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An Amazing Tivat To Dubrovnik Sailing Itinerary


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Tivat, Dubrovnik Sailing Itinerary

Are you starting your sailing holidays from Kotor Bay in Tivat and trying to find a route that ends in Dubrovnik? Okay, you are at the right place! We have prepared a great Tivat, Dubrovnik Sailing Itinerary, just for you! You will be dazzled by the amazing coastline while enjoying some UNESCO’s World Heritage sites.

The Route

Day by day


  1. Day 1

    Day 1

    Tivat → Herceg Novi

    Tivat, Although it is the youngest town in the Boka region, Tivat has a lot of interesting and attractive destinations. Renaissance Summer House Buca in the centre of city, Ostrvo Cvijeca (flowers’ island) with sacred monuments, Gornja Lastva, the old nucleus at an altitude of 300 m, the magnificent beach at Plavi Horizonti and the island Sv. Nikola are tourist destinations that should be visited in Tivat. In the city it self there is the natural marina Kaliman. Tivat is also the only place at the littoral with an airport. There is also a choice of cultural events, such as Bocarska Olympiad and Ljetnje Feste.

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  2. Day 2

    Day 2

    Herceg Novi → Cavtat → Dubrovnik

    Herceg Novi, Just below the uninspiring roadside frontage hides an appealing Stari Grad (Old Town) with sunny squares and a lively atmosphere. The water’s cleaner here near the mouth of the bay, so the pebbly beaches and concrete swimming terraces are popular. The town sprawls along the coast, absorbing former villages on either side, such as Igalo, which was once a health spa famed for its mineral-bearing mud.
    Novi means ‘new’ and Herceg Novi is indeed one of the newer towns on the bay, but at 630-plus years it’s no spring chicken. The Herceg (pronounced ‘her•tseg’) part refers to Herceg (Duke) Stjepan Vukčić of Hercegovina fame who fortified the town in the 15th century; the most dramatic of the remaining fortifications are a little younger.

    Cavtat, Cavtat is the most southern town in Croatia, and the most practical way to reach the town is by air. Cilipi (Dubrovnik) airport is just three miles away and well connected.The City of Cavtat has a population of some 1,500 inhabitants, and is itself part of the Dubrovnik Riviera (twenty kilometers south of Dubrovnik, and 3 km of the main coastal highway).
    The Cavtat area is most attractive because of the Mediterranean vegetation which covers the whole area; another advantage is unpolluted sea and a very attractive mixture of old and new architecture. Originally it was a Greek settlement called Epidauros.

  3. Day 3

    Day 3

    Dubrovnik → Mljet

    Mljet, Mljet is one of the most seductive of all the Adriatic islands. Much of the island is covered by forests and the rest is dotted with fields, vineyards and small villages. The northwestern half contains Mljet National Park, where the lush vegetation, pine forests and spectacular saltwater lakes are exceptionally scenic. You can do cycling or take a boat along the amazing National Park. It’s an unspoiled oasis of tranquility that, according to legend, captivated Odysseus for seven years. We’re sure he didn’t regret a moment.

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  4. Day 4

    Day 4

    Mljet → Hvar

    Island Hvar - The island’s hub and busiest destination, Hvar Town is estimated to draw around 20,000 people a day in the high season. You can see the 13th-century walls surround beautifully ornamented Gothic palaces and traffic-free marble streets. Visitors wander along the main square, explore the sights on the winding stone streets, swim on the numerous beaches or pop off to the Pakleni Islands.
    There are several good restaurants here and a number of great hotels, but thanks to the island’s appeal to well-heeled guests, the prices can be seriously inflated. Don’t be put off if you’re on a lower budget though, as private accommodation and a couple of hostels cater to a younger, more diverse crowd.

  5. Day 5

    Day 5

    Hvar → Split

    Split - The second-largest city in Croatia, Split (Spalato in Italian) is a great place to see Dalmatian life as it’s really lived. Always buzzing, this exuberant city has just the right balance of tradition and modernity. Step inside Diocletian’s Palace (a Unesco World Heritage site and one of the world’s most impressive Roman monuments) and you’ll see dozens of bars, restaurants and shops thriving between the old walls where Split life has been going on for thousands of years.
    Split is often seen mainly as a transport hub to the hip nearby islands (which, indeed, it is), but the city has been sprucing itself up and attracting attention by renovating the old Riva (seafront) and replacing the former cement strolling ground with a marble look. Even though the modern transformation hasn’t pleased all the locals, the Riva is a beauty.

  6. Day 6

    Day 6

    Split → Korcula

    Island Korcula - Rich in vineyards, olive groves, small villages, and harbouring a glorious old town, the island of Korčula is the sixth-largest Adriatic island. Quiet coves and small sandy beaches dot the steep southern coast while the northern shore is flatter and more pebbly.
    Tradition is alive and kicking on Korčula, with age-old religious ceremonies, folk music and dances still being performed to an ever-growing influx of tourists. If you love wine, here you will adore sampling. Arguably the best of all Croatian whines is produced from pošip grapes, which are only grown here and to a lesser extent on the Pelješac Peninsula.

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  7. Day 7

    Day 7

    Korcula → Dubrovnik

    Dubrovnik - You will be dazzled by the beauty of the old town. Indeed it’s hard to imagine anyone becoming jaded by the city’s marble streets, baroque buildings and the endless shimmer of the Adriatic, or failing to be inspired by a walk along the ancient city walls that have protected a civilized, sophisticated republic for centuries.
    Take the revamped cable car up to Mt Srđ; marvel at the Mediterranean lifestyle and the interplay of light and stone; trace the rise and fall of Dubrovnik in museums replete with art and artifacts; exhaust yourself retracing history, then plunge into the azure sea.
    You can also search for 1 day tours around Dubrovnik. (E.g. Tour in Elafiti Islands on a historical galleon with music, wine and lunch).

