r/CroatiaTravelTips

Pakleni Islands vs. Vis tour Boat Day

Hi my wife and I will be staying in Hvar in June and would like to spend a day out on a boat. Are there any recommendations if we should do the Pakleni vs Vis? What are the main differences between the two? Is Vis worth it just for the Blue Cave?

Also if you have any recommendations for a boat tour company for a private rental, please advise! Thanks all!

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u/ajs72893 — 1 day ago
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Montenegro Coastal Recommendations!

Hi! My husband and I are thinking about visiting Montenegro in July of 2027. Since it will be hot, we definitely want to stay in/visit a coastal city on the water. We both want time to relax on a beach, be by the water and enjoy sunset views, but we’re also looking for somewhere rich in culture with plenty to do. For some background, we didn’t love Santorini because, although the sites are beautiful and the food was delicious, it felt very much like a tourist trap with little to no local culture (no hate, we enjoyed our time - just loved mainland Greece more!). We’re hoping to find a destination that offers that mix of sun and water, along with culture, great food, and historical sites. Is there a city or area you would highly recommend, and are there any places you’d suggest we steer clear of? Thank you so much!!!

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u/smacncheese1022 — 1 day ago

Blue Lagoon Boat Cruise Day Trips in March & April?

I plan on staying an extra day in Split after a package tour. A lot of speedboat day trips are offered to the surrounding islands. It is still way too cold in March/April for swimming or snorkeling in he sea. Do the boat cruises still run this time of year and do they offer more time to explore the islands instead of swimming or snorkeling?

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u/No_Championship_9441 — 2 days ago

3wk road trip itinerary

I'm going on a 3 week road trip through Croatia with my mother from 23rd of may till 14th of june. Cities we"ll be staying in (2-4 nights each) are Venice, Pula, Zadar, Split, Mostar and Dubrovnik, in that order.

I finally made my itinerary, i would love a review. Also i still need to decide which island to visit from Zadar, any suggestions?

Suggestions for Beaches (especially sandy or good for snorkling) restaurants, bars and sightseeing are also welcome.

u/Sandor--Szavost — 3 days ago
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Yacht Recommendation for 3-4 Days in Hvar

We’re 3-4 friends visiting Hvar this summer and trying to find a 3-4 day yacht/sailing experience around the islands.

We’re not looking for a full 7-day party sail. More like:

  • sleep on the yacht
  • visit different bays/islands
  • swimming stops
  • beach clubs/restaurants
  • relaxed but fun vibe

Places like Vis, Pakleni Islands, Blue Cave, etc.

Most things I find online are either:

  • full week charters
  • massive luxury yachts
  • or party boats with huge groups

So I wanted to ask:

  • Do shorter 3-4 day charters like this exist?
  • Is private charter realistic for 3-4 people?
  • Any companies or routes you’d recommend?

Would especially love advice from people who’ve done this around Hvar recently.

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u/mehmetreddit — 3 days ago

Zagreb-Coast daytrip

I’m going to be studying abroad in Zagreb and would love to visit the Adriatic while I’m in the country, but I only have a few free days and so it would have to be a daytrip. I’m curious if this is at all feasible by bus/train/public transport, and if so, what the best coastal town to go to is. Thank you!

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u/skoomer_jiub — 3 days ago

Brač → Split ferry Sunday?

Hey everyone,

I will be in Brač (Bol area) on Sunday, 31 May and I need to travel to Split on the same day. I have two questions:

  1. Are ferries running normally on Sundays (end of May)?

Specifically, does the Brač (Supetar) → Split ferry operate on Sundays in late May, or are there reduced/limited departures?

  1. How can I get from Bol to Supetar?
    Is there a direct ferry between Bol and Supetar, or do I need to:
    take a bus/taxi from Bol to Supetar and then the ferry, OR
    go Bol → Split first and then another ferry?

