ULTRA Europe 2026 & Croatia Sail: Next Level Festival Experience

Your TL;DR Version: Hit ULTRA Europe for 3 days of unforgettable EDM, world-famous DJs, and infinite good vibes, then sail Croatia to relax, explore, and party around the most beautiful islands nearby. 3-day tickets included, 1 week on a yacht, endless epic moments.

NOW LIVE: ULTRA Europe & Croatia Island Hopping

There’s a reason you keep coming back to dance music.

It’s not just the lasers or the set times you’ve had saved for months. It’s the reset. That first drop where your brain goes quiet, your heart goes loud, and you remember exactly why you chase this feeling in the first place.

Of all the European music festivals, ULTRA Europe in Croatia is one of those “I’m never forgetting this” weekends — but the usual way of doing it (hotels, taxis, queues, recovery days spent inside) doesn’t do Croatia justice. ULTRA happens in Split’s Park Mladeži.

So we built the upgrade: MedSailors’ Ultra Festival Route — a week that starts with ULTRA, then turns into full-blown Croatia island hopping by yacht. No chaos. No wasted days. Just festival energy + Adriatic freedom, stitched together into one ridiculously great plan.

What's the Line-up for ULTRA Europe 2026?

Line-ups evolve (and ULTRA always reserves the right to change them), but for Ultra Europe 2025 the published artist lists across major festival listings and lineup announcements included a huge mix of mainstage giants and underground royalty.

If you live for mainstage moments

Expect similar names like Martin Garrix, Hardwell, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Alesso, Afrojack, John Summit, SOFI TUKKER, Gryffin appearing in the 2025 lineup coverage. These were on the 2025 roster, and there are plenty that will likely return to take over Split again along with new exciting additions.

If you’re a RESISTANCE/techno person (we see you)

Lineup coverage for 2025 also featured heavy hitters like Carl Cox, Solomun, Amelie Lens, ARTBAT, Adam Beyer b2b Mau P, Mind Against, Mrak.

Link in: Ultra Europe official site (always best for the latest info)

Why this is the best way to do ULTRA Europe in Croatia (smarter travel, bigger experience)

If you're looking to attend ULTRA Europe 2026, planning needs to happen WAYYY in advance. Tickets sell out fast, but also the best (or cheapest) accommodation can disappear even faster. During this time, you need to consider how to get around Croatia during this peak travel period. Which makes this easy as possible: a MedSailors trip paired with the festival already includes everything you need!

You start in Split with ULTRA (then escape like a genius)

MedSailors kicks off near Split in the picturesque Venetian town of Trogir. After your first night of ULTRA, you'll board the yachts the next day, meet your new festival friends at the welcome punch, then head straight BACK into ULTRA — no mid-week scrambling, no “where are we staying?” panic.

ULTRA tickets are included (read that again)

You get a 3-day ULTRA Europe Festival pass included as part of the trip. That matters because your festival tickets and accommodation are sorted during some of the business weeks of Croatia. So you don't have to worry about overcrowded hostel rooms, high prices, availability, or even breakfast (we've got that covered).

Your accommodation moves with you

No hotel hopping. No ferry chaos. No dragging a suitcase through Split in 35°C heat. No unpacking and repacking. You’ve got 7 days onboard your own yacht, with a skipper and a full week of island hopping built in. Simply arrive, get your passes, and hit the festival. No planning needed.

You get the festival high and the Croatia dream

ULTRA is three nights. Croatia is a whole mood. This route lets you do both — proper mainstage moments and sea-swim recovery days with sunsets and new best mates. While you sail Croatia after ULTRA, the islands will have heaps of awesome activities to take on to amplify your week even more.

New festival friends built right in

Solo? Duo? Friend group? It doens't matter, new friends are built right into a MedSailors trip which make the festival experiences that much better. Especially as a solo traveller. Forget any nervousness or hesitation about attending a festival alone, you'll be surrounded by awesome people that you'll be sailing with later in the week!

ULTRA Festival Sail Itinerary: Split → Makarska → Hvar → Vis → Split (aka: the Adriatic highlight reel)

MedSailors’ Ultra Festival Route itinerary is laid out day-by-day on the route page. Here’s the vibe in human language:

Split (ULTRA nights + yacht crew meet-up)

Day 1 and Day 2 are all about Split + ULTRA energy — explore the old town, board the yacht, welcome punch, then straight into festival mode. MedSailors

Split to Makarska (swim stop + the famous cave club)

You set sail, stop for a swim, then roll into Makarska, where the itinerary literally calls out the famous cave club (the kind of place you’ll talk about for years).

Makarska to Hvar (sunset drinks → Kiva → Carpe Diem energy)

Hvar is described as “Croatia’s ultimate party island” on the route — go for sunset fishbowl cocktails at Hula Hula, then on to the ruin bar Kiva Kiva (maybe for a helmet shot?), and end the night dancing under the laser lights of a harbourside club.

