Overnight, the bridge team of Sea Cloud II navigated from the island of Hvar to the island of Vis, which is the outermost lying island in Croatia. Because of its strategic location sitting far out in the Adriatic Sea, its two protected harbors, and its natural freshwater springs, Vis has been a coveted island since ancient Greek times, both for a place for local fisherman and for its military advantages.
We enjoyed walking through the historic town of Komiza, visiting the local church named “Our Lady of Pirates,” and learning about the area’s rich natural history at the Vis Geopark. With local guides, we donned helmets and flashlights and explored military tunnels that were built during WWII and were continued to be used during the Cold War Era when they were nicknamed “Tito’s Tunnels.” After a day of exploration, we sat for lunch at a local winery, featuring a local dish called Peka, which involves slow cooked lamb, fish, and veggies over fire.
After lunch, we rode to the high point of the island, Hum Hill, where guests took in the panoramic views. After a bit of free time back in Komiza, we boarded our tenders and returned to our lovely Sea Cloud II for our nightly recap and cocktail hour, followed by another wonderful dinner from Chef Florian Schneider.
