School of Light · Private Charter · Croatia
Sun. Soul.
Sail.
An intimate journey on the Adriatic with Sunny Dawn Johnston
May 22 – 29, 2027 · Sibenik to Dubrovnik · 30 Guests Only
The Experience
Croatia doesn’t just show you beauty.
It wakes something up in you.
There is something ancient and alive about the Adriatic. The water is impossibly blue. The stone cities are thousands of years old. The air is warm and unhurried. And when you arrive by private yacht – sailing from island to island, anchored in coves most people will never find – you begin to understand what it means to truly arrive somewhere.
This is not a tour. It’s not a retreat in a ballroom. It’s 30 people, one private yacht, and seven days of shared experience on some of the most sacred and stunning waters in the world. What happens when a group of intentional, spiritually curious people sails together? Something shifts. In the water, in the conversations, in you.
That’s the power of this. Not just where we’re going – but who we become when we go there together.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
Truly Private
This is a fully chartered vessel – not a group cabin on a shared cruise. The entire yacht. Just us. That changes everything.
30 Guests Only
When the group is this small and the intention is this clear, the connections that form are not ordinary. This is a rare circle, friends.
Once. That’s It.
This journey is happening once. There is no next year’s version. When these 30 spots are filled, the door closes – and this particular experience will never exist again.
FUN FACTS
Vessel
Lastavica
Private Charter Yacht
Dates
May 22 – 29, 2027
8 Days / 7 Nights
Route
Sibenik to Dubrovnik
Dalmatian Coast
Capacity
30 Guests Only
Intimate & intentional
Meals
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch & Captain’s Dinner
The Journey
Eight days. Seven islands.
One soul-shifting week.
Each stop unfolds naturally – there’s always space to explore, to rest, or to simply be present on the water. People compare today’s Croatia to Italy 250 years ago!!
Day One
Šibenik → Skradin
There’s something about arriving in Šibenik – one of the oldest native Croatian cities on the Adriatic – that slows your breath down in the best way. From there, you ease into Skradin, a tiny jewel of a town sitting at the mouth of Krka National Park. Waterfalls. Stillness. The kind of beauty that doesn’t ask anything of you. Just presence.
Day Two
Skradin → Split
Split is where ancient and alive collide in the most beautiful way. Diocletian’s Palace isn’t a ruin you visit – it’s a living neighborhood where people hang laundry and sip coffee inside 1,700-year-old walls. You’ll feel history breathing right alongside you here, friends.
Day Three
Split → Bol
Bol sits on the island of Brač, home to Zlatni Rat – one of the most photographed beaches in Europe, and for good reason. The pebbles are white, the water is impossibly clear, and the whole place has this unhurried quality that makes you wonder why you ever rushed through anything.
Day Four
Bol → Stari Grad
Stari Grad on the island of Hvar is one of the oldest towns in Europe – and it holds that age gently, not heavily. Lavender fields, stone streets, a harbor that glows gold at dusk. This is the kind of place that reminds you that slow is sacred.
Day Five
Stari Grad → Korčula
Legend says Marco Polo was born here. Whether or not that’s true, Korčula has the kind of quiet magic that makes you believe anything is possible. Its medieval old town sits on a small peninsula surrounded by water on three sides – dramatic, dreamy, and deeply soul-settling.
Day Six
Korčula → Pomena
Pomena is your exhale. Tucked into the island of Mljet – which is largely a national park — this is where you remember what rest actually feels like. Salt lakes, pine forests, and the Adriatic all around. Nowhere to be. Nothing to prove.
Day Seven
Pomena → Dubrovnik
And then there’s Dubrovnik. The Pearl of the Adriatic. The city that makes you stop mid-sentence just to look at it. Walking those ancient walls above the sea, you don’t just see beauty- you feel it in your chest. This is why we travel. This is what we’re really looking for.
Final Day – Saturday
Dubrovnik
We arrive in the Pearl of the Adriatic. Walk the city walls, take in the Old Town, and close out a journey that has quietly changed you. Here’s the thing – you won’t be the same person who boarded. And that’s exactly the point.