Hvar (choose your vibe: chill or keep the celebration going)

A whole day in Hvar that’s yours to do properly: beach, explore, float, nap, repeat — or keep the post-ULTRA party alive with the flotilla. It's your time and your tempo. You can rent a quad or car and cruise the sunniest island in the Adriatic, hit a vineyard to taste Hvar's famed wines, or simply swim the day away.

Hvar to Vis (submarine tunnel + Fort George night)

Vis is for the explorers: swim spots, the old submarine tunnel, island scooters, then a night at Fort George for sunset views and live music vibes. This picturesque island is covered in class, vineyards, and Mamma Mia moments (after all, Mamma Mia 2 was filmed here!)

Vis to Split (final dip, final dinner, final “how is it over?!”)

Last day of the best week ever. Morning swim to wash off the late-night fun and a sail back to Split, final celebration, and a proper "see you soon!" with your new best mates.

What’s included in ULTRA Festival Sail (and what to budget for)

Here’s what MedSailors lists as included on the Ultra Festival Route:

• 3-day ULTRA Europe Festival pass
• 7 days accommodation onboard your own yacht
• Breakfast supplies for the week
• Tea, coffee & drinking water
• BYO drinks + lunch supplies
• Professional skipper (no sailing experience needed)
• Towels, bed linen + end-of-week cleaning
• Guest Experience Leader
• SUP, snorkelling gear + dinghy
• Welcome Punch party
• Superior Catamaran option includes breakfast + lunch prepared by a host
• Superior Yachts have onboard AC

Budget tip: plan for lunches/drinks (since it’s BYO), dinners on land, and optional activities you’ll definitely say yes to.

FAQ: ULTRA Europe 2026 + MedSailors ULTRA Festival Route

1) When is ULTRA Europe 2026?

ULTRA Europe 2026 runs on 10, 11, and 12 July 2026.

2) Where is ULTRA Europe held in Croatia?

ULTRA Europe takes place at Park Mladeži in Split, Croatia.

3) Is ULTRA Europe 18+?

Yes. ULTRA Europe states it is ages 18+ only.

4) Does the MedSailors ULTRA route include festival tickets?

Yes. The trip includes a 3-day ULTRA Europe Festival pass.

5) What are the dates for the MedSailors ULTRA Festival Route in 2026?

MedSailors Croatia Ultra Festival Route is a one-week trip on 11–17 July (departs near Split).

6) Where does the MedSailors ULTRA trip start?

The trip kicks off near Split, with the meet-up based around Trogir (close to Split) before you head into ULTRA.

7) What is the MedSailors ULTRA itinerary?

Split area (ULTRA) → Makarska → Hvar → Vis → back to Split. As always, routes are subject to change.

8) What’s included on the ULTRA Festival Sailing Route?

• 3-day ULTRA pass
• 7 days onboard accommodation
• Breakfast supplies
• Tea, coffee, drinking water
• Professional skipper
• Towels, bed linen, end-of-week cleaning
• Guest Experience Leader
• SUP, snorkelling gear, dinghy
• Welcome Punch party

9) What do I need to budget extra for on the trip?

• Plan extra spend for:
• Lunches and drinks (it’s BYO)
• Dinners on land
• Optional activities on the islands

10) Do I need sailing experience?

No. MedSailors includes a professional skipper, so you don’t need sailing experience.

11) Are there upgraded yacht options (like AC)?

Superior catamaran option includes breakfast + lunch prepared by a host. Superior yachts have onboard AC

12) How do I get to the start point (Split/Trogir)?

Most people fly into Split Airport (SPU). Taxi or Rideshare is the easiest for luggage and late arrivals. Public transport options exist too: Promet Split lists an airport-to-Trogir option (about 10 minutes, ticket price shown as €2.50) and an airport-to-Split option (about 50 minutes, ticket price shown as €3.00).

13) When does the ULTRA Europe 2026 line-up get announced?

Line-ups can change and announcements roll out over time. The safest place to check the latest confirmed line-up is the official ULTRA Europe site.

14) What should I pack for ULTRA Europe + a week on a yacht?

Keep it simple and practical. We have a full packing guide for our trips, but a here's quick breakdown:

• Festival: comfy trainers, light outfit layers, portable charger, earplugs, refillable bottle
• Boat: swimwear x2, quick-dry towel, sun cream, aftersun, hat, light jacket for evenings
• Luggage: use a soft bag (easier in cabins than a hard suitcase)
• Extras: motion sickness tablets if you’re prone, cash/card for island dinners and extras

Ready to do ULTRA Europe the way it deserves?

If you want Ultra Europe Croatia and the ultimate island hopping Croatia experience — with the tickets included, the route nailed, and the logistics handled — this is it.

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