Cruising in Croatia (22-29 August 2026)

Description

Starting Port City: Pula, Croatia

Ending Port City: Pula, Croatia

Planned Itinerary

(subject to change, for example due to weather)

Day 1: Saturday – Pula Embarkation

Embarkation: After 17:00 at at a marina in Pula.

• Welcome Drinks & Briefing: Toast with local Istrian Malvazija wine while the Bare Waves Sailing crew explains boat safety and previews your week of nude adventures
• Evening exploration: Pula’s 2,000-year-old Roman Amphitheater, Temple of Augustus, and charming waterfront
• LGBTQ+ Nightlife: Hit up local bar for craft cocktails and the local gay scene

Day 2: Sunday – Pula to Monsena Beach

• Monsena Beach Anchor: Sail to Croatia’s most famous gay nude beach and drop anchor for the day and overnight
• Beach Day: Spend the full day swimming, sunbathing au naturel, and socializing with the international gay crowd
• White Bar Night: Evening drinks at White Bar – the legendary beach bar scene where the party continues after sunset

Day 3: Monday – Monsena Beach to Rovinj

• Morning and daytime at Monsena: Enjoy a final morning swim and beach time at this iconic gay nude beach
• Afternoon Sail to Rovinj: Short cruise to Rovinj, arriving in late afternoon
• Evening in Rovinj: Explore the romantic Old Town, and enjoy cocktails at a bar by the sea with a beautiful gay and queer friendly international crowd. 

Day 4: Tuesday – Rovinj to Medulin

• Southern Cruise: Sail south to Medulin near the tip of Istria, passing beautiful coastline and hidden coves
• Bijeca Beach: Relax at Medulin’s famous sandy beach or explore the small islands of Medulin archipelago by dinghy
• Kamenjak Access: Medulin as base to explore Cape Kamenjak Nature Park with dozens of secluded naturist coves

Day 5: Wednesday – Medulin to Susak Marina

• Island Escape: Sail southwest to remote Susak Island through pristine Kvarner Bay waters
• Susak Marina: anchor or dock at this charming island with rare sandy beaches and strong naturist tradition
• Island Life: Explore beaches where nude sunbathing is embraced, meet locals in traditional costumes speaking unique dialect

Day 6: Thursday – Susak to Kamenjak Peninsula

• Return to Kamenjak: Sail back to Istria’s wild southern tip – pristine coastline
• Hidden Coves: Discover dozens of naturist beaches where clothing is optional and crowds are minimal
• Bar Sundowners: Watch sunset at legendary cliff-top bar – cocktails au naturel in bohemian atmosphere

Day 7: Friday – Kamenjak to Pula

• Final Morning: One last swim at Kamenjak’s clothing-optional coves before short sail back to Pula
• Farewell Feast: Sunset dinner featuring Istrian truffles, fresh seafood, local wines with your sailing family

Day 8: Saturday – Disembarkation

Disembarkation: By 09:00 at marina in Pula 

• Exchange contact info with your new besties – what happens on the Istrian coast stays on the Istrian coast
• Head out to explore Pula’s morning markets or transfer to Pula Airport for your journey home
• Safe travels with a perfectly even tan and unforgettable memories

What’s Included?