The Collective Experience
There is something that happens
when souls sail together.
On land, we rush. We check our phones. We carry the weight of our schedules and our responsibilities and our stories. On the water, something releases. The pace changes. The conversations go deeper. The laughter comes easier. You look out at the horizon and something inside you exhales.
This is what sailing together does. It strips away the noise and leaves only what’s real. And when you’re doing that alongside 29 other people who are equally committed to showing up fully – that’s not just a trip. That’s a turning point.
Purpose is presence. And for seven days on the Adriatic, presence is all there is.
– Sunny Dawn Johnston
Your floating home for the week.
The Lastavica is designed for this. Spacious sun decks, a jacuzzi, a beautiful dining room, and 18 private cabins ranging from 130 to 187 square feet.
Meals are taken care of – 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and one special Captain’s Dinner. The remaining evenings we sail into a new island and the night is yours to explore, wander, and eat wherever your spirit leads. The rest of your days are yours – to explore, to rest, to paddle out into the Adriatic, to simply be.
Your intuition is sacred and practical. Soul-led living is for real life. And real life on this boat? It’s extraordinary.
What to Know
Everything you need,
nothing you don’t.
Here’s exactly what’s covered – and what to plan for yourself.
Included in Your Cabin Price
Not Included – Plan Accordingly
Your Cabin
Choose your space on the water.
All cabins include 8 days & 7 nights aboard, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & Captain’s Dinner, and the full shared journey. Pricing is per person based on double occupancy. If purchasing a single room you will be assigned a roommate or you can choose one yourself.
Hold Your Spot
$750 Deposit
Non-refundable. Secures your cabin while you arrange your full payment.
Payment Plan Available
+5% Fee
Split your investment over time. A 5% fee applies to the total when using a payment plan.
Credit Card Payment
+3% Processing Fee
A 3% processing fee is added for all credit card transactions.
Cancellation Waitlist
Sometimes life happens… and if you want to join us… you never know if someone may need to cancel for some reason. Sign up here to be the first to be notified if we get a spot that opens up.
Standard
Standard Cabin – SOLD OUT
130–136 sq ft · Twin Bed
$5,750
Per person · Double occupancy
Signature
Signature Cabin – SOLD OUT
156 sq ft · Twin or Double Bed
$6,500
Per person · Double occupancy
Premium
Premium Cabin – SOLD OUT
180–187 sq ft · Twin or Double Bed
$7,250
Per person · Double occupancy
No single occupancy – solo travelers pay for the full cabin · $750 non-refundable deposit required to hold your spot
Optional Pre-Trip
Two Nights in Šibenik – Before We Set Sail
Your journey can begin two days early.
What if your journey didn’t begin the moment you stepped aboard the yacht?
What if it began the moment you arrived in Croatia?
The Prelude is an intimate, two-night experience designed for those who want to ease into the adventure, connect with fellow travelers, and fully immerse themselves in the beauty and culture of Croatia before we set sail.
Rather than arriving at the last minute, rushing through airports, and boarding the Lastavica the same day you land, you’ll have the opportunity to slow down, settle in, and begin awakening to everything this journey has to offer.
Together we’ll explore hidden waterways, experience authentic Croatian hospitality, savor local wines, and discover centuries of history, all while creating meaningful connections before our week on the water even begins.
This is more than arriving early.
It’s the beginning of your transformation.
Dates
May 20 – 22, 2027
Two nights before boarding
Base
Šibenik
Where the Lastavica departs
Stay
Sea View Room
Superior, overlooking the Adriatic
Transfer
Split Airport
SPU to Šibenik, included
Excursions
Three
Kayak, winery, UNESCO fortress
Where You’ll Stay
Two mornings with the Adriatic outside your window.
You already know Šibenik from Day One of the itinerary, one of the oldest native Croatian cities on the coast. The Prelude gives you two full days there before the yacht ever leaves the harbor. Stone streets, quiet mornings, and the kind of light that makes you want to sit still for a while.
