hajduk24

A note on driving from Sucuraj up to Hvar town - It takes at least 2 hours, probably more, a good portion on a narrow windy, mostly edge-of-the-mountain road, so the driver will stay plenty busy. Plus, you'll be on the outside lane (the sea on your right), so just watch out around the sharp left curves; sounding your horn quickly just before the turn is a good idea if you can't see who's coming. We've had oncoming vehicles come around those turns into our lane before, so always be ready.
Anyhow, I spend a few weeks on Hvar nearly every summer, so if you're curious about anything there, feel free to ask. Enjoy your trip!

WanderingTexan

hajduk24, Thanks for the info about the road to Hvar Town. I sure appreciate it! Where do you think is the best place to stay in Hvar? Do you know anything about a ferry from Dubrovnik to Sucuraj? Does it run every day?

hajduk24

In Hvar, I'd suggest someone's private house accomodations - there are tons of them around. On some websites on Hvar, I believe some of these are even listed and may take reservations (I'm not positive though) - but then you won't know how close to the main town it is, so it's probably better to find one on the spot. When entering town, you'll see signs saying "Soba" in front of many houses, meaning they rent out rooms - just go knock and ask if they have one. In June and much of July, I'm sure you'll find one - in August probably too, but in August the area is packed full and then some.

For the ferry, I honestly don't know about a Dubrovnik-Sucuraj route. I know there is a short (30 min) route straight to the mainland, to Makarska perhaps. There is also a hydrofoil boat (no cars of course) that goes straight between Dubrovnik and Hvar town (I took this once) in about 3 hours, stopping in Bol and Jelsa along the way, though this one is not for the seasick-prone if there are waves around. If it comes to it, the drive from Dubrovnik toward Makarska is scenic too, but if driving onward to Hvar, that's a lot of driving in a day.

Patricia

There is a ferry route between Drvenik (south of Makarska) and Sucuraj, the crossing takes 25 mins and there are several sailings daily. Its an 1hr. 30min drive from Dubrovnik to Drvenik, I don't believe there is a crossing from Dubrovnik to Sucuraj.

WanderingTexan

Thanks. I must have confused Dubrovnik with Drevnik. This sounds like it might be the way to go, what do you think?

WanderingTexan

I am not usually this helpless...really! I was able to get all my domestic flights with FFM, so I have to change plans AGAIN! Flying into Split from Athens on Czech Airlines and flying out of Split, via Prague, to Rome. This is going to save me a lot of $$s, but I will lose some time in Croatia. I can't seem to find the fast Catamaran connection from Split to Hvar that Mark mentioned and I can't find the ferry connection from Drevnik to Sucaraj. I know they exist, but I can't find them to see their schedules. I am also interested in the hydrofoil, but I can't find it in the domestic schedules I have found. I have looked on findcroatia.com, croatia.hr, uk.geocities.com (I thought this is where I found the Hvar schedules, but it seems to have changed.) Can I count on finding fast cats or hydrofoils when I get there in late June, early July?

Patricia

WT
I think you will find it much easier to get to Hvar from Split than from Dubrovnik, so good move to change you flight plans. The site you want is www.sucaraj.com/ it gives ferry connections etc. also says there between 10 and 15 sailings a day in the summer. I'm not sure about how to get to Hvar from Split although I have done so but too many years ago to remember, however there are several ferry lines in and out of Split that you should find something, its also easy to find your way around the port area, very compact. If you should decide to go from Drvenik, the coast road down through the Makarska Riveria is absolutely stunning.

cigalechanta

I have read it is very beautiful. Have any of you posted photos anywhere?

WanderingTexan

Thanks Patricia.

Patricia

WT

Have a look at www.jadrolinija.hr/ Their fast coastal and international schedule for the summer is available, there is a ferry from Split to Stari Grad most days, takes 2.5hrs. The local ferry line goes from Split to Hvar town but the summer timetable is not available yet but looking at winter sailings the crossing takes less than an hour. Hope this helps.

WanderingTexan

I need a fast cat or hydrofoil on June 29th from Hvar to Dubrovnik and so far I can't find one on that day. If any of you know of one, please let me know. I am going to have to drive back to Split from Dubrovnik so I didn't want to drive both ways. The international ferry does not run on that day and the SNAV cats don't either. Is it likely I could find one when I get there? Thanks.

Patricia

WT
Full marks for perseverence with this question!! I have spent ages looking at the ferry lines, I think the site with the most info is http://uk.geocities.com/my_ferries/croatia.html but I still don't see a fast cat or hdrofoil from Hvar to Dubrovnik. Have you tried sending an email to Dubrovnik Tourist Board [email protected] At this time of year you are more likely to get a reply from Dubrovnik than Hvar, they should certainly know about ferries etc. Keep trying.

WanderingTexan

Thanks for the advice Patricia. I will give them a call.

WanderingTexan

Judi, I have emailed Miro to see about a driver from Hvar to Dubrovnik. If this doesn't work out, I am going to skip Hvar and stay on Lopud for a few days. Thanks for the info on Miro. I will let you know. I keep reading your trip report of Dubrovnik and am not so stressed out about missing Hvar if it comes to that. Thanks.

WanderingTexan

Judi, Miro emailed me back today! Thank you for his email address.

JulieVikmanis

Wandering Texan, I've typed about 5 posts for you but somehow my computer won't let me post. I'VE FINALLY gone to another computer. Hope you get this. I know you were looking for hotels in Hvar. I just booked the Adriatic. Although the website showed all-inclusive, they booked me on bed and breakfast terms at what works out to be about 75 euros per double room for two people. They quote their prices per person and then the tax separately and also per person but when you add it all up it's about 75 euros per room for two people. Looks pretty good. I'm excited about staying there. Hope this info helps you. Julie Vikmanis

Judi

Hi WT. I hope you are getting your plans solidified so that you can center your energies on your trip!

I'm glad you got a reply from Miro. He is a sweetheart and I know you will like him. He is a bit shy but perhaps it is because he is hesitant in speaking English. He does very well, though.

If anyone else needs airport transportation he is available for that as well.

Angelyn

This is great thread--thanks for all the information! Does anyone know if the ferries for day trips from Dubrovnik to Lokrum, Lopud, and Mljet run year-round? Do they run in early November or late October?

WanderingTexan

Angelyn, sorry I can't help with the ferry schedule. Off-season definitely doesn't run regularly, but I bet the ones to Lopud, etc. run daily. I wouldn't bet on Mijet though.

Judi, Miro sounds so nice. I will probably have him drive us from Split to Dubrovnik so we can enjoy the scenery. Thanks again. I am working on my daughter's wedding now that most of my arrangements have been made and am looking forward to my trip. I did email "Dubrovnik" and he does not recommend the Pucic because of recent staffing problems. The only reason I chose them was because they have a crewed hotel sailboat I could rent for the day. I think I am going to move to the Argentina and see if they can arrange for something similar if they still have room. I am sorry I didn't listen to your advice, but I thought a day on a sailboat was better than a view room. Now, I am thinking maybe I can still have both!

Julie, Thanks for the info on the Adriatic. I think it is a good choice. I will look forward to your trip report. I am still going back and forth on Hvar. I could go for a day or two, but then I don't think I will have time to enjoy Hvar or Dubrovnik. I hope you have a great trip!

Normac

I'm travelling to Croatia in the summer and I'm wondering if anyone has stayed at the "Villa Cavtat" run by Mihaela Butijer?