside.
The top deck is where Son de Mar really earns her reputation. A jacuzzi with open-sky views, deep sofa seating, sun loungers, a cocktail table — it's a proper outdoor living room, and we think it's one of the finer examples afloat on the Dalmatian coast. Below, a beach club at water level makes swimming stops seamless. Swim, dry off, repeat. It's a simple pleasure executed well.
The crew deserve a mention too. There's a difference between being looked after and being made to feel genuinely welcome — Son de Mar leans firmly into the latter. The food reflects that same ethos: locally sourced, thoughtfully prepared, timed perfectly to wherever you happen to be anchored. A lunch of fresh catch in a Kornati cove hits differently when it's been cooked just for you.
The Offer: Eight Days for the Price of Seven
Here's the part that's worth acting on quickly. Son de Mar is currently available with an eight-days-for-seven pricing offer on remaining 2026 dates — and availability is limited. There's a Dubrovnik–Split routing available 4–11 September, with further open dates from 20 September onwards.
A luxury charter holiday along Croatia's northern Adriatic, at a meaningful saving, on a yacht with genuine character. Our team can hold dates and talk through logistics — reach out before this one goes.