Superior Sea View Room for two nights, with the water in full view
Walking distance to the historic center, and to the harbor where we board
Time to adjust to the time zone so you board rested instead of jet-lagged
Three Curated Experiences
Croatia, beyond the itinerary.
Not a checklist of attractions. Three unhurried experiences that let you arrive, in every sense of the word.
Experience One
Kayak Adventure Through St. Anthony’s Channel
There’s no better way to meet Croatia than from the water. We’ll paddle through St. Anthony’s Channel, finding secluded coves, hidden caves, and water so clear it hardly seems real.
As we glide through, we’ll pass the WWII submarine tunnel locals call “Hitler’s Eyes,” and take in St. Nicholas’ Fortress from an angle almost no visitor ever sees.
This isn’t about getting from one attraction to the next. It’s about slowing down enough to become part of the landscape.
Experience Two
Ante Sladić Winery Experience
One of the greatest joys of travel is experiencing a place through its people. Just outside Krka National Park, we’ll visit the family-owned Ante Sladić Winery, where generations of winemakers have cultivated indigenous Croatian grapes using organic practices.
Surrounded by rolling vineyards, you’ll enjoy an authentic tasting and learn about the history, the traditions, and the particular terroir created where the Krka River meets the Adriatic Sea.
Warm hospitality. Exceptional wine. Beautiful scenery. And permission to simply sit still and savor it.
Experience Three
St. Nicholas’ Fortress
Standing guard at the entrance to St. Anthony’s Channel, St. Nicholas’ Fortress is one of Croatia’s most remarkable historical treasures. Built during the Renaissance to protect Šibenik, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017 as part of the Venetian defensive system.
Reachable only by organized boat excursion, it offers centuries of maritime history and views of the Adriatic coastline you won’t get anywhere else.
It’s one of those places that reminds you how much beauty – and how much resilience – can stand the test of time.
“By the time we step aboard the Lastavica, you’ll already feel connected. To the country, to the group, and perhaps even a little more deeply to yourself.“
The Prelude · Croatia 2027
Why The Prelude
Most guests arrive just in time. You could arrive ready.
Many people will fly in and board the same day. Those who choose The Prelude will experience something different.
You’re allowed to give yourself a soft landing. Right?
What Your Prelude Includes
You’ll arrive rested
Two nights of real sleep before the retreat begins, instead of stepping onto the water still carrying the flight.
You’ll know people before Day One
By the time all 30 guests board, these won’t be strangers. They’ll be the people you kayaked with.
You’ll see the mainland, not just the islands
Vineyards, channels, and fortresses that a week on the water simply doesn’t reach.
You’ll have room for the unexpected
A delayed flight or lost bag becomes an inconvenience instead of a crisis, because there’s margin built in.
You’ll have time to breathe
A gentle transition from everyday life into something extraordinary, rather than a hard cut.
Your Investment
Two ways to join us early.
Both options include everything above. Pricing is separate from and in addition to your cabin.
Shared Room
Double Occupancy
$1,333
per person
PRIVATE ROOM
Single Occupancy
$1,555
per person
Your investment includes two nights in a Superior Sea View Room, airport transportation from Split to Šibenik, and all three curated group experiences – a seamless, memorable beginning to your week on the Adriatic.
Space for The Prelude is limited, and it’s available only to guests joining us aboard the Adriatic Awakening: Yacht Retreat Through Croatia.
The Journey Is Already Beginning
You’re not paying for two hotel nights. You’re choosing how your story starts.
If you’re looking for a deeper, more relaxed beginning to this journey, I’d love for you to join us for The Prelude. Come early, friends. Let Croatia meet you before the sailing does.
~ Sunny
Investment & Cancellation Policy
Deposit – $750 (Non-Refundable)
A $750 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your cabin. This holds your spot while your full payment is arranged. Your deposit is your commitment – and ours to you.
Payment Plan – +5%
Payment plans are available for those who prefer to split their investment over time. A 5% fee applies to the total cabin price when a payment plan is used.
Credit Card Processing – +3%
A 3% processing fee is added to all credit card transactions. To avoid this fee, payment by check or bank transfer is welcome.
