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06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Wednesday afternoon—and we finally got to actually sail! ⛵️🇲🇪

The wind was perfect, the sails went up and, for the first time, Kathy and I experienced what real sailing feels like.

We helped raise the sails, and then suddenly the wind caught them and pulled us forward. Feeling that power take over, with the boat cutting through the Adriatic and almost nothing but blue around us, was absolutely magical.

Apparently, we were enjoying it a little too much because we sailed about halfway to Italy before Skipper Ivan suddenly yelled, “Tack!”

Everyone moved, the boat turned, the sails shifted—and just like that, we were heading back toward Montenegro. We may not have understood every command, but we were sailing! 😂

We continued under sail until we were almost at Tivat. By then, we had spent a little too much time swimming, exploring caves, visiting the monastery, eating lunch and enjoying the perfect wind, so our original plan to reach Kotor had to change.

That is the beauty of this kind of adventure. Sometimes the wind—and how much fun you are having—decides where you’ll spend the night.

We pulled into Porto Montenegro in Tivat, a spectacular luxury marina developed from a former Yugoslav naval base. Its transformation was led by Canadian businessman Peter Munk, founder of Barrick Gold, so there was even a little Canadian connection waiting for us when we arrived. 🇨🇦

That evening, we were welcomed into the home of a local family for dinner.

The meals we have experienced on this trip have been incredible, but this was easily the best one so far. It was absolutely unbelievable.

They welcomed us like family, started the evening by sharing samples of their homemade liqueurs, and then treated us to an incredible sit-down meal filled with local flavours, generous portions and genuine hospitality.

Our first real sail, perfect winds, a spontaneous change of plans, a beautiful marina and one unforgettable family dinner.

Wednesday just kept getting better. ⛵️🇲🇪

06/18/2026

Wednesday—what a day! ⛵️🇲🇪

We left our peaceful mooring spot Wednesday morning and began sailing toward Kotor, but there was plenty of adventure waiting along the way.

Our first stop was Montenegro’s famous Blue Cave. We climbed into the dinghy and headed into a much smaller cave that larger boats simply can’t enter. We had to duck right down to squeeze beneath the rocky entrance, but once inside, it was incredible.

The cave was almost completely dark, yet the sunlight shining in from outside lit the water beneath us with the most brilliant blue glow. It was one of those places photographs can’t fully capture—you simply have to experience it.

Then Kathy, our brave CEO, actually climbed out of the dinghy and went for a swim inside the cave! Although we suspect she may only have agreed after deciding that bats probably can’t swim. 😂🦇

From there, we sailed to a quiet cove near Žanjice and Mirišta, where we spent the afternoon swimming and snorkelling in the clear Adriatic water.

While Kathy was swimming, Scott decided to toss a chunk of baguette into the water beside her. Within seconds, a school of small, completely harmless fish appeared for lunch. Kathy and another travel agent did not seem to care about the “harmless” part—they fled through the water screaming and panicking while Scott laughed from the boat. 😂🐟

You’ll definitely want the sound on for the video!

Some of the group also went ashore to visit the nearby monastery, where they met Father Juan.

Meanwhile, back aboard, another incredible lunch was waiting for us—fresh bread, meats, cheeses, fruit, vegetables and, of course, a little wine.

Blue caves, brave swims, snorkelling, a monastery, a beautiful lunch—and two terrified travel agents fleeing from a few hungry little fish.

And that was only the first half of Wednesday! ⛵️😂

06/17/2026

Tuesdays dinner destination was one of those special places you could easily sail past without ever knowing the story behind it. 🇲🇪⛵️

We dined at Grispolis, a family-run seafood restaurant sitting right on the waterfront in the tiny fishing village of Bigova, tucked into Montenegro’s beautiful Trašta Bay.

Dinner was served family style, with different catches of the day passed around the table for everyone to share. We are not really “fish eaters,” so we weren’t quite sure what to expect—but everything was absolutely delicious!

And then there were the tomatoes. They were enormous, full of flavour and honestly the best tomatoes we have ever tasted. Sometimes it is the simplest local ingredients that end up being the biggest surprise.

There was something special about trying each freshly prepared dish together, surrounded by friends, with fishing boats in the harbour and the Adriatic right beside us. It really doesn’t get much more local than eating the catch of the day just steps from where it was brought ashore.

This is exactly why we love travelling by sailboat. It takes us beyond the busy tourist centres and into small villages where the scenery, food and local stories all become part of the adventure.

Sometimes the most memorable meals are the ones that take you a little outside your comfort zone—and leave you very pleasantly surprised. ❤️

06/17/2026

🏴‍☠️ FLAG WARS HAVE OFFICIALLY BEGUN! 😂⛵️

Our boat proudly arrived with the new pirate flag, while the other boat was still flying the old G Adventures flag.

Apparently, they were a little jealous… because one morning, while we were all still sleeping, they quietly switched the flags and left us flying a G Adventures T-shirt from our mast! 😂

Well, our skipper wasn’t about to let that stand.

At 4:00 this morning, he slipped into the water, swam over to their boat and quietly climbed aboard. Their boat creaked with every single step as he attempted the ultimate stealth mission.

He successfully reclaimed the pirate flag, replaced theirs and swam back without waking anyone!

