Dubrovnik, once a capital of the former Republic of Ragusa, today is the most distinguished and the most sought-after chartering vacation destination on the Adriatic coast. With Dubrovnik in the center, the sea in the foreground and Dinara mountain in the background, sailing here gives a feeling of harmony and a blend of sensual experiences with the city positioned on a prime transit location, Dubrovnik commands the sea-routes in the surrounding area and is a good base to plan some boating trips or excursions. Dubrovnik marina, based in Komolac, is known to have professional and educated maritime personnel and skipper, as well as exclusive offers on boat rents, with mega yachts anchoring in the distance.
Why rent a boat from Dubrovnik?
Protected by mighty walls, the pearl of the Adriatic stands as a reminder of the ancient Republic of Ragusa, a sophisticated sea-faring republic that once had one of the largest masses of merchant vessels in the world. The whole city is under special UNESCO world heritage protection. Since recently, the city became famous for reasons other than beauty or history: its architecture was featured in the popular show Game of Thrones, which showcased Dubrovnik as main plot locations in the series.
What to do and see on your yacht charter holiday in Dubrovnik?
Upon arrival in Dubrovnik, the best and most popular thing to do is take a stroll through Stradun, the main thoroughfare, where paved white granite streets get polished by thousands of curios feet daily. The saint protector of the city is St. Blaise, to whom Dubrovnik Cathedral is dedicated - the locals feel a strong connection with their patron saint, to whom they show gratitude and respect for their good fortunes throughout their history. Among all other sites to see, none are bigger than the City Walls of Dubrovnik, started in the 9th century and upgraded in the 15th century, stretching more than 2 km. Also, not to be missed is the Sponza Palace, a 16th century structure that housed the dignitaries of Dubrovnik. Near the old town, it is possible to take a cable car up Mt. Srđ, which offers a stunning view of the red rooftops of Dubrovnik against the contrast of the blue sea. Raising the city`s flag on Orlando's staff signals the start of a well-known festivity, the Dubrovnik Summer Games. From July to August, the Summer Games feature more than 40 days of games, open-air performances, music, theatre and dancing. Also known is the Libertas Film festival in August. Outside the city, Kalamota island hides many secluded coves and peaceful bays with calm water to be enjoyed by sailors whilst a quick boat ride away is the small island of Lokrum - a good escape from city life. Lokrum features a fort, a Benedictine monastery and a botanical garden, where peacocks and peahens graze freely.
Sailing towards Korčula on a chartered yacht from Dubrovnik is an easy thing to do and since Korcula is famous for white wines, olive oil and a harmonic blend of ancient architecture and history, there is no reason not to. Awaiting in the distance are also The Elaphiti Islands, Peljesac Peninsula and Mljet island with ¾ of the landmass covered in forest.
When is the best time to sail in Dubrovnik?
From May to August, cruisers dock in Dubrovnik and tens of thousands of tourists flock to see this wonderful museum city. If visiting in this time, be prepared for blown-up prices and long queues everywhere, from restaurants to museums. Spring is ideal for visiting, because it is warm, but not yet hot and there are no masses of tourists in sight. Dubrovnik has a climate that combines humidity with typical Mediterranean climate elements. From May to September it is normal to feel 30 degrees Celsius during the day and 20 degrees in the evening, with sea temperatures dancing between 23 and 26 degrees Celsius. On the other side, the city is also wet all year round and heavy rainfalls are not uncommon all year long.