Cancellation Before 120 Days – 25% Fee
If you need to cancel before the 120-day mark, a refund is available minus a 25% fee on the total amount committed. We understand life happens, and we do our best to work with you.
120 Days or Fewer Before Departure – No Refunds
No refunds within 120 days of departure. No exceptions. This policy mirrors our own commitments to the charter company and ensures the full experience can be delivered for everyone aboard. Travel insurance is strongly encouraged – see below.
Travel Insurance – Strongly Recommended
You’re allowed to protect your investment – and we want to help you do that. We’ll provide suggested insurance providers so you can find the right coverage for your trip. Your peace of mind is worth it, friends.
Explore These Optional Offerings As Well
Adriatic Awakening: The Prelude
A Two-Night Immersion Before We Set Sail
Imagine beginning your Adriatic Awakening not with a rushed arrival and an immediate transition onto the yacht, but with time to breathe, settle in, and gently connect with Croatia from the moment you land. Adriatic Awakening: The Prelude is an intimate two-night experience created exclusively for guests joining the Adriatic Awakening yacht retreat. It offers a thoughtful and relaxed beginning to the journey, allowing you to arrive early, adjust to the time zone, meet fellow travelers, and experience the beauty, culture, and hospitality of Croatia before setting sail.
During your stay, you will explore Croatia from several different perspectives. You will experience its crystal-clear waterways, historic landmarks, family traditions, local wines, and warm hospitality through three curated group excursions.
Kayak Adventure Through St. Anthony’s Channel
Your first excursion brings you directly onto the water for a kayak adventure through the breathtaking St. Anthony’s Channel. As you paddle through the channel, you will discover secluded coves, hidden caves, and clear Adriatic waters that invite you to slow down and take in the surrounding landscape.
Ante Sladić Winery Experience
The Ante Sladić Winery Experience offers a taste of Croatia through its people, land, and winemaking traditions. Located near Krka National Park, this family-owned winery has been shaped by generations of winemakers who cultivate indigenous Croatian grape varieties using organic growing practices.
St. Nicholas’
Fortress
Standing at the entrance to St. Anthony’s Channel, St. Nicholas’ Fortress is one of Croatia’s most remarkable historic landmarks. Built during the Renaissance to defend the city of Šibenik, the fortress became part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Venetian defensive system in 2017. Accessible only through an organized boat excursion, the fortress offers a rare look into centuries of maritime history.
A More Relaxed Beginning to Your Journey
The Prelude is ideal for travelers who want to begin Adriatic Awakening feeling rested, grounded, and connected rather than arriving at the last possible moment. These two nights give you time to recover from travel, adjust to your new surroundings, and begin forming friendships before the yacht retreat officially begins.
Optional Opportunities During the Cruise
The Foodie
Collection
The Foodie Collection invites guests to experience Croatia through its rich culinary traditions and warm hospitality. The experience includes a traditional Croatian peka dinner, where meats, seasonal vegetables, herbs, and local olive oil are slowly cooked beneath a bell-shaped cast iron dome over an open fire. Shared in a vineyard or countryside setting, the meal is paired with local wine, conversation, and an authentic sense of place.
The Adventurer
Collection
The Adventurer Collection is designed for guests who want to experience Croatia through movement, nature, and exploration. It includes a cycling adventure in Stari Grad, where participants can choose an e-bike or mountain bike and ride through charming villages, olive groves, vineyards, and Hvar’s famous lavender fields.
The Flying Dress Experience
The Flying Dress Experience offers a playful and empowering way to celebrate yourself while creating beautiful keepsake photos in Croatia. Guests can choose from the signature flowing dresses and pose against stunning Adriatic backdrops, including crystal-clear water, coastal villages, rocky shorelines, and elegant yacht scenery.
30 Spots. One Week. One Life.
Your ship is sailing,
May 2027.
This is not your typical Croatia experience. A small group. A more intentional journey. An opportunity to experience the Adriatic in a way few ever do. Purpose is presence – and this is yours.