Pakleni Islands
Pakleni Islands
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Josef W
7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
My family and I had a TERRIFYING experience at sea, on the way back from the Pakleni Islands to Hvar on a small wooden boat named 'Maun'. Firstly, there was a clear sign stating that the boat was only capable of having 30 people on it. However, the sailor blatantly ignored this and piled at least 50 people onto the boat in choppy conditions. The boat was tilted heavily to the right before we even left the port and the large waves made the boat audibly creak, it did not seem sea-worthy, and there were several instances when I genuinely thought that the boat was going to capsize; at one point the right hand side could not have been more than three inches from the waves. I was sat at the back, as this was the only place left on the overcrowded boat, where there were no barriers and was completely open. My family and I truly feared for our lives several times on that journey, and other passengers were praying and looked extremely distressed. To top it all off, there was no safety information and no obvious life jackets or rafts on the boat, and the sailor spent all his time on his phone and did not do anything to try and steady the ship. All the owners of this boat are concerned about is profit and despite complaining to the harbour master, no apology or even a courtesy email has been received. I have truly never been more terrified in my life than I was on this boat and have suffered emotional damage because of it.
Written 31 July 2023
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M O
Gronau, Germany1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
IT is possible to go to various Pakleni Islands by water taxi from the Harbor of Hvar for slightly less than €10 per person, €5 for kids. All the Islands have decent amenities, including Seat and parasol Rental and places to buy food and drinks. All the Islands are excellent for swimming with Very clear blues water. Note that Jerolim is An island that specifically welcomes nudism. The reason icrate this beach only 2 out of 5 is because the surrounding nature is rather bland in my opinion. There are various other beaches on Hvar itself that have all feautures mentioned above but with absolutely Incredible surrounding nature
Written 16 July 2022
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Ante
Moscow, Russia9 contributions
Jul 2021
A piece of land that God tried to lesve for himself.
You sit, drink and eat an you forget the time. And then when it comes to sunset you realize once more that life consists of small beautiful moments.
Perfect food, good staff and extremely pleasant and charming owners.
Do you need more !?
You sit, drink and eat an you forget the time. And then when it comes to sunset you realize once more that life consists of small beautiful moments.
Perfect food, good staff and extremely pleasant and charming owners.
Do you need more !?
Written 18 February 2022
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MrDavid14
Hawthorne, NJ390 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
These islands are the best sailing destination in Croatia. There are many little coves to anchor or there are several bays with restaurant mooring balls. It is worth the extended stay with the boat and explore the island.
Written 5 July 2023
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Graham S
Tewantin, Australia4,627 contributions
Aug 2019
Nothing like the Adriatic for the ultimate plunge pool.
A bit of a current running so noodles & rope with float well used but didn't detract from such a magical experience.
The views all around when you do look up are stunning also.
... & the views down into the crystal clear waters highlight the channels & small reefs & some fish too.
On our return friends we told - in an all matter of facts manner - were soooooo jealous. A great memory.
A bit of a current running so noodles & rope with float well used but didn't detract from such a magical experience.
The views all around when you do look up are stunning also.
... & the views down into the crystal clear waters highlight the channels & small reefs & some fish too.
On our return friends we told - in an all matter of facts manner - were soooooo jealous. A great memory.
Written 29 February 2020
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hastobetim
Bath, UK179 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Vastly over-rated. A friend recommended we visit and photos looks incredible. We went to Palmizana Beach and we were disappointed. The beach is tiny (2-4 metres in depth), the water is packed with large boats so swimming is difficult. We tried to use our paddleboards to find a better place but wasn’t possible.
We couldn’t get a drink at any of the restaurants at the beach (all pre-booked) and to rent a lounger (most empty) was €30.
Not worth it - plenty of other better options around Hvar.
We couldn’t get a drink at any of the restaurants at the beach (all pre-booked) and to rent a lounger (most empty) was €30.
Not worth it - plenty of other better options around Hvar.
Written 5 August 2024
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Aoife M
Dublin, Ireland10 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Went to St Klement island. Boats everywhere so swimming is restricted to selected areas. Restaurants and bars everywhere but they are overpriced and don't let beach goers use the facilities unless you're paying. This is not ideal as there is only one public toilet 4km away. Definitely over hyped with nothing you won't already see or experience on other main islands.
