Pearl of the Adriatic Gulet Cruise
Hop aboard forthis wonderful family adventure along the beautiful coast of Montenegro. Enjoy sun-soaked days, sparkling seas and many magical moments you'll talk about for years to come.
Your home for the week is a charming wooden sailing boat, known as a gulet. On board you'll find plenty of space to relax, play and enjoy the views. There are cosy cabins with comfortable beds and decks for lounging. Kids love the sense of adventure, and parents love the peaceful pace of life on the water.
Each day takes you to new locations, from quiet hidden bays with crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming and snorkelling, to picture-perfect coastal towns such as Kotor and Perast, where cobbled streets and centuries-old buildings hold fascinating tales from the past.
On board, there's plenty of time for family games, reading, sunbathing and spotting dolphins - they love to swim alongside the boat. The boat carries an array of watersports equipment, so you can grab a paddleboard or a kayak, or just jump in for a swim, whenever you're anchored up. In the evenings, gather on deck for stargazing and swapping stories of the day's adventures.
Throughout the cruise, the boat's crew are on hand to take care of you. They'll handle the sailing (you can help out too) and produce delicious meals too. Most meals are included, but you'll also have times where you can dine out and enjoy some of the local restaurants in the places you visit.
The Pearl of the Adriatic cruise is a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, culture and comfort which brings families together in a most memorable way.
Read more about this cruise in our feature A Family Gulet Cruise in Montenegro.
Itinerary
This cruise is a 7-night itinerary that takes you along the Montenegro coast to some of its many highlights, with plenty of time for swimming, snorkelling and watersports each day. Here is an outline of your route:
Day 1: Porto Montenegro, Tivat to Sveti Marko Island
Arrive and board the gulet. Meet for a welcome drink and briefing before setting sail for Sveti Marco Island, where you'll anchor for the night and enjoy a delicious meal on board.
Day 2: Ljuta Bay and Kotor
This morning, you'll navigate into the beautiful Boka Bay, enjoy lunch and a refreshing swim. Later, you'll continue to Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This evening, you can dine on shore in a restaurant of your choice.
Explore Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 3: Kotor, Dobra Luka Bay and Bigova
Start the day with a guided tour through the Old Town's historic churches, museums and Venetian palaces. Back on board the gulet, you'll then head south, stopping for a swim and lunch in Dobra Luka Bay. Today you'll dock for the night at the charming fishing village of Bigova (at anchor or at the dock), and you can choose where to dine.
Day 4: Trsteno Bay, Sveti Stefan Island and Budva
This morning, you'll sail along the coast to Trsteno Bay for lunch and a swim near the iconic Sveti Stefan Island, once a popular holiday spot with film stars such as Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren. In the afternoon, you'll head on to Budva, a town rich in history and nightlife. You'll have time to explore the medieval walled city and popular sandy beaches. There is a lot of choice tonight for dinner - the crew can give you recommendations.
Old meets new - Budva's marina nestles beside the historical old town.
Day 5: Budva, Jaz Bay and Lustica Bay
Today you'll have a guided tour of Budva's old town before jumping back on board to sail to Jaz Beach - one of Montenegro's longest beaches. Later, swim in Traste Bay before arriving in Lustica Bay for dinner on board, and to anchor overnight.
Day 6: Tjesna Luka Bay, Mirista Bay and Herceg Novi
After breakfast, you'll sail to Tjesna Luka Bay for lunch, and then there's time for an afternoon swim in Mirista Bay. Tonight you'll dock in Herceg Novi, at the base of Mount Orjen, where you'll have time to explore and enjoy an evening meal in a restaurant of your choice.
Day 7: Morinj, Perast and Porto Montenegro
On your final day of cruising, you sail through Boka Bay, stopping for lunch on board in Morinj Bay. Then you explore Perast - sometimes called the Venice of the Adriatic. Don't miss the view from St. Nikola church. You'll sail on to Porto Montenegro in time for dinner, at your choice of the many seafront restaurants.
Perast is sometimes called the Venice of the Adriatic.
Day 8: Time to go home
Say goodbye to your shipmates and your crew as you leave the gulet after breakfast and fly home - or, if you like, we could add on some extra nights in one of Montenegro's beautiful hotels.
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When
This 7-night cruise departs on Mondays from May to September.
Relax on deck or help with the sailing, and later enjoy delicious meals with wonderful views.
Stay
On this cruise, you will stay on board a traditional wooden gulet that sleeps 12 plus 4 crew (there is an alternative that sleeps 16). Onboard, you will find:
- Paddleboards, kayaks, snorkel equipment, fishing gear, motor rib boat
- Deck with dining area, sunbathing area with mats, shower and swimming platform
- 4 double cabins and 2 twin cabins (single bunks) with en-suites
- Inside dining and living room with comfortable seating, TV/DVD player, fully-stocked bar, coffee machine, sound system, Backgammon and card games
- Wi-Fi (limited downloads)
- Air-conditioning (max. 6 hours per day)
- Full navigation equipment, life jackets, lifeboat and other safety equipment
- Crew of your captain, chef, steward and deckhand
Meals included: 7 breakfasts, 6 3-course lunches, 2 3-course evening meals. Fresh fruise and water is complimentary.
Not included: local taxes (approx. €120 per person, payable in cash), drinks on board, measl on shore (5 evening meals), tips for the crew (at your discretion)
This traditional gulet boat has comfortable twin and double cabins with en-suite shower rooms.
Each day you'll have the chance to enjoy stops in beautiful bays for swimming and watersports.
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