Tag: Dalmatian Islands

The Dalmatian Islands are one of those places that get under your skin. I first visited back in 2006Hvar and Brač — and I’ve been coming back ever since.

Under this tag, you’ll find everything I’ve covered across the Dalmatian Islands: towns and villages, the best beaches, ferry connections, local life, and the hidden corners most visitors never reach. Every article is the written companion to a video I filmed on location, giving you both the visual experience and the practical detail.

If you’re thinking about visiting one of the Dalmatian Islands — or trying to choose between a few — the articles below are a good place to start. Each one digs into a specific place: what it looks like, what’s there, how to get there, and whether it’s worth your time. Honest and first-hand.

I keep visiting new islands and adding new content, so this is a growing collection. There’s already plenty to explore — and more on the way.

Jadrolinija Fast Ferry Zadar to Preko
Dalmatian Islands
Morten Smalby

Zadar Preko Day Trip

Zadar and Preko on Ugljan Island have the highest number of daily ferry connections in Croatia. During the summer season, there are up to 29 daily departures, and in winter, around 20. The route is operated with a fast ferry from Zadar Old Town to Preko and a car ferry

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Morten Smalby Split to Rogac Ferry
Dalmatian Islands
Morten Smalby

Split to Rogac (Solta) Ferry

In the video below, I am taking you with me on a 1 hour ferry trip from Split to Rogac on Island Solta. On the day of my trip, the weather was amazing, as you can see, the Sea was calm and the sun was shining, what more can you

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Split to Supetar ferry
Brac Island
Morten Smalby

Split to Supetar ferry trip

The ferry route between Split and Supetar is the most traveled in Croatia; each year, 2.1 million passengers and 0.5 million vehicles travel on it. As of October 2025, a passenger only fast ferry has been introduced. This line has a sailing time of only 20 minutes. For more information

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Korcula to Split ferry
Dalmatian Islands
Morten Smalby

Korcula to Split Ferry trip

https://youtu.be/1ocQ41OlbBY Join me on the 2 hour and 30 minute long sailing trip from Korcula town to Split. Unfortunately, the sun decided to hide on the day we travelled, but nevertheless it was a beautiful trip. Here is what I find good to you should know before taking the ferry

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Ferry Dubrovnik to Korcula
Dalmatian Islands
Morten Smalby

Fast Ferry Dubrovnik to Korcula

https://youtu.be/eiFC-UZUKKQ Join me on a fast ferry trip from Dubrovnik to Korčula Town on Korčula Island! This 2-hour journey offers stunning views of the Elaphati Islands, Mljet, and the Pelješac Peninsula. During the trip, I had the chance to visit the bridge and chat with the captain from TP Line.

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Ferry Domince (Korcula) to Orebic
Dalmatian Islands
Morten Smalby

Ferry trip from Domince (Korcula) to Orebic

https://youtu.be/K0MQ0hoDNPI Join me on this short ferry trip from Domince (Korcula island) to Orebic town, as we finish our vacation on Korcula. The journey takes only 20 minutes, making this line one of the shortest in Croatia.  We took this ferry on our return from a 5-day mini holiday on

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Visiting Korcula town
Dalmatian Islands
Morten Smalby

5-day holiday on Korcula Island

In May, my family and I spent five days on a mini holiday on the island of Korcula. It was my sixth or seventh visit to the island. I recorded a video of Korčula town, which you can watch below. Accommodation on Korcula We stayed at “Stone House Prapatna,” two

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Split to Vela Luka
Dalmatian Islands
Morten Smalby

Ferry trip from Split to Vela Luka (Korcula)

https://youtu.be/NkU9EKUVuP0 Join me and my family on a 3.5-hour journey from Split to Vela Luka, a town on Korčula Island. In this video, I’ll explain everything you need to know about the ferry trip—from boarding the car ferry to what’s available on board. Next stop: Korčula! I recorded the video

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