Over a thousand islands scattered across the bluest water you’ve ever seen. Medieval stone towns rising straight out of the sea. Water so clear you can see the bottom from the deck. Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast is basically begging you to slow down.

And trust us, the only way to do it is by boat.

For seven nights, home is a classic 30-meter Croatian Gulet yacht with a captain, chef, sailors and host who handle everything. We’re sailing from Split to Dubrovnik and dropping anchor somewhere new every night. Your only job? Decide between swimming, paddleboarding or wandering an island town with a gelato in hand. Evenings are for long dinners, local wine and sunsets you’ll be bragging about for years.

Croatia has recognized same-sex partnerships since 2014, and its coastal towns are used to welcoming the world. But you won’t just be visiting. You’ll be there with a small crew of LGBTQ+ travelers who get you, no explaining required.

Here’s the thing about sharing a boat. You wake up together. You cannonball off the back together. You eat every meal at the same long table. By day three you have inside jokes. By day seven you have a group chat that never dies.

The Blue Cave. The Pakleni Islands. Fresh oysters in Ston. Sunset drinks in Hvar. This is Croatia at its most unforgettable, with your favorite new queers by your side.

Welcome to Croatia!

Arrive in Split, Croatia's second-largest city, built around a 1,700-year-old Roman palace. We recommend arriving a day early to explore the old town.

At 4PM, we'll meet at the marina and board our gulet yacht. After settling into your cabin and meeting the crew, we'll set sail for the island of Brač.

Brač is known for its quiet bays, stone villages and some of the best olive oil, goat cheese and lamb in Dalmatia. We'll anchor in a sheltered cove for our welcome dinner onboard, the perfect first night to meet the group and toast to the week ahead.

Wake up to breakfast on deck before we sail to Vis, one of the most remote and authentic islands on the Adriatic. Closed to foreign visitors until 1989, it still feels like a secret.

Along the way, the captain will pick a few perfect bays for swimming. Grab a paddleboard, jump off the back of the boat or just float.

After lunch opt in for our first EveryQueer Extra of the trip as we head out by speedboat to the famous Blue Cave. When sunlight hits the water just right, the whole cave glows electric blue. It's even better in person.

We arrive in Vis town in the afternoon. Wander the harbor, then join the group for dinner at a local favorite by the water.

This morning we sail to the Pakleni Islands, a chain of pine-covered islands just off Hvar known for turquoise lagoons and some of the best swimming on the coast.

Swim, sunbathe and enjoy lunch onboard in a quiet bay. Want a cocktail with your swim? We can stop at one of the islands' laid-back beach clubs.

In the afternoon, we'll take the tender into Hvar town. Explore the Renaissance square, climb to the Spanish Fortress for views over the harbor, or find a café and people-watch.

Hvar is known for its lively evenings. After dinner ashore, guests who want to keep the night going can join your guide for drinks and a taste of the island's nightlife.

Today is our longest sail, with scenic swim stops along the way and lunch at anchor in a peaceful cove.

We arrive in Korčula in the afternoon. Often called "mini Dubrovnik," this fortified medieval town is packed with narrow stone streets, wine bars and sea views from every corner. It's also the legendary birthplace of Marco Polo.

In the evening, we'll head out for an EveryQueer extra as we visit Bire Winery for a tasting of Grk, a rare white wine grown almost nowhere else on earth. Then it's dinner in town and time to explore the old town after dark.

Tonight we dock right in port, so the restaurants and wine bars are just steps from the boat.

Today might be your favorite day.

We sail to Pomena on Mljet, the greenest island in the Adriatic. Most of its western half is a national park, covered in pine forest and home to two saltwater lakes.

After a swim stop and lunch onboard, spend the afternoon exploring. Rent a Bike or e-bike around the lakes, kayak across the water, or take a small boat to the 12th-century monastery on St. Mary's Island. Yes, that's an island on a lake on an island.

Swimming in the warm, calm lakes is a favorite. Tonight we enjoy dinner onboard in one of Mljet's quietest anchorages.

This morning we cruise to the Pelješac Peninsula and the historic town of Ston, famous for its medieval walls and oysters harvested right from the bay.

For an EveryQueer Extra, we'll gather for an oyster tasting and lunch at a restaurant, set in a historic salt warehouse on the waterfront. Then we head to Vinarija Milos for a tasting of Pelješac's bold red wines.

In the afternoon, we sail toward the Elaphiti Islands, stopping to swim in crystal-clear bays along the way.

We'll anchor for the night in Šipanska Luka on the island of Šipan, a sleepy village surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. Dinner is served onboard under the stars.

A short morning cruise takes us to Lopud, a car-free island with one of the only sandy beaches in the region. Swim, lounge on Šunj Beach or wander the tiny village.

After one last afternoon of swimming and paddleboarding, we cruise to Dubrovnik and drop anchor with views of the famous city walls.

Tonight we gather for our farewell dinner onboard. It's a night to celebrate the islands, the swims, the sunsets and the crew we've become.

One last breakfast on deck, then we disembark in Dubrovnik at 9AM.

Got time before your flight? Walk the city walls early, before the crowds, then grab a coffee on Stradun, Dubrovnik's gleaming limestone main street.

The trip ends here. The group chat doesn't. Neither do the memories, the tan lines or the friends you made on the water.

Please note: Sailing itineraries depend on weather and sea conditions. Our captain may adjust the route to keep the group safe and comfortable.