Vis
Closed off to outsiders for four decades, the island of Vis is the furthest inhabited island from Croatia’s mainland, and the least impacted by the passage of time due to the years it was out of reach. With its sense of preserved history appealing to charterers, Vis was once a Yugoslav naval base that only reopened to visitors in 1989, leaving its coastline undeveloped and its waters pristine. The layers of history are visible on land, making a Vis charter incredibly unique in its own right. Charterers can explore the scattered remains of Issa, the Greek colony founded in 397 BC, Roman baths and villas, the British-built Fort George of 1813, and the cave where Tito directed the Partisan resistance in 1944. Vis Town is situated on a deep, sheltered northern bay, with berths along the waterfront and in the quieter Kut. Komiža, on the west coast, is a working fishing port, and between the two lies Stončica, a wide sandy bay perfect for an afternoon of relaxing by the water. Five nautical miles from Komiža is the island of Biševo, home to the Blue Grotto, a flooded sea cave that is a sight to behold and best seen in the morning light. About 30 nautical miles from Split, Vis is a great destination together with Hvar and Korčula for a longer Dalmatian charter.
When to go
June - September
High season
July - August
The shoulder months of June and September offer warm water, steady breezes, and plenty of space at anchor for a Vis charter. The summer months of July and August bring peak heat, crowded coves, and pre-booked Blue Cave slots.
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