Yacht Week Celebrates 20 Years with an Epic Ultra Europe VIP ‘Festival Meets Sailing’ Adventure

Experience Yacht Week x Ultra Europe 2026 with seven days of sailing in Croatia, VIP Ultra access, island hopping, beach parties and unforgettable Adriatic adventures.

Launching in Split, Croatia, this seven day sailing journey pairs two day VIP access to Ultra Europe with island hopping, regattas, raft parties and curated nightlife across the Adriatic. 

Yacht Week has announced a new collaboration with Ultra Europe, bringing together its Adriatic sailing format with VIP access to one of the world’s most prominent festivals.

The full Yacht Week experience runs 11–18 July, marking 20 years of the brand, and features a seven-day island-hopping itinerary along the Croatian coast. This includes a two-night VIP pass to Ultra Europe at Park Mladeži Stadium in Split, giving guests exclusive access to the festival alongside the sailing experience. Prices start from £887 per person, with tickets on sale now at: theyachtweek.com/croatia-ultra.

 

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Beginning in Split, the programme opens with access to the first two days of Ultra Europe (July 10 & 11), featuring global stars including Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix and Dom Dolla. From there, the journey transitions into a curated sailing route across the Adriatic, taking in three islands and a mix of natural and cultural landmarks.

The itinerary includes stops in Hvar, Bol and Vis, with activities ranging from exploring caves and medieval towns to beach and open-air parties. Highlights include a regatta day, a tunnel raft party, and events at venues such as Carpe Diem Beach and Fort George in Vis.

 

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Across the week, the experience blends structured programming with free time to explore local cuisine, coastal scenery and island activities. Evening programming continues throughout, extending the festival atmosphere beyond the main Ultra weekend.

Yacht Week will host over 500 participants across multiple boats, with both daytime and nighttime experiences built into the route. The journey concludes in Split following a final day at sea.

 

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This combined festival and travel experience offers a unique way to explore Croatia’s Adriatic coastline while enjoying Ultra Europe.

Secure your Yacht Week x Ultra tickets here: https://www.theyachtweek.com/croatia-ultra