I want to make sure I don’t get stuck or miss the connection, so any updated local advice would be really appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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u/hk_2626 — 4 days ago
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Fly to Montenegro, don’t drive, as border crossings are stupidly, needlessly long

If you can, fly into Podgorica or Tivat and rent a car there. Driving from Croatia or Bosnia means crossing the border by car, which can take up to 8 hours for no other reason than the fact the Montenegrin officials can’t be bothered to do their jobs correctly. I trust the EU will step in to address this issue as the accession process goes ahead. At the moment, it really is pure stupidity and laziness, coupled with low-level bureaucratic power madness.

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u/First_Drive2386 — 6 days ago
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Wild camping in Croatia with hammocks.

So me and my friend intend to come to your beautiful country in the summer. We are visiting the coast and we will be sleeping in hammocks since we're broke. Can you recommend any safe spots? All we need is a few trees to set camp. I know about the fire hazard and i know that there are large fines so if you know any safe or legal spots that would be great to know. Thanks in advance!

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u/Ok_Somewhere7646 — 5 days ago

Split Airport Closure?

Hello!

Currently on a flight from Vienna to Split and we got diverted with 15 minutes of landing due to the Split Airport suddenly closing?

Can’t find any info online but currently waiting on the tarmac in Zadar waiting for Split to reopen. Does anyone have any insight to whats going on?

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u/Deep_Fox_4835 — 5 days ago

Plitvice to Split Morning Bus (Entrance 1)

Hi! I'm staying overnight near entrance one of Plitvice and I'm hoping to catch a morning bus to split. But all the maps on the Flix Bus website show that the plitvice stop is at entrance 2. I'm reading lots of forums that say they do both stops, but I'm not sure when... If the morning bus for entrance 2 has a departure time of 930am, does that mean it leaves entrance 1 at 9am? does it go to entrance 1 after entrance 2? no idea

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u/beckdeck — 5 days ago

2-3 solo days in Hvar

I'll be in Hvar in a few weeks and I'll have 2-3 days to kill by myself while my friends are at a wedding/wedding activities.

I was thinking of renting a scooter and just ripping around the island, but I have no idea where to even go.

What are some things that are must see/must do that a solo person would enjoy? Would rather have some sort of plan than to just aimlessly wander.

I'm a 31 year old guy that's pretty adventurous, so I'd like to explore a bit.

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u/pwnstar094 — 5 days ago

Hvar Yacht Suggestion

Does it make sense to book 3 day yacht in Hvar?

I only see 1 week yacht trips that some has parties. It will be 3-4 guys hanging out.

Question is: isnt there 3 day options for this?

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u/mehmetreddit — 5 days ago

Which web site it’s good for find apartments for a weekend?

Anyone has any recommendations besides booking and Airbnb I was looking online to find different options and i found this website alloggiocroazia.it , did anyone ever used ? It’s safe or scam ? Thanks for the help

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u/noPanic7802 — 6 days ago
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First Timer in Croatia

Hi there, traveling to Croatia for about a week the end of June/early July. We’re starting in Split and I’d like to book a private boat tour to take us to explore Hvar and maybe the neighboring islands. I can’t swim so really just looking to enjoy cruising and taking in the scenery. Any recs?

Also would like to do a few day trips but prefer private transfers (yes I know it’s more expensive but it’s personal preference). Does anyone have a company they absolutely recommend? See below for where we have in mind

  1. Split to Plitvice National Park (day trip w/return)
  2. Split to Mostar to Dubrovnik
  3. Dubrovnik to Kotor & Perast in Montenegro (day trip w/return)

Thanks in advance!

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u/SpiritualBandicoot8 — 6 days ago

Dubrovnik to Hvar in bad weather

We are scheduled to go by ferry tomorrow morning from Dubrovnik to Hvar - however, the weather is predicted to be strong thunderstorms and high seas- and I am prone to seasickness. Is there a better option or should we stick with our original plan? Any advice appreciated!

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u/Ok_Engineer_1849 — 6 days ago