Cruise Croatia with the Offshore Cruising Club
September 15-22, 2012 

Many years ago, the Colgates took a group of graduates to what was then Yugoslavia and raved about that trip. With the passage of time, The Dalmatian Coast has become one of the most popular areas to cruise in the Mediterranean for very good reason. 

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The Dalmatian Islands - splendid sailing with long and short passages

Wild, rugged, and mostly uninhabited, many of these islands are protected national parks, offering diverse and charming anchorages. Here you'll find rocky islets, ancient villages steeped in history, and translucent waters.

We start our cruise from The Moorings base in Agana (shown at right) near the city of Split with more 30 islands to explore. The terrain is amazingly diverse – mostly barren landscape, with many small and large islands, pristine beaches, lively nightlife, fine cuisine, secluded coves, fascinating historic sites, and unspoiled natural settings. 

We sail on five 43' Moorings monohulls

Sailing along the coast from Agana to Dubrovnik, on these 43 footers, guided by your cruise leader - Offshore's Director of Operations Charlie Adams - provides one of the most memorable cruising vacations you'll ever have. Your sailing mates are Offshore Sailing School graduates, sharing the excitement of going beyond learning to experiencing the joys of exploring distant ports under sail.

This cruise is for Offshore Sailing School grads. If you are not yet a grad and want to join this cruise, we urge you to join our more than 125,000 alumni now. Family and friends who know how to sail may accompany grads (minimum age 18).

Our cruise starts at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Included in

Dining Out in Split

your package is a night ashore prior to the cruise start (see below) and your last night ashore in Dubrovnik. If you would like help in booking other pre- or post-cruise stays or travel, we will put you in touch with the right person at The Moorings. We return the boats before noon in Dubrovnik on September 22. Make your plans to arrive Friday, September 14 and depart the 23rd.   

Dining and sightseeing ashore

Our boats are equipped with the necessary staples and a starter pack of provisions so your first breakfast aboard can be shared leisurely before heading to local shops for wonderful fresh provisions. All of the towns we visit provide incredible exploring, boutiques, great fresh food markets, and bars and restuarants where you will savor local cuisine.

The prime season for sailing this area is April through November, with stronger winds in Autumn. The tidal range is only about two feet maximum. During the cruising season the average daytime temperature is 73°F (23°C). You'll experience serene anchorages far from the crowds or bustling towns, wonderful w

The Port of Agana

ildlife, excellent snorkeling and history that is ever present.

About a 25-minute drive from the Moorings base at Marina Agana is the magnificent port city of Split, the second largest in Croatia and the capital of Dalmatia (Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is the largest city). The spectacular Dinaric Alps soar skyward just inland, and along the waterfront is the shimmering Adriatic Sea, steeped in history and as beautiful as any in the world.

Split is cosmopolitan, vibrant, and exotic, with a chic modern business district. It is also an old city, prominent in Roman history as the favorite of Emperor Diocletian, who built a palace in 293 A.D. that still stands today. 

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Split's many attractions often inspire sailors to build time into their Agana sailing vacations to fully experience all that it has to offer. 

Agana to Dubrovnik — exciting, impressive and fun!

Korcula

Highlights of our trip include a passage north to Sibenik for spectacular waterfalls, Hvar, Korcula, Miljet, and our final destination Dubrovnik. 

In 1579, workers swarmed over the ruined portions of the citadel of Hvar Town, an imposing Venetian fortress built to protect the main port of Hvar Island. Like so many others, this fortress went through many reconstructions and today stands as one of the most impressive historic sites in this area.  

One of the most beautiful resort areas in the southern Dalmatian Islands, Korcula's charming port, situated on a narrow peninsula, is locally known as Little Dubrovnik, famous as the alleged birthplace of Marco Polo (other locales also claim Marco Polo as their own).

The Venetian architecture dates from the 15th century and is absolutely captivating. The Towers of the Governors (one large and one small) and the majestic St. Mark’s Cathedral are just two examples of the impressive buildings in the town center.

A Beautiful Anchorage in Miljet

There are also two museums. When visiting Korcula Town, don't miss the dramatic Moreska sword dance, which features flashing sabers and colorful costumes. 

Untamed, undeveloped, with only one road of any size, the island of Mljet, 20 nautical miles west of Dubrovnik is a sailor’s paradise with numerous coves, bays, and islets much the same as they were thousands of years ago.

Two saltwater lakes, Malo and Veliko, are ensconced in the forests of the park, with lovely paths and bicycle trails all around them.

Renting a bicycle or simply walking into the park from nearby Pomena or Polace is delightful. A small boat takes sailors out into Veliko Jezero to visit the old Benedictine monastery, now serving as a restaurant.

The more than 1000-year-old city of Dubrovnik, a UNSE CO World Heritage Site known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, has a most impresive port, largely intact defensive walls 60' thick in places, built in 800 A.D. and rising to heights of 80 feet. 

Aerial View of Dubrovnik

A walk along the top is a great way to get a sense of the Old Town, as the pedestrian-only city center is called. The main thoroughfare is the Stradun, made of limestone worn as smooth as ice from centuries of use and lined with cafés and shops restricted by law to keep signage to a minimum, ensuring that the new blends with the old.

Among the many attractions are the Sponza Palace, the Rector’s Palace, and the Franciscan Monastery – all well worthbuilding time into a Dubrovnik sailing vacation to fully experience. 

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The per person package is $3195 for private cabin and $2495 per person for a shared cabin. Included in your package are:

• Your private or shared cabin aboard a Moorings 434 or 433 (four or three cabins)
• Two hotel nights ashore - before cruise starts and last night in Dubrovnik
• Starter pack of provisions - breakfast, lunch and snacks
• Cruise hat and polo shirt
• Meet and greet party first night (free hors d'oeuvres, cash bar)
• Group dinner at end of cruise in Dubrovnik (cash bar) 
• One-way delivery charge
• Essentials (linens, ice, paper products, etc.)
• Damage waiver and taxes
• Marina fees 

Not included:

• All other meals (each boat will put together a kitty for purchases ashore to bring aboard)
• Travel from home to Agana and Moorings base, and from Dubrovnik Moorings base to home
• Any other purchases made during the cruise including extra ice, water and fuel

Payment schedule - all per person:

• $500 required now through January 20, 2012 (by 5 p.m.) to lock in your cabin/berth and early bird discount
• $1500 installment to be paid no later than March 30, 2012
• Final balance due June 30, 2012 along with a $150 per person security deposit (refundable if there is no damage or loss) 
• Early bird discount is the only discount available, grad lifetime discount not applicable to grad cruises