Written 5 August 2024
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TravelBrianCO
Pearland, TX932 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Nothing really wrong with the main islands but they are a bit crowded. Many tours stop here and the roped off swimming area is small. Maybe a good quick spot from Hvar but there are other better spots on the coast.
Written 13 July 2024
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MiBo
Düsseldorf, Germany39 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We took the boat taxi from Hvar to Zdrilca. Needed to pay 50 kn for two way ticket. Starts 10am, ends 7pm. The sea is crowded bcs of yachts and boats. Sea is clean, the ambiance is nice. Sea shoe is a must.
Written 16 August 2020
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Bluerange35
Malmesbury, UK401 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We hired a fast boat for the day and visited the Blue Cave and then the islands after. We all wished we had spent more time exploring the islands than spending hours going to the Cave. The little bays are beautiful and make sure you visit Marmito’s for lunch
Written 15 August 2020
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Hi, friends of ours did a similar tour which included such at Meneghello restaurant. How do I go about booking it?
Written 15 June 2024
Hi
Willing to pass exam in Split for boat license category B. Any ideas how the exam is held. Its one on one, what parts of scriptt are mandatory?
Written 11 July 2023
Bonjour,
Aviez vous un permis bateau pour effectuer cette location ou cela peut il se faire sans?
A quel organisme vous êtes vous adressé?
Merci beaucoup
Written 18 September 2019
Hi. We are staying in hvar as a family of 4.
Could anyone recommend a private boat that could take us around the Pakleni islands I’ve heard thus is around 200 euros. Could you confirm prices.
Thanks in advance. Karen
Written 24 August 2019
You don’t need a private boat (with captain). Hire a boat and take yourselves - it’s really easy. We hired a boat for 650 KN (about 75 euros) from outside of the Amforna Hotel. Just make sure you book a boat with a ladder so that you can jump in the sea and re board easily!!!
Written 24 August 2019
Hi, considering renting a small motor boat to the Pakleni islands. We're not experienced in sailing or anything and wondering if once you anchor a rented boat and swim up to a town where you'd like to walk around. Is it safe to just leave your boat anchored anywhere or are there rules? do you have to pay? and is it safe security wise to just leave it for a while until you're ready to leave that place and move onto the next? Thanks in advance :)
Written 17 May 2019
What is a reasonable amount to pay for a water taxi round trip?
Written 26 April 2019
Hello, do you need licence to,rent an 8pk motor boat?
Written 23 April 2019
Hello there! What is the name of the company, from where you can hire a small boat to cruise around by yourselve, without a license?
Best wishes!
Written 13 August 2018
I don’t think you need a licence to drive a small boat - we hired a 20hp boat and there are plenty stalls along Hvar’s main port area that do boat rental for a day. We walked away from the main area past Hula Hula beach bar and hired ours from a guy called Antonio. 900kn for a 20hp boat with steering wheel seems the average price.
Written 21 September 2018
Ciao a tutti vorrei proprio capire se ad agosto è possibile trovare qualche barca (o altro mezzo) con skipper che ti porti alla grotta azzurra ed all isola di havar senza per forza spendere cento euro a persona per fare un tour organizzato?
Insomma si può andare al mattino sul lungomare di spalato e trovare qualcuno che ti ci porti A dei prezzi più abbordabili?
Grazie Angela
Written 21 July 2018
Ciao, pur essendoci stata a luglio e non ad agosto siamo capitati durante il weekend chiamato Ultra Music con centinaia di giovani accorsi da tutta Europa per cui la mole di turisti potrebbe essere assimilabile a quella in altissima stagione e non credo ci siano privati con Skipper che ti ci portino a prezzi stracciati perché Blue Cave é molto distante da Spalato ed é molto costoso andarci in giornata, direi impensabile vedere sia Hvar che Blue Cave lo stesso giorno, Hvar merita una sosta di almeno 2-3 giorni, noi ci siamo stati 6 notti ma anche per usarla come partenza per vedere altre isole interessanti, comunque su internet ormai ci si può fare un’idea di tutto ma ti consiglio di organizzarti per tempo
Written 30 July 2018
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