Stage 1: Adriatic Pulse – Myth & Music on the Croatian Coast

A rhythm-forward voyage through Kornati’s raw silence, ancient coliseum concerts, sunrise festival magic, and river-soaked recovery.

Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Departure: Marina Pirovac, Croatia
Arrival & Passenger Exchange: Šibenik, Croatia (August 4)
Notable Features: Over 100 islands in the Kornati archipelago, a Roman coliseum concert in Pula, sunrise sets at Defected Croatia, a final sail upriver to the waterfalls of Krka, and a passenger transition in Šibenik. Nearest Airports:
Start: Zadar (ZAD) or Split (SPU)
End / Crew Exchange Location: Šibenik, Croatia (with connections to Split or Zadar airports)

On August 4 in Šibenik, the yacht cleaners will board the vessel to prepare for incoming guests. Cabins will be refreshed, new linens provided, and laundry handled for anyone continuing on the second leg of the journey.

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Cabin Info

Each booking includes one full-size cabin with a private en-suite bathroom and individual air-conditioning. The cabin is ideal for two adults, or one adult and two children, depending on comfort and layout.

We know that sharing these kinds of moments with friends, partners, or family is part of the experience and the charm. If you're planning to share your cabin with another guest, that's awesome. We totally expect that. Each cabin can accommodate up to two adults max.

If you haven't already let us know who you'll be sharing, or splitting, your cabin with, if at all, we'll need those details no later than 30 days before departure. This helps us plan for provisioning, logistics, and all necessary documentation.

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The Experience

Stage 1 opens with slow beauty. We depart from Marina Pirovac and slip directly into the wild embrace of the Kornati Islands, an otherworldly national park made up of over 100 stone-sculpted islands. These first few days are your invitation to fully exhale. There are no roads, no towns, just wind, water, cliffs, and light.

We anchor in Smokvica, Lavsa, and Levrnaka, three of Kornati’s most tranquil coves. The days are wide open, with cliffside hikes, long swims in translucent bays, naps in shaded hammocks, and dinners under the stars. The boat becomes a floating temple. Time slows. Connection deepens. This is sailing at its purest.

Then, just as your nervous system resets, the journey pivots. We sail north to Pula, docking near the city’s Roman harbor to attend a once-in-a-lifetime concert at the 2,000-year-old Pula Arena. On this night, Bryan Adams performs live beneath the stars in a coliseum built for emperors. The acoustics are ancient, the energy electric, and the experience unforgettable.

From Pula, we sail back south, tuning in to a different frequency — the magnetic pull of Defected Croatia. For two nights, we anchor just off the coast of Tisno, where the boat becomes your personal launchpad into one of the world’s most beloved boutique music festivals. Picture sunrise sets over the sea, boat-accessible beach clubs, and impromptu afterparties with your feet still wet from swimming. The decks glow with LED reflections, music pulses from across the bay, and we dance both on land and on board.

After the second night of Defected, we sail inland through a quiet channel to Skradin, a riverside town at the foot of Krka National Park. The energy shifts. You’ll swim in waterfalls, hike in silence, and rest under fig trees. This is the exhale, the pause that balances the festival peak.

We close Stage 1 in Šibenik, a coastal fortress town where the passenger exchange takes place on August 4. Some guests will disembark, others will join, and the vessel will be reset and refreshed for the second half of the journey.

This journey is fluid by design. While several key destinations are part of the plan, the real magic happens in the margins. It lives in the detours, the group energy, and the quiet invitations from the wind to go somewhere unexpected.

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What’s Included

Unlike most charters, Mustaa vessels come ready. We handle provisioning, route planning, and daily logistics so you can simply arrive and let go. Ahead of departure, we'll send a provisioning request form to stock the boat with your favorite snacks, drinks, or comforts.

Included in your booking:

• Private en-suite cabin with air-conditioning and bathroom
• All mooring, marina, and national park anchoring fees
• Vessel fuel and water refills throughout the trip
• Starlink WiFi for basic digital connectivity
• Drinking water (still and sparkling), coffee, tea, juices, and light snacks
• Breakfast and lunch staples: yogurt, granola, toast, eggs, wraps, sandwich fixings
  -- If we want to upgrade galley provisions, we'll coordinate as a group
• Biodegradable toiletries, towels, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies
• Full galley with cookware, dishware, utensils, spices, and olive oil

What’s not included but woven into the experience:
We’ll cook several onboard dinners together, based on what we find in village markets along the way. On other nights, we’ll eat out at seaside tavernas or beach cafés. These meals are not included, but they're core to the joy of sailing in Croatia.

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Onboard Life

After just a few days, this becomes more than a trip. It becomes a rhythm. A floating lifestyle anchored in community, choice, and flow. The boat transforms into a shared home and sacred space, equal parts sanctuary and celebration.

Mornings begin slow, with optional yoga, journaling, or silent swims as the light stretches across the water. Coffee brews on the stovetop. Some guests ease into the day with movement or breathwork. Others rise and dive straight into the sea. The energy is spacious. There's no agenda, only invitation.

As the day unfolds, movement gathers. Paddleboarding, snorkeling, a sun nap, a group lunch. Hammocks sway in the breeze. Playlists shift from ambient to upbeat. The boat's rhythm syncs with the group's. Some days we sail longer stretches. Other days, we linger in quiet anchorages. Afternoons are for rest, play, or reflection, and there's always space to drift between all three.

Evenings are golden. The air cools. The music softens. Sundowners appear on deck. We gather around meals, sometimes aboard, sometimes ashore, and let the night unfold as it wants to. Some evenings end with candlelit conversation or music under stars. Others carry into dancing, swims, and spontaneous joy.

Each guest carves their own rhythm while contributing to something larger. You choose how you show up, and you're met wherever you are.

What you might experience:

• Morning yoga, meditation, or journaling
• Paddleboarding, snorkeling, cliff jumps, and coves
• Onboard massages, essential oil rituals, or shade and silence
• Golden hour playlists, soundscapes, and shared sunset rituals
• Dinghy rides to secret beaches and midnight swims under moonlight
• Taverna dinners, glow-lit dance nights, or lazy deck feasts
• Beach clubs, island hikes, and optional curated excursions
• Time alone when you need it, and deep connection when you want it

Tell us what you're craving. We'll meet you there with just the right mix of ease and magic.

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Perfect Conditions

Late July through early August brings ideal sailing conditions to central Croatia:

• Daily highs between 28 and 32°C (82 to 90°F)
• Dry, golden light, long days, and predictable northwest breezes
• Calm to moderate seas perfect for easy sailing
• A route designed for variety, festival energy, and full-spectrum restoration