Adventure Cruises in Korčula

A Korčula Cruise brings visitors to the birthplace of Marco Polo, but that's hardly the only attraction in this Dalmatian Coast deluxe cruise. Legend says Korčula, like Padua, was founded by the Trojan hero Antenor in 12th century BC. Korčula is separated from the Pelješac peninsula by the Strait of Pelješac and is the second most populated island in the archipelago. This is one reason small luxury yachts are ideal for Adriatic cruises. It's easy to traverse the seascape in a small ship.

Cruises to Korčula, Croatia give you access to the beaches of Vela Przina, Pupnatska Luka, and Proizd. Walk among the beautiful old town on a guided town tour before seeking refreshment in one of the local restaurants, bars or cafes.

Whether you're seeking fun on the water or a historical trip among ancient buildings, Korčula is a destination with so much to offer.

Top things to do and see in Korčula

Your Croatia Island Hopping cruise isn't complete without a guided tour of the beautiful Old Town. Surrounded by walls and set off bow towers, Korčula Town may be the best example of a coastal Dalmatian town in all of Croatia. The city culminates at an old central Plaza flanked by medieval and renaissance style architecture. St. Marcs Cathedral is a famous historical stop. The Town Museum and Icon Museum are nearby the Plaza and All Saints Church.

You'll work up an appetite after your walking tour so it will be high time for a stop by one of the many restaurants, bars, and cafes. The prices are reasonable and the area is known for excellence in food.

You can't forget the beaches of Vela Przina, Pupnatska Luka, and Proizd, where you can enjoy the sun, snorkeling, scuba, and swimming in the clear water.

You can take a wine tour by bike to sample the fragrant wines of Korčula. Stop anywhere you like along your way and sample the wares of each vineyard that suits your fancy.

In July and August, the traditional Moreska Sword Dance takes place, where two teams dressed in red and black tell a rich story of emotion and conflict. Korčula is the last place in the Mediterranean where guests can see this native cultural dance that dates back over 400 years. Catch one of two showings a week.

Best time to cruise Korčula

Time to plan ahead for the best time to visit Korčula. Most of the year, you'll be greeted by good weather and all of the activities you desire. Travel to Korčula in May and June or September and October is smart because it is just before the most popular season. Activities are open, the weather is pleasant, warm enough for swimming but not too oppressive to enjoy a bike ride on the island.

By July and August, the guests are arriving and things are getting crowded. The temperatures creep up, making this a great time of year to lounge of the beach or play in the clear water along the pebble beaches. This is also the time of year to take in a viewing of the Moreska Sword Dance.

It's trickier to travel to Korčula in November to April. Lodging is scarce during this off-season and most of the activities are shut down. Some do enjoy travel during this time of year to experience the real Korčula.

Where do Korčula Island cruises depart from?

When you're ready to embark on your Croatia cruise, you'll fly into one of the international airports. You can land in Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Pula, Split, Opatija or Zadar. The most helpful thing is to consult your specific itinerary to see your departure port. This will help you choose the closest airport to land at.

Many of our Adriatic cruises depart from the port in Split. In that case, you can fly directly to the airport. Members of your crew will meet you to help you with your luggage and escort you to the ship.

Top Tips for visiting Korčula Island on a cruise

  • Snorkeling gear can open up great underwater possibilities for you while on Korčula. Hire equipment may be available on board, but if you can, bring your own for a better fit.
  • Remember your sun protection and clothes you can layer for your comfort.
  • For walking the old town and your biking excursions, comfortable and rugged shoes are a must. A pair of water shoes is also important in case you want to jump into the water.
  • We recommend that guests bring a waterproof dry bag with them to protect their valuable electronics. Upgrade to a water resistant phone or bring a watertight sleeve for it to keep it extra safe.
  • The last things you really need is a camera and your sense of adventure!

Our reservations team can help you book your next cruise to Korčula, Croatia. Contact us today.


Korčula Reviews

  • 9.2 Superb
  • 127 Verified Reviews
  • 8.4 Very good
  • LAWRENCE L
  • United States United States

This was my favorite stop. The town is beautiful, and the town is right at the boat.

Cruising Korčula in July on the Diamond

  • 8.0 Very good
  • Andy K
  • United States United States

I really liked our tour in Korcula and the city was very cool.

