Dalmatian Island Hopping: Split to Dubrovnik
No driving required. Take catamarans to connect Hvar, Korčula, and Mljet, heading south all the way to Dubrovnik.
Rely entirely on ferries and walking, spending two nights on each island. This is slower than driving the coastal highway but offers beautiful sea views. Hvar is lively, Korčula features historic old towns, and Mljet is quiet and natural. This route relies on seasonal catamarans and is not feasible in the off-season. Brač and Vis are not included, but you can add extra days yourself.
In 2026, catamarans operate until the end of October; July and August offer frequent departures but accommodation is tight, and sailings may be suspended in high winds.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive in Split Old Town
Split（Diocletian's Palace, Split、Riva Promenade, Split）
Take the airport bus to the Old Town (approx. 40 mins), then explore the palace and Riva promenade on foot.
Stay: Varoš
Day 2 · Marjan Hill & Salona Ruins
Split（Marjan Hill、Meštrović Gallery、Salona Archaeological Park）
Walk up Marjan Hill in the morning, and take a suburban bus to Salona and back in the afternoon (approx. 30 mins each way).
Stay: Varoš
Day 3 · Ferry to Hvar Town
Hvar（Hvar Island、Fortica (Spanish Fortress), Hvar、Hvar Arsenal & Theatre、St Stephen's Square & Cathedral, Hvar）
Take an early morning catamaran from Split to Hvar Town (approx. 1 hour), and explore on foot.
Stay: Hvar Town
Day 4 · Swimming Day in the Pakleni Islands
Take a taxi boat from Hvar Town harbor to the islands (approx. 20 mins), and return in the afternoon to watch the sunset.
Stay: Hvar Town
Day 5 · Transfer to Korčula Old Town
Orebić & Korčula（Korčula Old Town、St. Mark's Cathedral、Marco Polo House、Moreška Sword Dance）
Take a morning catamaran from Hvar to Korčula (approx. 1.5 hours), and explore the Old Town on foot.
The Moreška sword dance is only performed on specific summer evenings; check dates in advance.
Stay: Korčula Old Town
Day 6 · Ferry to Orebić & Badija Island
Orebić & Korčula（Franciscan Monastery of Our Lady of Angels, Orebić、Trstenica Beach、Badija Island）
Take a small ferry to Orebić (approx. 15 mins), and take a separate water taxi to Badija Island and back.
Stay: Korčula Old Town
Day 7 · Mljet National Park
Dubrovnik（Mljet National Park）
Take a morning catamaran from Korčula to Pomena (approx. 40 mins), and explore the lakes on foot or by bicycle.
The catamaran on this route runs south once a day, and departs around the same time the next morning.
Stay: Pomena (Mljet Island)
Day 8 · To Dubrovnik & Walk the City Walls
Dubrovnik（Stradun (Placa)、Walls of Dubrovnik、Buža Bar）
Take a morning catamaran from Pomena to Gruž Port (approx. 1.5 hours), and take a local bus to the Old Town.
Stay: Gruž Harbor
Day 9 · Rector's Palace, Cable Car & Departure
Dubrovnik（Rector's Palace、Mount Srđ Cable Car）
Explore on foot and take the cable car in the morning, then take the airport bus from the Old Town to the airport in the afternoon (approx. 45 mins).