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Pakleni Islands Private Yacht Charter: Hidden Coves & Lunch

Sail the emerald Pakleni archipelago — Hvar's private backyard — aboard an exclusive crewed yacht, dropping anchor in secret coves the tourist boats never find. Crystalline water, pine-scented shores, and a fresh seafood lunch on deck.

What to expect

Cast off from Hvar's Venetian-era harbour and weave through the 20-island chain of the Pakleni, each islet more pristine than the last. Your crew drops anchor in a sheltered emerald bay where you can snorkel, paddleboard, or simply float in silence. A freshly prepared Croatian lunch — think octopus salad, grilled sea bass, local Plavac Mali wine — is served on deck with the scent of pine and rosemary drifting off the hills. Afternoons often end at the chic beach club on Palmižana islet before a golden-hour sail back to Hvar.

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From EUR 150 per person (small private group; full-day charter)
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Good to know

Charter duration is flexible (half-day or full-day); confirm well ahead in peak season. Water-taxi service to Pakleni also runs from Hvar's Riva if you prefer an independent afternoon swim — EUR 5 each way. Full-day private charter is comfortably back by all-aboard.

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