Galleon Cruise around the Elaphiti Islands

Climb on board a majestic replica of a 16th-century karaka and enjoy an unforgettable tour of the Elaphiti islands off the Croatian coast!

Description

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel or chosen meeting point and make our way to Gruž Port. There we'll board a Karaka, a detailed replica of an authentic 16th-century galleon. Boats like this were crucial for the Republic of Ragusa in its rivalry with Venice for mercantile control of the Mediterranean.

We'll arrive at the first Elaphiti island, Kolo?ep, which has an hour of free time. This island has a history of boat construction and is known for its seven pre-Romanesque churches built between the 9th and 11th centuries.

Next, we head to Šipan, the largest of the Elaphiti Islands. You will enjoy free time to see the old summer mansions of the aristocracy and explore the island's cypress, lemon, and orange groves. Its port offers views of the coast and surrounding islands.

Our final stop will be Lopud, where you can discover the island's gardens, parks, or admire the old Franciscan monastery. Lopud also features sandy beaches for swimming and sunbathing.

We leave Lopud and end the tour back at the starting point.

Schedule & pickup points

When making your reservation, choose the exact time and place of your hotel pickup or the nearest pickup point. See below for details:

Schedules and pickup points for the boat trip to the Elaphite Islands

Boat trip without pickup & drop-off

For those who prefer to reach the port of Gruž by themselves, booking the boat tour without pickup & drop-off allows you to meet directly at Obala Stjepana Radi?a. At the end of the tour, return to this point.

Departure from Lopud

The tour leaves Lopud at different times depending on the season:

April, May, & August 21-31, 2023: 4 pmJune 1 - August 20, 2023: 4:30 pmSeptember 1-15, 2023: 3:30 pmSeptember 16 - October 30, 2023: 3 pm