Cruising Korčula in July on the Antaris

  • 6.0 Review score
  • Anne T
  • United States United States

One hour guided walking tour with a very good guide.

Cruising Korčula in August on the Mama Marija

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • VICTORIA B
  • United States United States

Very well organized, informative and interesting

Cruising Korčula in September on the Ban

  • 8.4 Very good
  • Christian H
  • United States United States

Loved Korcula. Really beautiful island. Nice and interesting tour

Cruising Korčula in May on the My Way

  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Louis C
  • United States United States

We did an ATV ride that was fabulous.

Cruising Korčula in July on the Ambassador

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Zlatko V
  • United States United States

Loved the live music, and dinner. Princess Francesca was a kick!!

Cruising Korčula in August on the Antaris

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Francesca F
  • United States United States

Great tour and perfect restaurant recommendations

Cruising Korčula in August on the Antaris

  • 7.6 Good
  • Debbie C
  • United States United States

Loved the city wall tour, great restaurants, interesting history.

Cruising Korčula in September on the My Way

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Lisa M
  • United States United States

Loved the your despite the rain and had a wonderful meal on a very narrow street in the old town, charming!

Cruising Korčula in September on the Antaris

  • 9.2 Superb
  • Barbara M
  • United States United States

Korchla was lovely and one of our favorite stops. The tour guide was excellent.

Cruising Korčula in May on the Adriatic King

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Sean M
  • United States United States

Concise tour, plenty of time to explore and dine

Cruising Korčula in June on the My Way

  • 6.8 Review score
  • susan E
  • United States United States

People were great and the food was very fresh

Cruising Korčula in August on the Princess Aloha

  • 8.4 Very good
  • Tim M
  • Canada Canada

The local guide was incredible! Very knowledgeable and a great wit! Enjoyed tasting the local GRK wine.

Cruising Korčula in July on the My Way

  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Nigel H
  • South Africa South Africa

Excellent and so enthusiastic. She made us live the times of the past.

Cruising Korčula in July on the Diamond

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Martin H
  • Canada Canada

Fantastic town with lots of history. Easy to get around

Cruising Korčula in August on the Diamond

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Rebeka H
  • Croatia Croatia

Our favourite island or all was Korcula!

Cruising Korčula in August on the Diamond

  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Michael L
  • Canada Canada

Once again, excellent and humorously informative. Ample free time to explore.

Cruising Korčula in August on the My Way

  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Philip G
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom

Our favourite of the islands. Like a smaller Dubrovnik. Less busy and very interesting, beautiful hidden streets with little boutiques and gif shops. Would definitely go back.

Cruising Korčula in August on the Mama Marija

  • 9.2 Superb
  • Erika K
  • Ireland Ireland

Loved olive oil and wine tasting before lunch on board Aurelia while traveling to Korčula. Guided tour of the city was great. Guide gave tips on where to explore. Again enjoyed the free time after tour wandering the narrow streets, walking along the promenade, climbing to the top of the bell tower for the wonderful view of the city and afterwards enjoying a lovely cocktail in Massimo Bar with a wonderful rooftop view at sunset. Had another lovely evening meal that night at a local restaurant

Cruising Korčula in October on the Katarina Line Premium Class

  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Jevgenijs B
  • Latvia Latvia

Sweetheart and quiet town, despite of many people on street.

Cruising Korčula in July on the Equator

  • 8.8 Fabulous
  • Amanda C
  • Canada Canada

Very pleasant time. It was a small town but still nice.

Cruising Korčula in July on the Princess Aloha

  • 9.2 Superb
  • John M
  • Australia Australia

Excellent guide and tour of the old city.

Cruising Korčula in July on the My Way

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • tony S
  • Australia Australia

Korcula Blue caved not happen bad weather Marco Polo tour was great

Cruising Korčula in August on the Antaris

  • 8.4 Very good
  • Bernard O
  • Australia Australia

OK but we managed to explore pretty well on our own and found some amazing experiences.

Cruising Korčula in August on the My Way

  • 6.8 Review score
  • barbara L
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom

Lovely island. Short wslking tour wss interesting but not brilliant!