We are now once again proudly flying the G Adventures pirate flag… and as of this post, the other boat still hasn’t noticed. 🤫🏴‍☠️

Let’s see how long it takes them—and what kind of retaliation comes next!

Sailing with G Adventures: beautiful coastlines, amazing meals, unforgettable adventures… and apparently a little early-morning piracy too. 😂

06/17/2026

Monday afternoon we left Herceg Novi behind and continued our sailing adventure south toward Budva along Montenegro’s spectacular Adriatic coastline. ⛵️🇲🇪

The water was a little livelier than it had been earlier in the trip, but the views more than made up for it. Rugged mountains rose almost directly from the sea, while rocky coves, small coastal communities and stretches of brilliant blue water passed alongside us.

This is one of the things we are loving most about travelling Montenegro by sailboat—you do not simply arrive at each destination; you get to watch the landscape slowly change as you approach it from the water.

After a few relaxing hours onboard, Budva’s distinctive Old Town walls came into view. The medieval town sits on a rocky peninsula, surrounded by the Adriatic with the mountains towering behind it. It was a pretty impressive entrance.

Once we were settled, we headed ashore to explore Budva’s narrow stone lanes and historic Old Town. Of course, it did not take long for us to discover a couple of pubs tucked among the ancient buildings. First came the Old Town Pub, followed by The Prince English Pub—because apparently Scott can locate a Guinness sign in any country! 🍺

There is something wonderfully unusual about walking through centuries-old stone streets and then stepping into a cozy little pub hidden inside the walls. A perfect combination of history, atmosphere and a cold drink after another beautiful day on the Adriatic.

From Tito’s Villa in the morning to sailing the Montenegrin coast and arriving in historic Budva by afternoon, this was another day filled with completely different experiences—and exactly why we love this style of travel.

06/16/2026

Monday morning began with breakfast onboard before a private coach collected us for a fascinating visit to Villa Galeb, better known as Tito’s Villa, in Igalo near Herceg Novi. 🇲🇪

Built in 1976 for Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito, the enormous villa covers approximately 5,500 square metres and contains 137 rooms. It was reportedly completed in only six months—but Tito actually stayed here just four times. Despite that, around 40 staff members kept the property maintained, supplied and ready for his arrival at all times.

Walking through it felt like stepping directly back into the 1970s. Much of the original furniture, décor and medical equipment remains, including Tito and Jovanka’s private rooms, meeting spaces, treatment rooms and the unforgettable blue bathroom lined with Brazilian stone.

The villa was built beside the renowned Igalo rehabilitation institute so Tito could receive treatment privately. Its medical wing included hydrotherapy tubs, massage rooms, specialized showers and a 25-metre indoor pool that could be filled with fresh, mineral or seawater.

Beneath the villa was a nuclear shelter with its own ventilation and emergency facilities. One of its strangest security features was an aquarium containing sensitive fish. Water from the villa’s supply passed through the tank, and if contamination affected the fish, the system was designed to shut the water off automatically. A guard reportedly watched them whenever Tito was in residence!

The building survived Montenegro’s devastating 1979 earthquake with little damage and later hosted an important—but unsuccessful—1991 meeting as Yugoslavia moved toward war.

It is not polished or modernized, and that is exactly what makes it so fascinating. The empty pool, vintage medical machines, unusual treatment tubs and preserved rooms create an eerie time capsule of another era.

Definitely one of the most unusual places we have explored!

06/15/2026

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06/14/2026

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06/14/2026

From Croatia to Montenegro by sailboat—one unforgettable day on the Adriatic! ⛵️🇭🇷🇲🇪

We started the morning in Šipan and cruised to Dubrovnik to clear customs and officially sign out of Croatia. Passports and paperwork complete, we pointed the bow south for a four-hour cruise to Montenegro.

There is something special about arriving in a new country by sea. After clearing Montenegrin customs, we found a quiet place to anchor and jumped into some of the bluest, clearest water we have ever seen. No beach, no crowds—just our sailboat, the mountains and the Adriatic beneath us.

Back onboard, we continued into the Bay of Kotor and found our slip at the marina in Herceg Novi. Once secured, our first stop was appropriately named Wine O’Clock for a glass of delicious wine before climbing through the stone streets of the Old Town.

Herceg Novi was founded in 1382 as a fortified settlement at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor. Bosnian, Ottoman, Venetian and Austro-Hungarian rulers have all left their mark.

We toured Kanli Kula, the fortress overlooking the town and bay. Its Turkish name means “Bloody Tower.” Built during Ottoman rule in the 16th century, it served as both a fortress and a prison. Today, it is an open-air amphitheatre used for concerts, theatre and film festivals—and Bryan Adams will be performing here next week! What an incredible venue, surrounded by ancient stone walls with the Adriatic as the backdrop. 🎶

From the fortress, we wandered through the Old Town, past weathered stone buildings, hidden stairways, small squares and flowering oleander. Herceg Novi makes you earn every view—there are stairs everywhere—but each turn revealed another beautiful glimpse of the bay.

Dinner was at Tri Lipe, followed by a few lively bar stops before walking back to our floating home.

Two countries, two customs stops, four hours on the water, a swim in impossibly blue water, a historic fortress and a terrific evening in Montenegro. Not a bad day at the office! ⛵️