A week of hands-on sailing and freediving with William Winram
Join in a rare and powerful 7-day liveaboard expedition in Croatia that combines world-class sailing with elite-level freediving. Guided by expert skippers and legendary freediver William Winram – record-breaking explorer, conservationist, and natural-born storyteller – this voyage is designed for all levels ready to explore depth, resilience, and personal transformation.
The journey sails through Croatia’s most stunning islands, anchoring in remote bays for breathwork, deep-water sessions, and skills development. More than a freediving course or a sailing holiday, it’s a full-body, full-mind immersion.
You’ll sail aboard a beautifully maintained Oceanis 46, built in 2019 gives a perfect platform to explore above and below the waves. Plenty of space on board with great facilities, she features a stern platform allowing easy access to the water and wide, spacious decks, perfect for sailing, watching the world go by, or practicing breath work with William.
With a small crew, participants learn by doing, share stories with William and the skipper, Dave Immelman – who has over 600,000miles of Ocean sailing – and return home with skills and experiences that last far beyond the voyage itself.
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Why you'll love this adventure
- Hands-on sailing through Croatia’s islands with expert-led freediving
- Personalised and expert tuition from a worldclass freediver and accomplished skipper
- Small group size of max 6 guest sailors
Dates
Itinerary
Make an enquiry for the guide itinerary - the actual route will be adapted to the crew and the local weather. We will build the trip to maximise the sailing and diving opportunities, as we can - this is not a cruise, it's a sailing adventure!
What's included
- all food and drink (non-alcoholic) on board
- Safety equipment including a full safety briefing (of course)
- Your own cabin (unless otherwise stated)
Not included
- You’ll need travel insurance – this is a condition of joining – we’ll advise on the specific cover you need, but it’s essentially to ensure you’re covered if you fall ill on board
- Meals and activities ashore if we dock during the trip are not included, so you’ll want some “pocket money”
- Immigration and custom fees are not included if we travel to another country, you’ll need to ensure you’re eligible to enter that country, with the necessary documentation
Trip notes
Price
Min age
Accommodation
Oceanis 46 – Despacito
This beautifully maintained Oceanis 46, built in 2019 gives us a perfect platform to explore above and below the waves. Plenty of space on board with great facilities, she features a stern platform allowing easy access to the water and wide, spacious decks, perfect for sailing, watching the world go by, or practicing breath work with William.
Below decks, there are five cabins and plenty of space for equipment – Despacito allows for relaxation below decks with personal space and a large saloon for dining, discussion and working.
Meals
This voyage is designed for you to take an active role – that means everyone will take turns in cooking (all the menus are planned already and step by step instructions given, so you don’t need to be a masterchef!)
Who is this trip for?
You do not need any previous sailing experience for this trip – it is a ‘hands-on’ sailing trip under the expert guidance of a very experienced Skipper who will adapt to your wishes.
Additional notes
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival & Orientation (Split)
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Welcome aboard, settle into your cabin, and meet the crew
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Safety and route briefing with your skipper
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Opening breathwork session with William to decompress and ground
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Dinner under the stars, with stories from lives spent at sea
Day 2 – Foundations of Depth (Sail to Šolta Island)
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Sail to calm waters off Šolta
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Freedive session: warm-up dives with personal feedback on finning, duck diving, body positioning, and equalisation
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Afternoon sailing techniques: sail trim, reefing, and helming basics
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Evening unwind with stretching, breathing, and sea stories
Day 3 – Training the Mind (Šolta to Vis)
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Deep session: body adaptation, freefall, relaxation, and skill refinement from Day 2
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Mindset workshop: staying calm and focused under challenge
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Navigation practice: chart plotting and weather routing
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Optional night snorkel or relaxed storytelling on extreme dives and heavy-weather crossings
Day 4 – Depth & Drift (Vis to Biševo Island)
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Freedive in the Blue Cave area with its extraordinary light and seascapes
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Advanced breath control and resilience in dynamic conditions
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Afternoon sailing manoeuvres and anchoring drills
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Evening reflections with expedition photos, videos, and inspiring documentary films
Day 5 – Integration & Island Life (Vis / Pakleni Islands)
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Morning session: refining freedive technique in open water
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Afternoon: hands-on sailing with time ashore to explore island life
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Relaxed evening with group discussion and shared experiences
Day 6 – Flow & Freedom (Pakleni to Split)
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Final morning freedive: still, present, and powerful — guided feedback for your ongoing journey
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Smooth sail back to Split
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Celebration dinner ashore, with closing tales from sea and depth
Day 7 – Farewell & Disembark (Split)
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Group photos, debrief, and gratitude
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Disembark mid-morning
Tour operator
There are few places as wild and unexplored as the open ocean. And if you’re going to explore it you’ll want to do so with an accomplished and experienced skipper alongside you at the helm. The skippers bringing these small group (max 6 guests) ocean voyages to life have at least half a million nautical miles under their belts so you’ll be learning from the best. Think small groups, amazing destinations and incredible ocean experiences. Whether you want the mileage for an RYA Ocean qualification, the thrill of taking a small boat to incredible destinations or the privilege of a sailing masterclass with hugely experienced skippers by your side, they’ll make it happen.
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Croatia Freediving & Sailing Expedition with William Winram
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