Cruising Korčula in September on the Splendid

  • 8.8 Fabulous
  • Jo F
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom

A lovely island and good tour guide with lots of ancedotes

Cruising Korčula in September on the Mama Marija

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Cliff D
  • Australia Australia

Very amusing tour guide in Korcula. She made everyone laugh.

Cruising Korčula in October on the Antaris

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Amanda H
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom

The wine tasting was brilliant. Again the rest of the guests made this an experience I will never forget. Also got to watch the Rangers v Liverpool game in a fabulous bar in the town.

Cruising Korčula in October on the Equator

  • 7.2 Good
  • Kenneth M
  • New Zealand New Zealand

First time was horrible nothing planned nothing open. 2nd time on same cruise wine tasting ok. Wished we had goggled and organised the buggies ourselves as it was a struggle for our guide to do and by the time he had only 3 spots left

Cruising Korčula in April on the Katarina Line Premium Class

  • 8.8 Fabulous
  • MARILIA I
  • Brazil Brazil

The wine tasting was ok and also the short city tour, but what we think that could be discussed is the possibility to bring to the ship a bottle of wine from the winery (this was not allowed).

Cruising Korčula in May on the Desire

  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Frederick L
  • South Africa South Africa

The guide was very good and entertaining, the island itself was interesting.

Cruising Korčula in May on the Antaris

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Steven M
  • Canada Canada

The guide was very knowledgeable and an effective communicator in English.

Cruising Korčula in June on the My Way

  • 6.8 Review score
  • Shane D
  • Australia Australia

We arrive in Korcula at 6pm and had only a few hours to enjoy the city. We loved the city but would have loved more time here

Cruising Korčula in June on the Arca

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • antony S
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom

Very good enjoyed the time tasting and tour. Another beautiful place to see

Cruising Korčula in June on the Equator

  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Aniruddha D
  • India India

Korchula was also very good. It's a small place so the quick to explore. The dining experience at Korcula was just amazing. The winery experience was average. It was just like drinking some wine and tasting some food. There was no information or tour of the winery to explain the history of Wines in Croatia.

Cruising Korčula in June on the Desire

  • 9.2 Superb
  • Ann F
  • Australia Australia

Wine tasting - beautiful setting; great cheese and prosciutto, however, wine was not good and wine knowledge was limited

Cruising Korčula in July on the Desire

  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Ben F
  • Belgium Belgium

Nice city. Great place. Unfortunately the wine tasting place was not good. This was the only less good experience during all the cruise

Cruising Korčula in July on the Desire

  • 8.0 Very good
  • Alice M
  • Australia Australia

The city tour was really good and the guide funny and informative.

Cruising Korčula in July on the Splendid

  • 9.2 Superb
  • Daniella V
  • Belgium Belgium

The walking tour was entertaining but less informative. The town is spectacular and I wish we had had more time to discover.

Cruising Korčula in July on the Suzana

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Johann S
  • South Africa South Africa

The town is just wonderful.

Cruising Korčula in August on the My Way

  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Nigel G
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom

Lovely old town to walk around with much history including the links with Marco Polo

Cruising Korčula in August on the My Way

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Cathy M
  • Australia Australia

Walking around the old town and a bit into the new town was interesting

Cruising Korčula in August on the My Way

  • 8.0 Very good
  • Richard S
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom

Interesting place to visit

Cruising Korčula in September on the Princess Aloha

  • 8.4 Very good
  • Jodie W
  • New Zealand New Zealand

Quite chill, just explored the old town and tried traditional Croatian for dinner

Cruising Korčula in September on the Katarina Line Traditional En-Suite

  • 6.0 Review score
  • CARL J
  • Australia Australia

Energetic and fun tour guide who keeps the group engaged.

Cruising Korčula in September on the Ban

  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Amanda H
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom

I arranged with Maja Polic to do an extra trip to the Vittas Vineyard. 17 of us went and had a great time wine tasting and admiring the view. This is a beautiful port with so many streets to explore.

Cruising Korčula in September on the Equator

  • 8.4 Very good
  • Fiona Margaret D
  • Australia Australia

Loved visiting the island of Korcula. A very beautiful place. The tour was great and enjoyed eating at a local restaurant overlooking the water.

Cruising Korčula in October on the My Way