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Where Charters Went Around Tivat and Dubrovnik


24 charter yachts tracked by AIS made more than 140 round trips in the unfinished 2026 season to 8 October, with Dubrovnik and Bay of Kotor departures grouped separately below. The records show past trips, not a forecast, and only include yachts transmitting AIS.

Dubrovnik, Mljet and Ploče Departures

Uvala Pomena appeared on 29% of trips, Luka Polače on 24% and Uvala Vela Saplunara on 20%. Uvala pod Trpezicom was the most common first night at 13% and last night at 12%. The furthest straight-line point from base was 40 to 60 nm on 61% of trips.

Past trips from Dubrovnik, Mljet and Ploče can help you weigh up where to sail.

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Charter areaDubrovnik, Mljet and Ploče

Where trips from Dubrovnik, Mljet and Ploče went

Overnight stopTrips %
  1. 1 ACI Korčula 29
  2. 2 Uvala Pomena 29
  3. 3 Luka Polače 24
  4. 4 Uvala Vela Saplunara 20
  5. 5 Uvala pod Trpezicom 20
  6. 6 Komunalna Lučica Luka Korčula 13
  7. 7 Prvi Žal 13
  8. 8 Sudurad 13
  9. 9 Skrivena Luka 11
  10. 10 Uvala Rogač 11

Marked places have limited evidence. Their figures may change as more trips are recorded.

2026 season to 8 October (not finished).

Destination Groups

  • Dubrovnik, Mljet and eastern Pelješac + Korčula, Lastovo and western Pelješac 54%
  • Dubrovnik, Mljet and eastern Pelješac 24%
  • Dubrovnik, Mljet and eastern Pelješac + Korčula, Lastovo and western Pelješac + Hvar, Vis and the Pakleni islands 4%
  • Dubrovnik, Mljet and eastern Pelješac + Bay of Kotor and Tivat 4%
  • Other or mixed 13%

Furthest From Base

  • under 40 nm 21%
  • 40 to 60 nm 61%
  • over 60 nm 17%

The furthest point reached on each trip, measured in a straight line from base in nautical miles. This is not the distance sailed.

First Night Stops

  1. Uvala pod Trpezicom 13%
  2. Uvala Vela Saplunara 11%
  3. Uvala Šunj 9%

Last Night Stops

  1. Uvala pod Trpezicom 12%
  2. Uvala Donja Provaljena 8%
How We Worked This Out

Boats at sea broadcast their position through AIS, a ship-tracking system. We combine the overnight stops of many charter boats based in Dubrovnik, Mljet and Ploče, so the figures describe the whole area and never one boat. Distances are measured in a straight line from base.

Aggregated AIS ship-tracking data for the sailing area. No individual boat is shown, and these patterns do not predict future routes.

Round Trips From the Bay of Kotor

Bigova appeared on 55% of trips, Budva on 42% and Uvala Meljine on 23%. Bigova and Kotor Cruise Pirs shared the first-night lead at 20%, while Kotor Cruise Pirs led last nights at 21%. The furthest straight-line point from base stayed under 20 nm on 78% of trips.

Past trips from Bay of Kotor can help you weigh up where to sail.

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Charter areaBay of Kotor

Where trips from Bay of Kotor went

Overnight stopTrips %
  1. 1 Bigova 55
  2. 2 Budva 42
  3. 3 Uvala Meljine 23
  4. 4 Bar 20
  5. 5 Porto Montenegro 16
  6. 6 Uvala Gabrio 13
  7. 7 Uvala Mirišta 7
  8. 8 Uvala Ljuta 7
  9. 9 Uvala Rupa 7
  10. 10 Uvala Velja luka 5

Marked places have limited evidence. Their figures may change as more trips are recorded.

2026 season to 8 October (not finished).

Destination Groups

  • Bay of Kotor and Tivat 36%
  • Bay of Kotor and Tivat + Montenegro coast (Budva to Ulcinj) 35%
  • Dubrovnik, Mljet and eastern Pelješac + Bay of Kotor and Tivat 14%
  • Dubrovnik, Mljet and eastern Pelješac + Bay of Kotor and Tivat + Montenegro coast (Budva to Ulcinj) 8%
  • Other or mixed 7%

Furthest From Base

  • under 20 nm 78%
  • 20 to 40 nm 22%

The furthest point reached on each trip, measured in a straight line from base in nautical miles. This is not the distance sailed.

First Night Stops

  1. Bigova 20%
  2. Kotor Cruise Pirs 20%
  3. Budva 8%

Last Night Stops

  1. Kotor Cruise Pirs 21%
  2. Škver 16%
  3. Bigova 8%
How We Worked This Out

Boats at sea broadcast their position through AIS, a ship-tracking system. We combine the overnight stops of many charter boats based in Bay of Kotor, so the figures describe the whole area and never one boat. Distances are measured in a straight line from base.

Aggregated AIS ship-tracking data for the sailing area. No individual boat is shown, and these patterns do not predict future routes.

Choosing Between Tivat and Dubrovnik

Compare the distance patterns before choosing your departure area: Bay of Kotor trips mostly stayed under 20 nm from base, while Dubrovnik trips most often reached 40 to 60 nm. Use the first and last-night stops to work through either end of your route.

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